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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 52
Canvass and return of votes; certification and notification of nominees
Status: in_force

Section 52. Upon receipt of the records of votes cast at state primaries, the city or town clerk shall forthwith canvass the same and within four days after said primary make return of the votes for candidates for nomination for state offices to the state secretary, who shall forthwith canvass such returns, determine the results thereof, notify the successful candidates, and certify to the state committees the names of the persons nominated for state offices. Said secretary shall also forthwith notify a person who has received sufficient votes by pasters or write-ins to be nominated of the necessity of complying with the requirements of section three.

Section 52. Upon receipt of the records of votes cast at state primaries, the city or town clerk shall forthwith canvass the same and within four days after said primary make return of the votes for candidates for nomination for state offices to the state secretary, who shall forthwith canvass such returns, determine the results thereof, notify the successful candidates, and certify to the state committees the names of the persons nominated for state offices. Said secretary shall also forthwith notify a person who has received sufficient votes by pasters or write-ins to be nominated of the necessity of complying with the requirements of section three.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 97 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 97
Children selling newspapers on railway cars; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 97. If a company, its agent or servant, allows a child under ten years to enter upon or into any of its cars for the purpose of selling newspapers or other articles therein or offering them for sale, it shall forfeit fifty dollars, to be recovered by any person by an action brought within three months after the offence has been committed.

Section 97. If a company, its agent or servant, allows a child under ten years to enter upon or into any of its cars for the purpose of selling newspapers or other articles therein or offering them for sale, it shall forfeit fifty dollars, to be recovered by any person by an action brought within three months after the offence has been committed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 25
Board of cemetery commissioners; gifts or bequests for cemeteries; investment of funds; disposition of proceeds of sales of lots or burial rights
Status: in_force

Section 25. A town in which cemetery commissioners are chosen may receive gifts or bequests for maintaining cemeteries or cemetery lots, which shall be paid into the town treasury and, with the accounts thereof, shall be kept separate from the other money and accounts of said town. The town treasurer shall invest all such funds in accordance with the stipulations, if any, accompanying them; otherwise he shall invest them as ordered by said commissioners and pay the income therefrom upon their order or with their approval. The proceeds of sales of lots or rights of burial in such cemeteries shall be paid into the town treasury and be appropriated to reimburse the town for the cost of the land, its care, improvement and embellishment, or the enlargement of the cemetery.

Section 25. A town in which cemetery commissioners are chosen may receive gifts or bequests for maintaining cemeteries or cemetery lots, which shall be paid into the town treasury and, with the accounts thereof, shall be kept separate from the other money and accounts of said town. The town treasurer shall invest all such funds in accordance with the stipulations, if any, accompanying them; otherwise he shall invest them as ordered by said commissioners and pay the income therefrom upon their order or with their approval. The proceeds of sales of lots or rights of burial in such cemeteries shall be paid into the town treasury and be appropriated to reimburse the town for the cost of the land, its care, improvement and embellishment, or the enlargement of the cemetery.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 111 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 111
Beneficiary; power to sue
Status: in_force

Section 111. The beneficiary under a policy of insurance against loss or damage from disease or by the bodily injury or death by accident of the insured may maintain an action thereon in his own name.

Section 111. The beneficiary under a policy of insurance against loss or damage from disease or by the bodily injury or death by accident of the insured may maintain an action thereon in his own name.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 174A — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 174A
Standard weights of containers for grain products
Status: in_force

Section 174A. No person shall pack for sale, sell, offer or expose for sale in this commonwealth, except in containers of net avoirdupois weights of five, ten, twenty-five, fifty and one hundred pounds, and multiples of one hundred pounds, any of the following commodities:— wheat flour, self-rising wheat flour, phosphated wheat flour, bromated flour, enriched flour, enriched self-rising flour, enriched bromated flour, corn flour, corn meals, hominy and hominy grits; provided, that this section shall not apply to (a) the retailing of flours, meals, hominy and hominy grits direct to the consumer from bulk stock, or (b) the sale of flours and meals to commercial bakers or blenders or for export in containers of more than one hundred pounds, or (c) flours, meals, hominy and hominy grits packed in containers the net contents of which are less than three pounds, or (d) the exchange of wheat for flour by mills grinding for toll. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than five hundred dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A of chapter 98.

Section 174A. No person shall pack for sale, sell, offer or expose for sale in this commonwealth, except in containers of net avoirdupois weights of five, ten, twenty-five, fifty and one hundred pounds, and multiples of one hundred pounds, any of the following commodities:— wheat flour, self-rising wheat flour, phosphated wheat flour, bromated flour, enriched flour, enriched self-rising flour, enriched bromated flour, corn flour, corn meals, hominy and hominy grits; provided, that this section shall not apply to (a) the retailing of flours, meals, hominy and hominy grits direct to the consumer from bulk stock, or (b) the sale of flours and meals to commercial bakers or blenders or for export in containers of more than one hundred pounds, or (c) flours, meals, hominy and hominy grits packed in containers the net contents of which are less than three pounds, or (d) the exchange of wheat for flour by mills grinding for toll. Whoever violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than five hundred dollars or shall be subject to a civil citation as provided in section 29A of chapter 98.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 154 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 154
Employer's fine upon weaver for imperfections; violations of statutes
Status: in_force

Section 154. No employer shall impose a fine upon an employee engaged at weaving for imperfections arising during the process of weaving. Whoever violates this or the preceding section shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars.

Section 154. No employer shall impose a fine upon an employee engaged at weaving for imperfections arising during the process of weaving. Whoever violates this or the preceding section shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 141 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 141
Violation of statutes
Status: in_force

Section 141. Whoever violates section 137, 137B or 138 shall be assessed a penalty of not less than $50, which shall be paid to the city or town wherein the violation occurred.

Section 141. Whoever violates section 137, 137B or 138 shall be assessed a penalty of not less than $50, which shall be paid to the city or town wherein the violation occurred.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151A, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151A / Section 48
Unemployment Compensation Fund; establishment; composition; benefits payable from pooled money
Status: in_force

Section 48. There is hereby established, separate and apart from all public moneys or funds of the commonwealth, an Unemployment Compensation Fund, which shall be administered by the commissioner without liability on the part of the commonwealth beyond the amounts credited to and earned by the fund. This fund shall consist of all contributions and moneys paid into the state treasury and credited to the fund as provided in this chapter; all property and securities acquired by and through the use of moneys belonging to the fund and all interest thereon, less payments therefrom under this chapter, and excepting refunds made pursuant to the provisions of section eighteen of sums erroneously paid into the fund, and refunds of contributions made in accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of section six. All moneys in the fund shall be pooled and available to pay benefits under this chapter irrespective of the source of such moneys.

Section 48. There is hereby established, separate and apart from all public moneys or funds of the commonwealth, an Unemployment Compensation Fund, which shall be administered by the commissioner without liability on the part of the commonwealth beyond the amounts credited to and earned by the fund.

This fund shall consist of all contributions and moneys paid into the state treasury and credited to the fund as provided in this chapter; all property and securities acquired by and through the use of moneys belonging to the fund and all interest thereon, less payments therefrom under this chapter, and excepting refunds made pursuant to the provisions of section eighteen of sums erroneously paid into the fund, and refunds of contributions made in accordance with the provisions of subsection (e) of section six.

All moneys in the fund shall be pooled and available to pay benefits under this chapter irrespective of the source of such moneys.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 16E — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 16E
Regional school districts; audits; payment of costs
Status: in_force

Section 16E. A regional school district shall be considered a district for purposes of conducting periodic audits under sections 35, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of chapter 44. Upon the completion of each audit, a copy shall be sent to the chief executive officer and the school committee of each city or town that is a member of the district. The cost of each audit shall be apportioned among the several cities and towns that are members of the district in the same manner as the annual expenses of the district.

Section 16E. A regional school district shall be considered a district for purposes of conducting periodic audits under sections 35, 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of chapter 44. Upon the completion of each audit, a copy shall be sent to the chief executive officer and the school committee of each city or town that is a member of the district. The cost of each audit shall be apportioned among the several cities and towns that are members of the district in the same manner as the annual expenses of the district.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 236, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 236 / Section 22
Record as prima facie evidence
Status: in_force

Section 22. Such record in the registry of deeds of an execution issued by a district court, and of the levy thereon, shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of the judgment and prior proceedings in the case.

Section 22. Such record in the registry of deeds of an execution issued by a district court, and of the levy thereon, shall be prima facie evidence of the regularity of the judgment and prior proceedings in the case.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21, sec. 2E — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21 / Section 2E
Compensation of council members; expenses
Status: in_force

Section 2E. Members of the stewardship council shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed, out of any funds available for the purpose, for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Such reimbursement shall not in any fiscal year exceed three thousand dollars for the total aggregate expenses of all board members.

Section 2E. Members of the stewardship council shall serve without pay, but shall be reimbursed, out of any funds available for the purpose, for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Such reimbursement shall not in any fiscal year exceed three thousand dollars for the total aggregate expenses of all board members.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159B, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159B / Section 22
Saving clause
Status: in_force

Section 22. If any provision of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional, the validity of its remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.

Section 22. If any provision of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional, the validity of its remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 209, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 209 / Section 28
Rights of married person coming from another state or country
Status: in_force

Section 28. If a married person comes from another state or country into the commonwealth, that married person shall have all the rights, powers and obligations given to married persons by this chapter.

Section 28. If a married person comes from another state or country into the commonwealth, that married person shall have all the rights, powers and obligations given to married persons by this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 104A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 104A / Section 3
Incidents of consignment
Status: in_force

Section 3. The following provisions shall apply to consignment of a work of fine art: (a) The consignee, after delivery of the work of fine art, shall constitute an agent of the consignor for the purpose of sale or exhibition of the consigned work of fine art. (b) The work of fine art shall constitute property held in trust by the consignee for the benefit of the consignor, and shall not be subject to claim by a creditor of the consignee. (c) The consignee shall be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, the work of fine art. (d) The proceeds from the sale of the work of fine art shall constitute funds held in trust by the consignee for the benefit of the consignor. The proceeds shall first be applied to pay any balance due the consignor, unless the consignor expressly agrees otherwise in writing. The funds shall be allocated and disbursed in accordance with section 4A.

Section 3. The following provisions shall apply to consignment of a work of fine art:

(a) The consignee, after delivery of the work of fine art, shall constitute an agent of the consignor for the purpose of sale or exhibition of the consigned work of fine art.

(b) The work of fine art shall constitute property held in trust by the consignee for the benefit of the consignor, and shall not be subject to claim by a creditor of the consignee.

(c) The consignee shall be responsible for the loss of, or damage to, the work of fine art.

(d) The proceeds from the sale of the work of fine art shall constitute funds held in trust by the consignee for the benefit of the consignor. The proceeds shall first be applied to pay any balance due the consignor, unless the consignor expressly agrees otherwise in writing. The funds shall be allocated and disbursed in accordance with section 4A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 271 / Section 1
Gaming or betting; forfeiture
Status: in_force

Section 1. Whoever, on a prosecution commenced within eighteen months after the commission of the crime, is convicted of winning at one time or sitting, by gaming or betting on the sides or hands of those gaming, except as permitted under chapters 23K and 23N, money or goods to the value of five dollars or more, and of receiving the same or security therefor, shall forfeit double the value of such money or goods.

Section 1. Whoever, on a prosecution commenced within eighteen months after the commission of the crime, is convicted of winning at one time or sitting, by gaming or betting on the sides or hands of those gaming, except as permitted under chapters 23K and 23N, money or goods to the value of five dollars or more, and of receiving the same or security therefor, shall forfeit double the value of such money or goods.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 228, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 228 / Section 13
Insanity of party during pendency of action
Status: in_force

Section 13. If, during the pendency of an action or suit, any party becomes insane, it may be prosecuted or defended by his guardian in like manner as if it had been commenced after the appointment of the guardian, or the court may appoint a guardian for the action, as the case may require.

Section 13. If, during the pendency of an action or suit, any party becomes insane, it may be prosecuted or defended by his guardian in like manner as if it had been commenced after the appointment of the guardian, or the court may appoint a guardian for the action, as the case may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 180, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 180 / Section 25
Violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 25. Whoever sells or exchanges, or offers or exposes for sale or exchange as and for certified milk any milk not conforming to the regulations prescribed by and bearing the certification of a corporation organized under sections twenty to twenty-five, inclusive, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Section 25. Whoever sells or exchanges, or offers or exposes for sale or exchange as and for certified milk any milk not conforming to the regulations prescribed by and bearing the certification of a corporation organized under sections twenty to twenty-five, inclusive, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 35, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 35 / Section 9
Wilful violation of duty; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 9. For wilful violation of a duty imposed by law, a county treasurer shall forfeit not less than fifty nor more than one thousand dollars, recoverable at the suit of the attorney general to the use of the county.

Section 9. For wilful violation of a duty imposed by law, a county treasurer shall forfeit not less than fifty nor more than one thousand dollars, recoverable at the suit of the attorney general to the use of the county.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 47I — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 47I
Nonprescription enteral formulas for home use
Status: in_force

Section 47I. Any individual policy of accident and sickness insurance issued pursuant to section one hundred and eight, and any group blanket policy of accident and sickness insurance issued pursuant to section one hundred and ten, shall provide coverage for nonprescription enteral formulas for home use for which a physician has issued a written order and which are medically necessary for the treatment of malabsorption caused by Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal motility, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids. Coverage for inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids shall include food products modified to be low protein in an amount not to exceed $5,000 annually for any insured individual.

Section 47I. Any individual policy of accident and sickness insurance issued pursuant to section one hundred and eight, and any group blanket policy of accident and sickness insurance issued pursuant to section one hundred and ten, shall provide coverage for nonprescription enteral formulas for home use for which a physician has issued a written order and which are medically necessary for the treatment of malabsorption caused by Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastrointestinal motility, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, and inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids. Coverage for inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids shall include food products modified to be low protein in an amount not to exceed $5,000 annually for any insured individual.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 14L — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 14L
Definitions applicable to Secs. 14M to 14R
Status: in_force

Section 14L. The following words as used in this section and in sections fourteen M to fourteen R, inclusive, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:— ''Trading stamp'', any stamp or similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of merchandise or service, as a cash discount or for any other marketing purpose, which entitles the rightful holder, on its due presentation for redemption, to receive merchandise, service or cash. This term, however, shall not mean any redeemable device used by the manufacturer or packer of an article in advertising or selling it, or any redeemable device issued and redeemed by a newspaper, magazine or other publication. ''Trading stamp company'', any person engaged in distributing trading stamps for retail issuance by others, or in redeeming trading stamps for retailers, in any way or under any guise.

Section 14L. The following words as used in this section and in sections fourteen M to fourteen R, inclusive, shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:—

''Trading stamp'', any stamp or similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of merchandise or service, as a cash discount or for any other marketing purpose, which entitles the rightful holder, on its due presentation for redemption, to receive merchandise, service or cash. This term, however, shall not mean any redeemable device used by the manufacturer or packer of an article in advertising or selling it, or any redeemable device issued and redeemed by a newspaper, magazine or other publication.

''Trading stamp company'', any person engaged in distributing trading stamps for retail issuance by others, or in redeeming trading stamps for retailers, in any way or under any guise.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 179, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 179 / Section 26
Collection of assessments
Status: in_force

Section 26. The clerk shall issue his warrant to the collector, requiring him to collect all amounts so assessed and to pay them over to the clerk or other proper officer according to the orders of the proprietors. The collector shall collect said amounts in the same manner as collectors of towns are authorized to collect town taxes.

Section 26. The clerk shall issue his warrant to the collector, requiring him to collect all amounts so assessed and to pay them over to the clerk or other proper officer according to the orders of the proprietors. The collector shall collect said amounts in the same manner as collectors of towns are authorized to collect town taxes.