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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 158, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 158 / Section 6
First meeting
Status: in_force

Section 6. The first meeting shall be called and record made as provided in section eight of chapter one hundred and fifty-six.

Section 6. The first meeting shall be called and record made as provided in section eight of chapter one hundred and fifty-six.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211C, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 211C / Section 9
Charges against supreme judicial court member
Status: in_force

Section 9. The chief justice and the six most senior justices of the appeals court other than the chief justice shall serve in the place of the supreme judicial court when charges are brought against a member of the supreme judicial court.

Section 9. The chief justice and the six most senior justices of the appeals court other than the chief justice shall serve in the place of the supreme judicial court when charges are brought against a member of the supreme judicial court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 239, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 239 / Section 14
Inspection of property for presence of abandoned animals
Status: in_force

Section 14. Not more than 3 days after a property owner or a lessor knew or should have known that a property has been vacated as a result of summary process, the property owner, lessor or a designee shall inspect the property for the presence of abandoned animals. If the property owner, lessor or a designee encounters an abandoned animal under this section or section 4, the property owner, lessor or a designee shall immediately notify an animal control officer as defined in section 136A of chapter 140, a police officer or other authorized agent of the presence and condition of the animal. The property owner, lessor or designee who encounters an abandoned animal pursuant to this section shall not be considered the owner, possessor or person having the charge or custody of the animal under section 77 of chapter 272. For the purposes of this section, an animal shall be considered abandoned if it is found on or in a property vacated as a result of summary process. If the property owner, lessor or a designee fails to comply with this section, the lessor or property owner shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for a first offense and not more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. Funds collected under this section shall be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund established in section 35WW of chapter 10.

Section 14. Not more than 3 days after a property owner or a lessor knew or should have known that a property has been vacated as a result of summary process, the property owner, lessor or a designee shall inspect the property for the presence of abandoned animals.

If the property owner, lessor or a designee encounters an abandoned animal under this section or section 4, the property owner, lessor or a designee shall immediately notify an animal control officer as defined in section 136A of chapter 140, a police officer or other authorized agent of the presence and condition of the animal.

The property owner, lessor or designee who encounters an abandoned animal pursuant to this section shall not be considered the owner, possessor or person having the charge or custody of the animal under section 77 of chapter 272.

For the purposes of this section, an animal shall be considered abandoned if it is found on or in a property vacated as a result of summary process.

If the property owner, lessor or a designee fails to comply with this section, the lessor or property owner shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for a first offense and not more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent offense. Funds collected under this section shall be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund established in section 35WW of chapter 10.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 31
Ineligible persons
Status: in_force

Section 31. No ticket or share shall be purchased by, and no prize shall be paid to any of the following persons: any member or employee of the commission, except as authorized by the director for investigative purposes, or to any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any member or employee of the commission.

Section 31. No ticket or share shall be purchased by, and no prize shall be paid to any of the following persons: any member or employee of the commission, except as authorized by the director for investigative purposes, or to any spouse, child, brother, sister or parent residing as a member of the same household in the principal place of abode of any member or employee of the commission.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278A, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 278A / Section 12
Disclosure of analysis results; orders to produce data, documents and notes
Status: in_force

Section 12. (a) The results of the analysis shall be simultaneously disclosed to the moving party, the prosecuting attorney and the court. (b) The court shall, at the request of a party or on its own initiative, order production of the underlying laboratory data, documents and notes.

Section 12. (a) The results of the analysis shall be simultaneously disclosed to the moving party, the prosecuting attorney and the court.

(b) The court shall, at the request of a party or on its own initiative, order production of the underlying laboratory data, documents and notes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 252, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 252 / Section 6A
Reclamation district; liability insurance
Status: in_force

Section 6A. Any district established under this chapter may pay a proper charge for effecting insurance providing an indemnity or protection of such district or of any officer or employee of such district, whose services as such is approved by the commissioners thereof, against loss by reason of liability to pay damages to others for bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, or for damage to property caused by any act which is within the scope of his official duties or employment including the operation of any motor or other vehicle equipment or vessel owned or leased by such district, and to pay the proper charge for effecting insurance to cover the district's liability to pay workers' compensation and to pay the proper charge to prevent loss by reason of destruction or damage to buildings or personal property by fire or other causes normally covered by fire insurance policies, and to pay the proper charge for effecting insurance to prevent loss by reason of damage to motor vehicles owned by such district.

Section 6A. Any district established under this chapter may pay a proper charge for effecting insurance providing an indemnity or protection of such district or of any officer or employee of such district, whose services as such is approved by the commissioners thereof, against loss by reason of liability to pay damages to others for bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, or for damage to property caused by any act which is within the scope of his official duties or employment including the operation of any motor or other vehicle equipment or vessel owned or leased by such district, and to pay the proper charge for effecting insurance to cover the district's liability to pay workers' compensation and to pay the proper charge to prevent loss by reason of destruction or damage to buildings or personal property by fire or other causes normally covered by fire insurance policies, and to pay the proper charge for effecting insurance to prevent loss by reason of damage to motor vehicles owned by such district.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32, sec. 12A — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32 / Section 12A
Payment of allowances to certain beneficiaries pending determination of accidental death benefits
Status: in_force

Section 12A. Any person, or the legal guardian of any person, who may be entitled to accidental death benefits under the provisions of section nine may, during and within the period of one year next succeeding the death of the member in service, avail himself of the allowance provided under option (d) of section twelve or under section twelve B in so far as it may be applicable and said person is eligible therefor, effective from the date of the death of the member and pending the determination of the application of said person for such accidental death benefits. The filing of an application for accidental death benefits shall not arrest or suspend the payment of an allowance under option (d) of section twelve or under section twelve B; provided, however, that upon the first payment of any benefits provided under section nine payments under said option (d) or section twelve B shall cease and the amount of the first payment under said section nine shall be reduced by a sum equal to the aggregate allowance paid to said person under said option (d) or section twelve B.

Section 12A. Any person, or the legal guardian of any person, who may be entitled to accidental death benefits under the provisions of section nine may, during and within the period of one year next succeeding the death of the member in service, avail himself of the allowance provided under option (d) of section twelve or under section twelve B in so far as it may be applicable and said person is eligible therefor, effective from the date of the death of the member and pending the determination of the application of said person for such accidental death benefits.

The filing of an application for accidental death benefits shall not arrest or suspend the payment of an allowance under option (d) of section twelve or under section twelve B; provided, however, that upon the first payment of any benefits provided under section nine payments under said option (d) or section twelve B shall cease and the amount of the first payment under said section nine shall be reduced by a sum equal to the aggregate allowance paid to said person under said option (d) or section twelve B.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 35O — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 35O
Massachusetts United States Olympic Fund
Status: in_force

Section 35O. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Massachusetts United States Olympic Fund to assist residents of the commonwealth in paying all or part of any costs associated with the development, maintenance, and operation of the United States Olympic team participating in the Olympics and the United States Paralympic team participating in the Paralympics. Said fund shall consist of all revenues received by the commonwealth: (1) under the provisions of law authorizing the purchase of distinctive motor vehicle registration plates for the Massachusetts United States olympic committee, pursuant to section two of chapter ninety; (2) the provisions of law authorizing the voluntary check-off donation indicated on the department of revenue's annual individual income tax return, pursuant to section six H of chapter sixty-two, and (3) from public and private sources as gifts, grants, and donations to further the development, maintenance, and operation of the United States olympic team. The state treasurer shall deposit monies in said fund in accordance with the provisions of sections thirty-four and thirty-four A of chapter twenty-nine in such manner as will secure the highest interest rate available consistent with safety of the fund and with the requirement that all amounts on deposit be available for immediate withdrawal at any time by the authorized representative of the United States olympic committee.

Section 35O. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Massachusetts United States Olympic Fund to assist residents of the commonwealth in paying all or part of any costs associated with the development, maintenance, and operation of the United States Olympic team participating in the Olympics and the United States Paralympic team participating in the Paralympics.

Said fund shall consist of all revenues received by the commonwealth: (1) under the provisions of law authorizing the purchase of distinctive motor vehicle registration plates for the Massachusetts United States olympic committee, pursuant to section two of chapter ninety; (2) the provisions of law authorizing the voluntary check-off donation indicated on the department of revenue's annual individual income tax return, pursuant to section six H of chapter sixty-two, and (3) from public and private sources as gifts, grants, and donations to further the development, maintenance, and operation of the United States olympic team.

The state treasurer shall deposit monies in said fund in accordance with the provisions of sections thirty-four and thirty-four A of chapter twenty-nine in such manner as will secure the highest interest rate available consistent with safety of the fund and with the requirement that all amounts on deposit be available for immediate withdrawal at any time by the authorized representative of the United States olympic committee.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, sec. 54 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 277 / Section 54
Custody and delivery of prisoner
Status: in_force

Section 54. If a change of venue is ordered, the sheriff having custody of the prisoner shall forthwith deliver him to the sheriff of the county to which the venue has been changed, who shall receive and safely keep him as if the indictment had been found in such county.

Section 54. If a change of venue is ordered, the sheriff having custody of the prisoner shall forthwith deliver him to the sheriff of the county to which the venue has been changed, who shall receive and safely keep him as if the indictment had been found in such county.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 16G — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 16G
Temporary certificates of registration
Status: in_force

Section 16G. The commissioner may issue a temporary certificate of registration, plainly stamped:—''Temporary'', for any dairy farm already registered under section sixteen C, pending an inspection within ninety days of the date of issue and such consequent action as may be necessary relative to the actual renewal of the certificate in question.

Section 16G. The commissioner may issue a temporary certificate of registration, plainly stamped:—''Temporary'', for any dairy farm already registered under section sixteen C, pending an inspection within ninety days of the date of issue and such consequent action as may be necessary relative to the actual renewal of the certificate in question.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12C, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12C / Section 19
Review and comment upon capital expenditure projects requiring determination of need under Sec. 25C of chapter 111
Status: in_force

Section 19. The center shall review and comment upon all capital expenditure projects requiring a determination of need under section 25C of chapter 111, including, but not limited to, the availability and accessibility of services similar to those provided, or proposed to be provided, through the provider organization within its primary service areas and dispersed service areas; the provider organization's impact on competing options for the delivery of health care services within its primary service areas and dispersed service areas; less costly or more effective alternative financing methods for the projects; the immediate and long-term financial feasibility of the projects; the probable impact of the project on costs of and charges for services; and the availability of funds for capital and operating needs. The center may transmit to the department of public health its written recommendations on each project. The center shall appear and comment on any application for a determination of need where a public hearing is required under said section 25C of said chapter 111.

Section 19. The center shall review and comment upon all capital expenditure projects requiring a determination of need under section 25C of chapter 111, including, but not limited to, the availability and accessibility of services similar to those provided, or proposed to be provided, through the provider organization within its primary service areas and dispersed service areas; the provider organization's impact on competing options for the delivery of health care services within its primary service areas and dispersed service areas; less costly or more effective alternative financing methods for the projects; the immediate and long-term financial feasibility of the projects; the probable impact of the project on costs of and charges for services; and the availability of funds for capital and operating needs. The center may transmit to the department of public health its written recommendations on each project. The center shall appear and comment on any application for a determination of need where a public hearing is required under said section 25C of said chapter 111.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 125 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 125
Precautions taken by engineer
Status: in_force

Section 125. If a drawbridge is not furnished with such barriers, and in all cases if by reason of darkness or otherwise the barriers or signals connected with a drawbridge are not visible from the engine of an approaching passenger train, the engineer of such train shall bring it to a full stop at a distance of not less than three hundred nor more than eight hundred feet from the drawbridge, and, before proceeding, shall positively ascertain that the draw is properly closed for the passage of trains; except that if the drawbridge is between two railroad crossings at grade, within six hundred feet of each other, one stop only shall be required for such crossings and drawbridge.

Section 125. If a drawbridge is not furnished with such barriers, and in all cases if by reason of darkness or otherwise the barriers or signals connected with a drawbridge are not visible from the engine of an approaching passenger train, the engineer of such train shall bring it to a full stop at a distance of not less than three hundred nor more than eight hundred feet from the drawbridge, and, before proceeding, shall positively ascertain that the draw is properly closed for the passage of trains; except that if the drawbridge is between two railroad crossings at grade, within six hundred feet of each other, one stop only shall be required for such crossings and drawbridge.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 66A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 66A
Purchase of tools and materials for jails and houses of correction; approval
Status: in_force

Section 66A. The tools, implements and material required for use in manufacturing in any jails or houses of correction, and such necessary machinery to replace any which becomes unfit for use or is destroyed by fire or by malicious acts of prisoners or to establish new trades or industries, may be purchased for any jail or house of correction by the superintendent or keeper, or any agent appointed by such superintendent or keeper, under supervision of the commissioner, and subject to any applicable provisions of law relative to purchases for the county, city or town, as the case may be, after estimates or requisitions, in such form as the commissioner shall require, have been approved by him.

Section 66A. The tools, implements and material required for use in manufacturing in any jails or houses of correction, and such necessary machinery to replace any which becomes unfit for use or is destroyed by fire or by malicious acts of prisoners or to establish new trades or industries, may be purchased for any jail or house of correction by the superintendent or keeper, or any agent appointed by such superintendent or keeper, under supervision of the commissioner, and subject to any applicable provisions of law relative to purchases for the county, city or town, as the case may be, after estimates or requisitions, in such form as the commissioner shall require, have been approved by him.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64H, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64H / Section 4
Computation of tax
Status: in_force

Section 4. For the purpose of adding and collecting the tax imposed by this chapter to be paid to the commonwealth or to be reimbursed to the seller by the purchaser, the tax computation shall be carried to the third decimal place and it shall be rounded to a whole cent, rounding up to the next cent whenever the third decimal place is greater than 4. A seller may elect to compute the tax due on a transaction on an item or an invoice basis.

Section 4. For the purpose of adding and collecting the tax imposed by this chapter to be paid to the commonwealth or to be reimbursed to the seller by the purchaser, the tax computation shall be carried to the third decimal place and it shall be rounded to a whole cent, rounding up to the next cent whenever the third decimal place is greater than 4. A seller may elect to compute the tax due on a transaction on an item or an invoice basis.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 7F — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 7F
Adoption of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 7F. The commissioner after a public hearing shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 30A and consistent with sections 7A to 7E, inclusive of this chapter.

Section 7F. The commissioner after a public hearing shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 30A and consistent with sections 7A to 7E, inclusive of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23A, sec. 13P — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23A / Section 13P
Foreign offices for international trade; financial report
Status: in_force

Section 13P. The executive director of the international trade office and the director of any foreign office shall annually file a financial report with the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate and the joint legislative committee on economic development and emerging technologies on the operation and activities of the office. The report shall include a complete evaluation of the results of the activities of the foreign offices and its effects on the business economy of the commonwealth, including the areas of the export of goods and services and in the location of foreign businesses in the commonwealth.

Section 13P. The executive director of the international trade office and the director of any foreign office shall annually file a financial report with the clerks of the house of representatives and the senate and the joint legislative committee on economic development and emerging technologies on the operation and activities of the office. The report shall include a complete evaluation of the results of the activities of the foreign offices and its effects on the business economy of the commonwealth, including the areas of the export of goods and services and in the location of foreign businesses in the commonwealth.