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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title X / Chapter 66 / Section 9
Preservation and copying of worn, etc., records
Status: in_force

Section 9. Every person having custody of any public record books of the commonwealth, or of a county, city or town shall, at its expense, cause them to be properly and substantially bound. He shall have any such books, which may have been left incomplete, made up and completed from the files and usual memoranda, so far as practicable. He shall cause fair and legible copies to be seasonably made of any books which are worn, mutilated or are becoming illegible, and cause them to be repaired, rebound or renovated. He may cause any such books to be placed in the custody of the supervisor of records, who may have them repaired, renovated or rebound at the expense of the commonwealth, county, city or town to which they belong. Whoever causes such books to be so completed or copied shall attest them, and shall certify, on oath, that they have been made from such files and memoranda or are copies of the original books. Such books shall then have the force of the original records.

Section 9. Every person having custody of any public record books of the commonwealth, or of a county, city or town shall, at its expense, cause them to be properly and substantially bound. He shall have any such books, which may have been left incomplete, made up and completed from the files and usual memoranda, so far as practicable. He shall cause fair and legible copies to be seasonably made of any books which are worn, mutilated or are becoming illegible, and cause them to be repaired, rebound or renovated. He may cause any such books to be placed in the custody of the supervisor of records, who may have them repaired, renovated or rebound at the expense of the commonwealth, county, city or town to which they belong. Whoever causes such books to be so completed or copied shall attest them, and shall certify, on oath, that they have been made from such files and memoranda or are copies of the original books. Such books shall then have the force of the original records.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258B, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258B / Section 13
Failure to provide rights, privileges, or notice to victim; no grounds for appeal of or objection to conviction
Status: in_force

Section 13. A defendant or person convicted of a criminal or delinquency offense against the victim shall have no standing to object to any failure to comply with this chapter, and the failure to provide a right, privilege or notice to a victim under this chapter shall not be grounds for the defendant or person convicted of a criminal or delinquency offense to seek to have the conviction or sentence set aside.

Section 13. A defendant or person convicted of a criminal or delinquency offense against the victim shall have no standing to object to any failure to comply with this chapter, and the failure to provide a right, privilege or notice to a victim under this chapter shall not be grounds for the defendant or person convicted of a criminal or delinquency offense to seek to have the conviction or sentence set aside.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 18B, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 18B / Section 8
Deputy commissioner; appointment; qualifications; duties; salary
Status: in_force

Section 8. The commissioner shall appoint and may remove a deputy commissioner. The position of deputy commissioner shall be classified under section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined under section 46C of said chapter 30. The deputy commissioner shall have the same qualifications in training and experience as required by the commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall perform such duties as the commissioner may determine and shall, in the case of a vacancy in the office of the commissioner, or during the commissioner's absence or disability, exercise the powers and perform the duties of the office of commissioner. Said deputy commissioner shall devote full time to the duties of the office.

Section 8. The commissioner shall appoint and may remove a deputy commissioner. The position of deputy commissioner shall be classified under section 45 of chapter 30 and the salary shall be determined under section 46C of said chapter 30. The deputy commissioner shall have the same qualifications in training and experience as required by the commissioner. The deputy commissioner shall perform such duties as the commissioner may determine and shall, in the case of a vacancy in the office of the commissioner, or during the commissioner's absence or disability, exercise the powers and perform the duties of the office of commissioner. Said deputy commissioner shall devote full time to the duties of the office.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 249, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 249 / Section 4
Action in the nature of certiorari; limitation; joinder of party defendant; injunction; judgment
Status: in_force

Section 4. A civil action in the nature of certiorari to correct errors in proceedings which are not according to the course of the common law, which proceedings are not otherwise reviewable by motion or by appeal, may be brought in the supreme judicial or superior court or, if the matter involves any right, title or interest in land, or arises under or involves the subdivision control law, the zoning act or municipal zoning, or subdivision ordinances, by–laws or regulations, in the land court or, if the matter involves fence viewers, in the district court. Such action shall be commenced within sixty days next after the proceeding complained of. Where such an action is brought against a body or officer exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions to prevent the body or officer from proceeding in favor of another party, or is brought with relation to proceedings already taken, such other party may be joined as a party defendant by the plaintiff or on motion of the defendant body or officer or by application to intervene. Such other party may file a separate answer or adopt the pleadings of the body or officer. The court may at any time after the commencement of the action issue an injunction and order the record of the proceedings complained of brought before it. The court may enter judgment quashing or affirming such proceedings or such other judgment as justice may require.

Section 4. A civil action in the nature of certiorari to correct errors in proceedings which are not according to the course of the common law, which proceedings are not otherwise reviewable by motion or by appeal, may be brought in the supreme judicial or superior court or, if the matter involves any right, title or interest in land, or arises under or involves the subdivision control law, the zoning act or municipal zoning, or subdivision ordinances, by–laws or regulations, in the land court or, if the matter involves fence viewers, in the district court. Such action shall be commenced within sixty days next after the proceeding complained of. Where such an action is brought against a body or officer exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions to prevent the body or officer from proceeding in favor of another party, or is brought with relation to proceedings already taken, such other party may be joined as a party defendant by the plaintiff or on motion of the defendant body or officer or by application to intervene. Such other party may file a separate answer or adopt the pleadings of the body or officer. The court may at any time after the commencement of the action issue an injunction and order the record of the proceedings complained of brought before it. The court may enter judgment quashing or affirming such proceedings or such other judgment as justice may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 84, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 84 / Section 27
Excavations abutting public way; liability of owners
Status: in_force

Section 27. If, on premises abutting on a public way, an excavation is a hazard to travelers upon such way who are in the exercise of due care, the person in control of such premises shall be liable in tort to any such traveler who, by reason of a want of a sufficient railing or barrier in or upon such excavation or between such excavation and such way, sustains bodily injury or property damage.

Section 27. If, on premises abutting on a public way, an excavation is a hazard to travelers upon such way who are in the exercise of due care, the person in control of such premises shall be liable in tort to any such traveler who, by reason of a want of a sufficient railing or barrier in or upon such excavation or between such excavation and such way, sustains bodily injury or property damage.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 19D, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 19D / Section 14
Written residency agreement
Status: in_force

Section 14. The sponsor shall enter into a written residency agreement with each resident clearly describing the rights and responsibilities of the resident and the sponsor, including all requirements in section two of this chapter. The residency agreement shall be signed by the sponsor or the sponsor's authorized agent and by the resident and shall include the agreement of the sponsor to provide personal services and other services and goods, lodging and meals, the charges, expenses and other assessments for personal services, lodging and meals, the agreement of the resident to make payment of such charges, expenses and other assessments and the arrangements for such payment, a grievance procedure, the sponsor's covenant to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding consumer protection and protection from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older adults and persons with disabilities, the conditions under which the agreement may be terminated by either party, reasonable rules for conduct and behavior, and such other similar provisions as the department may reasonably require by regulation.

Section 14. The sponsor shall enter into a written residency agreement with each resident clearly describing the rights and responsibilities of the resident and the sponsor, including all requirements in section two of this chapter. The residency agreement shall be signed by the sponsor or the sponsor's authorized agent and by the resident and shall include the agreement of the sponsor to provide personal services and other services and goods, lodging and meals, the charges, expenses and other assessments for personal services, lodging and meals, the agreement of the resident to make payment of such charges, expenses and other assessments and the arrangements for such payment, a grievance procedure, the sponsor's covenant to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding consumer protection and protection from abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older adults and persons with disabilities, the conditions under which the agreement may be terminated by either party, reasonable rules for conduct and behavior, and such other similar provisions as the department may reasonably require by regulation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23D, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23D / Section 21
Collective bargaining agents; consent
Status: in_force

Section 21. No applicant shall receive assistance or funding from the program of employee involvement and ownership without the written consent and participation of any collective bargaining agent for the employees of the applicant's employer and, where said employees are not represented by any collective bargaining agent, without the written consent and agreement of the employer as determined by said program. The new owners of an employee-owned business that receive funds through the program of employee involvement and ownership or the economic stabilization trust, pursuant to this chapter, shall recognize that a condition of the receipt of any assistance including, but not limited to, a feasibility study, loan, financing or investment from said economic stabilization trust or program is the requirement that the new owners of said business shall retain and continue to recognize any duly certified collective bargaining agent and shall assume any existing contracts or other current agreement with employees, related to terms and conditions of work until the date of expiration of such contract or agreement.

Section 21. No applicant shall receive assistance or funding from the program of employee involvement and ownership without the written consent and participation of any collective bargaining agent for the employees of the applicant's employer and, where said employees are not represented by any collective bargaining agent, without the written consent and agreement of the employer as determined by said program.

The new owners of an employee-owned business that receive funds through the program of employee involvement and ownership or the economic stabilization trust, pursuant to this chapter, shall recognize that a condition of the receipt of any assistance including, but not limited to, a feasibility study, loan, financing or investment from said economic stabilization trust or program is the requirement that the new owners of said business shall retain and continue to recognize any duly certified collective bargaining agent and shall assume any existing contracts or other current agreement with employees, related to terms and conditions of work until the date of expiration of such contract or agreement.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 122 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 122
Violation of statutes relating to ventilation, dust and emery and buffing machinery
Status: in_force

Section 122. Violations of sections one hundred and seventeen to one hundred and twenty-one, inclusive, shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, and for a subsequent offence by the fine aforesaid or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two months, or both. A criminal prosecution for the violation of section one hundred and seventeen or one hundred and eighteen shall not be begun unless an employer has for four weeks after the receipt of a written order from an inspector neglected to comply therewith.

Section 122. Violations of sections one hundred and seventeen to one hundred and twenty-one, inclusive, shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than twenty-five nor more than one hundred dollars, and for a subsequent offence by the fine aforesaid or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two months, or both. A criminal prosecution for the violation of section one hundred and seventeen or one hundred and eighteen shall not be begun unless an employer has for four weeks after the receipt of a written order from an inspector neglected to comply therewith.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15C, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15C / Section 15
Holders of revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations, and trustees; enforcement of rights; compelling performance of duties of authority
Status: in_force

Section 15. Any holder of revenue bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, other notes or other obligations of the Authority issued under the provisions of this chapter or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any such trust agreement securing, such bonds or other obligations, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the commonwealth or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by such resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the Authority or any officer, employee or agent thereof, including the appointment of a receiver to administer and operate the education loan program or programs, the revenues of which are pledged to the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds or notes, with full power to pay, and to provide for payment of, principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds or notes, and with such powers, subject to the direction of the court, as are permitted by law and are accorded receivers, excluding any power to pledge additional revenues of the Authority to the payment of such principal, premium and interest.

Section 15. Any holder of revenue bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, other notes or other obligations of the Authority issued under the provisions of this chapter or any of the coupons appertaining thereto, and the trustee or trustees under any trust agreement, except to the extent the rights herein given may be restricted by any resolution authorizing the issuance of, or any such trust agreement securing, such bonds or other obligations, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, protect and enforce any and all rights under the laws of the commonwealth or granted hereunder or under such resolution or trust agreement, and may enforce and compel the performance of all duties required by this chapter or by such resolution or trust agreement to be performed by the Authority or any officer, employee or agent thereof, including the appointment of a receiver to administer and operate the education loan program or programs, the revenues of which are pledged to the payment of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds or notes, with full power to pay, and to provide for payment of, principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such bonds or notes, and with such powers, subject to the direction of the court, as are permitted by law and are accorded receivers, excluding any power to pledge additional revenues of the Authority to the payment of such principal, premium and interest.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15A, sec. 39 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15A / Section 39
Secondary education students qualified to enroll in higher education institutions
Status: in_force

Section 39. A qualified student enrolled in a public secondary school may enroll as a student in Massachusetts public institutions of higher education. The student shall earn both secondary school and college credits. Students may enroll either full time or for individual courses. The board of education in consultation with the board of higher education, shall define which students may qualify for this program, establish criteria for admission, and otherwise administer this program. For the purpose of encouraging the enrollment of nonpublic secondary school students in the system of public institutions of higher education, such students shall be eligible to participate in the program established by this section; provided, however, that the crediting of such attendance for the purpose of receiving a high school diploma shall be in the sole discretion of the nonpublic school.

Section 39. A qualified student enrolled in a public secondary school may enroll as a student in Massachusetts public institutions of higher education. The student shall earn both secondary school and college credits. Students may enroll either full time or for individual courses. The board of education in consultation with the board of higher education, shall define which students may qualify for this program, establish criteria for admission, and otherwise administer this program. For the purpose of encouraging the enrollment of nonpublic secondary school students in the system of public institutions of higher education, such students shall be eligible to participate in the program established by this section; provided, however, that the crediting of such attendance for the purpose of receiving a high school diploma shall be in the sole discretion of the nonpublic school.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 37
Liability of producer of milk
Status: in_force

Section 37. No producer of milk shall be liable to prosecution for the reason that the milk produced by him is not of good standard quality unless such milk was taken upon his premises or while in his possession or under his control by an inspector of milk, collector of samples of milk or agent of the division of dairying and animal husbandry of the department of food and agriculture or of the department of public health, and a sealed sample thereof was given to such producer upon demand, nor unless he shall fail to bring the milk produced by him to the legal standard for milk solids and milk fat within twenty days after written notice that it is below said standard has been sent to him by the officer taking said sample. At any time after such period of twenty days has elapsed, any such officer may take a second sample, and if it is found to be below the legal standard for milk solids and milk fat prosecution may follow.

Section 37. No producer of milk shall be liable to prosecution for the reason that the milk produced by him is not of good standard quality unless such milk was taken upon his premises or while in his possession or under his control by an inspector of milk, collector of samples of milk or agent of the division of dairying and animal husbandry of the department of food and agriculture or of the department of public health, and a sealed sample thereof was given to such producer upon demand, nor unless he shall fail to bring the milk produced by him to the legal standard for milk solids and milk fat within twenty days after written notice that it is below said standard has been sent to him by the officer taking said sample. At any time after such period of twenty days has elapsed, any such officer may take a second sample, and if it is found to be below the legal standard for milk solids and milk fat prosecution may follow.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 277 / Section 3
Drawing and summoning of grand jurors
Status: in_force

Section 3. Grand jurors shall be drawn, summoned and returned in the same manner as traverse jurors; and, if drawn at the same time with traverse jurors, the number of persons required whose names are first drawn shall be returned as grand jurors, and those whose names are afterward drawn shall be returned as traverse jurors. In Middlesex county, the selection and management of grand jurors shall be governed by chapter two hundred and thirty-four A and other applicable provisions of the General Laws.

Section 3. Grand jurors shall be drawn, summoned and returned in the same manner as traverse jurors; and, if drawn at the same time with traverse jurors, the number of persons required whose names are first drawn shall be returned as grand jurors, and those whose names are afterward drawn shall be returned as traverse jurors. In Middlesex county, the selection and management of grand jurors shall be governed by chapter two hundred and thirty-four A and other applicable provisions of the General Laws.