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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 186 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 186
Application for grants; agreements; standards and procedures
Status: in_force

Section 186. Subject to the approval of the commissioner of administration, the director may apply for and accept on behalf of the commonwealth any federal, local or private grants of money or property, whether real or personal, from any source, whether public or private, bequests, gifts or contributions to aid in the financing of any of the programs or policies of the office. Such funds shall be received by the state treasurer on behalf of the commonwealth and deposited in a separate account and shall be expended under the direction of the director, with the approval of the commissioner of administration. The office may make agreements with other departments and agencies of the commonwealth and may contract with other individuals, organizations, corporations, associations or other legal entities including private agencies, or any departments or agencies of the federal government or the commonwealth or any political subdivisions thereof, to carry out any of the functions and purposes of the office. The director shall establish standards and procedures governing such agreements and contracts subject to the approval of the commissioner of administration.

Section 186. Subject to the approval of the commissioner of administration, the director may apply for and accept on behalf of the commonwealth any federal, local or private grants of money or property, whether real or personal, from any source, whether public or private, bequests, gifts or contributions to aid in the financing of any of the programs or policies of the office. Such funds shall be received by the state treasurer on behalf of the commonwealth and deposited in a separate account and shall be expended under the direction of the director, with the approval of the commissioner of administration.

The office may make agreements with other departments and agencies of the commonwealth and may contract with other individuals, organizations, corporations, associations or other legal entities including private agencies, or any departments or agencies of the federal government or the commonwealth or any political subdivisions thereof, to carry out any of the functions and purposes of the office. The director shall establish standards and procedures governing such agreements and contracts subject to the approval of the commissioner of administration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 218, sec. 43E — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 218 / Section 43E
Community mediation advisory board; coordinator
Status: in_force

Section 43E. There shall be established a district court community mediation advisory board. The board shall be advisory to the chief justice of the district court department on matters pertaining to the utilization and role of community mediation in the district court department, including but not limited to the education and training of community mediators and the establishment of standards for persons and organizations engaged in community mediation in the district court department, and shall perform such other duties as the chief justice may request. Said board shall also advise the chief justice on the utilization of funds that may be appropriated for the purpose of supporting the use of community mediation in the district court department. Said board shall consist of five members to be appointed by the chief justice for such terms as he may establish. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. They shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the utilization of community mediation in the courts and shall serve without compensation. Said chief justice shall appoint, subject to appropriation, a coordinator of community mediation, who shall serve at his pleasure and at a salary to be fixed by the chief justice of the district court department. Said coordinator shall perform such duties with regard to community mediation as the chief justice of the district court department shall determine.

Section 43E. There shall be established a district court community mediation advisory board. The board shall be advisory to the chief justice of the district court department on matters pertaining to the utilization and role of community mediation in the district court department, including but not limited to the education and training of community mediators and the establishment of standards for persons and organizations engaged in community mediation in the district court department, and shall perform such other duties as the chief justice may request. Said board shall also advise the chief justice on the utilization of funds that may be appropriated for the purpose of supporting the use of community mediation in the district court department. Said board shall consist of five members to be appointed by the chief justice for such terms as he may establish. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. They shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the utilization of community mediation in the courts and shall serve without compensation.

Said chief justice shall appoint, subject to appropriation, a coordinator of community mediation, who shall serve at his pleasure and at a salary to be fixed by the chief justice of the district court department. Said coordinator shall perform such duties with regard to community mediation as the chief justice of the district court department shall determine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 315 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 315
Display, offer for sale, or sale of certain appliances prohibited
Status: in_force

Section 315. No person shall display for sale to consumers or for promotional purposes an appliance required by the director to be labelled under the provisions of section three hundred and sixteen unless said appliance prominently bears a label complying with said provisions, and no person shall sell or offer for sale an appliance whose sale has been suspended under the provisions of section three hundred and seventeen.

Section 315. No person shall display for sale to consumers or for promotional purposes an appliance required by the director to be labelled under the provisions of section three hundred and sixteen unless said appliance prominently bears a label complying with said provisions, and no person shall sell or offer for sale an appliance whose sale has been suspended under the provisions of section three hundred and seventeen.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140D, sec. 28A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140D / Section 28A
Cardholder discounts; surcharges; finance charge
Status: in_force

Section 28A. (a)(1) With respect to a credit card which may be used for extensions of credit in sales transactions in which the seller is a person other than the card issuer, the card issuer may not, by contract or otherwise, prohibit any such seller from offering a discount to a cardholder to induce the cardholder to pay cash, check or similar means rather than use a credit card. (2) No seller in any sales transaction may impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means. (b) With respect to any sales transaction, any discount from the regular price offered by the seller for the purpose of inducing payment by cash, check or other means not involving the use of an open-end-credit plan or a credit card shall not constitute a finance charge under section four if such discount is offered to all prospective buyers and its availability is disclosed clearly and conspicuously.

Section 28A. (a)(1) With respect to a credit card which may be used for extensions of credit in sales transactions in which the seller is a person other than the card issuer, the card issuer may not, by contract or otherwise, prohibit any such seller from offering a discount to a cardholder to induce the cardholder to pay cash, check or similar means rather than use a credit card.

(2) No seller in any sales transaction may impose a surcharge on a cardholder who elects to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check or similar means.

(b) With respect to any sales transaction, any discount from the regular price offered by the seller for the purpose of inducing payment by cash, check or other means not involving the use of an open-end-credit plan or a credit card shall not constitute a finance charge under section four if such discount is offered to all prospective buyers and its availability is disclosed clearly and conspicuously.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 58A, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 58A / Section 9
Service of process
Status: in_force

Section 9. The mailing by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address of any appellant as given on the petition upon appeal, or to the address of his attorney or agent of record, if any, or to the usual place of business of the commissioner or of the board of assessors, or its agent or attorney of record, shall be deemed sufficient service of any pleading, motion, order, notice or process so served in respect to proceedings before the board. The board may order that further notice or notice by other means be given in any case.

Section 9. The mailing by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address of any appellant as given on the petition upon appeal, or to the address of his attorney or agent of record, if any, or to the usual place of business of the commissioner or of the board of assessors, or its agent or attorney of record, shall be deemed sufficient service of any pleading, motion, order, notice or process so served in respect to proceedings before the board. The board may order that further notice or notice by other means be given in any case.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 59 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 59
Display of street address number on buildings; use in enhanced 911 service
Status: in_force

Section 59. Every building in the commonwealth, including, but not limited to, dwellings, apartment buildings, condominiums, and business establishments shall have affixed thereto a number representing the address of such building. Said number shall be of a nature and size and shall be situated on the building so that, to the extent practicable, it is visible from the nearest street or road providing vehicular access to such building. The state 911 department shall cause such number and the address of such building to be entered into the electronic data base for use in enhanced 911 service as defined in section eighteen A of chapter six A.

Section 59. Every building in the commonwealth, including, but not limited to, dwellings, apartment buildings, condominiums, and business establishments shall have affixed thereto a number representing the address of such building. Said number shall be of a nature and size and shall be situated on the building so that, to the extent practicable, it is visible from the nearest street or road providing vehicular access to such building.

The state 911 department shall cause such number and the address of such building to be entered into the electronic data base for use in enhanced 911 service as defined in section eighteen A of chapter six A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 127B — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 127B
Actions for civil rights violations; liability
Status: in_force

Section 127B. Any person incurring injury to his person or damage or loss to his property as a result of conduct in violation of section one hundred and twenty-seven A or of section thirty-nine of chapter two hundred and sixty-five shall have a civil action to secure injunctive relief, special and general damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs against the person whose conduct has violated said section one hundred and twenty-seven A of this chapter or of section thirty-nine of chapter two hundred and sixty-five. In any such action the burden of proof shall be the same as in other civil actions for similar relief. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor child shall be liable for any judgment rendered against such minor under the provisions of this section.

Section 127B. Any person incurring injury to his person or damage or loss to his property as a result of conduct in violation of section one hundred and twenty-seven A or of section thirty-nine of chapter two hundred and sixty-five shall have a civil action to secure injunctive relief, special and general damages, reasonable attorney fees and costs against the person whose conduct has violated said section one hundred and twenty-seven A of this chapter or of section thirty-nine of chapter two hundred and sixty-five. In any such action the burden of proof shall be the same as in other civil actions for similar relief.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor child shall be liable for any judgment rendered against such minor under the provisions of this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 101 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 101
Waiver of consumer rights prohibited
Status: in_force

Section 101. Any rights granted to consumers under the provisions of any law or regulation enacted or promulgated by the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof providing protection of such consumers' health, safety or welfare shall not be waived by agreement or otherwise unless specifically permitted by such law or regulation.

Section 101. Any rights granted to consumers under the provisions of any law or regulation enacted or promulgated by the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof providing protection of such consumers' health, safety or welfare shall not be waived by agreement or otherwise unless specifically permitted by such law or regulation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 123 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 123
Psychologists; exemptions to penalties in Sec. 122
Status: in_force

Section 123. The penalties in section one hundred and twenty-two shall not apply to: (a) persons eligible for licensure under section 119 who provide consultative services for a fee no more than one day a month; or (b) students of psychology, psychological interns or persons preparing for the practice of psychology under qualified supervision in a recognized training institution or facility; provided, however, that they are designated by such titles as ''psychological intern'', ''psychological trainee'' or other title clearly indicating such training status.

Section 123. The penalties in section one hundred and twenty-two shall not apply to:

(a) persons eligible for licensure under section 119 who provide consultative services for a fee no more than one day a month; or

(b) students of psychology, psychological interns or persons preparing for the practice of psychology under qualified supervision in a recognized training institution or facility; provided, however, that they are designated by such titles as ''psychological intern'', ''psychological trainee'' or other title clearly indicating such training status.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 119 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 119
Pests; bringing into state; penalty; exception
Status: in_force

Section 119. Whoever knowingly brings into the commonwealth, or transports from one town to another therein, any pest referred to in section eleven or twenty-five of chapter one hundred and thirty-two, or the eggs, nests, larvae or pupae thereof, except when engaged in research work for the commonwealth or for the United States department of agriculture, and for the purpose of suppressing such pests, or whoever knowingly evades the requirements of a quarantine regulation duly established under any provision of said chapter one hundred and thirty-two, shall be punished by fine of not more than two hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.

Section 119. Whoever knowingly brings into the commonwealth, or transports from one town to another therein, any pest referred to in section eleven or twenty-five of chapter one hundred and thirty-two, or the eggs, nests, larvae or pupae thereof, except when engaged in research work for the commonwealth or for the United States department of agriculture, and for the purpose of suppressing such pests, or whoever knowingly evades the requirements of a quarantine regulation duly established under any provision of said chapter one hundred and thirty-two, shall be punished by fine of not more than two hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than two months, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, sec. 20D — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 276 / Section 20D
Bail
Status: in_force

Section 20D. Unless the offence with which the person arrested is charged is shown to be an offence punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, such court or justice may admit such person to bail by bond or undertaking, with sufficient sureties, and in such sum as such court or justice deems proper, conditioned for his appearance before such court or justice, at a time specified in such bond or undertaking, and for his surrender to be arrested upon the warrant of the governor; provided, however, that if such person is arrested for a crime committed in the commonwealth, any bail by bond or undertaking shall be assessed pursuant to sections 42, 42A, 57, 58 and 58A.

Section 20D. Unless the offence with which the person arrested is charged is shown to be an offence punishable by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed, such court or justice may admit such person to bail by bond or undertaking, with sufficient sureties, and in such sum as such court or justice deems proper, conditioned for his appearance before such court or justice, at a time specified in such bond or undertaking, and for his surrender to be arrested upon the warrant of the governor; provided, however, that if such person is arrested for a crime committed in the commonwealth, any bail by bond or undertaking shall be assessed pursuant to sections 42, 42A, 57, 58 and 58A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 52
Lists of candidates; questions submitted to voters; availability for publication; state and city elections
Status: in_force

Section 52. Before every state election, the state secretary shall make available a list of all candidates to be voted for. He shall also print with said lists the form of any question to be submitted to the voters. Such lists shall be public records and one copy shall be sent to every newspaper in the commonwealth listed in the Directory of New England Newspapers and Periodicals, to be used at the discretion of said newspapers. Before every city election, city clerks shall make available a list of all candidates to be voted for in their respective cities, and the form of any question to be submitted to the voters at such election. Such lists shall be public records and one copy shall be sent to every newspaper listed in the Directory of New England Newspapers and Periodicals, located in such city, to be used at the discretion of said newspapers.

Section 52. Before every state election, the state secretary shall make available a list of all candidates to be voted for. He shall also print with said lists the form of any question to be submitted to the voters. Such lists shall be public records and one copy shall be sent to every newspaper in the commonwealth listed in the Directory of New England Newspapers and Periodicals, to be used at the discretion of said newspapers. Before every city election, city clerks shall make available a list of all candidates to be voted for in their respective cities, and the form of any question to be submitted to the voters at such election. Such lists shall be public records and one copy shall be sent to every newspaper listed in the Directory of New England Newspapers and Periodicals, located in such city, to be used at the discretion of said newspapers.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 6
Establishment and enforcement of rules relative to exemptions, standards and requirements for bakeries and bakery products
Status: in_force

Section 6. The department of public health may, by rule, establish such exemptions as may be necessary to facilitate the sale of any accumulated or unsold stocks of wholesome bakery products, and in other cases consistent with sections two to six, inclusive, and section nine I. The standards and requirements prescribed by sections two to six, inclusive, shall conform to rules and regulations adopted by the department of public health, and said sections and rules and regulations shall be enforced by said department and by local boards of health acting under the supervision of said department.

Section 6. The department of public health may, by rule, establish such exemptions as may be necessary to facilitate the sale of any accumulated or unsold stocks of wholesome bakery products, and in other cases consistent with sections two to six, inclusive, and section nine I. The standards and requirements prescribed by sections two to six, inclusive, shall conform to rules and regulations adopted by the department of public health, and said sections and rules and regulations shall be enforced by said department and by local boards of health acting under the supervision of said department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40U, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40U / Section 6
Municipal hearing officer
Status: in_force

Section 6. A municipality shall appoint a municipal hearing officer. The officer shall hear appeals of violation notices issued within the municipality. The municipal hearing officer may be the same person appointed as a municipal hearing officer pursuant to chapter 148A.

Section 6. A municipality shall appoint a municipal hearing officer. The officer shall hear appeals of violation notices issued within the municipality. The municipal hearing officer may be the same person appointed as a municipal hearing officer pursuant to chapter 148A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 295CC — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 295CC
Persons with disabilities; motor fuel dispensing
Status: in_force

Section 295CC. Every licensed retail motor fuel dealer who offers for sale from both full-service and self-service motor fuel pumps or other dispensing devices from which motor fuel is sold at the same location, shall dispense motor fuel from the self-service pump or device for any owner-operator of a motor vehicle bearing handicapped person or disabled veteran number plates as described in section two of chapter ninety. Any such retail motor fuel dealer shall display in a prominent location one or more signs stating its compliance with the provisions of this section. The division of standards shall develop standards for such signs including, but not limited to, size, text, legibility and location.

Section 295CC. Every licensed retail motor fuel dealer who offers for sale from both full-service and self-service motor fuel pumps or other dispensing devices from which motor fuel is sold at the same location, shall dispense motor fuel from the self-service pump or device for any owner-operator of a motor vehicle bearing handicapped person or disabled veteran number plates as described in section two of chapter ninety. Any such retail motor fuel dealer shall display in a prominent location one or more signs stating its compliance with the provisions of this section. The division of standards shall develop standards for such signs including, but not limited to, size, text, legibility and location.