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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93E, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93E / Section 3
Disclosures to prospective dealers
Status: in_force

Section 3. A supplier shall disclose in writing to any prospective dealer the following information, before any agreement is concluded:— (a) The gallonage volume history, if any, of the location under negotiation for and during the three year period immediately past or for the entire period which the location has been supplied by the supplier, which ever is shorter. (b) The name and last known address of the previous dealer or dealers for the last three years, or for and during the entire period which the location has been supplied by the petroleum supplier, whichever is shorter, and the reason or reasons for the termination of each dealer agreement. (c) Any legally binding commitments for the sale, demolition or other disposition of the location. (d) The training programs, if any, and the specific goods and services the supplier will provide for and to the gasoline dealer. (e) Full disclosure of any and all obligations which will be required of the dealer, including but not limited to, any obligation to exclusively deal in any of the products of the supplier, its subsidiaries or any other company or any advertising and promotional items that the dealer must accept. (f) Full disclosure of all restrictions on the sale, transfer, renewal and termination of the agreement.

Section 3. A supplier shall disclose in writing to any prospective dealer the following information, before any agreement is concluded:—

(a) The gallonage volume history, if any, of the location under negotiation for and during the three year period immediately past or for the entire period which the location has been supplied by the supplier, which ever is shorter.

(b) The name and last known address of the previous dealer or dealers for the last three years, or for and during the entire period which the location has been supplied by the petroleum supplier, whichever is shorter, and the reason or reasons for the termination of each dealer agreement.

(c) Any legally binding commitments for the sale, demolition or other disposition of the location.

(d) The training programs, if any, and the specific goods and services the supplier will provide for and to the gasoline dealer.

(e) Full disclosure of any and all obligations which will be required of the dealer, including but not limited to, any obligation to exclusively deal in any of the products of the supplier, its subsidiaries or any other company or any advertising and promotional items that the dealer must accept.

(f) Full disclosure of all restrictions on the sale, transfer, renewal and termination of the agreement.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 88, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 88 / Section 16
Ascertainment of location of common landing place
Status: in_force

Section 16. Upon the representation of ten or more inhabitants of a county to the county commissioners that the exact location of a common landing place in such county cannot be readily ascertained, they shall, after giving the notice required in laying out highways, ascertain the correct location of such landing place, erect the necessary bounds thereof and make a record thereof as in laying out highways.

Section 16. Upon the representation of ten or more inhabitants of a county to the county commissioners that the exact location of a common landing place in such county cannot be readily ascertained, they shall, after giving the notice required in laying out highways, ascertain the correct location of such landing place, erect the necessary bounds thereof and make a record thereof as in laying out highways.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176A / Section 30
Savings clause
Status: in_force

Section 30. The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.

Section 30. The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 42 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 42
Receipt of grants; expenditure of money; power of trustees
Status: in_force

Section 42. For purposes specified in sections forty to forty-five, inclusive, the trustees may receive on behalf of the county money appropriated by any town or by the federal government, or grants made by any individual, trustee or trustees, association or corporation, and may expend the same together with any money appropriated by the general court for any county for county aid to agriculture, either solely or in conjunction with representatives or agents of the commonwealth or of the United States or of any department, commission, board or institution created under the statutes of this commonwealth or under any act of congress. The trustees may enter into any agreements, arrangements or undertakings with any such department, commission, board or institution relative to extension work with adults and with boys and girls in agriculture, homemaking and country life. The trustees may expend each year an amount, not exceeding one per cent of the appropriation for county aid to agriculture, to pay the expenses, including the cost of meals, of unpaid volunteers at official meetings called for the purpose of furthering the organized educational projects or programs of the county extension service.

Section 42. For purposes specified in sections forty to forty-five, inclusive, the trustees may receive on behalf of the county money appropriated by any town or by the federal government, or grants made by any individual, trustee or trustees, association or corporation, and may expend the same together with any money appropriated by the general court for any county for county aid to agriculture, either solely or in conjunction with representatives or agents of the commonwealth or of the United States or of any department, commission, board or institution created under the statutes of this commonwealth or under any act of congress. The trustees may enter into any agreements, arrangements or undertakings with any such department, commission, board or institution relative to extension work with adults and with boys and girls in agriculture, homemaking and country life.

The trustees may expend each year an amount, not exceeding one per cent of the appropriation for county aid to agriculture, to pay the expenses, including the cost of meals, of unpaid volunteers at official meetings called for the purpose of furthering the organized educational projects or programs of the county extension service.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 118 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 118
Notice of caucus; chairman; order of business
Status: in_force

Section 118. The notice for a caucus under the preceding section shall be written or printed, shall state the place where, and the day and hour when, said caucus is to be held, shall be issued at least seven days prior thereto, and shall be conspicuously posted in at least five places on lines of public travel, and, if practicable, in every post office within the city or town, or shall be published at least twice in one or more local newspapers. Said notice shall be signed by one or more voters of the ward, town or district for which the caucus is called, and shall designate by name or office the person who shall call such caucus to order, and he shall preside until a chairman is chosen. In his absence, the caucus may choose a temporary chairman. The first business in order shall be the organization of the caucus by the choice of a chairman, a secretary, and such other officers as the meeting may require. The persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected or nominated. The caucus may adopt regulations consistent with law.

Section 118. The notice for a caucus under the preceding section shall be written or printed, shall state the place where, and the day and hour when, said caucus is to be held, shall be issued at least seven days prior thereto, and shall be conspicuously posted in at least five places on lines of public travel, and, if practicable, in every post office within the city or town, or shall be published at least twice in one or more local newspapers. Said notice shall be signed by one or more voters of the ward, town or district for which the caucus is called, and shall designate by name or office the person who shall call such caucus to order, and he shall preside until a chairman is chosen. In his absence, the caucus may choose a temporary chairman. The first business in order shall be the organization of the caucus by the choice of a chairman, a secretary, and such other officers as the meeting may require. The persons receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected or nominated. The caucus may adopt regulations consistent with law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 12V — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 12V
Exemption of certain individuals rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation from liability
Status: in_force

Section 12V. Any person who, in good faith, attempts to render emergency care including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation, and does so without compensation, shall not be liable for acts or omissions, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, resulting from the attempt to render such emergency care.

Section 12V. Any person who, in good faith, attempts to render emergency care including, but not limited to, cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation, and does so without compensation, shall not be liable for acts or omissions, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, resulting from the attempt to render such emergency care.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 32B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121B / Section 32B
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 32B. As used in sections thirty-two B to thirty-two F, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the content otherwise requires: ''Landlord'', the owner or managing agent of a public housing development or a subsidized housing development. ''Public housing development'', such developments for housing owned and operated by a housing authority pursuant to this chapter. ''Subsidized housing development'', such multi-family developments for housing as: (a) receive the benefit of subsidy in the form of project-based assistance under the section 8 housing assistance program for the disposition of projects owned by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (b) are owned or held by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as mortgagee-in-possession. ''Tenant household'', an individual, family unit, or other group living in a public housing development or a subsidized housing development, as reported to the landlord of the development at initial occupancy or thereafter.

Section 32B. As used in sections thirty-two B to thirty-two F, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the content otherwise requires:

''Landlord'', the owner or managing agent of a public housing development or a subsidized housing development.

''Public housing development'', such developments for housing owned and operated by a housing authority pursuant to this chapter.

''Subsidized housing development'', such multi-family developments for housing as: (a) receive the benefit of subsidy in the form of project-based assistance under the section 8 housing assistance program for the disposition of projects owned by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (b) are owned or held by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development as mortgagee-in-possession.

''Tenant household'', an individual, family unit, or other group living in a public housing development or a subsidized housing development, as reported to the landlord of the development at initial occupancy or thereafter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 112 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 112
Rules of construction
Status: in_force

Section 112. Rules of construction The rules of construction that apply in the commonwealth to the interpretation of and disposition of property by will shall also apply, as appropriate, to the interpretation of the terms of a revocable trust and the disposition of the trust property. For the purposes of this section, a ''revocable trust'' shall mean a trust that is: (1) revocable by the settlor until the time of the settlor's death; (2) created or amended by the settlor after the effective date of this chapter; and (3) was intended to dispose of the settlor's property at death, whether under will or otherwise and whether the trust was funded at the time of the settlor's death.

Section 112. Rules of construction

The rules of construction that apply in the commonwealth to the interpretation of and disposition of property by will shall also apply, as appropriate, to the interpretation of the terms of a revocable trust and the disposition of the trust property. For the purposes of this section, a ''revocable trust'' shall mean a trust that is: (1) revocable by the settlor until the time of the settlor's death; (2) created or amended by the settlor after the effective date of this chapter; and (3) was intended to dispose of the settlor's property at death, whether under will or otherwise and whether the trust was funded at the time of the settlor's death.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 32
Transaction of business out of court
Status: in_force

Section 32. Judges of the probate courts may transact business out of court at any time and place, if all parties entitled to notice assent thereto in writing or voluntarily appear; and in such cases their judgments and decrees shall be entered as of such sessions of the court as the convenience of the parties may require.

Section 32. Judges of the probate courts may transact business out of court at any time and place, if all parties entitled to notice assent thereto in writing or voluntarily appear; and in such cases their judgments and decrees shall be entered as of such sessions of the court as the convenience of the parties may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 24
Rights, powers and liabilities of general partners
Status: in_force

Section 24. Except as provided in this chapter, a general partner of a limited partnership is subject to the liabilities of a partner in a partnership without limited partners and, except as provided in this chapter or in the partnership agreement, has the rights and powers and is subject to the restrictions of a partner in a partnership without limited partners.

Section 24. Except as provided in this chapter, a general partner of a limited partnership is subject to the liabilities of a partner in a partnership without limited partners and, except as provided in this chapter or in the partnership agreement, has the rights and powers and is subject to the restrictions of a partner in a partnership without limited partners.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 115 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 115
Malingering
Status: in_force

Article 115. Malingering. A person subject to this code who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty or service: (1) feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or (2) intentionally inflicts self-injury shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Article 115. Malingering.

A person subject to this code who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty or service: (1) feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or (2) intentionally inflicts self-injury shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 3
Changes in rules; hearings; notices
Status: in_force

Section 3. The board shall hold public hearings annually on the first Thursday in May and November, and at such other times as it may determine, on petitions for changes in the rules formulated by it. If, after any such hearing, it shall deem it advisable to make changes in said rules, it shall appoint a day for a further hearing, and shall give notice thereof and of the changes proposed by advertising in at least one newspaper in each of the cities of Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Fall River, Lowell and Lynn, at least ten days before said hearing. If the board on its own initiative contemplates changes in said rules, like notice and a hearing shall be given and held before the adoption thereof.

Section 3. The board shall hold public hearings annually on the first Thursday in May and November, and at such other times as it may determine, on petitions for changes in the rules formulated by it. If, after any such hearing, it shall deem it advisable to make changes in said rules, it shall appoint a day for a further hearing, and shall give notice thereof and of the changes proposed by advertising in at least one newspaper in each of the cities of Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Fall River, Lowell and Lynn, at least ten days before said hearing. If the board on its own initiative contemplates changes in said rules, like notice and a hearing shall be given and held before the adoption thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 17A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 17A
Records of board of registration in podiatry; rules and regulations; reports; investigation of complaints
Status: in_force

Section 17A. The board shall keep a full record of its proceedings and a registry of all persons registered by it, which shall be public records and open to inspection. The board shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper conduct of its duties. It shall make an annual report, including a statement of the condition of podiatry in the commonwealth. The board shall investigate all complaints of the violation of any provision of sections thirteen to twenty-two, inclusive, or of section sixty-five relative to podiatry, and report the same to the proper prosecuting officers.

Section 17A. The board shall keep a full record of its proceedings and a registry of all persons registered by it, which shall be public records and open to inspection. The board shall make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper conduct of its duties. It shall make an annual report, including a statement of the condition of podiatry in the commonwealth.

The board shall investigate all complaints of the violation of any provision of sections thirteen to twenty-two, inclusive, or of section sixty-five relative to podiatry, and report the same to the proper prosecuting officers.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 60, sec. 99 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 60 / Section 99
Collectors; failure to exhibit accounts or receipts
Status: in_force

Section 99. A collector who neglects or refuses to exhibit accounts or to produce receipts, as required under section ninety-four, shall forfeit to the town two and one half per cent of the sums committed to him for collection.

Section 99. A collector who neglects or refuses to exhibit accounts or to produce receipts, as required under section ninety-four, shall forfeit to the town two and one half per cent of the sums committed to him for collection.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115B, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 115B / Section 4
Annual report
Status: in_force

Section 4. The veteran advocate shall report annually to the governor, the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate and the house committees on ways and means, and the joint committee on veterans and federal affairs on the activities of the office, including, but not limited to, an analysis of the delivery of services to veterans and recommendations for changes in agency procedures which would enable the commonwealth to better provide services to and for veterans and their families and priorities for implementation of those changes to services. The report shall be made public on the website of the veteran advocate.

Section 4. The veteran advocate shall report annually to the governor, the senate president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate and the house committees on ways and means, and the joint committee on veterans and federal affairs on the activities of the office, including, but not limited to, an analysis of the delivery of services to veterans and recommendations for changes in agency procedures which would enable the commonwealth to better provide services to and for veterans and their families and priorities for implementation of those changes to services. The report shall be made public on the website of the veteran advocate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 310 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 310
List of locations wherein vending machines are operated; inspection of premises
Status: in_force

Section 310. Each licensee shall keep a list of all locations within the commonwealth wherein vending machines are operated by him and of all commissaries servicing such vending machines. Such information shall be available to the commissioner upon his request. The commissioner or any authorized agent or employee shall, after proper identification, be permitted to enter, at any reasonable time, any premises wherein vending machines are operated, or any commissary servicing such machines for the purpose of inspecting the same. The licensee shall at the request of the commissioner make provision for the commissioner or any authorized agent or employee to have access, either in company with an employee of the operator or otherwise, to the interior of any vending machine operated by him.

Section 310. Each licensee shall keep a list of all locations within the commonwealth wherein vending machines are operated by him and of all commissaries servicing such vending machines. Such information shall be available to the commissioner upon his request.

The commissioner or any authorized agent or employee shall, after proper identification, be permitted to enter, at any reasonable time, any premises wherein vending machines are operated, or any commissary servicing such machines for the purpose of inspecting the same. The licensee shall at the request of the commissioner make provision for the commissioner or any authorized agent or employee to have access, either in company with an employee of the operator or otherwise, to the interior of any vending machine operated by him.