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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 205, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 205 / Section 24
Judge as obligor
Status: in_force

Section 24. If a judge of probate is obligor, either as principal or as surety, in a bond given to a former judge of the court, any action authorized by this chapter may be brought upon such bond in the name of the judge mentioned therein or in the name of his executor or administrator, and the register of probate for the county in which such bond was given may authorize an action thereon in like manner and upon the same conditions as may be done in other cases by the court.

Section 24. If a judge of probate is obligor, either as principal or as surety, in a bond given to a former judge of the court, any action authorized by this chapter may be brought upon such bond in the name of the judge mentioned therein or in the name of his executor or administrator, and the register of probate for the county in which such bond was given may authorize an action thereon in like manner and upon the same conditions as may be done in other cases by the court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 97, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 97 / Section 10
Coordinates, definition
Status: in_force

Section 10. The plane rectangular coordinates of a point on the earth's surface, shall be used in expressing the position or location of such point in the appropriate zone of said system, and shall consist of two distances, either expressed in meters and decimals of meters or in the United States survey feet and decimals of a foot. One of these distances, to be known as the easting or ''X'' coordinate shall give the position in an east-west direction; the other to be known as the northing or ''Y'' coordinate shall give the position in a north-south direction. Such coordinates shall be made to depend upon and conform to the plane rectangular metric coordinates values for the horizontal control stations of the North American Horizontal, Geodetic Control Network as published by said National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey or its successors, and whose plane coordinates have been computed on the systems defined in this chapter.

Section 10. The plane rectangular coordinates of a point on the earth's surface, shall be used in expressing the position or location of such point in the appropriate zone of said system, and shall consist of two distances, either expressed in meters and decimals of meters or in the United States survey feet and decimals of a foot. One of these distances, to be known as the easting or ''X'' coordinate shall give the position in an east-west direction; the other to be known as the northing or ''Y'' coordinate shall give the position in a north-south direction. Such coordinates shall be made to depend upon and conform to the plane rectangular metric coordinates values for the horizontal control stations of the North American Horizontal, Geodetic Control Network as published by said National Ocean Service, National Geodetic Survey or its successors, and whose plane coordinates have been computed on the systems defined in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 37
Application of sections relating to appointment of call men to regular force
Status: in_force

Section 37. The provisions of section thirty-six or section thirty-six A shall not apply to any town in which the promotion of call men to the permanent or regular force is regulated by a special act relating to such town, nor to Boston.

Section 37. The provisions of section thirty-six or section thirty-six A shall not apply to any town in which the promotion of call men to the permanent or regular force is regulated by a special act relating to such town, nor to Boston.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 47A — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 47A
Athletic coaches; employment
Status: in_force

Section 47A. The superintendent may contract to employ athletic coaches hired under the provisions of section fifty-nine B for periods not in excess of three years. The provisions of section forty-one relative to tenure shall not apply to such athletic coaches, unless they are otherwise entitled to tenure. All coaches shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability. A school district that hires a coach under this section shall not be responsible for costs associated with the certification.

Section 47A. The superintendent may contract to employ athletic coaches hired under the provisions of section fifty-nine B for periods not in excess of three years. The provisions of section forty-one relative to tenure shall not apply to such athletic coaches, unless they are otherwise entitled to tenure. All coaches shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability. A school district that hires a coach under this section shall not be responsible for costs associated with the certification.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 169 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 169
Penalty on officer; report of refusal or neglect of officer to perform duties
Status: in_force

Section 169. A city or town officer who refuses or willfully neglects to perform the duties imposed upon the officer by this chapter relating to dogs shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100, which shall be paid to the city or town. Whoever is aggrieved by such refusal or neglect may report the same forthwith to the district attorney of his district.

Section 169. A city or town officer who refuses or willfully neglects to perform the duties imposed upon the officer by this chapter relating to dogs shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100, which shall be paid to the city or town. Whoever is aggrieved by such refusal or neglect may report the same forthwith to the district attorney of his district.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 32O — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 32O
Actions to enforce Secs. 32L or 32M; mailing copies of orders
Status: in_force

Section 32O. In any action to enforce the provisions of section thirty-two L or section thirty-two M, the clerk of the court shall mail copies of any judgment, decree, permanent injunction or order of the court upon the entry thereof to the attorney general and to the board of health of the city or town in which the manufactured housing community of the licensee is located.

Section 32O. In any action to enforce the provisions of section thirty-two L or section thirty-two M, the clerk of the court shall mail copies of any judgment, decree, permanent injunction or order of the court upon the entry thereof to the attorney general and to the board of health of the city or town in which the manufactured housing community of the licensee is located.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167E, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167E / Section 1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words, shall unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:— ''Bank'', a savings bank, co-operative bank, or trust company subject to the supervision of the commissioner of banks. ''Capital'', (1) the sum of the capital stock, surplus account and undivided profits of a savings bank or a co-operative bank which has converted to a stockholder form of corporation, a subsidiary banking institution of a mutual holding company as defined in chapter 167H or a trust company as defined in section 1 of chapter 172; (2) the sum of the surplus account of a mutual form savings bank governed by chapter 168 or a mutual form co-operative bank governed by chapter 170. The commissioner, in his discretion, may further define or permit adjustments to the capital accounts of a bank necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter. ''Commissioner'', the commissioner of banks. ''Real estate'', land or property, without geographic limitation, including improved land with a dwelling, owner occupied or unoccupied dwellings, unimproved land, farmland, a unit of a condominium, shares of stock issued by a co-operative housing corporation, industrial and commercial property, leasehold interests created in air rights over land, and any other interest in land; but a loan secured by real estate shall include a loan on a leasehold under a lease which does not expire for at least 5 years beyond the maturity date of the loan.

Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words, shall unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:—

''Bank'', a savings bank, co-operative bank, or trust company subject to the supervision of the commissioner of banks.

''Capital'', (1) the sum of the capital stock, surplus account and undivided profits of a savings bank or a co-operative bank which has converted to a stockholder form of corporation, a subsidiary banking institution of a mutual holding company as defined in chapter 167H or a trust company as defined in section 1 of chapter 172; (2) the sum of the surplus account of a mutual form savings bank governed by chapter 168 or a mutual form co-operative bank governed by chapter 170. The commissioner, in his discretion, may further define or permit adjustments to the capital accounts of a bank necessary to effect the purposes of this chapter.

''Commissioner'', the commissioner of banks.

''Real estate'', land or property, without geographic limitation, including improved land with a dwelling, owner occupied or unoccupied dwellings, unimproved land, farmland, a unit of a condominium, shares of stock issued by a co-operative housing corporation, industrial and commercial property, leasehold interests created in air rights over land, and any other interest in land; but a loan secured by real estate shall include a loan on a leasehold under a lease which does not expire for at least 5 years beyond the maturity date of the loan.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21G, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21G / Section 18
Registration and permit application fee schedules
Status: in_force

Section 18. The department shall, by regulation, establish reasonable registration and permit application fee schedules which shall be based upon, and not exceed, a reasonable portion of the estimated cost of processing, monitoring, administering and enforcing the registration statements and permits. The department shall collect registration and permit application fees in accordance with the fee schedule adopted pursuant to this section.

Section 18. The department shall, by regulation, establish reasonable registration and permit application fee schedules which shall be based upon, and not exceed, a reasonable portion of the estimated cost of processing, monitoring, administering and enforcing the registration statements and permits. The department shall collect registration and permit application fees in accordance with the fee schedule adopted pursuant to this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 138, sec. 51 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 138 / Section 51
Disposition of forfeited alcoholic beverages and vessels
Status: in_force

Section 51. Any beverages and vessels so forfeited shall, by authority of the written order of the court, be forwarded to the colonel of the state police, who upon receipt of the same shall notify said court thereof. If, in the judgment of the colonel, it is for the best interests of the commonwealth that such beverages and vessels be destroyed, he shall destroy or cause the destruction of such beverages and vessels, but if in his judgment it is for the best interests of the commonwealth to sell the same, he shall cause the same to be sold, or he may deliver such alcoholic beverages to any department or agency of the commonwealth for medical, mechanical or scientific uses. The proceeds of such sales shall be paid into the treasury of the commonwealth. The officer who serves said order of the court shall be allowed therefor fifty cents, but shall not be entitled to receive any traveling fees or mileage on account of the service thereof.

Section 51. Any beverages and vessels so forfeited shall, by authority of the written order of the court, be forwarded to the colonel of the state police, who upon receipt of the same shall notify said court thereof. If, in the judgment of the colonel, it is for the best interests of the commonwealth that such beverages and vessels be destroyed, he shall destroy or cause the destruction of such beverages and vessels, but if in his judgment it is for the best interests of the commonwealth to sell the same, he shall cause the same to be sold, or he may deliver such alcoholic beverages to any department or agency of the commonwealth for medical, mechanical or scientific uses. The proceeds of such sales shall be paid into the treasury of the commonwealth. The officer who serves said order of the court shall be allowed therefor fifty cents, but shall not be entitled to receive any traveling fees or mileage on account of the service thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64F, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64F / Section 10
Interstate and foreign commerce
Status: in_force

Section 10. No provision of this chapter shall apply or be construed to apply to foreign or interstate commerce, except in so far as the same may be permitted under the provisions of the constitution and laws of the United States.

Section 10. No provision of this chapter shall apply or be construed to apply to foreign or interstate commerce, except in so far as the same may be permitted under the provisions of the constitution and laws of the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 158, sec. 51 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 158 / Section 51
Death of a defendant
Status: in_force

Section 51. If a defendant dies during the pendency of such a suit in equity, it shall not abate thereby; but his estate in the hands of his executor or administrator shall be liable to the same extent as he would be if living. Such executor or administrator may voluntarily appear and become a party to the suit or may be summoned by the plaintiff.

Section 51. If a defendant dies during the pendency of such a suit in equity, it shall not abate thereby; but his estate in the hands of his executor or administrator shall be liable to the same extent as he would be if living. Such executor or administrator may voluntarily appear and become a party to the suit or may be summoned by the plaintiff.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 205 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 205
Office for refugees and immigrants
Status: in_force

Section 205. There is hereby established an office for refugees and immigrants under the exclusive supervision and control of a director who shall be appointed by the secretary of health and human services with the approval of the governor. The purpose of the office is to promote the full participation of refugees and immigrants as self-sufficient individuals and families in the economic, social, and civic life of the commonwealth.

Section 205. There is hereby established an office for refugees and immigrants under the exclusive supervision and control of a director who shall be appointed by the secretary of health and human services with the approval of the governor. The purpose of the office is to promote the full participation of refugees and immigrants as self-sufficient individuals and families in the economic, social, and civic life of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 110 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 110
Economic factors
Status: in_force

Section 110. In carrying out the purposes of said sections one hundred and two through one hundred and fifteen, the commissioner may take into consideration any and all facts available to him with respect to the following economic factors: (a) the quantity of such fresh and processed apples available for distribution; (b) the quantity of such fresh and processed apples normally required by consumers; (c) the cost of producing such fresh and processed apples; (d) the purchasing power of consumers; (e) the level of prices of commodities, services and articles which the farmers commonly buy; (f) the level of prices of other commodities which compete with or are utilized as substitutes for such fresh and processed apples.

Section 110. In carrying out the purposes of said sections one hundred and two through one hundred and fifteen, the commissioner may take into consideration any and all facts available to him with respect to the following economic factors:

(a) the quantity of such fresh and processed apples available for distribution;

(b) the quantity of such fresh and processed apples normally required by consumers;

(c) the cost of producing such fresh and processed apples;

(d) the purchasing power of consumers;

(e) the level of prices of commodities, services and articles which the farmers commonly buy;

(f) the level of prices of other commodities which compete with or are utilized as substitutes for such fresh and processed apples.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 276 / Section 6
Postponement of trial; further notice
Status: in_force

Section 6. If, at the time appointed for the trial, such notice has not been duly served, or if it appears necessary that any of the articles so seized should be kept longer for the purpose of being produced or used as evidence on any trial, or if other sufficient cause appears, the trial may be postponed to another day and place and further notice issued.

Section 6. If, at the time appointed for the trial, such notice has not been duly served, or if it appears necessary that any of the articles so seized should be kept longer for the purpose of being produced or used as evidence on any trial, or if other sufficient cause appears, the trial may be postponed to another day and place and further notice issued.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 56, sec. 49 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 56 / Section 49
Obstructing transmission of ballots or returns
Status: in_force

Section 49. Whoever wilfully obstructs or interferes with the transmission of ballots or returns to or from a polling place or a central counting place shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.

Section 49. Whoever wilfully obstructs or interferes with the transmission of ballots or returns to or from a polling place or a central counting place shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 117 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 117
Establishment and maintenance of clinics for prevention of HIV or treatment of venereal diseases; examinations; minors
Status: in_force

Section 117. For the purpose of providing prevention of HIV or treatment for persons suffering from venereal diseases, as defined under section six, and who are unable to pay for private medical care, the department shall, or with the co-operation of local boards of health, hospitals, dispensaries or other agencies may, establish and maintain clinics in such parts of the commonwealth as it may deem most advantageous to the public health, and may otherwise provide prevention of HIV or treatment for such diseases subject to such rules and regulations as the department may from time to time establish. Cities and towns, separately or jointly, through their boards of health or municipal hospitals, may establish and maintain such clinics. For the purposes of this section, providing prevention of HIV or treatment shall include providing transportation or the reasonable cost of such transportation to and from the place where treatment is given whenever the patient is not able to pay for such transportation. For the purposes of this section, physical examination, prevention of HIV and treatment provided by a health care provider, as defined in section 1, upon the person of a minor who voluntarily appears therefor shall not constitute an assault and battery upon said minor.

Section 117. For the purpose of providing prevention of HIV or treatment for persons suffering from venereal diseases, as defined under section six, and who are unable to pay for private medical care, the department shall, or with the co-operation of local boards of health, hospitals, dispensaries or other agencies may, establish and maintain clinics in such parts of the commonwealth as it may deem most advantageous to the public health, and may otherwise provide prevention of HIV or treatment for such diseases subject to such rules and regulations as the department may from time to time establish. Cities and towns, separately or jointly, through their boards of health or municipal hospitals, may establish and maintain such clinics. For the purposes of this section, providing prevention of HIV or treatment shall include providing transportation or the reasonable cost of such transportation to and from the place where treatment is given whenever the patient is not able to pay for such transportation.

For the purposes of this section, physical examination, prevention of HIV and treatment provided by a health care provider, as defined in section 1, upon the person of a minor who voluntarily appears therefor shall not constitute an assault and battery upon said minor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 163 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 163
Vinegar defined; adulteration
Status: in_force

Section 163. Vinegar is hereby defined as being the result of alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentation of natural fruit juices or vegetable products. Vinegar shall contain no added or artificial coloring matter, and shall contain not less than four grams of acetic acid in each one hundred cubic centimeters. If vinegar contains any added or artificial coloring matter, or less than the required amount of acidity, or if it is other than the product of alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentation of natural fruit juices or vegetable products, it shall be deemed to be adulterated.

Section 163. Vinegar is hereby defined as being the result of alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentation of natural fruit juices or vegetable products. Vinegar shall contain no added or artificial coloring matter, and shall contain not less than four grams of acetic acid in each one hundred cubic centimeters. If vinegar contains any added or artificial coloring matter, or less than the required amount of acidity, or if it is other than the product of alcoholic and subsequent acetous fermentation of natural fruit juices or vegetable products, it shall be deemed to be adulterated.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 35
Vote of city to acquire plant
Status: in_force

Section 35. A city shall not acquire such a plant until authorized by a two thirds vote of its city council, or of a majority of the commissioners if the city government consists of a commission, passed in each of two consecutive municipal years and thereafter ratified by a majority of the voters at an annual or special city election. If such a vote is not ratified, no similar vote shall be submitted for ratification within one year thereafter.

Section 35. A city shall not acquire such a plant until authorized by a two thirds vote of its city council, or of a majority of the commissioners if the city government consists of a commission, passed in each of two consecutive municipal years and thereafter ratified by a majority of the voters at an annual or special city election. If such a vote is not ratified, no similar vote shall be submitted for ratification within one year thereafter.