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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 180, sec. 4A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 180 / Section 4A
Credit counseling services; practice of law
Status: in_force

Section 4A. Credit counseling services as used in this chapter shall mean (a) the providing of financial and budgetary advice and judgment to individuals in connection with the creation of a budgetary plan; or (b) the creation of a plan whereby an individual turns over an agreed amount of his income to a nonprofit credit counseling corporation which distributes it to his creditors in accordance with a plan which they have approved and which may provide for smaller payments or a longer term than the original contract; or (c) the providing of educational services relating to the use of credit; or (d) any combination of these. No person, other than an attorney or a nonprofit charitable corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter, shall render those credit counseling services specified in clause (b). Each such corporation shall comply with the provisions of section eight F of chapter twelve. Any such corporation formed for credit counseling purposes shall not engage in the practice of law. If it appears that an individual receiving credit counseling services needs legal advice or counsel, he shall be referred to an attorney of his own choice, the local bar association referral service, or a local legal aid program, whichever course may seem most appropriate.

Section 4A. Credit counseling services as used in this chapter shall mean (a) the providing of financial and budgetary advice and judgment to individuals in connection with the creation of a budgetary plan; or (b) the creation of a plan whereby an individual turns over an agreed amount of his income to a nonprofit credit counseling corporation which distributes it to his creditors in accordance with a plan which they have approved and which may provide for smaller payments or a longer term than the original contract; or (c) the providing of educational services relating to the use of credit; or (d) any combination of these.

No person, other than an attorney or a nonprofit charitable corporation organized under the provisions of this chapter, shall render those credit counseling services specified in clause (b). Each such corporation shall comply with the provisions of section eight F of chapter twelve.

Any such corporation formed for credit counseling purposes shall not engage in the practice of law. If it appears that an individual receiving credit counseling services needs legal advice or counsel, he shall be referred to an attorney of his own choice, the local bar association referral service, or a local legal aid program, whichever course may seem most appropriate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 123 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 123
Temporary clerk; appointment; bond
Status: in_force

Section 123. Unless otherwise provided by law, if the office of clerk of a district is vacant, or if the clerk is absent, or unable to perform his duties because of disability, the prudential committee, if any, otherwise the commissioners, may appoint a temporary clerk to hold such office and exercise the powers and perform the duties thereof until another is duly elected or appointed and qualifies according to law or until the clerk who was disabled or absent resumes his duties. Any such temporary clerk shall be sworn to and give bond for the faithful performance of his duties in accordance with the provisions of law applicable to the office of clerk which he fills, and if he fails so to do within ten days after his appointment, the prudential committee, if any, otherwise the commissioners, shall rescind the appointment and appoint another.

Section 123. Unless otherwise provided by law, if the office of clerk of a district is vacant, or if the clerk is absent, or unable to perform his duties because of disability, the prudential committee, if any, otherwise the commissioners, may appoint a temporary clerk to hold such office and exercise the powers and perform the duties thereof until another is duly elected or appointed and qualifies according to law or until the clerk who was disabled or absent resumes his duties. Any such temporary clerk shall be sworn to and give bond for the faithful performance of his duties in accordance with the provisions of law applicable to the office of clerk which he fills, and if he fails so to do within ten days after his appointment, the prudential committee, if any, otherwise the commissioners, shall rescind the appointment and appoint another.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part III / Title V / Chapter 260 / Section 16
Acknowledgment or new promise by joint contractor; judgment
Status: in_force

Section 16. If, in actions against two or more joint contractors or against the executor or administrator of a joint contractor, it appears that the plaintiff is barred by this chapter as to one or more of such contractors, but is entitled to recover against any other or others of them by virtue of a new acknowledgment or promise or otherwise, judgment shall be given for the plaintiff as to the defendants against whom he is entitled to recover, and for the defendants not liable.

Section 16. If, in actions against two or more joint contractors or against the executor or administrator of a joint contractor, it appears that the plaintiff is barred by this chapter as to one or more of such contractors, but is entitled to recover against any other or others of them by virtue of a new acknowledgment or promise or otherwise, judgment shall be given for the plaintiff as to the defendants against whom he is entitled to recover, and for the defendants not liable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 12B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 12B
Emergency care of injured persons; exemption from civil liability
Status: in_force

Section 12B. No physician duly registered under the provisions of section two, two A, nine, nine A or nine B, no physician assistant duly registered under the provisions of section nine I or his employing or supervising physician, and no nurse duly registered or licensed under the provisions of section seventy-four, seventy-four A or seventy-six, or resident in another state, in the District of Columbia or in a province of Canada, and duly registered therein, who, in good faith, as a volunteer and without fee, renders emergency care or treatment, other than in the ordinary course of his practice, shall be liable in a suit for damages as a result of his acts or omissions, nor shall he be liable to a hospital for its expenses if, under such emergency conditions, he orders a person hospitalized or causes his admission.

Section 12B. No physician duly registered under the provisions of section two, two A, nine, nine A or nine B, no physician assistant duly registered under the provisions of section nine I or his employing or supervising physician, and no nurse duly registered or licensed under the provisions of section seventy-four, seventy-four A or seventy-six, or resident in another state, in the District of Columbia or in a province of Canada, and duly registered therein, who, in good faith, as a volunteer and without fee, renders emergency care or treatment, other than in the ordinary course of his practice, shall be liable in a suit for damages as a result of his acts or omissions, nor shall he be liable to a hospital for its expenses if, under such emergency conditions, he orders a person hospitalized or causes his admission.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 58A, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 58A / Section 5
Traveling expenses
Status: in_force

Section 5. The members and employees of the board shall receive their necessary and reasonable traveling expenses and such other expenses, including subsistence actually incurred while traveling outside the city of Boston in the performance of their duties. For purposes of this section, overnight accommodations for travel within a 50 mile radius of Boston shall not be considered reasonable.

Section 5. The members and employees of the board shall receive their necessary and reasonable traveling expenses and such other expenses, including subsistence actually incurred while traveling outside the city of Boston in the performance of their duties.

For purposes of this section, overnight accommodations for travel within a 50 mile radius of Boston shall not be considered reasonable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 114 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 114
Testing gas meters in use; cost of test
Status: in_force

Section 114. Meters in use shall be tested by the department, on the request of the consumer or of the gas company, in the presence of the consumer if desired, and with sealed apparatus. If it finds that the meter is correct, the person requesting the inspection shall pay the fees for such inspection and the expense of removing the meter for the purpose of being tested, and the reinspection shall be stamped on the meter. If it finds that the meter is incorrect, the gas company shall pay such expenses and shall furnish a new meter without charge to the consumer.

Section 114. Meters in use shall be tested by the department, on the request of the consumer or of the gas company, in the presence of the consumer if desired, and with sealed apparatus. If it finds that the meter is correct, the person requesting the inspection shall pay the fees for such inspection and the expense of removing the meter for the purpose of being tested, and the reinspection shall be stamped on the meter. If it finds that the meter is incorrect, the gas company shall pay such expenses and shall furnish a new meter without charge to the consumer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43B, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43B / Section 1
Short title; definitions
Status: in_force

Section 1. This chapter may be cited as the ''Home Rule Procedures Act.'' As used in this chapter, the terms ''board of registrars of voters'', ''city council'', and ''board of selectmen'' shall include any local authority of different designation performing like duties.

Section 1. This chapter may be cited as the ''Home Rule Procedures Act.'' As used in this chapter, the terms ''board of registrars of voters'', ''city council'', and ''board of selectmen'' shall include any local authority of different designation performing like duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21G, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21G / Section 12
Adjudicatory hearing; judicial review
Status: in_force

Section 12. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the department with respect to a permit application or an addition to an existing withdrawal may request an adjudicatory hearing before the department under the provisions of chapter thirty A. Any such decision shall contain a notice of this right to request a hearing and shall specify a time limit of twenty-one days, within which aggrieved persons may request such a hearing. If no such request is timely made, the decision shall be deemed assented to. If a timely request is received, the department shall, within a reasonable time, act upon the request in accordance with the provisions of chapter thirty A. A person aggrieved by a final decision in an adjudicatory hearing held under the provisions of this section shall be entitled to judicial review thereof in the superior court, in accordance with chapter thirty A; provided, however, that in any action seeking judicial review pursuant to this section, the court in which such action is pending may appoint a master to investigate and report on any scientific or hydrological issue relevant to a question of law presented in the case.

Section 12. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the department with respect to a permit application or an addition to an existing withdrawal may request an adjudicatory hearing before the department under the provisions of chapter thirty A. Any such decision shall contain a notice of this right to request a hearing and shall specify a time limit of twenty-one days, within which aggrieved persons may request such a hearing. If no such request is timely made, the decision shall be deemed assented to. If a timely request is received, the department shall, within a reasonable time, act upon the request in accordance with the provisions of chapter thirty A. A person aggrieved by a final decision in an adjudicatory hearing held under the provisions of this section shall be entitled to judicial review thereof in the superior court, in accordance with chapter thirty A; provided, however, that in any action seeking judicial review pursuant to this section, the court in which such action is pending may appoint a master to investigate and report on any scientific or hydrological issue relevant to a question of law presented in the case.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 53 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 53
Death of trustee after judgment
Status: in_force

Section 53. If a person summoned as trustee dies after judgment in the original action, his executor or administrator may pay upon the execution the amount which the deceased would have been liable to pay were he living, and he shall be discharged from all further demands on account thereof in the manner before mentioned. If he refuses to make such payment, the plaintiff may proceed against him as provided in section forty-five.

Section 53. If a person summoned as trustee dies after judgment in the original action, his executor or administrator may pay upon the execution the amount which the deceased would have been liable to pay were he living, and he shall be discharged from all further demands on account thereof in the manner before mentioned. If he refuses to make such payment, the plaintiff may proceed against him as provided in section forty-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159C, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159C / Section 2
Unsolicited telephonic sales calls; consumer listing; updates
Status: in_force

Section 2. The office shall establish and maintain a no sales solicitation calls listing of consumers who do not wish to receive unsolicited telephonic sales calls. The office may contract with a private vendor to establish and maintain such listing, provided that: (i) the private vendor has maintained national no sales solicitation calls listings for more than 2 years; and (ii) the contract requires the vendor to provide the no sales solicitation calls listing in a printed hard copy format and in any other format offered at a cost that does not exceed the production cost of the format offered. The office shall provide notice to consumers of the establishment of a no sales solicitation calls listing. A consumer who wishes to be included on the listing shall notify the office by calling toll-free number provided by the office, or in such other manner and at such times as the office may prescribe, which may include electronic notification. A consumer on such listing shall be deleted from such listing upon the consumer's written request or in such other manner and at such times as the division may prescribe, which may include electronic notification. The office shall update such listing not less than quarterly and shall make such listing available to telephone solicitors and other persons for a fee as the office shall prescribe.

Section 2. The office shall establish and maintain a no sales solicitation calls listing of consumers who do not wish to receive unsolicited telephonic sales calls. The office may contract with a private vendor to establish and maintain such listing, provided that: (i) the private vendor has maintained national no sales solicitation calls listings for more than 2 years; and (ii) the contract requires the vendor to provide the no sales solicitation calls listing in a printed hard copy format and in any other format offered at a cost that does not exceed the production cost of the format offered. The office shall provide notice to consumers of the establishment of a no sales solicitation calls listing. A consumer who wishes to be included on the listing shall notify the office by calling toll-free number provided by the office, or in such other manner and at such times as the office may prescribe, which may include electronic notification. A consumer on such listing shall be deleted from such listing upon the consumer's written request or in such other manner and at such times as the division may prescribe, which may include electronic notification. The office shall update such listing not less than quarterly and shall make such listing available to telephone solicitors and other persons for a fee as the office shall prescribe.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 49 / Section 37
Sale of animals to satisfy claim
Status: in_force

Section 37. If the amount so determined is not paid forthwith, the person who impounded the beasts shall cause them to be sold by auction in the town where impounded, first advertising the sale by posting a notice thereof for twenty-four hours at some public place in such town.

Section 37. If the amount so determined is not paid forthwith, the person who impounded the beasts shall cause them to be sold by auction in the town where impounded, first advertising the sale by posting a notice thereof for twenty-four hours at some public place in such town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 204, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 204 / Section 25
Irregularly appointed fiduciary; liability to account
Status: in_force

Section 25. An executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, trustee, receiver, commissioner or other fiduciary officer appointed by the probate court whose appointment is invalid by reason of an irregularity or of want of jurisdiction or authority in the court which made it, shall account for all money, property or assets coming to his hands in said capacity as if the appointment had been regular and valid; and any bond given in pursuance of such appointment shall be valid and binding on the principals and sureties; and payments to or by a person so appointed, if in other respects properly made, may with the approval of the probate court be ratified and confirmed by the executor, administrator, guardian, conservator or trustee who is afterward legally appointed.

Section 25. An executor, administrator, guardian, conservator, trustee, receiver, commissioner or other fiduciary officer appointed by the probate court whose appointment is invalid by reason of an irregularity or of want of jurisdiction or authority in the court which made it, shall account for all money, property or assets coming to his hands in said capacity as if the appointment had been regular and valid; and any bond given in pursuance of such appointment shall be valid and binding on the principals and sureties; and payments to or by a person so appointed, if in other respects properly made, may with the approval of the probate court be ratified and confirmed by the executor, administrator, guardian, conservator or trustee who is afterward legally appointed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176J, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176J / Section 16
Attribution of members to a primary care provider
Status: in_force

Section 16. To the maximum extent possible, carriers shall attribute every member to a primary care provider. Members may change their primary care provider, provided that the member gives notice to the carrier.

Section 16. To the maximum extent possible, carriers shall attribute every member to a primary care provider. Members may change their primary care provider, provided that the member gives notice to the carrier.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32, sec. 97 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32 / Section 97
Increase in retirement allowance, pension or annuity; approval
Status: in_force

Section 97. Annuities or increases of retirement allowances, pensions or annuities under sections ninety-five and ninety-six may be granted in any city by a two thirds vote of all the members of the city council and the approval of the mayor or city manager, as the case may be; and in a town by a two thirds vote of the voters at an annual town meeting upon recommendation of the selectmen. In a district increases under section ninety-six may be granted by a majority vote of the prudential committee, or board having similar powers. In a county increases under section ninety-six may be granted by a majority vote of the county commissioners.

Section 97. Annuities or increases of retirement allowances, pensions or annuities under sections ninety-five and ninety-six may be granted in any city by a two thirds vote of all the members of the city council and the approval of the mayor or city manager, as the case may be; and in a town by a two thirds vote of the voters at an annual town meeting upon recommendation of the selectmen. In a district increases under section ninety-six may be granted by a majority vote of the prudential committee, or board having similar powers. In a county increases under section ninety-six may be granted by a majority vote of the county commissioners.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 270, sec. 8A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 270 / Section 8A
Foods containing foreign injury causing substances; distribution or sale
Status: in_force

Section 8A. Whoever sells, gives, or distributes to anyone candy or other food or foodstuffs containing a foreign substance, which is intended or may reasonably be expected to cause injury to a person eating the same, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years.

Section 8A. Whoever sells, gives, or distributes to anyone candy or other food or foodstuffs containing a foreign substance, which is intended or may reasonably be expected to cause injury to a person eating the same, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 16B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176G / Section 16B
Disapproval of certain health maintenance contracts for coverage of young adults
Status: in_force

Section 16B. The commissioner shall not disapprove a health maintenance contract offered as coverage for young adults if the health maintenance contract complies with the minimum standards established under section 10 of chapter 176J.

Section 16B. The commissioner shall not disapprove a health maintenance contract offered as coverage for young adults if the health maintenance contract complies with the minimum standards established under section 10 of chapter 176J.