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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, sec. 69 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 13 / Section 69
Board of registration of landscape architects; compensation; expenses; clerks
Status: in_force

Section 69. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, except that there shall be paid by the commonwealth to the secretary, whether a member of the board or not, a salary of five hundred dollars. Each member shall receive from the commonwealth the necessary travel and other expenses actually incurred by him in the performance of his duties. The board may appoint such clerks as may be necessary; provided that the salary of the secretary and expenses of the members of the board and its employees, and the expenses of the board, shall not be in excess of the receipts for registration and from other sources that have been received by the state treasurer from the board.

Section 69. The members of the board shall serve without compensation, except that there shall be paid by the commonwealth to the secretary, whether a member of the board or not, a salary of five hundred dollars. Each member shall receive from the commonwealth the necessary travel and other expenses actually incurred by him in the performance of his duties. The board may appoint such clerks as may be necessary; provided that the salary of the secretary and expenses of the members of the board and its employees, and the expenses of the board, shall not be in excess of the receipts for registration and from other sources that have been received by the state treasurer from the board.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 9, sec. 27A — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 9 / Section 27A
Hearings, contracts, acceptance of gifts, etc., authorized; assistance and data of other agencies
Status: in_force

Section 27A. The commission may hold hearings, may enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's program; may enter into contracts with local or regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the commission's program; may accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations and from federal, state or other governmental bodies for the purpose of furthering the commission's program; may make and sign any agreements and may do and perform any and all acts which may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of sections twenty-six to twenty-seven B, inclusive. The commission may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the commonwealth, or any municipal historical commission, such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties.

Section 27A. The commission may hold hearings, may enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the commission's program; may enter into contracts with local or regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the commission's program; may accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations and from federal, state or other governmental bodies for the purpose of furthering the commission's program; may make and sign any agreements and may do and perform any and all acts which may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of sections twenty-six to twenty-seven B, inclusive. The commission may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the commonwealth, or any municipal historical commission, such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33 / Section 7
Powers of commander-in-chief; name and location of units; rank of personnel
Status: in_force

Section 7. The commander-in-chief may prescribe in orders the organization of the military forces of the commonwealth, the designation and location of all units, and the numbers, titles, grades and duties of all officers and enlisted persons as he deems the interest of the service demands: provided, that the organization shall not conflict with the laws of the United States relating to the armed forces.

Section 7. The commander-in-chief may prescribe in orders the organization of the military forces of the commonwealth, the designation and location of all units, and the numbers, titles, grades and duties of all officers and enlisted persons as he deems the interest of the service demands: provided, that the organization shall not conflict with the laws of the United States relating to the armed forces.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 65S — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 65S
Fees for licenses and permits
Status: in_force

Section 65S. The fees for licenses and permits shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the following:— License for retail manufacturer for each plant. License or permit for wholesale manufacturer, to manufacture within the commonwealth or to sell within the commonwealth, as the case may be. In every case where the department requests an inspection of the premises of the applicant to be made by a local board of health, the local board shall comply with said request.

Section 65S. The fees for licenses and permits shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven for the following:—

License for retail manufacturer for each plant.

License or permit for wholesale manufacturer, to manufacture within the commonwealth or to sell within the commonwealth, as the case may be. In every case where the department requests an inspection of the premises of the applicant to be made by a local board of health, the local board shall comply with said request.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, sec. 24A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 265 / Section 24A
Venue
Status: in_force

Section 24A. If, in connection with the alleged commission of a crime described in section thirteen B, 13B1/2, 13B3/4, thirteen F, thirteen H, twenty-two, twenty-two A, 22B, 22C, twenty-three, 23A, 23B, twenty-four or twenty-four B of this chapter or in section five of chapter two hundred and seventy-two, the person against whom said crime is alleged to have been committed has been conveyed from one county or judicial district into another, said crime may be alleged to have been committed, and may be prosecuted and punished, in the county or judicial district where committed or from which such person was so conveyed.

Section 24A. If, in connection with the alleged commission of a crime described in section thirteen B, 13B1/2, 13B3/4, thirteen F, thirteen H, twenty-two, twenty-two A, 22B, 22C, twenty-three, 23A, 23B, twenty-four or twenty-four B of this chapter or in section five of chapter two hundred and seventy-two, the person against whom said crime is alleged to have been committed has been conveyed from one county or judicial district into another, said crime may be alleged to have been committed, and may be prosecuted and punished, in the county or judicial district where committed or from which such person was so conveyed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 130 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 130
Explosives or inflammable materials; storage and use near egress
Status: in_force

Section 130. Explosive or inflammable compounds or materials shall not be so stored or used in any place of employment as to obstruct or render hazardous the egress of employees in case of fire.

Section 130. Explosive or inflammable compounds or materials shall not be so stored or used in any place of employment as to obstruct or render hazardous the egress of employees in case of fire.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 222, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 222 / Section 25
Change of name or address; notice to state secretary
Status: in_force

[Text of section applicable pursuant to 2016, 289, Sec. 7.]

[Text of section applicable pursuant to 2016, 289, Sec. 7.]

Section 25. Within 10 days after the change of a notary public's name, residence, business address or mailing address, the notary public shall send to the state secretary a signed notice of the change, providing both the old and new information.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111D, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111D / Section 3
Advisory committee
Status: in_force

Section 3. There shall be within the department an advisory committee on clinical laboratories, to advise the department, as provided in section two, on the administration of this chapter. Such committee shall consist of twelve members, to be appointed by the commissioner, as follows: four persons, two physicians and two nonphysicians, who meet the requirements for confirmation as a clinical laboratory director; one other physician not a clinical laboratory director; one medical laboratory technologist; one chief executive officer of a hospital licensed by the department; and five non-providers of health services, one of whom shall be a member of the Massachusetts Bar and one a representative of manufacturers of clinical laboratory technology. Each member of the committee shall serve without compensation for a term of three years, or until his successor is appointed; provided, that no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. A chairman of the committee shall be elected annually from the membership.

Section 3. There shall be within the department an advisory committee on clinical laboratories, to advise the department, as provided in section two, on the administration of this chapter. Such committee shall consist of twelve members, to be appointed by the commissioner, as follows: four persons, two physicians and two nonphysicians, who meet the requirements for confirmation as a clinical laboratory director; one other physician not a clinical laboratory director; one medical laboratory technologist; one chief executive officer of a hospital licensed by the department; and five non-providers of health services, one of whom shall be a member of the Massachusetts Bar and one a representative of manufacturers of clinical laboratory technology. Each member of the committee shall serve without compensation for a term of three years, or until his successor is appointed; provided, that no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms. A chairman of the committee shall be elected annually from the membership.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 135, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 135 / Section 10
Proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

Section 10. The proceeds of such sale, or the balance of such unclaimed money, after deducting all reasonable charges and expenses incurred on such property, shall be paid into the city treasury.

Section 10. The proceeds of such sale, or the balance of such unclaimed money, after deducting all reasonable charges and expenses incurred on such property, shall be paid into the city treasury.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 208, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 208 / Section 52
Termination of transitional alimony; modification or extension
Status: in_force

Section 52. (a) Transitional alimony shall terminate upon the death of the recipient or a date certain that is not longer than 3 years from the date of the parties' divorce; provided, however, that the court may require the payor to provide reasonable security for payment of sums due to the recipient in the event of the payor's death during the alimony term. (b) No court shall modify or extend transitional alimony or replace transitional alimony with another form of alimony.

Section 52. (a) Transitional alimony shall terminate upon the death of the recipient or a date certain that is not longer than 3 years from the date of the parties' divorce; provided, however, that the court may require the payor to provide reasonable security for payment of sums due to the recipient in the event of the payor's death during the alimony term.

(b) No court shall modify or extend transitional alimony or replace transitional alimony with another form of alimony.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111C, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111C / Section 14
Complaints; procedure; investigation; referral; notice
Status: in_force

Section 14. The department shall establish and implement procedures for the making, transmission and investigation of complaints concerning any person certified, licensed, designated or otherwise approved by the department under this chapter. The department shall prepare, and make available upon request, a description of such procedures, and it shall, as the public interest may require, investigate every complaint received, except to the extent that the act or practice complained of does not constitute a violation of this chapter or any regulation, guideline or order under this chapter. The department shall refer complaints to other agencies and organizations, as appropriate. Upon investigation the department shall notify the complainant, if known, of its action in the matter. If it finds that an investigation is not required, it shall notify the complainant, if known, of its finding and with its reason.

Section 14. The department shall establish and implement procedures for the making, transmission and investigation of complaints concerning any person certified, licensed, designated or otherwise approved by the department under this chapter. The department shall prepare, and make available upon request, a description of such procedures, and it shall, as the public interest may require, investigate every complaint received, except to the extent that the act or practice complained of does not constitute a violation of this chapter or any regulation, guideline or order under this chapter. The department shall refer complaints to other agencies and organizations, as appropriate. Upon investigation the department shall notify the complainant, if known, of its action in the matter. If it finds that an investigation is not required, it shall notify the complainant, if known, of its finding and with its reason.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 69F — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 69F
Expenses
Status: in_force

Section 69F. All expenses, obligations or commitments for the payment of money incurred by the contracting city or town, pursuant to the provisions of sections sixty-nine B to sixty-nine E, inclusive, shall be considered as part of the annual expense of the plant for the year in which they are incurred, and shall be paid from the income of the plant in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Section 69F. All expenses, obligations or commitments for the payment of money incurred by the contracting city or town, pursuant to the provisions of sections sixty-nine B to sixty-nine E, inclusive, shall be considered as part of the annual expense of the plant for the year in which they are incurred, and shall be paid from the income of the plant in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 103 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 103
Waiver of jury trial and right of appeal in cases brought in district court
Status: in_force

Section 103. If a party elects to bring in any district court any action or other civil proceeding which he might have begun in the superior court, he shall be deemed to have waived a trial by jury and his right of appeal to the superior court, unless within thirty days of commencement of the action or service of a responsive pleading, or within such further time as the court may allow, a plaintiff files a claim to a jury trial in the superior court with the district court and within thirty days after notice of the decision or finding files an entry fee of fifty dollars and bond in accordance with the second paragraph of section one hundred and four; provided, however, that if any claim, counterclaim or cross-claim is asserted against a plaintiff who has elected to bring such action or other civil proceeding in any district court, said plaintiff may of right remove said action or proceeding and claim a jury trial in the same manner and upon the same terms as set forth in said section one hundred and four; and, provided further, that if any compulsory counterclaim is asserted by a defendant, said defendant may of right remove the action and claim a jury trial in the same manner and upon the same terms as are set forth in said section one hundred and four. This section and sections one hundred and four to one hundred and ten, inclusive, shall not apply to actions or counterclaims under the provisions of chapter two hundred and thirty-nine.

Section 103. If a party elects to bring in any district court any action or other civil proceeding which he might have begun in the superior court, he shall be deemed to have waived a trial by jury and his right of appeal to the superior court, unless within thirty days of commencement of the action or service of a responsive pleading, or within such further time as the court may allow, a plaintiff files a claim to a jury trial in the superior court with the district court and within thirty days after notice of the decision or finding files an entry fee of fifty dollars and bond in accordance with the second paragraph of section one hundred and four; provided, however, that if any claim, counterclaim or cross-claim is asserted against a plaintiff who has elected to bring such action or other civil proceeding in any district court, said plaintiff may of right remove said action or proceeding and claim a jury trial in the same manner and upon the same terms as set forth in said section one hundred and four; and, provided further, that if any compulsory counterclaim is asserted by a defendant, said defendant may of right remove the action and claim a jury trial in the same manner and upon the same terms as are set forth in said section one hundred and four. This section and sections one hundred and four to one hundred and ten, inclusive, shall not apply to actions or counterclaims under the provisions of chapter two hundred and thirty-nine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 198 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 198
Admission of young persons to dance halls
Status: in_force

Section 198. No proprietor, lessee or manager and no employee of a proprietor, lessee or manager of any public hall or room in which dancing is practiced, and for admission to which money or other valuable thing is accepted, shall admit, while dancing is practiced therein between six in the afternoon and six in the forenoon, any person fifteen years of age or under, unless such person is accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult member of the family with whom such person is residing; and any minor may be refused admission to or be excluded from any such hall or room while a dance is being carried on therein, unless such minor produces evidence satisfactory to the proprietor or his agent that he is over the age of fifteen years. This section shall not apply to a dance given by any charitable or religious society, or by any public or private school, or by any class, society or club the membership of which is restricted to some particular charitable or religious society or to some particular public or private school.

Section 198. No proprietor, lessee or manager and no employee of a proprietor, lessee or manager of any public hall or room in which dancing is practiced, and for admission to which money or other valuable thing is accepted, shall admit, while dancing is practiced therein between six in the afternoon and six in the forenoon, any person fifteen years of age or under, unless such person is accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult member of the family with whom such person is residing; and any minor may be refused admission to or be excluded from any such hall or room while a dance is being carried on therein, unless such minor produces evidence satisfactory to the proprietor or his agent that he is over the age of fifteen years. This section shall not apply to a dance given by any charitable or religious society, or by any public or private school, or by any class, society or club the membership of which is restricted to some particular charitable or religious society or to some particular public or private school.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 7
Refusing to provide for travelers
Status: in_force

Section 7. An innholder who, upon request, refuses to receive and make suitable provision for a stranger or traveler shall be punished by a fine of nor more than fifty dollars.

Section 7. An innholder who, upon request, refuses to receive and make suitable provision for a stranger or traveler shall be punished by a fine of nor more than fifty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 236, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 236 / Section 29
Adjournment of sale
Status: in_force

Section 29. If, at the time appointed for the sale, the officer considers it for the interest of all persons concerned to postpone it, he may adjourn it for not more than seven days, and so from time to time until the sale is completed, giving notice of every such adjournment by a public declaration thereof at the time and place previously appointed for the sale.

Section 29. If, at the time appointed for the sale, the officer considers it for the interest of all persons concerned to postpone it, he may adjourn it for not more than seven days, and so from time to time until the sale is completed, giving notice of every such adjournment by a public declaration thereof at the time and place previously appointed for the sale.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 5
Entry of orders, rules and regulations on records; publication
Status: in_force

Section 5. All orders, rules and regulations made by the director shall be entered on the records of his division and a copy thereof shall be sent to each inspector in the town to which the orders, rules or regulations apply, and shall be published by such inspector in the manner prescribed by the order, rule or regulation.

Section 5. All orders, rules and regulations made by the director shall be entered on the records of his division and a copy thereof shall be sent to each inspector in the town to which the orders, rules or regulations apply, and shall be published by such inspector in the manner prescribed by the order, rule or regulation.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 59, sec. 86 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 59 / Section 86
Exempted property; returns by assessors
Status: in_force

Section 86. Assessors shall annually, on or before July first, forward to the commissioner a statement showing the whole amount of exempted property entered upon the valuation lists of their respective towns in accordance with section fifty-one, and the amount in each class, and stating separately the aggregate amount belonging to each class embraced in the clause third of section five.

Section 86. Assessors shall annually, on or before July first, forward to the commissioner a statement showing the whole amount of exempted property entered upon the valuation lists of their respective towns in accordance with section fifty-one, and the amount in each class, and stating separately the aggregate amount belonging to each class embraced in the clause third of section five.