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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 71 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 71
Presiding officers; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Section 71. The presiding officer at each polling place shall enforce the performance by election officers of their duties. During an election and the counting of the ballots after the close of the polls, he shall have authority to maintain order and to enforce obedience to his lawful commands, in and about the polling place and to keep the access thereto open and unobstructed, and he may require any police officer, constable or other person to communicate his orders and directions and assist in their enforcement.

Section 71. The presiding officer at each polling place shall enforce the performance by election officers of their duties. During an election and the counting of the ballots after the close of the polls, he shall have authority to maintain order and to enforce obedience to his lawful commands, in and about the polling place and to keep the access thereto open and unobstructed, and he may require any police officer, constable or other person to communicate his orders and directions and assist in their enforcement.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110C, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110C / Section 3
Acquisition of target company stock by offeror prior to take-over bid; disclosure requirements
Status: in_force

Section 3. No offeror shall make a take-over bid if he and his associates and affiliates are directly or indirectly the beneficial owners of five per cent or more of the issued and outstanding equity securities of any class of the target company, any of which were purchased within one year before the proposed take-over bid, and the offeror, before making any such purchase, or before the thirtieth day following the effective date of this section, whichever is later, failed to publicly announce his intention to gain control of the target company, or otherwise failed to make fair, full, and effective disclosure of such intention to the persons from whom he acquired such securities.

Section 3. No offeror shall make a take-over bid if he and his associates and affiliates are directly or indirectly the beneficial owners of five per cent or more of the issued and outstanding equity securities of any class of the target company, any of which were purchased within one year before the proposed take-over bid, and the offeror, before making any such purchase, or before the thirtieth day following the effective date of this section, whichever is later, failed to publicly announce his intention to gain control of the target company, or otherwise failed to make fair, full, and effective disclosure of such intention to the persons from whom he acquired such securities.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 57 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 57
Sessions of the courts; contempt powers of judge, etc.
Status: in_force

Section 57. The judge of a probate court may keep order in court, and may punish any contempt of his authority.

Section 57. The judge of a probate court may keep order in court, and may punish any contempt of his authority.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120 / Section 25
Children committed by United States courts
Status: in_force

Section 25. The provisions of this chapter relative to commitment to the care of the department shall extend to boys and girls committed by authority of the courts or magistrates of the United States.

Section 25. The provisions of this chapter relative to commitment to the care of the department shall extend to boys and girls committed by authority of the courts or magistrates of the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 74, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 74 / Section 37
Duties of school staffs
Status: in_force

Section 37. Members of the staffs of the Bristol county agricultural school, the Essex agricultural and technical institute and the Norfolk county agricultural school shall investigate farm and market conditions for the purpose of advising individuals and organizations as to business methods among farmers, and satisfactory methods of marketing farm products, shall instruct in the formation of co-operative enterprises, and shall perform other work calculated to promote the agricultural or rural development of the respective counties. Members of such staffs shall keep in touch with, and avail themselves of, agencies in the commonwealth or elsewhere that will enable them to utilize the latest and best knowledge and practice in the furtherance of their work.

Section 37. Members of the staffs of the Bristol county agricultural school, the Essex agricultural and technical institute and the Norfolk county agricultural school shall investigate farm and market conditions for the purpose of advising individuals and organizations as to business methods among farmers, and satisfactory methods of marketing farm products, shall instruct in the formation of co-operative enterprises, and shall perform other work calculated to promote the agricultural or rural development of the respective counties. Members of such staffs shall keep in touch with, and avail themselves of, agencies in the commonwealth or elsewhere that will enable them to utilize the latest and best knowledge and practice in the furtherance of their work.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 237, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 237 / Section 32
Relinquishment of estate; recording election
Status: in_force

Section 32. After said determination of value the plaintiff may, at the sitting at which judgment is entered for him, enter upon the record his election to relinquish his estate in the land to the defendant at said value; and upon his motion for further time in which to make such election the land court may postpone the entry of judgment without further costs for him.

Section 32. After said determination of value the plaintiff may, at the sitting at which judgment is entered for him, enter upon the record his election to relinquish his estate in the land to the defendant at said value; and upon his motion for further time in which to make such election the land court may postpone the entry of judgment without further costs for him.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 123B, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 123B / Section 15
Instruction and education; work programs; sale of work products
Status: in_force

Section 15. (a) In cooperation with other state departments and agencies, the department shall cause to be given to persons under its care instruction and education as may be appropriate for such persons to undertake, especially persons who are unable to engage in programs for resident-trainees. (b) In cooperation with other state departments and agencies the department shall cause to be established at each facility programs for persons under its care who would be assisted by performing work in or about such facility. The department shall pay or credit such trainee for work performed by him under said program in accordance with payment schedules established by the department in its regulations and approved by the commissioner of administration. (c) The department may permit the sale of the work products of any person under its care on such conditions as it shall determine. The department shall also determine the price for which said goods may be sold, and the portion, if any, of the proceeds of each sale which shall be returned to the commonwealth to reimburse it for its costs in connection therewith. The balance of the proceeds of any such sale shall be held in trust in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of section twelve.

Section 15. (a) In cooperation with other state departments and agencies, the department shall cause to be given to persons under its care instruction and education as may be appropriate for such persons to undertake, especially persons who are unable to engage in programs for resident-trainees.

(b) In cooperation with other state departments and agencies the department shall cause to be established at each facility programs for persons under its care who would be assisted by performing work in or about such facility. The department shall pay or credit such trainee for work performed by him under said program in accordance with payment schedules established by the department in its regulations and approved by the commissioner of administration.

(c) The department may permit the sale of the work products of any person under its care on such conditions as it shall determine. The department shall also determine the price for which said goods may be sold, and the portion, if any, of the proceeds of each sale which shall be returned to the commonwealth to reimburse it for its costs in connection therewith. The balance of the proceeds of any such sale shall be held in trust in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of section twelve.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 126, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 126 / Section 8
Establishment of houses of correction
Status: in_force

Section 8. The county commissioners in each county, except Dukes, shall at the expense of the county provide a house or houses of correction, suitably and efficiently ventilated, with convenient yards, workshops and other suitable accommodations adjoining or appurtenant thereto, for the safe keeping, correction, government and employment of offenders legally committed thereto by the courts and magistrates of the commonwealth or of the United States.

Section 8. The county commissioners in each county, except Dukes, shall at the expense of the county provide a house or houses of correction, suitably and efficiently ventilated, with convenient yards, workshops and other suitable accommodations adjoining or appurtenant thereto, for the safe keeping, correction, government and employment of offenders legally committed thereto by the courts and magistrates of the commonwealth or of the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 201D, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 201D / Section 17
Disputes; court proceedings
Status: in_force

Section 17. The health care provider, the conservator for, or guardian of the principal, members of the principal's family, a close friend of the principal, or the commissioner of public health may commence a special proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction, with respect to any dispute arising under this chapter, including, but not limited to, a proceeding to: (i) determine the validity of the health care proxy; (ii) have the agent removed on the ground that the agent is not reasonably available, willing and competent to fulfill his or her obligations under this chapter or is acting in bad faith; or (iii) override the agent's decision about health care treatment on the grounds that: the decision was made in bad faith or the decision is not in accordance with the standards set forth in section five.

Section 17. The health care provider, the conservator for, or guardian of the principal, members of the principal's family, a close friend of the principal, or the commissioner of public health may commence a special proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction, with respect to any dispute arising under this chapter, including, but not limited to, a proceeding to:

(i) determine the validity of the health care proxy;

(ii) have the agent removed on the ground that the agent is not reasonably available, willing and competent to fulfill his or her obligations under this chapter or is acting in bad faith; or

(iii) override the agent's decision about health care treatment on the grounds that: the decision was made in bad faith or the decision is not in accordance with the standards set forth in section five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 98 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 98
Absent voter unable to mark ballot
Status: in_force

Section 98. An absent voter who because of blindness or other physical disability or inability to read or read in the English language is unable to prepare his ballot may at his discretion be assisted in marking it by any person whom he may designate. Such designated person shall add in writing a statement that the voter is unable to write, the reason therefor, and shall sign the voter's name on the inner envelope.

Section 98. An absent voter who because of blindness or other physical disability or inability to read or read in the English language is unable to prepare his ballot may at his discretion be assisted in marking it by any person whom he may designate. Such designated person shall add in writing a statement that the voter is unable to write, the reason therefor, and shall sign the voter's name on the inner envelope.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 41 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 41
Ice ponds; erection of dams; consent of owners; damages
Status: in_force

Section 41. An owner or lessee of land used for an ice pond may erect and, between November first and March first, maintain a dam across a stream not navigable, for the purpose of making an ice pond by flowing adjoining land, subject to this chapter so far as applicable, if he annually pays to the owner of land which may be overflowed or injured thereby the amount of the tax which may from time to time be assessed on such land; but such dam shall not be erected without the consent of all of the owners of the land which would be flowed by it, unless the person proposing to erect it shall furnish to such owners as do not consent to the erection security, satisfactory to them or approved by a justice of a court of record or by a master in chancery, for the payment of any damages which may be caused by flowing the land of such owners.

Section 41. An owner or lessee of land used for an ice pond may erect and, between November first and March first, maintain a dam across a stream not navigable, for the purpose of making an ice pond by flowing adjoining land, subject to this chapter so far as applicable, if he annually pays to the owner of land which may be overflowed or injured thereby the amount of the tax which may from time to time be assessed on such land; but such dam shall not be erected without the consent of all of the owners of the land which would be flowed by it, unless the person proposing to erect it shall furnish to such owners as do not consent to the erection security, satisfactory to them or approved by a justice of a court of record or by a master in chancery, for the payment of any damages which may be caused by flowing the land of such owners.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 2B — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 2B
Annual personnel report
Status: in_force

Section 2B. The attorney general shall file an annual report not later than the first Wednesday in February with the senate and house committees on ways and means containing the job classification, duties and salary of each officer and employee within the department and all personnel regulations established pursuant to section two. The attorney general shall file amendments to such report with the senate and house committees on ways and means whenever any changes become effective.

Section 2B. The attorney general shall file an annual report not later than the first Wednesday in February with the senate and house committees on ways and means containing the job classification, duties and salary of each officer and employee within the department and all personnel regulations established pursuant to section two. The attorney general shall file amendments to such report with the senate and house committees on ways and means whenever any changes become effective.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 151 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 151
Finances of transportation areas
Status: in_force

Section 151. The financial year of a transportation area shall end on the last day of each calendar year. The cities and towns comprising the area shall, in proportion to their respective interests, as defined in the preceding section, contribute to make up any financial deficit resulting from the operation of the area for any financial year, and the board of assessors of any such city or town, upon receipt from the trustees of a certificate showing the amount so found to be due, shall include said amount in the annual tax levy of the city or town for the year following the said financial year. If there is a surplus from such operation for any financial year, eighty-five per cent thereof shall be distributed by the trustees among the cities and towns comprising the area in proportion to their respective interests, and fifteen per cent thereof shall be held by the trustees to be applied to reduce any deficit in any succeeding year. In reckoning a profit or a deficit, the trustees shall first charge off as depreciation not less than three per cent and not more than five per cent of the book value of the property. Any sum received by the trustees in aid of the operation of the transportation area under any federal or state law shall be credited before reckoning a profit or a deficit.

Section 151. The financial year of a transportation area shall end on the last day of each calendar year. The cities and towns comprising the area shall, in proportion to their respective interests, as defined in the preceding section, contribute to make up any financial deficit resulting from the operation of the area for any financial year, and the board of assessors of any such city or town, upon receipt from the trustees of a certificate showing the amount so found to be due, shall include said amount in the annual tax levy of the city or town for the year following the said financial year. If there is a surplus from such operation for any financial year, eighty-five per cent thereof shall be distributed by the trustees among the cities and towns comprising the area in proportion to their respective interests, and fifteen per cent thereof shall be held by the trustees to be applied to reduce any deficit in any succeeding year. In reckoning a profit or a deficit, the trustees shall first charge off as depreciation not less than three per cent and not more than five per cent of the book value of the property. Any sum received by the trustees in aid of the operation of the transportation area under any federal or state law shall be credited before reckoning a profit or a deficit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 40A — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 40A
Petitions for recounts
Status: in_force

Section 40A. Petitions for recounts of the ballots cast at a primary of a political party may be signed only by registered voters enrolled in such political party on or before the last day to register to vote for the primary.

Section 40A. Petitions for recounts of the ballots cast at a primary of a political party may be signed only by registered voters enrolled in such political party on or before the last day to register to vote for the primary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 43 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 43
Cars and vessels; attachment
Status: in_force

Section 43. Railroad cars and engines and street railway cars, in use and making regular passages on railroads or railways, and steamboats so in use upon water routes, shall not be attached upon mesne process unless the officer who makes the attachment has first demanded of the owners or managers thereof other property, upon which to make it, equal in value to the amount of the attachment, and such owners or managers have refused or neglected to comply with said demand; except that a steamboat so in use may be attached, if the attachment is made more than forty-eight hours before its fixed time of departure. Such attachment shall be void unless the officer certifies in his return that he has made such demand and that the owners or managers have refused or neglected to comply therewith.

Section 43. Railroad cars and engines and street railway cars, in use and making regular passages on railroads or railways, and steamboats so in use upon water routes, shall not be attached upon mesne process unless the officer who makes the attachment has first demanded of the owners or managers thereof other property, upon which to make it, equal in value to the amount of the attachment, and such owners or managers have refused or neglected to comply with said demand; except that a steamboat so in use may be attached, if the attachment is made more than forty-eight hours before its fixed time of departure. Such attachment shall be void unless the officer certifies in his return that he has made such demand and that the owners or managers have refused or neglected to comply therewith.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 184, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 184 / Section 14
Sale of timber standing on land used by other than owner of fee
Status: in_force

Section 14. If the supreme judicial court or the probate court for the county where the land lies finds that wood or timber, standing on land the use and improvement of which belongs, for life or otherwise, to a person other than the owner of the fee therein, has ceased to improve by growth, or ought for any cause to be cut, it may appoint a trustee to sell and convey said wood or timber to be cut and carried away within a time to be limited in the order of sale, to hold and invest the proceeds thereof after paying therefrom the expenses of such sale, to pay over the income, above the taxes and other expenses of the trust, to the person entitled to such use and improvement while his right thereto continues, and thereafter to pay the principal of the fund to the owner of such land. If wood or timber has been cut as aforesaid, no more thereof shall be cut on such land by the person entitled to such use and improvement without permission from said court. Such sale, if authorized by a probate court, shall be made in the manner provided by law for the sale of real property by guardians; and if such sale is authorized by the supreme judicial court, the trustees shall give to such person as the court shall designate a bond, for the use and benefit of the persons interested in the proceeds of the sale, conditioned on the faithful discharge of the trust; and the court may remove the trustee, and appoint another in his stead.

Section 14. If the supreme judicial court or the probate court for the county where the land lies finds that wood or timber, standing on land the use and improvement of which belongs, for life or otherwise, to a person other than the owner of the fee therein, has ceased to improve by growth, or ought for any cause to be cut, it may appoint a trustee to sell and convey said wood or timber to be cut and carried away within a time to be limited in the order of sale, to hold and invest the proceeds thereof after paying therefrom the expenses of such sale, to pay over the income, above the taxes and other expenses of the trust, to the person entitled to such use and improvement while his right thereto continues, and thereafter to pay the principal of the fund to the owner of such land. If wood or timber has been cut as aforesaid, no more thereof shall be cut on such land by the person entitled to such use and improvement without permission from said court. Such sale, if authorized by a probate court, shall be made in the manner provided by law for the sale of real property by guardians; and if such sale is authorized by the supreme judicial court, the trustees shall give to such person as the court shall designate a bond, for the use and benefit of the persons interested in the proceeds of the sale, conditioned on the faithful discharge of the trust; and the court may remove the trustee, and appoint another in his stead.