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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 60 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 60
Establishment of fire departments in districts; duties of officers
Status: in_force

Section 60. Fire departments may be established in districts containing not less than one thousand inhabitants, or not less than five hundred inhabitants in towns the population of which does not exceed two thousand; and the officers thereof shall have charge of and be responsible for the apparatus for the extinguishment of fire therein, in the same manner as firewards and enginemen of towns.

Section 60. Fire departments may be established in districts containing not less than one thousand inhabitants, or not less than five hundred inhabitants in towns the population of which does not exceed two thousand; and the officers thereof shall have charge of and be responsible for the apparatus for the extinguishment of fire therein, in the same manner as firewards and enginemen of towns.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22C, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22C / Section 52
Records of appointments under Sec. 51
Status: in_force

Section 52. A record of all such appointments, made pursuant to section fifty-one, shall be kept by the department, and shall be open to public inspection, and such appointment shall constitute the person or persons named therein railroad, railway, railway express or steamboat police, respectively, in any city or town where the petitioner corporation or company referred to in section fifty-one operates its cars, vehicles, boats or vessels, or the carrier so referred to is accustomed to receive or discharge passengers or freight, or steamboat police upon the premises and at the wharves and landing places and upon the boats and vessels of such carrier by water, while within the boundaries of the commonwealth, and shall be conclusive evidence of the regularity of their appointment.

Section 52. A record of all such appointments, made pursuant to section fifty-one, shall be kept by the department, and shall be open to public inspection, and such appointment shall constitute the person or persons named therein railroad, railway, railway express or steamboat police, respectively, in any city or town where the petitioner corporation or company referred to in section fifty-one operates its cars, vehicles, boats or vessels, or the carrier so referred to is accustomed to receive or discharge passengers or freight, or steamboat police upon the premises and at the wharves and landing places and upon the boats and vessels of such carrier by water, while within the boundaries of the commonwealth, and shall be conclusive evidence of the regularity of their appointment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23D, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23D / Section 2
Industrial service program; rules; procedures
Status: in_force

Section 2. A Massachusetts industrial service program shall be established in the executive office of economic development, under the joint supervision of the director of business and technology, the director of the department of labor, and the director of workforce development. The secretary, in consultation with the director of business and technology, the director of labor, and the director of workforce development, shall issue rules, regulations and procedures governing the application for and delivery of the services provided for in this section and sections 3 to 7, inclusive, and sections 24 to 26, inclusive, as necessary to carry out this chapter.

Section 2. A Massachusetts industrial service program shall be established in the executive office of economic development, under the joint supervision of the director of business and technology, the director of the department of labor, and the director of workforce development.

The secretary, in consultation with the director of business and technology, the director of labor, and the director of workforce development, shall issue rules, regulations and procedures governing the application for and delivery of the services provided for in this section and sections 3 to 7, inclusive, and sections 24 to 26, inclusive, as necessary to carry out this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111D, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111D / Section 14
Disclosure of ownership interests; penalty for violation
Status: in_force

Section 14. The department shall require all clinical laboratories to disclose any ownership interests in writing to the department every 2 years. The disclosure shall contain the name and ownership interest of the disclosing person or company, as well as the names and all ownership interests of all other parties with an ownership interest in the clinical laboratory. A copy of the disclosure shall be provided by the clinical laboratory to the attorney general. Any person who fails to provide such disclosure shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 by the department.

Section 14. The department shall require all clinical laboratories to disclose any ownership interests in writing to the department every 2 years. The disclosure shall contain the name and ownership interest of the disclosing person or company, as well as the names and all ownership interests of all other parties with an ownership interest in the clinical laboratory. A copy of the disclosure shall be provided by the clinical laboratory to the attorney general. Any person who fails to provide such disclosure shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000 by the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175I, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175I / Section 18
Penalties; violations of cease and desist orders
Status: in_force

Section 18. (a) In any case where a hearing pursuant to section fifteen results in the findings of a knowing violation of this chapter, the commissioner may, in addition to the issuance of a cease and desist order as prescribed in section seventeen, order payment of a monetary penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each such violation; provided, however, that: (1) in a hearing to which an insurance representative is a party, the monetary penalty imposed against such insurance representative shall not exceed ten thousand dollars in the aggregate for multiple violations; and (2) in a hearing to which an insurance institution or insurance-support organization is a party, the monetary penalty imposed against such insurance institution or insurance-support organization shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars in the aggregate for multiple violations. (b) Any person who violates a cease and desist order of the commissioner under section seventeen may, after notice and hearing and upon order of commissioner, be subject to one or more of the following penalties, at the discretion of the commissioner: (1) a monetary fine of not more than ten thousand dollars for each such violation; (2) a monetary fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars if the commissioner finds that such violation has occurred with such frequency as to constitute a general business practice; or (3) suspension or revocation of an insurance institution's or insurance representative's license.

Section 18. (a) In any case where a hearing pursuant to section fifteen results in the findings of a knowing violation of this chapter, the commissioner may, in addition to the issuance of a cease and desist order as prescribed in section seventeen, order payment of a monetary penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each such violation; provided, however, that:

(1) in a hearing to which an insurance representative is a party, the monetary penalty imposed against such insurance representative shall not exceed ten thousand dollars in the aggregate for multiple violations; and

(2) in a hearing to which an insurance institution or insurance-support organization is a party, the monetary penalty imposed against such insurance institution or insurance-support organization shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars in the aggregate for multiple violations.

(b) Any person who violates a cease and desist order of the commissioner under section seventeen may, after notice and hearing and upon order of commissioner, be subject to one or more of the following penalties, at the discretion of the commissioner:

(1) a monetary fine of not more than ten thousand dollars for each such violation;

(2) a monetary fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars if the commissioner finds that such violation has occurred with such frequency as to constitute a general business practice; or

(3) suspension or revocation of an insurance institution's or insurance representative's license.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 82, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 82 / Section 16
Payment of county's share of expense
Status: in_force

Section 16. When a highway which has been laid out, specifically repaired, relocated or altered, is completed, in whole or in part, the commissioners shall view and carefully examine it throughout, and if they find that it has been well made according to their directions, they shall order the proportion of the expense for which the county is liable under section twelve or which has been assessed upon the land benefited to be paid by the county. Said commissioners, before work ordered by them is wholly completed, may pay to the city or town such proportion of the county's share of the expense as they determine, having regard to the amount of work done and the proportion of the expense which they have determined the county shall pay.

Section 16. When a highway which has been laid out, specifically repaired, relocated or altered, is completed, in whole or in part, the commissioners shall view and carefully examine it throughout, and if they find that it has been well made according to their directions, they shall order the proportion of the expense for which the county is liable under section twelve or which has been assessed upon the land benefited to be paid by the county. Said commissioners, before work ordered by them is wholly completed, may pay to the city or town such proportion of the county's share of the expense as they determine, having regard to the amount of work done and the proportion of the expense which they have determined the county shall pay.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 125 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 125
Violation of statute relating to communication
Status: in_force

Section 125. An occupant or manager of a manufacturing establishment who violates the preceding section shall forfeit to the commonwealth not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars. No prosecution for such violation shall be begun unless a person has for four weeks after the receipt of a written order from an inspector neglected to comply therewith.

Section 125. An occupant or manager of a manufacturing establishment who violates the preceding section shall forfeit to the commonwealth not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars. No prosecution for such violation shall be begun unless a person has for four weeks after the receipt of a written order from an inspector neglected to comply therewith.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 113 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 113
Use of official ballots
Status: in_force

Section 113. A district situated in one or more towns where official ballots are used may, at the annual meeting or at a meeting called for the purpose, vote that official ballots shall thereafter be used therein. Sections one hundred and fourteen to one hundred and nineteen, inclusive, shall apply to all such districts and to all districts which are now subject to the corresponding provisions of earlier laws; but any of said districts may, at the annual meeting or at a meeting called for the purpose at least thirty days before the annual meeting, by a two thirds vote discontinue the use of official ballots, and cease to be subject to said sections.

Section 113. A district situated in one or more towns where official ballots are used may, at the annual meeting or at a meeting called for the purpose, vote that official ballots shall thereafter be used therein. Sections one hundred and fourteen to one hundred and nineteen, inclusive, shall apply to all such districts and to all districts which are now subject to the corresponding provisions of earlier laws; but any of said districts may, at the annual meeting or at a meeting called for the purpose at least thirty days before the annual meeting, by a two thirds vote discontinue the use of official ballots, and cease to be subject to said sections.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 169, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 169 / Section 10
Books and accounts; inspections
Status: repealed

[Text of section effective until January 1, 2026. Repealed by 2024, 312, Sec. 2. See 2024, 312, Sec. 5.]

[Text of section effective until January 1, 2026. Repealed by 2024, 312, Sec. 2. See 2024, 312, Sec. 5.]

Section 10. A licensee shall keep such books, accounts and records as will enable the commissioner to determine whether such licensee is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations made pursuant thereto and any other law, rule and regulation applicable to the conduct of such business. A licensee shall preserve such books, accounts and records for a period of at least three years. Preservation of such books, accounts and records by photographic reproduction thereof or record in photographic form shall constitute compliance with the requirements of this section. The books, accounts and records of every licensee shall be kept and audited in such manner and form as the commissioner may prescribe.

A licensee shall, when directed by the commissioner, permit the commissioner or his duly authorized representative to inspect its records and evidence of compliance with this chapter or any rule or regulation issued thereunder and with any other law, rule and regulation applicable to the conduct of its business. For the purposes of such inspection, the commissioner or his representative shall have access to the offices and place of business, books, accounts, papers, records and files of licensee. The commissioner and any person designated by him may require the attendance and testimony of all persons as he may deem necessary relative to the inspection of such business. The total cost for any such inspection, which shall be paid by the licensee within thirty days after the receipt of invoice therefor, shall be determined by the commissioner of administration under the provisions of section three B of chapter seven.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44 / Section 15
Liability for legal debts contracted under special acts
Status: in_force

Section 15. Cities, towns and districts authorized by special acts to incur debt shall not be exempt from liability to pay debts contracted for the purposes for which they may lawfully expend money under such acts, notwithstanding that the amount of the annual payment and the period of the loan may not have been specified by the vote authorizing the debt to be incurred, and the officers authorized to issue bonds or notes therefor may issue and same, subject to the provisions and limitations of such acts, provided that in all other respects the requirements of law shall have been complied with; and the provisions of this section shall apply to any bonds or notes of a city, town or district issued under the authority of any special act heretofore or hereafter enacted.

Section 15. Cities, towns and districts authorized by special acts to incur debt shall not be exempt from liability to pay debts contracted for the purposes for which they may lawfully expend money under such acts, notwithstanding that the amount of the annual payment and the period of the loan may not have been specified by the vote authorizing the debt to be incurred, and the officers authorized to issue bonds or notes therefor may issue and same, subject to the provisions and limitations of such acts, provided that in all other respects the requirements of law shall have been complied with; and the provisions of this section shall apply to any bonds or notes of a city, town or district issued under the authority of any special act heretofore or hereafter enacted.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40T, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40T / Section 8
Regulatory agreements
Status: in_force

Section 8. A purchase by the department or by its designee pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to a regulatory agreement. A regulatory agreement shall not contain any terms that would preclude an owner or buyer from participating in, or diminishing the benefits that an owner would otherwise receive by participating in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Mark Up to Market Program.

Section 8. A purchase by the department or by its designee pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to a regulatory agreement. A regulatory agreement shall not contain any terms that would preclude an owner or buyer from participating in, or diminishing the benefits that an owner would otherwise receive by participating in the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Mark Up to Market Program.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 37A — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 37A
Grants; acceptance and disbursement
Status: in_force

Section 37A. School committees of cities and towns and regional district school committees may accept grants or gifts for educational purposes from federal, state, county and municipal governments or agencies thereof, charitable foundations and private corporations and disburse the same for such purposes. Any amounts so received by a school committee of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account, and expended by said school committee without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-three of chapter forty-four. Any amounts so received by a regional district school committee shall be deposited with the treasurer of such regional school district and held as a separate account and expended by said committee.

Section 37A. School committees of cities and towns and regional district school committees may accept grants or gifts for educational purposes from federal, state, county and municipal governments or agencies thereof, charitable foundations and private corporations and disburse the same for such purposes. Any amounts so received by a school committee of a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account, and expended by said school committee without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-three of chapter forty-four. Any amounts so received by a regional district school committee shall be deposited with the treasurer of such regional school district and held as a separate account and expended by said committee.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93B, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93B / Section 2
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Section 2. Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts in the commonwealth in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a motor vehicle in the commonwealth shall be subject to this chapter and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the commonwealth, upon service of process in accordance with chapter 223A.

Section 2. Any person who engages directly or indirectly in purposeful contacts in the commonwealth in connection with the offering or advertising for sale or has business dealings with respect to a motor vehicle in the commonwealth shall be subject to this chapter and shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the commonwealth, upon service of process in accordance with chapter 223A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 78 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 78
Tie vote for caucus officers
Status: in_force

Section 78. If there is a tie vote for any caucus officer, the caucus officers elected shall fill the vacancy.

Section 78. If there is a tie vote for any caucus officer, the caucus officers elected shall fill the vacancy.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 33
Forwarding of charges
Status: in_force

Article 33. Forwarding of charges. When a person is held for trial by general court-martial, the commanding officer shall, not later than 8 calendar days after the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable, forward the charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the person exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. If that is not practicable, the commanding officer shall report in writing to that person the reasons for delay.

Article 33. Forwarding of charges.

When a person is held for trial by general court-martial, the commanding officer shall, not later than 8 calendar days after the accused is ordered into arrest or confinement, if practicable, forward the charges, together with the investigation and allied papers, to the person exercising general court-martial jurisdiction. If that is not practicable, the commanding officer shall report in writing to that person the reasons for delay.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 23
Release of claims or demands at common law
Status: in_force

Section 23. If an employee files any claim or accepts payment of compensation on account of personal injury under this chapter, or submits to a proceeding before the department under sections ten to twelve, inclusive, such action shall constitute a release to the insurer of all claims or demands at common law, if any, arising from the injury. If an employee accepts payment of compensation under this chapter on account of personal injury or makes an agreement under section forty-eight, such action shall constitute a release to the insured of all claims or demands at common law, if any, arising from the injury.

Section 23. If an employee files any claim or accepts payment of compensation on account of personal injury under this chapter, or submits to a proceeding before the department under sections ten to twelve, inclusive, such action shall constitute a release to the insurer of all claims or demands at common law, if any, arising from the injury. If an employee accepts payment of compensation under this chapter on account of personal injury or makes an agreement under section forty-eight, such action shall constitute a release to the insured of all claims or demands at common law, if any, arising from the injury.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5M — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 5M
Physician investment in for-profit hospitals and health maintenance organizations; regulations
Status: in_force

Section 5M. The board shall promulgate regulations addressing the issue of physician investment and ownership in for-profit acute-care hospitals and health maintenance organizations.

Section 5M. The board shall promulgate regulations addressing the issue of physician investment and ownership in for-profit acute-care hospitals and health maintenance organizations.