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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183 / Section 52
Sale of land charged with payment of money; petition; decree; bond of trustee
Status: in_force

Section 52. If land is charged with the payment of money, either in fixed amounts or in annuities for a life or lives or for years, the supreme judicial or probate court for the county where any part of such land is situated may upon the petition of the persons holding title thereto subject to the charge of such payment, and after notice and a hearing, authorize them to sell and convey by private sale or public auction the whole or any portion of such land in fee simple and free from such charges, whether present or future, certain or contingent; and it shall in such case provide by its decree for the payment of the amounts charged upon such land by placing the whole or any portion of the proceeds of the sale thereof in the hands of a trustee appointed by it, by the purchase of annuities for the persons entitled to receive the amounts so charged, or by any other means which shall be considered just and reasonable. Such trustees shall give bond in such sum as the court may order, shall, under the direction of the court, manage and account for the trust fund and shall distribute the income thereof according to its decree.

Section 52. If land is charged with the payment of money, either in fixed amounts or in annuities for a life or lives or for years, the supreme judicial or probate court for the county where any part of such land is situated may upon the petition of the persons holding title thereto subject to the charge of such payment, and after notice and a hearing, authorize them to sell and convey by private sale or public auction the whole or any portion of such land in fee simple and free from such charges, whether present or future, certain or contingent; and it shall in such case provide by its decree for the payment of the amounts charged upon such land by placing the whole or any portion of the proceeds of the sale thereof in the hands of a trustee appointed by it, by the purchase of annuities for the persons entitled to receive the amounts so charged, or by any other means which shall be considered just and reasonable. Such trustees shall give bond in such sum as the court may order, shall, under the direction of the court, manage and account for the trust fund and shall distribute the income thereof according to its decree.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32B, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32B / Section 6
Employees to furnish information; certificate or booklet of coverage
Status: in_force

Section 6. Each employee to whom this chapter applies shall furnish the treasurer of the governmental unit, in such form as he shall prescribe, such information as is necessary to enroll himself alone, or himself and his dependents, under the policy or policies of insurance. Each employee shall receive a certificate or booklet from the insurance company, savings bank or non-profit hospital, medical, or other service corporation describing the coverage for which the employee has enrolled. The certificate or booklet shall be printed at the expense of such insurance company, savings bank or nonprofit hospital, medical, dental, or other service corporation which has issued the policy or policies of insurance, and shall be approved by the appropriate public authority prior to distribution.

Section 6. Each employee to whom this chapter applies shall furnish the treasurer of the governmental unit, in such form as he shall prescribe, such information as is necessary to enroll himself alone, or himself and his dependents, under the policy or policies of insurance.

Each employee shall receive a certificate or booklet from the insurance company, savings bank or non-profit hospital, medical, or other service corporation describing the coverage for which the employee has enrolled. The certificate or booklet shall be printed at the expense of such insurance company, savings bank or nonprofit hospital, medical, dental, or other service corporation which has issued the policy or policies of insurance, and shall be approved by the appropriate public authority prior to distribution.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176B, sec. 4R — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176B / Section 4R
Scalp hair prostheses necessary due to cancer or leukemia treatment
Status: in_force

Section 4R. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: ''Prosthesis'', an artificial appliance used to replace a lost natural structure; provided, however, that prosthesis shall include, but not be limited to, artificial arms, legs, breasts, scalp hair or glass eyes. ''Scalp hair prosthesis'', an artificial substitute for scalp hair. (b) Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement, except certificates which provide supplemental coverage to medicare or other governmental programs, that shall be delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth, and which provides coverage for any other prosthesis, shall provide, as benefits to all individual subscribers or members within the commonwealth and to all group members having a principal place of employment within the commonwealth, coverage for expenses for scalp hair prostheses worn for hair loss suffered as a result of the treatment of any form of cancer or leukemia; provided, however, that such coverage shall be subject to a written statement by the treating physician that the scalp hair prosthesis is medically necessary; and provided, further, that such coverage shall be subject to the same limitations and guidelines as other prostheses. Scalp hair prosthesis coverage pursuant to this section shall not exceed an amount of $350 per year.

Section 4R. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:

''Prosthesis'', an artificial appliance used to replace a lost natural structure; provided, however, that prosthesis shall include, but not be limited to, artificial arms, legs, breasts, scalp hair or glass eyes.

''Scalp hair prosthesis'', an artificial substitute for scalp hair.

(b) Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement, except certificates which provide supplemental coverage to medicare or other governmental programs, that shall be delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth, and which provides coverage for any other prosthesis, shall provide, as benefits to all individual subscribers or members within the commonwealth and to all group members having a principal place of employment within the commonwealth, coverage for expenses for scalp hair prostheses worn for hair loss suffered as a result of the treatment of any form of cancer or leukemia; provided, however, that such coverage shall be subject to a written statement by the treating physician that the scalp hair prosthesis is medically necessary; and provided, further, that such coverage shall be subject to the same limitations and guidelines as other prostheses. Scalp hair prosthesis coverage pursuant to this section shall not exceed an amount of $350 per year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156, sec. 54 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156 / Section 54
Certain certificates; determination of fees
Status: in_force

Section 54. The fees for filing the following certificates shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven: A certificate providing for an increase of capital stock with par value. A certificate providing for a change of shares with par value to shares without par value, whether or not the capital is changed thereby. A certificate providing for an increase in the number of shares without par value, whether or not the capital is changed thereby. A certificate providing for a change of shares without par value into shares with par value or for an exchange of shares without par value for shares with par value, whether or not an increase or decrease or no change in the capital is provided for.

Section 54. The fees for filing the following certificates shall be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven:

A certificate providing for an increase of capital stock with par value.

A certificate providing for a change of shares with par value to shares without par value, whether or not the capital is changed thereby.

A certificate providing for an increase in the number of shares without par value, whether or not the capital is changed thereby.

A certificate providing for a change of shares without par value into shares with par value or for an exchange of shares without par value for shares with par value, whether or not an increase or decrease or no change in the capital is provided for.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 2
Duties
Status: in_force

Section 2. The clerk shall attend all sessions of the court, preserve all the files and papers thereof, keep a docket record of all questions transferred, and of all petitions, complaints or other processes presented to the court, and enter thereon the names of the parties in full and of the counsel who appear in their behalf, and a brief description of the nature of the action or proceeding. He shall also record thereon accurate minutes of all orders, decrees or directions of the court in each case, transmit forthwith to the clerks of courts in the several counties all rescripts made or ordered by the court and the papers which belong to the supreme judicial court or the superior court in each case, and receive and keep safely all papers transmitted to him by the clerks of the courts. He shall make copies of all papers on file in said court and of the docket record thereof, if desired, and certify them under the seal of the court. He shall issue such writs or other processes as the court orders, shall charge the fees provided by law for like services for clerks of courts, and if no express fee is provided, he shall receive a fair compensation for the services required of him in analogy to like services for which a compensation is fixed by law. He shall annually, before the last Wednesday of December, account with and pay over to the state treasurer all fees received by him.

Section 2. The clerk shall attend all sessions of the court, preserve all the files and papers thereof, keep a docket record of all questions transferred, and of all petitions, complaints or other processes presented to the court, and enter thereon the names of the parties in full and of the counsel who appear in their behalf, and a brief description of the nature of the action or proceeding. He shall also record thereon accurate minutes of all orders, decrees or directions of the court in each case, transmit forthwith to the clerks of courts in the several counties all rescripts made or ordered by the court and the papers which belong to the supreme judicial court or the superior court in each case, and receive and keep safely all papers transmitted to him by the clerks of the courts. He shall make copies of all papers on file in said court and of the docket record thereof, if desired, and certify them under the seal of the court. He shall issue such writs or other processes as the court orders, shall charge the fees provided by law for like services for clerks of courts, and if no express fee is provided, he shall receive a fair compensation for the services required of him in analogy to like services for which a compensation is fixed by law. He shall annually, before the last Wednesday of December, account with and pay over to the state treasurer all fees received by him.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166, sec. 39 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166 / Section 39
Temporary removal of wires; refusal of company to act
Status: in_force

Section 39. Whenever, in order to move a building or for any other necessary purpose, a person desires that the wires of any such company be cut, disconnected or removed, the company shall forthwith cut, disconnect or remove the same, if the person desiring this to be done has first left a written statement, signed by him, of the time when, and the place, described by reference to the crossings of streets or highways, where he wishes to remove said wires, at the office of the company in the city or town where such place is situated, seven days before the time so stated, or, if there is no such office, if he has deposited such statement in the post office, postage prepaid, and directed to the company at its office nearest to said place, ten days before the time mentioned in said statement. If the company neglects or refuses to cut, disconnect or remove wires, as hereinbefore provided, the inspector of wires, or the selectmen of a town having no such inspector, may cause the same to be cut, disconnected or removed, and the city or town may recover of the company in contract the expense of so doing.

Section 39. Whenever, in order to move a building or for any other necessary purpose, a person desires that the wires of any such company be cut, disconnected or removed, the company shall forthwith cut, disconnect or remove the same, if the person desiring this to be done has first left a written statement, signed by him, of the time when, and the place, described by reference to the crossings of streets or highways, where he wishes to remove said wires, at the office of the company in the city or town where such place is situated, seven days before the time so stated, or, if there is no such office, if he has deposited such statement in the post office, postage prepaid, and directed to the company at its office nearest to said place, ten days before the time mentioned in said statement. If the company neglects or refuses to cut, disconnect or remove wires, as hereinbefore provided, the inspector of wires, or the selectmen of a town having no such inspector, may cause the same to be cut, disconnected or removed, and the city or town may recover of the company in contract the expense of so doing.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 206, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 206 / Section 9
Mortgaged realty; manner of accounting; right of entry
Status: in_force

Section 9. If a mortgagee of real estate or an assignee of such mortgagee dies without having foreclosed the mortgage, the mortgaged property and the debt secured thereby shall be personal assets in the hands of his executor or administrator, and shall be administered and accounted for as such; and the executor or administrator shall have the same rights of entry and of action under said mortgage as the mortgagee or his assignee.

Section 9. If a mortgagee of real estate or an assignee of such mortgagee dies without having foreclosed the mortgage, the mortgaged property and the debt secured thereby shall be personal assets in the hands of his executor or administrator, and shall be administered and accounted for as such; and the executor or administrator shall have the same rights of entry and of action under said mortgage as the mortgagee or his assignee.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 23
Historical rock of commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 23. Plymouth Rock, located in the town of Plymouth, shall be the historical rock of the commonwealth.

Section 23. Plymouth Rock, located in the town of Plymouth, shall be the historical rock of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 60, sec. 92 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 60 / Section 92
Deputy collectors; appointment and removal; bookkeeping; reports; deposit and transfer of funds
Status: in_force

Section 92. Any officer authorized to collect taxes may appoint and remove such deputies as such officer deems expedient. Each deputy so appointed shall keep a cash book, in which such deputy shall enter all sums so collected, specifying the total amount of each tax collected, all interest, charges and fees received, the name and address of each party from whom money was received and the date of each such receipt. They shall prepare a report to the collector of all uncollected warrants issued to the deputy at least once a month. Such deputies shall give bond for the faithful performance of their duties, in such sum and in such form, and subject to such conditions, as the commissioner may prescribe, and shall have all the powers of collectors. Any such deputy shall, at least weekly, either turn over sums collected to the collector, or deposit said funds into an account which is separate from any other account of that community, or any other community, for the purpose of clearing checks and earning interest on deposits. The deputy shall have no authority to withdraw amounts from this deputy deposit account except the deputy's fees due under section fifteen. The collector shall transfer funds which have cleared from such account to the town treasury at least once a week along with any interest earned and may retain any fees of the collector and deputy and pay over such fees to the collector or deputy, unless such fees belong to the municipality.

Section 92. Any officer authorized to collect taxes may appoint and remove such deputies as such officer deems expedient. Each deputy so appointed shall keep a cash book, in which such deputy shall enter all sums so collected, specifying the total amount of each tax collected, all interest, charges and fees received, the name and address of each party from whom money was received and the date of each such receipt. They shall prepare a report to the collector of all uncollected warrants issued to the deputy at least once a month. Such deputies shall give bond for the faithful performance of their duties, in such sum and in such form, and subject to such conditions, as the commissioner may prescribe, and shall have all the powers of collectors. Any such deputy shall, at least weekly, either turn over sums collected to the collector, or deposit said funds into an account which is separate from any other account of that community, or any other community, for the purpose of clearing checks and earning interest on deposits. The deputy shall have no authority to withdraw amounts from this deputy deposit account except the deputy's fees due under section fifteen. The collector shall transfer funds which have cleared from such account to the town treasury at least once a week along with any interest earned and may retain any fees of the collector and deputy and pay over such fees to the collector or deputy, unless such fees belong to the municipality.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 170, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 170 / Section 12
Members; voting rights
Status: in_force

Section 12. Each person who is recorded on the books of the corporation as the holder of 1 or more shares or accounts referred to in chapter 167D shall be deemed a member and shareholder of and depositor in the corporation. Each member shall be entitled to 1 vote at all shareholders' meetings, subject to the limitations contained in this section and such limitations, if any, as may be contained in the by-laws. At any meeting, no person who votes in 1 capacity shall be entitled to vote in any other capacity. A co-owner of any shares or accounts who does not vote in any other capacity may vote as the representative of the co-owners. A corporate fiduciary or other corporation or a partnership or association may vote by a person duly authorized, if such person does not otherwise vote; provided, however, a fiduciary, whether individual, corporate or otherwise, may vote on behalf of 1 trust or estate only. No person shall be entitled to vote either as a member or in any representative capacity unless such person shall have attained the age of 18 years. No person shall vote by proxy except as otherwise may be expressly authorized by law.

Section 12. Each person who is recorded on the books of the corporation as the holder of 1 or more shares or accounts referred to in chapter 167D shall be deemed a member and shareholder of and depositor in the corporation.

Each member shall be entitled to 1 vote at all shareholders' meetings, subject to the limitations contained in this section and such limitations, if any, as may be contained in the by-laws.

At any meeting, no person who votes in 1 capacity shall be entitled to vote in any other capacity. A co-owner of any shares or accounts who does not vote in any other capacity may vote as the representative of the co-owners. A corporate fiduciary or other corporation or a partnership or association may vote by a person duly authorized, if such person does not otherwise vote; provided, however, a fiduciary, whether individual, corporate or otherwise, may vote on behalf of 1 trust or estate only. No person shall be entitled to vote either as a member or in any representative capacity unless such person shall have attained the age of 18 years. No person shall vote by proxy except as otherwise may be expressly authorized by law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 209C, sec. 28E — MA Code / Part II / Title III / Chapter 209C / Section 28E
Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction of court
Status: in_force

Section 28E. After the execution of a surrogacy agreement and before the date of termination of the surrogacy agreement pursuant its terms or 180 days after the birth of a child conceived by assisted reproduction under the surrogacy agreement, whichever occurs earlier, the court conducting a proceeding under sections 28 to 28P, inclusive, shall have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over all matters arising out of the surrogacy agreement; provided, however, that the court shall not have jurisdiction over a child custody or child support proceeding if jurisdiction is not otherwise authorized by the laws of the commonwealth.

Section 28E. After the execution of a surrogacy agreement and before the date of termination of the surrogacy agreement pursuant its terms or 180 days after the birth of a child conceived by assisted reproduction under the surrogacy agreement, whichever occurs earlier, the court conducting a proceeding under sections 28 to 28P, inclusive, shall have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over all matters arising out of the surrogacy agreement; provided, however, that the court shall not have jurisdiction over a child custody or child support proceeding if jurisdiction is not otherwise authorized by the laws of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 142E — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 142E
Reports concerning material hazardous to health
Status: in_force

Section 142E. For the protection of persons exposed to possible injury by any material or substance which in the joint opinion of the departments of labor and workforce development and of public health, acting pursuant to sections one hundred and forty-two A and one hundred and forty-two B, is so hazardous to health as to warrant regulation, the director of labor and workforce development and the commissioner of public health, acting jointly, may by reasonable rules and regulations require such reports as they may deem advisable covering the manufacture, sale, receipt, possession or use of any such material or substance.

Section 142E. For the protection of persons exposed to possible injury by any material or substance which in the joint opinion of the departments of labor and workforce development and of public health, acting pursuant to sections one hundred and forty-two A and one hundred and forty-two B, is so hazardous to health as to warrant regulation, the director of labor and workforce development and the commissioner of public health, acting jointly, may by reasonable rules and regulations require such reports as they may deem advisable covering the manufacture, sale, receipt, possession or use of any such material or substance.