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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 42 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 42
Penalties for violation of Sec. 40
Status: in_force

Section 42. Whoever violates any provision of section forty shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars, for the second offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than three hundred dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of fifty dollars and by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than two months.

Section 42. Whoever violates any provision of section forty shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars, for the second offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than three hundred dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of fifty dollars and by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than two months.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 32E — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121B / Section 32E
Jurisdiction over civil actions; appellate review
Status: in_force

Section 32E. Civil actions under section thirty-two C or thirty-two D shall be instituted in the housing or superior court departments having jurisdiction where the residential premises are located. Orders and judgments entered in such actions shall be subject to appellate review as if the interlocutory order or judgment was entered in the superior court department.

Section 32E. Civil actions under section thirty-two C or thirty-two D shall be instituted in the housing or superior court departments having jurisdiction where the residential premises are located. Orders and judgments entered in such actions shall be subject to appellate review as if the interlocutory order or judgment was entered in the superior court department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128C, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128C / Section 10
Racing meeting licensees; fees
Status: repealed

[ Text of section added by 2024, 238, Sec. 233 effective November 20, 2024 until December 15, 2027. Repealed by 2011, 194, Sec. 41. See 2011, 194, Sec. 112 as amended by 2014, 165, Sec. 192; 2016, 176, Sec. 12B; 2017, 56, Sec. 14; 2018, 159, Sec. 14; 2019, 47, Sec. 14; 2020, 1, Sec. 14; 2020, 106, Sec. 14; 2020, 106, Sec. 14; 2021, 27, Sec. 14; 2022, 128, Sec. 14; 2023, 26, Sec. 20; and 2025, 73, Sec. 73.] Section 10. (a) Notwithstanding sections 1 to 8, inclusive, or any other general or special law to the contrary, no racing meeting licensee, including licensees holding racing meetings in connection with a state or county fair as defined in section 1 of chapter 128A, shall be required to pay any fees or other money into the greyhound capital improvements trust fund or the greyhound promotional trust fund. (b) All amounts in the greyhound capital improvements trust fund and the greyhound promotional trust fund attributable to any greyhound dog racing meeting licensees shall be returned by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the licensees without further condition.

[ Text of section added by 2024, 238, Sec. 233 effective November 20, 2024 until December 15, 2027. Repealed by 2011, 194, Sec. 41. See 2011, 194, Sec. 112 as amended by 2014, 165, Sec. 192; 2016, 176, Sec. 12B; 2017, 56, Sec. 14; 2018, 159, Sec. 14; 2019, 47, Sec. 14; 2020, 1, Sec. 14; 2020, 106, Sec. 14; 2020, 106, Sec. 14; 2021, 27, Sec. 14; 2022, 128, Sec. 14; 2023, 26, Sec. 20; and 2025, 73, Sec. 73.]

Section 10. (a) Notwithstanding sections 1 to 8, inclusive, or any other general or special law to the contrary, no racing meeting licensee, including licensees holding racing meetings in connection with a state or county fair as defined in section 1 of chapter 128A, shall be required to pay any fees or other money into the greyhound capital improvements trust fund or the greyhound promotional trust fund.

(b) All amounts in the greyhound capital improvements trust fund and the greyhound promotional trust fund attributable to any greyhound dog racing meeting licensees shall be returned by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to the licensees without further condition.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 180L — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 180L
Severability of Secs. 180A to 180K
Status: in_force

Section 180L. If any provision of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty K, inclusive, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of said sections which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of said sections are declared to be severable.

Section 180L. If any provision of sections one hundred and eighty A to one hundred and eighty K, inclusive, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of said sections which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of said sections are declared to be severable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 15
Non-certificated inspectors of insurers
Status: in_force

Section 15. No person shall act as an inspector of boilers for an insurance company unless he holds a certificate of competency under section sixty-two.

Section 15. No person shall act as an inspector of boilers for an insurance company unless he holds a certificate of competency under section sixty-two.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 57 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 57
Laws applicable to railways located on private land
Status: in_force

Section 57. A company, whose railway is constructed in part outside the limits of public ways, shall, in respect of the equipment, use and operation of its railway and transportation thereon, be subject to the laws relative to street railway companies, as fully as if its railway were located wholly within the limits of public ways.

Section 57. A company, whose railway is constructed in part outside the limits of public ways, shall, in respect of the equipment, use and operation of its railway and transportation thereon, be subject to the laws relative to street railway companies, as fully as if its railway were located wholly within the limits of public ways.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176T, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176T / Section 7
Availability of information provided by risk-bearing provider organizations
Status: in_force

Section 7. All information provided by risk-bearing provider organizations to the division under this chapter shall be made available to the center and the commission.

Section 7. All information provided by risk-bearing provider organizations to the division under this chapter shall be made available to the center and the commission.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 91, sec. 2A — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 91 / Section 2A
Powers as to property acquired, built or improved in Plymouth by Pilgrim tercentenary commission
Status: in_force

Section 2A. The department, having charge under section two of the lands, pier, structures and other property in the town of Plymouth belonging to the commonwealth which were acquired, built or improved by the Pilgrim tercentenary commission under chapter one hundred and eighty-seven of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, may repair, alter and maintain said pier and other structures, and if it deems it advisable remove said pier, or may equip, operate and administer the same for the benefit of the commonwealth, and may from time to time make such rules and regulations, and may charge such reasonable rates for the use of said pier and equipment, as shall be approved by the governor and council. All receipts hereunder shall be paid into the state treasury. The town of Plymouth shall have police jurisdiction over said lands, pier and other property. Subject to appropriation and with the approval of the governor and council, the department may arrange with said town or with any appropriate memorial or historical society for the care, maintenance and use of said lands, pier and other property or any part or parts thereof, and said town is hereby authorized to appropriate money to pay the costs and expenses of such care and maintenance. With the approval of the governor and council, the department may sell and convey or lease said pier.

Section 2A. The department, having charge under section two of the lands, pier, structures and other property in the town of Plymouth belonging to the commonwealth which were acquired, built or improved by the Pilgrim tercentenary commission under chapter one hundred and eighty-seven of the Special Acts of nineteen hundred and nineteen, may repair, alter and maintain said pier and other structures, and if it deems it advisable remove said pier, or may equip, operate and administer the same for the benefit of the commonwealth, and may from time to time make such rules and regulations, and may charge such reasonable rates for the use of said pier and equipment, as shall be approved by the governor and council. All receipts hereunder shall be paid into the state treasury. The town of Plymouth shall have police jurisdiction over said lands, pier and other property. Subject to appropriation and with the approval of the governor and council, the department may arrange with said town or with any appropriate memorial or historical society for the care, maintenance and use of said lands, pier and other property or any part or parts thereof, and said town is hereby authorized to appropriate money to pay the costs and expenses of such care and maintenance. With the approval of the governor and council, the department may sell and convey or lease said pier.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 6H — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 6H
Interest on damages
Status: in_force

Section 6H. In any action in which damages are awarded, but in which interest on said damages is not otherwise provided by law, there shall be added by the clerk of court to the amount of damages interest thereon at the rate provided by section six B to be determined from the date of commencement of the action even though such interest brings the amount of the verdict or finding beyond the maximum liability imposed by law.

Section 6H. In any action in which damages are awarded, but in which interest on said damages is not otherwise provided by law, there shall be added by the clerk of court to the amount of damages interest thereon at the rate provided by section six B to be determined from the date of commencement of the action even though such interest brings the amount of the verdict or finding beyond the maximum liability imposed by law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 202, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 202 / Section 23
Maintenance; disposition of proceeds of sale
Status: in_force

Section 23. If the sale is made for the maintenance of the ward and his family, the guardian or conservator shall apply the proceeds, so far as necessary, to that purpose, and shall place the residue on interest or invest it according to his best judgment until the capital is wanted for such maintenance; in such case, the capital may be used for that purpose as if it had been personal property.

Section 23. If the sale is made for the maintenance of the ward and his family, the guardian or conservator shall apply the proceeds, so far as necessary, to that purpose, and shall place the residue on interest or invest it according to his best judgment until the capital is wanted for such maintenance; in such case, the capital may be used for that purpose as if it had been personal property.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 22
Debts, obligations and liabilities of limited liability company
Status: in_force

Section 22. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the debts, obligations and liabilities of a limited liability company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the debts, obligations and liabilities of the limited liability company; and no member or manager of a limited liability company shall be personally liable, directly or indirectly, including, without limitation, by way of indemnification, contribution, assessment or otherwise, for any such debt, obligation or liability of the limited liability company solely by reason of being a member or acting as a manager of the limited liability company.

Section 22. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, the debts, obligations and liabilities of a limited liability company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the debts, obligations and liabilities of the limited liability company; and no member or manager of a limited liability company shall be personally liable, directly or indirectly, including, without limitation, by way of indemnification, contribution, assessment or otherwise, for any such debt, obligation or liability of the limited liability company solely by reason of being a member or acting as a manager of the limited liability company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 237, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 237 / Section 30
Collection of balance due defendant
Status: in_force

Section 30. If the defendant has judgment for such improvements, he may have an execution therefor or he may collect the same, with all reasonable costs and expenses for such collection, out of the security furnished, or may receive it out of the money paid into court and the residue thereof, if any, shall be returned to the plaintiff.

Section 30. If the defendant has judgment for such improvements, he may have an execution therefor or he may collect the same, with all reasonable costs and expenses for such collection, out of the security furnished, or may receive it out of the money paid into court and the residue thereof, if any, shall be returned to the plaintiff.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 74, sec. 41 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 74 / Section 41
Lease of state facilities for re-education and rehabilitation in industry of soldiers and sailors
Status: in_force

Section 41. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, may lease to, or permit to be used by, the United States or any department, bureau or agency thereof, any state hospital, school or workshop, and its premises and equipment, or any other suitable resources belonging to the commonwealth, to enable the United States to re-educate and rehabilitate in industry any soldiers and sailors in the service of the United States or its allies.

Section 41. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, may lease to, or permit to be used by, the United States or any department, bureau or agency thereof, any state hospital, school or workshop, and its premises and equipment, or any other suitable resources belonging to the commonwealth, to enable the United States to re-educate and rehabilitate in industry any soldiers and sailors in the service of the United States or its allies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 92 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 92
Appointment of interpreters; compensation
Status: in_force

Section 92. The justices of the superior court may appoint such official interpreters as they may deem necessary for the sessions of the court. Such interpreters shall hold their positions at the pleasure of the court, shall be paid by the commonwealth, and shall render such additional service as any justice of the court requires. No official interpreter shall request or receive, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, bonus or fee, in connection with any case pending, or in course of preparation for presentation to said court; provided, that upon request of the district attorney such interpreter may, in the discretion of the court, receive additional compensation from the county for his services as an interpreter at such hours or times as the courts are not in session, which shall be paid under section twenty-four of chapter twelve. This section shall not prevent the justices from employing other interpreters when the services of the official interpreters are not available. Such expenses incurred shall be paid by the commonwealth.

Section 92. The justices of the superior court may appoint such official interpreters as they may deem necessary for the sessions of the court. Such interpreters shall hold their positions at the pleasure of the court, shall be paid by the commonwealth, and shall render such additional service as any justice of the court requires. No official interpreter shall request or receive, directly or indirectly, any gratuity, bonus or fee, in connection with any case pending, or in course of preparation for presentation to said court; provided, that upon request of the district attorney such interpreter may, in the discretion of the court, receive additional compensation from the county for his services as an interpreter at such hours or times as the courts are not in session, which shall be paid under section twenty-four of chapter twelve.

This section shall not prevent the justices from employing other interpreters when the services of the official interpreters are not available. Such expenses incurred shall be paid by the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title V / Chapter 260 / Section 7
Minors and incapacitated persons
Status: in_force

Section 7. If the person entitled thereto is a minor, or is incapacitated by reason of mental illness when a right to bring an action first accrues, the action may be commenced within the time hereinbefore limited after the disability is removed.

Section 7. If the person entitled thereto is a minor, or is incapacitated by reason of mental illness when a right to bring an action first accrues, the action may be commenced within the time hereinbefore limited after the disability is removed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161A, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161A / Section 52
Rights by prescription or adverse possession in lands held in name of the authority
Status: in_force

Section 52. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no person shall acquire any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any lands or rights in lands held in the name of the authority, and no person shall accrue any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any such lands or rights in land for the time period during which such lands or rights in land are or were held in the name of the authority.

Section 52. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no person shall acquire any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any lands or rights in lands held in the name of the authority, and no person shall accrue any rights by prescription or adverse possession in any such lands or rights in land for the time period during which such lands or rights in land are or were held in the name of the authority.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258C, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258C / Section 10
Amounts received by claimant from other sources; offset
Status: in_force

Section 10. No compensation shall be awarded or paid unless the out-of-pocket expenses or legal liability of the claimant for services rendered as the result of the crime exceeds any and all of the amounts received, applied for, or to be applied for as the result of the crime from any of the following or any combination of the following: (a) insurance, including, but not limited to, homeowner's insurance, renter's insurance, automobile insurance, disability; (b) workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, social security benefits, veteran's benefits, retirement benefits; (c) medicaid, medicare, free care, any other forms of public assistance including aid to families with dependent children and assistance to the aged and disabled or any successor thereto; (d) restitution in the criminal action; (e) proceeds from a civil suit; or (f) institutional gifts.

Section 10. No compensation shall be awarded or paid unless the out-of-pocket expenses or legal liability of the claimant for services rendered as the result of the crime exceeds any and all of the amounts received, applied for, or to be applied for as the result of the crime from any of the following or any combination of the following:

(a) insurance, including, but not limited to, homeowner's insurance, renter's insurance, automobile insurance, disability;

(b) workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, social security benefits, veteran's benefits, retirement benefits;

(c) medicaid, medicare, free care, any other forms of public assistance including aid to families with dependent children and assistance to the aged and disabled or any successor thereto;

(d) restitution in the criminal action;

(e) proceeds from a civil suit; or

(f) institutional gifts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 67, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 67 / Section 20
''Religious society'' and ''society'', defined
Status: in_force

Section 20. The terms ''religious society'' and ''society'' in the preceding sections shall include parishes.

Section 20. The terms ''religious society'' and ''society'' in the preceding sections shall include parishes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176B, sec. 4LL — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176B / Section 4LL
Filling of remaining portion of prescription for covered drug that is a narcotic substance earlier filled in lesser quantity
Status: in_force

Section 4LL. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide, for any covered drug that is a narcotic substance contained in schedule II pursuant to chapter 94C and subject to cost sharing, that if a person receives a prescription filled in a lesser quantity pursuant to section 18 of said chapter 94C, said person shall not be subject to an additional payment obligation, including but not limited to co-payments, if said person fills the remaining portion of the prescription.

Section 4LL. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide, for any covered drug that is a narcotic substance contained in schedule II pursuant to chapter 94C and subject to cost sharing, that if a person receives a prescription filled in a lesser quantity pursuant to section 18 of said chapter 94C, said person shall not be subject to an additional payment obligation, including but not limited to co-payments, if said person fills the remaining portion of the prescription.