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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 113A, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 113A / Section 12
Search and notification
Status: in_force

Section 12. (a) The following persons shall make a reasonable search of an individual whom the person reasonably believes to be dead or near death for a document of gift or other information identifying the individual as a donor or as an individual who made a refusal: (1) a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic or other emergency personnel finding the individual; and (2) if no other source of the information is immediately available, a hospital, as soon as practical after the individual's arrival at the hospital. (b) If a document of gift or a refusal to make an anatomical gift is located by the search required by clause (1) of subsection (a) and the individual or deceased individual to whom it relates is taken to a hospital, the person responsible for conducting the search shall send the document of gift or refusal to the hospital. (c) A person shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for failing to discharge the duties imposed by this section.

Section 12. (a) The following persons shall make a reasonable search of an individual whom the person reasonably believes to be dead or near death for a document of gift or other information identifying the individual as a donor or as an individual who made a refusal:

(1) a law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic or other emergency personnel finding the individual; and

(2) if no other source of the information is immediately available, a hospital, as soon as practical after the individual's arrival at the hospital.

(b) If a document of gift or a refusal to make an anatomical gift is located by the search required by clause (1) of subsection (a) and the individual or deceased individual to whom it relates is taken to a hospital, the person responsible for conducting the search shall send the document of gift or refusal to the hospital.

(c) A person shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability for failing to discharge the duties imposed by this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151A, sec. 15B — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151A / Section 15B
Holder of licenses to sell alcoholic beverages; failure to pay amount owed; suspension of license
Status: in_force

Section 15B. If any employer is the holder of a license to sell alcoholic beverages and fails to pay any amount required under this chapter within ten days from the date notice to satisfy a judgment obtained pursuant to section fifteen was mailed to such employer, the commissioner or the commissioner's agent may notify the commissioner of the alcoholic beverages control commission of such failure to pay. Upon the written request of the commissioner or commissioner's agent, and after a hearing and notice to the licensee as required under any applicable provision of law, the commissioner of the alcoholic beverages control commission shall suspend the license to sell alcoholic beverages of such licensee until written notice from the commissioner or the commissioner's agent has been received that the amount owed has been paid or that the licensee has entered into a payment agreement acceptable to the commissioner.

Section 15B. If any employer is the holder of a license to sell alcoholic beverages and fails to pay any amount required under this chapter within ten days from the date notice to satisfy a judgment obtained pursuant to section fifteen was mailed to such employer, the commissioner or the commissioner's agent may notify the commissioner of the alcoholic beverages control commission of such failure to pay. Upon the written request of the commissioner or commissioner's agent, and after a hearing and notice to the licensee as required under any applicable provision of law, the commissioner of the alcoholic beverages control commission shall suspend the license to sell alcoholic beverages of such licensee until written notice from the commissioner or the commissioner's agent has been received that the amount owed has been paid or that the licensee has entered into a payment agreement acceptable to the commissioner.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 271, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 271 / Section 48
Civil service preparatory courses; advertisement
Status: in_force

Section 48. Any school or person offering courses in preparation for civil service examinations shall cause to be printed in bold type on all its advertisements and circulars and all contracts to be entered into with prospective students a statement that disabled veterans who qualify for appointment must be given preference for appointment over veterans and non-veterans and that veterans must be given preference over non-veterans. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.

Section 48. Any school or person offering courses in preparation for civil service examinations shall cause to be printed in bold type on all its advertisements and circulars and all contracts to be entered into with prospective students a statement that disabled veterans who qualify for appointment must be given preference for appointment over veterans and non-veterans and that veterans must be given preference over non-veterans. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 171, sec. 67A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 171 / Section 67A
Membership in associations benefitting credit union or providing services
Status: in_force

Section 67A. A credit union may, by vote of its board of directors, obtain membership in certain organizations and may make contributions and subscribe for services subject to the conditions and requirements of this section. (1) A credit union may become a member of any association organized to protect and promote the interest of credit unions and may pay for such membership its proportionate share of expenses as is reasonable and necessary. (2) A credit union may become a member of or contribute to any other association or organization in the commonwealth if, in the opinion of its board of directors, such membership or contribution is reasonable and of substantial benefit to such credit union and its members. (3) For the purpose of promoting, protecting or conserving the assets of credit unions, a credit union may subscribe for services, including advertising and professional services, rendered or to be rendered collectively through an association referred to in paragraph (1) or through any group of credit union institutions; and in each such case, the credit union, with the approval of its board of directors, may pay for such services its proportionate share of the total cost thereof or such other amount as the said board shall deem reasonable and proper.

Section 67A. A credit union may, by vote of its board of directors, obtain membership in certain organizations and may make contributions and subscribe for services subject to the conditions and requirements of this section.

(1) A credit union may become a member of any association organized to protect and promote the interest of credit unions and may pay for such membership its proportionate share of expenses as is reasonable and necessary.

(2) A credit union may become a member of or contribute to any other association or organization in the commonwealth if, in the opinion of its board of directors, such membership or contribution is reasonable and of substantial benefit to such credit union and its members.

(3) For the purpose of promoting, protecting or conserving the assets of credit unions, a credit union may subscribe for services, including advertising and professional services, rendered or to be rendered collectively through an association referred to in paragraph (1) or through any group of credit union institutions; and in each such case, the credit union, with the approval of its board of directors, may pay for such services its proportionate share of the total cost thereof or such other amount as the said board shall deem reasonable and proper.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 22
Penalties
Status: in_force

Section 22. Whoever obtains or attempts to obtain registration under section sixteen by any fraudulent means, or violates any provision of section fourteen, shall, except as provided in section sixty-five, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year, or both. Whoever violates any provision of the preceding section shall be punished by a fine of not less than three nor more than twenty dollars.

Section 22. Whoever obtains or attempts to obtain registration under section sixteen by any fraudulent means, or violates any provision of section fourteen, shall, except as provided in section sixty-five, be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year, or both. Whoever violates any provision of the preceding section shall be punished by a fine of not less than three nor more than twenty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 100, sec. 3C — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 100 / Section 3C
Validity of license; time period
Status: in_force

Section 3C. A license shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue unless sooner suspended or revoked and shall be renewed by the division annually thereafter without examination, upon payment of the fee prescribed in section three. Applications for renewals of licenses shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall be made on forms furnished by the division. Such application forms shall be mailed by the division to each auctioneer registered with the division, together with notice of the expiration of his license, not less than thirty days prior to such expiration.

Section 3C. A license shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue unless sooner suspended or revoked and shall be renewed by the division annually thereafter without examination, upon payment of the fee prescribed in section three. Applications for renewals of licenses shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant and shall be made on forms furnished by the division. Such application forms shall be mailed by the division to each auctioneer registered with the division, together with notice of the expiration of his license, not less than thirty days prior to such expiration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 35
Distribution in kind
Status: in_force

Section 35. Except as provided in writing in the partnership agreement, a partner, regardless of the nature of his contribution, has no right to demand and receive any distribution from a limited partnership in any form other than cash. Except as provided in writing in the partnership agreement, a partner may not be compelled to accept a distribution of any asset in kind from a limited partnership to the extent that the percentage of the asset distributed to him exceeds a percentage of that asset which is equal to the percentage in which he shares in distributions from the limited partnership.

Section 35. Except as provided in writing in the partnership agreement, a partner, regardless of the nature of his contribution, has no right to demand and receive any distribution from a limited partnership in any form other than cash. Except as provided in writing in the partnership agreement, a partner may not be compelled to accept a distribution of any asset in kind from a limited partnership to the extent that the percentage of the asset distributed to him exceeds a percentage of that asset which is equal to the percentage in which he shares in distributions from the limited partnership.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185C, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185C / Section 13
Bond of clerks
Status: in_force

Section 13. The clerk, any temporary clerk and every assistant clerk, before entering upon performance of his official duties, and thereafter, at intervals of not more than one year, so long as he continues to hold such office shall give to the commonwealth a bond, conditioned to perform faithfully his official duties, with a surety company, authorized to transact business in the commonwealth as surety, in a sum approved by the chief justice of the housing court department, but in no event less than five thousand dollars. Failure to give such bond shall be sufficient cause for his removal.

Section 13. The clerk, any temporary clerk and every assistant clerk, before entering upon performance of his official duties, and thereafter, at intervals of not more than one year, so long as he continues to hold such office shall give to the commonwealth a bond, conditioned to perform faithfully his official duties, with a surety company, authorized to transact business in the commonwealth as surety, in a sum approved by the chief justice of the housing court department, but in no event less than five thousand dollars. Failure to give such bond shall be sufficient cause for his removal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203B, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203B / Section 3
Designation as substitute or successor custodial trustees
Status: in_force

Section 3. (a) A person having the right to designate the recipient of property payable or transferable upon a future event may create a custodial trust upon the occurrence of the future event by designating in writing the recipient, followed in substance by: ''as custodial trustee for ___ (name of beneficiary) under the Massachusetts Uniform Custodial Trust Act.'' (b) Persons may be designated as substitute or successor custodial trustees to whom the property shall be paid or transferred in the order named if the first designated custodial trustee is unable or unwilling to serve. (c) A designation under this section may be made in a will, a trust, a deed, a multiple-party account, an insurance policy, an instrument exercising a power of appointment, or a writing designating a beneficiary of contractual rights. Otherwise, to be effective, the designation shall be registered with or delivered to the fiduciary, payor, issuer, or obligor of the future right.

Section 3. (a) A person having the right to designate the recipient of property payable or transferable upon a future event may create a custodial trust upon the occurrence of the future event by designating in writing the recipient, followed in substance by: ''as custodial trustee for ___ (name of beneficiary) under the Massachusetts Uniform Custodial Trust Act.''

(b) Persons may be designated as substitute or successor custodial trustees to whom the property shall be paid or transferred in the order named if the first designated custodial trustee is unable or unwilling to serve.

(c) A designation under this section may be made in a will, a trust, a deed, a multiple-party account, an insurance policy, an instrument exercising a power of appointment, or a writing designating a beneficiary of contractual rights. Otherwise, to be effective, the designation shall be registered with or delivered to the fiduciary, payor, issuer, or obligor of the future right.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 150 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 150
Adoption of rules; register of licensed acupuncturists; meetings; compensation
Status: in_force

Section 150. The committee may adopt reasonable rules to carry into effect sections one hundred and forty-nine to one hundred and sixty-two, inclusive, and may amend and revoke such rules at its discretion. The committee shall keep a record of its proceedings under said sections one hundred and forty-nine to one hundred and sixty-two, inclusive, and a register of all persons registered and licensed by it. The register shall contain the name of every living registrant, his last known place of business and last known place of residence, and the date and number of his registration and certificate as a licensed acupuncturist. The committee shall during the month of May in every year in which the renewal of registration is required, compile a list of the name and address of every licensed acupuncturist in the commonwealth. The committee shall meet not less than four times per calendar year. At the first meeting of each year, the committee shall elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary. Committee members will receive the same compensation as members of the board of registration in medicine as set forth in section ten of chapter thirteen. All monies received by the committee shall be paid monthly to the General Fund. All expenses and compensation of the committee shall be paid by the commonwealth.

Section 150. The committee may adopt reasonable rules to carry into effect sections one hundred and forty-nine to one hundred and sixty-two, inclusive, and may amend and revoke such rules at its discretion. The committee shall keep a record of its proceedings under said sections one hundred and forty-nine to one hundred and sixty-two, inclusive, and a register of all persons registered and licensed by it. The register shall contain the name of every living registrant, his last known place of business and last known place of residence, and the date and number of his registration and certificate as a licensed acupuncturist. The committee shall during the month of May in every year in which the renewal of registration is required, compile a list of the name and address of every licensed acupuncturist in the commonwealth.

The committee shall meet not less than four times per calendar year. At the first meeting of each year, the committee shall elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary.

Committee members will receive the same compensation as members of the board of registration in medicine as set forth in section ten of chapter thirteen.

All monies received by the committee shall be paid monthly to the General Fund. All expenses and compensation of the committee shall be paid by the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 125 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 125
Removal of nuisance by board
Status: in_force

Section 125. If the owner or occupant fails to comply with such order, the board may cause the nuisance, source of filth or cause of sickness to be removed, and all expenses incurred thereby shall constitute a debt due the city or town upon the completion of the removal and the rendering of an account therefor to the owner, his authorized agent, or the occupant, and shall be recoverable from such owner or occupant in an action of contract. The provisions of the second paragraph of section three A of chapter one hundred and thirty-nine, relative to liens for such debt and the collection of the claims for such debt, shall apply to any debt referred to in this section, except that the board of health shall act hereunder in place of the mayor or board of selectmen.

Section 125. If the owner or occupant fails to comply with such order, the board may cause the nuisance, source of filth or cause of sickness to be removed, and all expenses incurred thereby shall constitute a debt due the city or town upon the completion of the removal and the rendering of an account therefor to the owner, his authorized agent, or the occupant, and shall be recoverable from such owner or occupant in an action of contract.

The provisions of the second paragraph of section three A of chapter one hundred and thirty-nine, relative to liens for such debt and the collection of the claims for such debt, shall apply to any debt referred to in this section, except that the board of health shall act hereunder in place of the mayor or board of selectmen.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 125, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 125 / Section 6
Treasurers; appointment; bond; duties
Status: in_force

Section 6. The commissioner shall appoint a treasurer of each correctional institution of the commonwealth, who shall give bond with surety for the faithful performance of his duties. In each such institution the said treasurer shall receive and disburse all moneys paid by the commonwealth for the support of the institutions, and shall cause to be kept such books of account of the property, expenses, income and business thereof as may be approved by the comptroller.

Section 6. The commissioner shall appoint a treasurer of each correctional institution of the commonwealth, who shall give bond with surety for the faithful performance of his duties. In each such institution the said treasurer shall receive and disburse all moneys paid by the commonwealth for the support of the institutions, and shall cause to be kept such books of account of the property, expenses, income and business thereof as may be approved by the comptroller.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 138, sec. 54 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 138 / Section 54
Cost of proceedings
Status: in_force

Section 54. If no person appears and is admitted as a party as aforesaid, or if judgment is rendered in favor of all the claimants who appear, the cost of the proceedings shall be paid as in other criminal cases. If only one party appearing fails to sustain his claim, he shall pay all the costs except the expense of seizing and keeping the beverages, and an execution shall be issued against him therefor. If judgment is rendered against two or more claimants of distinct interest in the beverages, the cost shall, according to the discretion of the court, be apportioned among such parties, and executions shall be issued against them severally. If such execution is not forthwith paid, the defendant therein named shall be committed to jail, and shall not be discharged therefrom until he has paid the same and the costs of commitment, or until he has been imprisoned thirty days.

Section 54. If no person appears and is admitted as a party as aforesaid, or if judgment is rendered in favor of all the claimants who appear, the cost of the proceedings shall be paid as in other criminal cases. If only one party appearing fails to sustain his claim, he shall pay all the costs except the expense of seizing and keeping the beverages, and an execution shall be issued against him therefor. If judgment is rendered against two or more claimants of distinct interest in the beverages, the cost shall, according to the discretion of the court, be apportioned among such parties, and executions shall be issued against them severally. If such execution is not forthwith paid, the defendant therein named shall be committed to jail, and shall not be discharged therefrom until he has paid the same and the costs of commitment, or until he has been imprisoned thirty days.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167J, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167J / Section 7
Payment of interest on deposit accounts
Status: in_force

Section 7. A bank may pay interest on deposit accounts in accordance with applicable law. Rates of interest may vary based on the type of account or on the terms and conditions applicable to the account. Such corporation by its by-laws, may provide that fractional parts of a dollar shall not be included in principal in computing interest and may provide that interest shall not be paid on deposits of less than $10.

Section 7. A bank may pay interest on deposit accounts in accordance with applicable law. Rates of interest may vary based on the type of account or on the terms and conditions applicable to the account. Such corporation by its by-laws, may provide that fractional parts of a dollar shall not be included in principal in computing interest and may provide that interest shall not be paid on deposits of less than $10.