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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 70D — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 70D
Nomination papers
Status: in_force

Section 70D. Nominations of candidates for state, ward and town committee shall be by nomination papers which shall be prepared and, on request, furnished by the state secretary. Nomination papers for candidates for state committees shall be signed by at least fifty voters, and nomination papers for candidates for ward and town committees shall be signed by at least five voters. The provisions of section forty-five shall apply to the nomination papers of candidates to be voted for at presidential primaries, except that only candidates for state committee may use the eight word statement allowed under the provisions of said section forty-five; provided, however, that a candidate for state committee may, if he is a veteran, as defined in section one of chapter thirty-one, use the word ''veteran''. The nomination papers of a candidate for state committee who is an elected incumbent thereof may also contain the statement ''Candidate for Re-election''. Nomination papers may contain the name of more than one candidate for members of ward and town committees.

Section 70D. Nominations of candidates for state, ward and town committee shall be by nomination papers which shall be prepared and, on request, furnished by the state secretary. Nomination papers for candidates for state committees shall be signed by at least fifty voters, and nomination papers for candidates for ward and town committees shall be signed by at least five voters.

The provisions of section forty-five shall apply to the nomination papers of candidates to be voted for at presidential primaries, except that only candidates for state committee may use the eight word statement allowed under the provisions of said section forty-five; provided, however, that a candidate for state committee may, if he is a veteran, as defined in section one of chapter thirty-one, use the word ''veteran''. The nomination papers of a candidate for state committee who is an elected incumbent thereof may also contain the statement ''Candidate for Re-election''. Nomination papers may contain the name of more than one candidate for members of ward and town committees.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166 / Section 2
Debt limitation
Status: in_force

Section 2. Such company shall not at any time contract or owe debts to a larger amount than one half of its capital stock actually paid in.

Section 2. Such company shall not at any time contract or owe debts to a larger amount than one half of its capital stock actually paid in.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 29
Offer of judgment; costs
Status: in_force

Section 29. If, after wages for personal labor or services have been attached in connection with a civil action, the defendant is defaulted, or if the defendant makes an offer of judgment in accordance with an applicable rule of court and the plaintiff accepts such offer or fails to secure a judgment more favorable than the offer, the plaintiff shall recover no costs except the entry fee and the officer's fee for service of process.

Section 29. If, after wages for personal labor or services have been attached in connection with a civil action, the defendant is defaulted, or if the defendant makes an offer of judgment in accordance with an applicable rule of court and the plaintiff accepts such offer or fails to secure a judgment more favorable than the offer, the plaintiff shall recover no costs except the entry fee and the officer's fee for service of process.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 179, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 179 / Section 18
Management of distinct lots or parcels of land enclosed and fenced in one common field
Status: in_force

Section 18. If several distinct lots or parcels of land are enclosed and fenced in one common field, or if all the proprietors of such lands agree so to enclose them, the proprietors, if not less than five, may, in the manner hereinafter provided, hold regular meetings for the purpose of managing their common concerns.

Section 18. If several distinct lots or parcels of land are enclosed and fenced in one common field, or if all the proprietors of such lands agree so to enclose them, the proprietors, if not less than five, may, in the manner hereinafter provided, hold regular meetings for the purpose of managing their common concerns.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 704 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 704
Vacancy in trusteeship; appointment of successor
Status: in_force

Section 704. Vacancy in trusteeship; appointment of successor (a) A vacancy in a trusteeship shall occur if: (1) a person designated as trustee rejects the trusteeship; (2) a person designated as trustee cannot be identified or does not exist; (3) a trustee resigns; (4) a trustee is disqualified or removed; (5) a trustee dies; or (6) a guardian or conservator is appointed for an individual serving as trustee. (b) If 1 or more co-trustees remain in office, a vacancy in a trusteeship need not be filled. A vacancy in a trusteeship shall be filled if the trust has no remaining trustees. (c) A vacancy in a trusteeship that is required to be filled shall be filled in the following order of priority: (1) by a person designated by the terms of the trust to act as successor trustee; (2) by a person appointed by unanimous agreement of the qualified beneficiaries; or (3) by a person appointed by the court. (d) Whether or not a vacancy in a trusteeship exists or is required to be filled, the court may appoint an additional trustee or special fiduciary whenever the court considers the appointment necessary for the administration of the trust.

Section 704. Vacancy in trusteeship; appointment of successor

(a) A vacancy in a trusteeship shall occur if:

(1) a person designated as trustee rejects the trusteeship;

(2) a person designated as trustee cannot be identified or does not exist;

(3) a trustee resigns;

(4) a trustee is disqualified or removed;

(5) a trustee dies; or

(6) a guardian or conservator is appointed for an individual serving as trustee.

(b) If 1 or more co-trustees remain in office, a vacancy in a trusteeship need not be filled. A vacancy in a trusteeship shall be filled if the trust has no remaining trustees.

(c) A vacancy in a trusteeship that is required to be filled shall be filled in the following order of priority:

(1) by a person designated by the terms of the trust to act as successor trustee;

(2) by a person appointed by unanimous agreement of the qualified beneficiaries; or

(3) by a person appointed by the court.

(d) Whether or not a vacancy in a trusteeship exists or is required to be filled, the court may appoint an additional trustee or special fiduciary whenever the court considers the appointment necessary for the administration of the trust.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121B, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121B / Section 20
Development, acquisition and operating costs; relocation payments; losses; appropriation and payment by city
Status: in_force

Section 20. A city or town in which an operating agency has been organized may raise and appropriate, or may borrow, or may agree with such agency or with the federal government or the commonwealth to raise and appropriate or to borrow, in aid of such agency, such sums as may be necessary for:— (1) defraying all the development, acquisition and operating costs of a clearance, urban renewal, community renewal, relocation, rehabilitation or low-rent housing project within such city or town; or (2) defraying such part of the development, acquisition and operating costs of any such project to which either the federal government, pursuant to federal legislation, or any other source has rendered or has agreed to render financial assistance, as will not be met by loans other than temporary loans or by contributions or grants other than annual or other contributions and grants in the nature of reimbursement from the federal government or from any such other source; and for (3) the making of relocation payments by such agency; and (4) repaying any loss which the city or town has agreed to bear and which is incurred as a result of the early taking, acquisition or clearance of land not used for urban renewal purposes.

Section 20. A city or town in which an operating agency has been organized may raise and appropriate, or may borrow, or may agree with such agency or with the federal government or the commonwealth to raise and appropriate or to borrow, in aid of such agency, such sums as may be necessary for:—

(1) defraying all the development, acquisition and operating costs of a clearance, urban renewal, community renewal, relocation, rehabilitation or low-rent housing project within such city or town; or

(2) defraying such part of the development, acquisition and operating costs of any such project to which either the federal government, pursuant to federal legislation, or any other source has rendered or has agreed to render financial assistance, as will not be met by loans other than temporary loans or by contributions or grants other than annual or other contributions and grants in the nature of reimbursement from the federal government or from any such other source; and for

(3) the making of relocation payments by such agency; and

(4) repaying any loss which the city or town has agreed to bear and which is incurred as a result of the early taking, acquisition or clearance of land not used for urban renewal purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90B / Section 17
Enforcing officers; reports to director
Status: in_force

Section 17. Every officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter or any rule, regulation, ordinance or by-law made under authority hereof shall report to the director, on forms provided by him and in such manner as he may prescribe, every violation of such chapter, rule, regulation, ordinance or by-law which results in any disposition by a court or by a clerk of court acting under the provisions of section fifteen.

Section 17. Every officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter or any rule, regulation, ordinance or by-law made under authority hereof shall report to the director, on forms provided by him and in such manner as he may prescribe, every violation of such chapter, rule, regulation, ordinance or by-law which results in any disposition by a court or by a clerk of court acting under the provisions of section fifteen.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 20
Stealing in building, ship or railroad car
Status: in_force

Section 20. Whoever steals in a building, ship, vessel or railroad car shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.

Section 20. Whoever steals in a building, ship, vessel or railroad car shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than five years or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, sec. 13B — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 265 / Section 13B
Indecent assault and battery on child under age of 14; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 13B. Whoever commits an indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14 shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years, or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years. A prosecution commenced under this section shall neither be continued without a finding nor placed on file. In a prosecution under this section, a child under the age of 14 years shall be deemed incapable of consenting to any conduct of the defendant for which such defendant is being prosecuted.

Section 13B. Whoever commits an indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14 shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years, or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years. A prosecution commenced under this section shall neither be continued without a finding nor placed on file.

In a prosecution under this section, a child under the age of 14 years shall be deemed incapable of consenting to any conduct of the defendant for which such defendant is being prosecuted.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 31, sec. 75 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 31 / Section 75
Rights of municipal employees
Status: in_force

Section 75. No person shall deny or interfere with the right of civil service employees employed by any city or town to petition, individually or collectively, the city or town government or any member thereof, to furnish information to the mayor, city or town manager, city council, board of alders or select board or appear before any committee of such council or boards, or deny or interfere with the right of any civil service employees to petition, individually or collectively, the general court or any member thereof, to furnish information to either branch of the general court or appear before any of its committees or to furnish information to, or cooperate with, law enforcement authorities. This section shall not be construed to authorize an employee who is not on leave to be absent from employment without permission during regular working hours. [ Paragraph added by 2025, 16, Sec. 4 effective November 5, 2025. For text effective until November 5, 2025, see above.] Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit civil service employees to furnish information to, or cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in contravention of section 11 I 1/2 of chapter 12 or section 63 of chapter 147.

Section 75. No person shall deny or interfere with the right of civil service employees employed by any city or town to petition, individually or collectively, the city or town government or any member thereof, to furnish information to the mayor, city or town manager, city council, board of alders or select board or appear before any committee of such council or boards, or deny or interfere with the right of any civil service employees to petition, individually or collectively, the general court or any member thereof, to furnish information to either branch of the general court or appear before any of its committees or to furnish information to, or cooperate with, law enforcement authorities. This section shall not be construed to authorize an employee who is not on leave to be absent from employment without permission during regular working hours.

[ Paragraph added by 2025, 16, Sec. 4 effective November 5, 2025. For text effective until November 5, 2025, see above.]

Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit civil service employees to furnish information to, or cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in contravention of section 11 I 1/2 of chapter 12 or section 63 of chapter 147.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 84, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 84 / Section 22
Neglect to repair way; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 22. If a town neglects to repair any way which it is obliged to keep in repair, or neglects to make the same reasonably safe and convenient when encumbered with snow, it shall pay such fine as the court may impose.

Section 22. If a town neglects to repair any way which it is obliged to keep in repair, or neglects to make the same reasonably safe and convenient when encumbered with snow, it shall pay such fine as the court may impose.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40J, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40J / Section 13
Application of other laws to the technology park corporation
Status: in_force

Section 13. The corporation shall be subject to section 16G of chapter 6A and section 56 of chapter 23A.

Section 13. The corporation shall be subject to section 16G of chapter 6A and section 56 of chapter 23A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 15
Burglary; unarmed
Status: in_force

Section 15. Whoever breaks and enters a dwelling house in the night time, with the intent mentioned in the preceding section, or, having entered with such intent, breaks such dwelling house in the night time, the offender not being armed, nor arming himself in such house, with a dangerous weapon, nor making an assault upon a person lawfully therein, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than twenty years and, if he shall have been previously convicted of any crime named in this or the preceding section, for not less than five years.

Section 15. Whoever breaks and enters a dwelling house in the night time, with the intent mentioned in the preceding section, or, having entered with such intent, breaks such dwelling house in the night time, the offender not being armed, nor arming himself in such house, with a dangerous weapon, nor making an assault upon a person lawfully therein, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than twenty years and, if he shall have been previously convicted of any crime named in this or the preceding section, for not less than five years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110 / Section 18
Unlawful use of registered bottles; application of section
Status: in_force

Section 18. No person, without the written consent of the registered owner thereof, shall fill with a beverage with intent to sell the same any vessel registered under the preceding section, or change in any way, or conceal any name or the word ''registered'' thereon, or buy, sell, traffic in or dispose of any such vessel. This section shall not apply to vessels purchased from the registered owner; provided, that making a money charge or requiring the deposit of a sum of money under an agreement to refund the same upon the redelivery of the vessel shall not constitute a purchase thereof, within the meaning of this section. Violation of any provision of this section shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not less than fifty cents for each vessel in respect to which the violation occurs or by imprisonment for not less than ten days nor more than one year, or both, and for each subsequent offence by a fine of not less than one nor more than five dollars for each such vessel or by imprisonment for not less than twenty days nor more than one year.

Section 18. No person, without the written consent of the registered owner thereof, shall fill with a beverage with intent to sell the same any vessel registered under the preceding section, or change in any way, or conceal any name or the word ''registered'' thereon, or buy, sell, traffic in or dispose of any such vessel. This section shall not apply to vessels purchased from the registered owner; provided, that making a money charge or requiring the deposit of a sum of money under an agreement to refund the same upon the redelivery of the vessel shall not constitute a purchase thereof, within the meaning of this section. Violation of any provision of this section shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not less than fifty cents for each vessel in respect to which the violation occurs or by imprisonment for not less than ten days nor more than one year, or both, and for each subsequent offence by a fine of not less than one nor more than five dollars for each such vessel or by imprisonment for not less than twenty days nor more than one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 124 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 124
Communication between engineer's room and machinery room
Status: in_force

Section 124. In every manufacturing establishment where the machinery is operated by steam, communication shall be provided between each room where such machinery is placed and the room where the engineer is stationed by means of speaking tubes, electric bells or appliances to control the motive power, or such other means as shall be satisfactory to an inspector, if in his opinion such communication is necessary.

Section 124. In every manufacturing establishment where the machinery is operated by steam, communication shall be provided between each room where such machinery is placed and the room where the engineer is stationed by means of speaking tubes, electric bells or appliances to control the motive power, or such other means as shall be satisfactory to an inspector, if in his opinion such communication is necessary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 34A, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 34A / Section 11
Public hearings; reports; publication of proposed charter
Status: in_force

Section 11. (A.) The charter commission shall hold public hearings, sponsor public forums and otherwise provide for the widest possible dissemination of information and the stimulation of public discussion respecting the purposes and progress of its work. (B.) The charter commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the citizens of the county on or before the eighteenth calendar month next following the date of its election in the form of a final report which it shall file with the county clerk who shall distribute it to all elected county and municipal officials, all members of the counties' legislative delegation, and the state secretary. In addition, there shall be printed and made available at least ninety days before the election at cost to the public at large, a number of copies equal to at least one-tenth of one per cent of the county's registered voters. The commission shall publish in two newspapers of known general circulation within said county on two successive weeks the full text of the proposed charter, together with a summary of its findings and recommendations, a summary of the provisions of the plan, if any, which it recommends for approval, and an analysis of and commentary on such plans.

Section 11. (A.) The charter commission shall hold public hearings, sponsor public forums and otherwise provide for the widest possible dissemination of information and the stimulation of public discussion respecting the purposes and progress of its work.

(B.) The charter commission shall report its findings and recommendations to the citizens of the county on or before the eighteenth calendar month next following the date of its election in the form of a final report which it shall file with the county clerk who shall distribute it to all elected county and municipal officials, all members of the counties' legislative delegation, and the state secretary.

In addition, there shall be printed and made available at least ninety days before the election at cost to the public at large, a number of copies equal to at least one-tenth of one per cent of the county's registered voters.

The commission shall publish in two newspapers of known general circulation within said county on two successive weeks the full text of the proposed charter, together with a summary of its findings and recommendations, a summary of the provisions of the plan, if any, which it recommends for approval, and an analysis of and commentary on such plans.