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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 7C, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 7C / Section 21
General principles applicable to equitable adjustments
Status: in_force

Section 21. Equitable adjustments in the contract price negotiated pursuant to section 19 or as part of a contract modification shall be made in accordance with the general principles in this section. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations designed to implement this section. (1) Adjustments in the contract price shall be made to the maximum extent feasible on a fixed price basis prior to the execution of the change order or contract modification, if this can be done without adversely affecting the interests of the commonwealth. (2) Where a fixed price cannot be set due to difficulty in estimating the scope of the change ordered, adjustment may be made on a lump-sum guaranteed maximum price basis calculated by use of unit prices specified in the contract or agreed upon by the parties. (3) Cost reimbursement or time-and-materials methods of price adjustment shall not be used, except where, in the written opinion of the commissioner, no other pricing method is possible. When such pricing method is used, the contractor shall provide complete and accurate information disclosing the costs incurred in performing changes. The contractor shall maintain separate accounts, by job order or other suitable accounting procedure, of all segregable direct cost of work, both changed and not changed, allocable to the change. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations setting forth cost principles which shall be used to determine the allowability of incurred costs for the purpose of reimbursing costs.

Section 21. Equitable adjustments in the contract price negotiated pursuant to section 19 or as part of a contract modification shall be made in accordance with the general principles in this section. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations designed to implement this section.

(1) Adjustments in the contract price shall be made to the maximum extent feasible on a fixed price basis prior to the execution of the change order or contract modification, if this can be done without adversely affecting the interests of the commonwealth.

(2) Where a fixed price cannot be set due to difficulty in estimating the scope of the change ordered, adjustment may be made on a lump-sum guaranteed maximum price basis calculated by use of unit prices specified in the contract or agreed upon by the parties.

(3) Cost reimbursement or time-and-materials methods of price adjustment shall not be used, except where, in the written opinion of the commissioner, no other pricing method is possible. When such pricing method is used, the contractor shall provide complete and accurate information disclosing the costs incurred in performing changes. The contractor shall maintain separate accounts, by job order or other suitable accounting procedure, of all segregable direct cost of work, both changed and not changed, allocable to the change. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations setting forth cost principles which shall be used to determine the allowability of incurred costs for the purpose of reimbursing costs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183C, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183C / Section 19
Regulations
Status: in_force

Section 19. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

Section 19. The commissioner shall promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 102 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 102
Forcing a safeguard
Status: in_force

Article 102. Forcing a safeguard. A person subject to this code who forces a safeguard shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Article 102. Forcing a safeguard.

A person subject to this code who forces a safeguard shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 32
Preferred stock
Status: in_force

Section 32. A company organized under the laws of the commonwealth may, by vote of two thirds in interest of its common stockholders at a meeting duly called therefor, with the approval of the department, and subject to section twenty-eight of this chapter and section fifty-two of chapter one hundred and fifty-nine, issue, and from time to time increase, preferred stock of one or more classes, for any lawful purposes for which such companies may issue or increase their capital stock. Each class of preferred stock shall be entitled to the preferences and rights and subject to the restrictions and limitations fixed by such vote as approved by the department.

Section 32. A company organized under the laws of the commonwealth may, by vote of two thirds in interest of its common stockholders at a meeting duly called therefor, with the approval of the department, and subject to section twenty-eight of this chapter and section fifty-two of chapter one hundred and fifty-nine, issue, and from time to time increase, preferred stock of one or more classes, for any lawful purposes for which such companies may issue or increase their capital stock. Each class of preferred stock shall be entitled to the preferences and rights and subject to the restrictions and limitations fixed by such vote as approved by the department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21D, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21D / Section 1
Short title
Status: in_force

Section 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ''Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Act''.

Section 1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the ''Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Act''.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176P, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176P / Section 5
Exemption from certain laws
Status: in_force

Section 5. Societies shall be governed by this chapter, and shall be exempt from all other provisions of the insurance laws of the commonwealth except sections 16, 160A, 160B, 178 to 180, inclusive, and section 185 of chapter 175, not only in governmental relations with the commonwealth, but for every other purpose, and no law hereafter enacted shall apply to them unless they are expressly designated in such laws.

Section 5. Societies shall be governed by this chapter, and shall be exempt from all other provisions of the insurance laws of the commonwealth except sections 16, 160A, 160B, 178 to 180, inclusive, and section 185 of chapter 175, not only in governmental relations with the commonwealth, but for every other purpose, and no law hereafter enacted shall apply to them unless they are expressly designated in such laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 34
Memorial of commonwealth to honor Vietnam War veterans of commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 34. The memorial to be constructed and maintained in the city of Worcester at Green Hill Park by the executive office of veterans' services and the city of Worcester in cooperation with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Trust, Incorporated shall be the official memorial of the commonwealth to honor the Vietnam veterans of the commonwealth.

Section 34. The memorial to be constructed and maintained in the city of Worcester at Green Hill Park by the executive office of veterans' services and the city of Worcester in cooperation with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Trust, Incorporated shall be the official memorial of the commonwealth to honor the Vietnam veterans of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255B, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255B / Section 23
Waiver of provisions of this chapter; effect
Status: in_force

Section 23. Any waiver of the provisions of this chapter shall be unenforceable and void.

Section 23. Any waiver of the provisions of this chapter shall be unenforceable and void.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156 / Section 18
Payment of subscriptions
Status: in_force

Section 18. In the case of capital stock authorized to be issued for cash, whether or not to be paid in full before issue, the directors may require payment in such proportions and at such times and places as they deem proper, by making demand therefor according to the by-laws, or, in default of such by-law, by notice mailed to each subscriber or stockholder at least seven days before his subscription or any portion thereof, or any instalment due upon stock already issued, is payable.

Section 18. In the case of capital stock authorized to be issued for cash, whether or not to be paid in full before issue, the directors may require payment in such proportions and at such times and places as they deem proper, by making demand therefor according to the by-laws, or, in default of such by-law, by notice mailed to each subscriber or stockholder at least seven days before his subscription or any portion thereof, or any instalment due upon stock already issued, is payable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132B, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132B / Section 6A
Prohibited activities
Status: in_force

Section 6A. No person shall use a registered pesticide in a manner that is inconsistent with its labeling or other restrictions imposed by the department. No person shall use a pesticide which is the subject of an experimental use permit inconsistently with the terms and conditions of said permit. No individual certified, licensed or permitted as a pesticide applicator shall violate any provision, condition, term or restriction of his certification, license or permit. No person shall use a pesticide that has been classified by the department as being for restricted use unless he is an appropriately certified private applicator, an appropriately certified commercial applicator, or a competent individual acting under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified applicator.

Section 6A. No person shall use a registered pesticide in a manner that is inconsistent with its labeling or other restrictions imposed by the department. No person shall use a pesticide which is the subject of an experimental use permit inconsistently with the terms and conditions of said permit.

No individual certified, licensed or permitted as a pesticide applicator shall violate any provision, condition, term or restriction of his certification, license or permit.

No person shall use a pesticide that has been classified by the department as being for restricted use unless he is an appropriately certified private applicator, an appropriately certified commercial applicator, or a competent individual acting under the direct supervision of an appropriately certified applicator.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40N, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40N / Section 26
Construction of act; constitutional requirements
Status: in_force

Section 26. This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements whether or not such steps are required by statute.

Section 26. This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet all constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, all steps shall be taken which are necessary to meet constitutional requirements whether or not such steps are required by statute.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 95 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 95
Action on bond; executions for costs against attaching creditors
Status: in_force

Section 95. If judgment is rendered for the defendants in an action on such bond, executions for the costs shall be issued against the attaching creditors by whom the action was brought.

Section 95. If judgment is rendered for the defendants in an action on such bond, executions for the costs shall be issued against the attaching creditors by whom the action was brought.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 67, sec. 31 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 67 / Section 31
Sale of pews for taxes
Status: in_force

Section 31. The treasurer, at least three weeks before the time of the sale of a pew for taxes, shall post a notice of the intended sale on the principal outer door of the meeting house, stating the number of the pew, if any; the name of the owner or occupant, if known; and the amount of the tax due thereon; and if any part of said tax remains unpaid at the time of sale, he shall sell the pew by public auction to the highest bidder and shall execute and deliver to the purchaser a bill of sale thereof. The money arising from the sale, in excess of the taxes and reasonable incidental charges, shall be paid by the treasurer to the former owner of the pew.

Section 31. The treasurer, at least three weeks before the time of the sale of a pew for taxes, shall post a notice of the intended sale on the principal outer door of the meeting house, stating the number of the pew, if any; the name of the owner or occupant, if known; and the amount of the tax due thereon; and if any part of said tax remains unpaid at the time of sale, he shall sell the pew by public auction to the highest bidder and shall execute and deliver to the purchaser a bill of sale thereof. The money arising from the sale, in excess of the taxes and reasonable incidental charges, shall be paid by the treasurer to the former owner of the pew.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 83, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 83 / Section 5
Separate systems for drainage of water and sewage
Status: in_force

Section 5. In this section surface or storm water and such other waters as shall be specified by the department of public health shall be designated as waters and all other waters and sewage shall be designated as sewage. When a town has provided both a drain for waters and a sewer for sewage in a public way, the owner of every parcel of land abutting on such way or connected with such drain or sewer shall arrange his plumbing so that the waters shall be kept separate from the sewage; and shall make such connections with the drain and sewer respectively that the waters shall pass into the drain and the sewage into the sewer in accordance with the directions of the board or officer having charge of the repair and maintenance of sewers in such town.

Section 5. In this section surface or storm water and such other waters as shall be specified by the department of public health shall be designated as waters and all other waters and sewage shall be designated as sewage. When a town has provided both a drain for waters and a sewer for sewage in a public way, the owner of every parcel of land abutting on such way or connected with such drain or sewer shall arrange his plumbing so that the waters shall be kept separate from the sewage; and shall make such connections with the drain and sewer respectively that the waters shall pass into the drain and the sewage into the sewer in accordance with the directions of the board or officer having charge of the repair and maintenance of sewers in such town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167H, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167H / Section 12
Conversion of mutual holding company to a mutual banking institution
Status: in_force

Section 12. A mutual company directly or indirectly controlling or owning 1 or more wholly owned stock bank subsidiaries or stock holding companies may elect to convert from a mutual holding company to a mutual banking institution organized under the original charter of its subsidiary banking institution, subject to approval of the commissioner and subject to the following conditions: (1) the conversion of the mutual holding company to a mutual banking institution shall be effected pursuant to a plan of conversion approved by the commissioner and a vote of 2/3 of the corporators of the mutual holding company; (2) all direct or indirect wholly owned stock bank subsidiaries and stock holding companies of the mutual holding company shall be merged into the resulting mutual banking institution; (3) the reorganized mutual banking institution shall assume all assets and liabilities of any direct or indirect wholly owned stock bank subsidiary or stock holding company and shall retain deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the excess deposit insurer of its subsidiary banking institution; and (4) such other provisions as the commissioner may require. The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.

Section 12. A mutual company directly or indirectly controlling or owning 1 or more wholly owned stock bank subsidiaries or stock holding companies may elect to convert from a mutual holding company to a mutual banking institution organized under the original charter of its subsidiary banking institution, subject to approval of the commissioner and subject to the following conditions:

(1) the conversion of the mutual holding company to a mutual banking institution shall be effected pursuant to a plan of conversion approved by the commissioner and a vote of 2/3 of the corporators of the mutual holding company;

(2) all direct or indirect wholly owned stock bank subsidiaries and stock holding companies of the mutual holding company shall be merged into the resulting mutual banking institution;

(3) the reorganized mutual banking institution shall assume all assets and liabilities of any direct or indirect wholly owned stock bank subsidiary or stock holding company and shall retain deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the excess deposit insurer of its subsidiary banking institution; and

(4) such other provisions as the commissioner may require.

The commissioner may promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 48
Appearance of trustee; proceedings; judgments
Status: in_force

Section 48. In a proceeding brought under section forty-five, if the trustee appears and answers, he may be examined; but if he has been examined in the original action, he shall be examined again only by order of the court. A trustee may prove any matter necessary or proper for his defense; and any judgment rendered against him shall express the amount for which he is chargeable.

Section 48. In a proceeding brought under section forty-five, if the trustee appears and answers, he may be examined; but if he has been examined in the original action, he shall be examined again only by order of the court. A trustee may prove any matter necessary or proper for his defense; and any judgment rendered against him shall express the amount for which he is chargeable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15D, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15D / Section 15
Penalties for violations of Sec. 6
Status: in_force

Section 15. (a) Any person who violates section 6 shall be punished for each violation by a fine of up to $5,000 or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by both. (b) Upon petition of the department, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of said section 6 or to take other action that equity and justice may require.

Section 15. (a) Any person who violates section 6 shall be punished for each violation by a fine of up to $5,000 or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than 21/2 years, or by both.

(b) Upon petition of the department, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of said section 6 or to take other action that equity and justice may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15XXXXXX — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15XXXXXX
School Custodian Day
Status: in_force

Section 15XXXXXX. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart October 2 as School Custodian Day in recognition of the dedicated contributions provided by school custodians to ensure children of the commonwealth have clean, healthy and safe learning environments and recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.

Section 15XXXXXX. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart October 2 as School Custodian Day in recognition of the dedicated contributions provided by school custodians to ensure children of the commonwealth have clean, healthy and safe learning environments and recommend that the day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111F, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111F / Section 19
Material safety data sheets; release to municipal officials
Status: in_force

Section 19. A municipal coordinator who has obtained an MSDS from an employer pursuant to section sixteen may make available to another municipal official for the city or town in which the workplace of the employer is located, a copy of an MSDS, if he determines that an imminent threat to public health or safety exists for which immediate access to information contained in the MSDS is critical to that other municipal official's performance of a duty imposed by statute, regulation, ordinance, or by-law. The municipal coordinator shall so inform the employer of the release of the MSDS to another municipal official.

Section 19. A municipal coordinator who has obtained an MSDS from an employer pursuant to section sixteen may make available to another municipal official for the city or town in which the workplace of the employer is located, a copy of an MSDS, if he determines that an imminent threat to public health or safety exists for which immediate access to information contained in the MSDS is critical to that other municipal official's performance of a duty imposed by statute, regulation, ordinance, or by-law. The municipal coordinator shall so inform the employer of the release of the MSDS to another municipal official.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 83, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 83 / Section 2
Plans and records
Status: in_force

Section 2. Plans and descriptions of all main drains and common sewers belonging to a town, with a true record of the charges of making and repairing said drains and sewers and of all assessments therefor, shall be kept in the office of the town clerk or in such other office of the town as the town by ordinance or by-law may determine.

Section 2. Plans and descriptions of all main drains and common sewers belonging to a town, with a true record of the charges of making and repairing said drains and sewers and of all assessments therefor, shall be kept in the office of the town clerk or in such other office of the town as the town by ordinance or by-law may determine.