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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 214, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 214 / Section 6A
Jurisdictional labor disputes; temporary injunctive relief; arbitration; definition
Status: in_force

Section 6A. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of section six so far as they may be applicable, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction may be granted in any case in which the parties to a jurisdictional dispute, as hereinafter defined, have voluntarily submitted such dispute to arbitration, and one of such parties fails to abide by the arbitration procedure or to comply with the terms of the arbitration award and engages in or continues to engage in a strike, picketing, boycott or other concerted interference against an employer. The restraining order or preliminary injunction may be granted in favor of the party which abides by the procedure and complies with the award as well as in favor of the employer who is ready and willing to abide by the terms of such award. The term ''jurisdictional dispute'' means a dispute between two or more labor organizations or groups or employees the object of which is to require that particular work be assigned to employees in a particular labor organization or in a particular trade, craft or class rather than to employees in another labor organization or in another trade, craft or class.

Section 6A. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of section six so far as they may be applicable, a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction may be granted in any case in which the parties to a jurisdictional dispute, as hereinafter defined, have voluntarily submitted such dispute to arbitration, and one of such parties fails to abide by the arbitration procedure or to comply with the terms of the arbitration award and engages in or continues to engage in a strike, picketing, boycott or other concerted interference against an employer. The restraining order or preliminary injunction may be granted in favor of the party which abides by the procedure and complies with the award as well as in favor of the employer who is ready and willing to abide by the terms of such award.

The term ''jurisdictional dispute'' means a dispute between two or more labor organizations or groups or employees the object of which is to require that particular work be assigned to employees in a particular labor organization or in a particular trade, craft or class rather than to employees in another labor organization or in another trade, craft or class.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 43 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 43
Hearing of contested cases; default of persons not appearing; reference to examiner; report; compensation of examiner
Status: in_force

Section 43. If, in any case, an appearance is entered and answer filed, the case shall be set down for hearing on the motion of either party, but a default and order shall first be entered against all persons who do not appear and answer, in the manner provided in the preceding section. The court may refer the case or any part thereof to one of the examiners of title, as master, to hear the parties and their evidence, and make report thereof to the court. His report shall have the same effect as that of a master appointed by the superior court in equity, and he shall proceed according to the rules of said court applicable to masters, except as the same may be modified by the rules of the land court. The compensation of a master appointed under this section and of an examiner under section twenty-four shall be awarded by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, except that compensation may be awarded by the court in its discretion as a part of the taxable costs of the proceedings, in which case the compensation shall be paid as decreed by said court.

Section 43. If, in any case, an appearance is entered and answer filed, the case shall be set down for hearing on the motion of either party, but a default and order shall first be entered against all persons who do not appear and answer, in the manner provided in the preceding section. The court may refer the case or any part thereof to one of the examiners of title, as master, to hear the parties and their evidence, and make report thereof to the court. His report shall have the same effect as that of a master appointed by the superior court in equity, and he shall proceed according to the rules of said court applicable to masters, except as the same may be modified by the rules of the land court. The compensation of a master appointed under this section and of an examiner under section twenty-four shall be awarded by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, except that compensation may be awarded by the court in its discretion as a part of the taxable costs of the proceedings, in which case the compensation shall be paid as decreed by said court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 2B — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 2B
Riding schools or stables; license; fee; rules and regulations; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 2B. Every person engaged in the business of operating a riding school or a stable where horses are kept for hire, shall obtain a license therefor from the commissioner, the fee for which shall be $100, and such license shall expire on March thirty-first following the date of issuance, unless sooner revoked. The commissioner, subject to the approval of the governor may make rules and regulations governing the issuance and revocation of such licenses and the conducting of the businesses so licensed and relative to the maintenance of the premises, buildings and conveyances, the health of the horses or other equine animals, and the method and time of inspection and checking of said animals. Whoever violates any provision of this section or of any rule or regulation made thereunder shall be punished for a first offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars and for any subsequent offence by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than two and one half years, or both.

Section 2B. Every person engaged in the business of operating a riding school or a stable where horses are kept for hire, shall obtain a license therefor from the commissioner, the fee for which shall be $100, and such license shall expire on March thirty-first following the date of issuance, unless sooner revoked. The commissioner, subject to the approval of the governor may make rules and regulations governing the issuance and revocation of such licenses and the conducting of the businesses so licensed and relative to the maintenance of the premises, buildings and conveyances, the health of the horses or other equine animals, and the method and time of inspection and checking of said animals. Whoever violates any provision of this section or of any rule or regulation made thereunder shall be punished for a first offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars and for any subsequent offence by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for not more than two and one half years, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44A, sec. 11A — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44A / Section 11A
Covenants contained in proceedings authorizing issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

Section 11A. The proceedings of the city or town authorizing the issuance of qualified bonds may contain such covenants and provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants restricting the issuance of additional qualified bonds.

Section 11A. The proceedings of the city or town authorizing the issuance of qualified bonds may contain such covenants and provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants restricting the issuance of additional qualified bonds.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, sec. 36 — MA Code / Part III / Title V / Chapter 260 / Section 36
Application; computation
Status: in_force

Section 36. The provisions of law relative to limitations of actions shall apply to a counterclaim by the defendant. The time of such limitation shall be computed as if an action had been commenced therefor at the time the plaintiff's action was commenced. Notwithstanding the provisions of the first paragraph of this section, a counterclaim arising out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim, to the extent of the plaintiff's claim, may be asserted without regard to the provisions of law relative to limitations of actions. This section shall apply to actions brought by the commonwealth or for its benefit.

Section 36. The provisions of law relative to limitations of actions shall apply to a counterclaim by the defendant. The time of such limitation shall be computed as if an action had been commenced therefor at the time the plaintiff's action was commenced.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the first paragraph of this section, a counterclaim arising out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the plaintiff's claim, to the extent of the plaintiff's claim, may be asserted without regard to the provisions of law relative to limitations of actions.

This section shall apply to actions brought by the commonwealth or for its benefit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 6A
Conferences of district attorneys and other officials; notification as to new laws
Status: in_force

Section 6A. He may from time to time, and as often as occasion may require, call into conference the district attorneys, the sheriffs of the several counties and the chiefs of police of the several cities and towns, or such of them as he may deem advisable, for the purpose of discussing the duties of their respective offices with a view to the uniform and adequate enforcement of the laws of the commonwealth. He shall, as soon as convenient after the end of each legislative session, notify the sheriffs of the several counties and the chiefs of police of the several cities and towns of all laws enacted during such session which it is their duty to enforce. Such notice shall include a list by chapter number and title of each law so enacted.

Section 6A. He may from time to time, and as often as occasion may require, call into conference the district attorneys, the sheriffs of the several counties and the chiefs of police of the several cities and towns, or such of them as he may deem advisable, for the purpose of discussing the duties of their respective offices with a view to the uniform and adequate enforcement of the laws of the commonwealth.

He shall, as soon as convenient after the end of each legislative session, notify the sheriffs of the several counties and the chiefs of police of the several cities and towns of all laws enacted during such session which it is their duty to enforce. Such notice shall include a list by chapter number and title of each law so enacted.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 88, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 88 / Section 6
Maintenance of ferry by towns
Status: in_force

Section 6. If the commissioners determine that it is necessary to establish a ferry, and no person appears to keep it for the profits thereof, the town in which such ferry is required shall provide a person to keep it at such place and seasons as the commissioners order. Such person shall be licensed as aforesaid, and the expense of maintaining such ferry, in excess of the amount received for tolls, shall be paid by the town.

Section 6. If the commissioners determine that it is necessary to establish a ferry, and no person appears to keep it for the profits thereof, the town in which such ferry is required shall provide a person to keep it at such place and seasons as the commissioners order. Such person shall be licensed as aforesaid, and the expense of maintaining such ferry, in excess of the amount received for tolls, shall be paid by the town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 7
Weight of loaves
Status: in_force

Section 7. Except as provided in section eight, bread shall not be manufactured for sale, sold, or offered or exposed for sale otherwise than by weight, and shall be manufactured for sale, sold, or offered or exposed for sale only in units of one pound, one and one half pounds, or multiples of one pound. When multiple loaves are baked, each unit of the loaf shall conform to the weight required by this section. The weights herein specified shall mean net weights not more than twelve hours after baking, or not more than twelve hours after the sale and delivery of such loaves by the manufacturer or by his servant or agent. Such weights shall be determined by the average weight of not less than six loaves; provided, that such average weight shall be determined by the weight of at least twelve loaves whenever such number of loaves is available at the time and place of such weighing; and provided further, that bread found upon any premises occupied for the manufacture of bread for sale, or any bread found in the wagons, trucks, baskets, boxes, or other delivery vehicles or receptacles owned or controlled by the manufacturer of such bread, and being transported or delivered for sale, shall for the purposes of this section be deemed to have been baked within twelve hours unless such bread is marked, designated or segregated as stale bread, under regulations prescribed by the director of standards.

Section 7. Except as provided in section eight, bread shall not be manufactured for sale, sold, or offered or exposed for sale otherwise than by weight, and shall be manufactured for sale, sold, or offered or exposed for sale only in units of one pound, one and one half pounds, or multiples of one pound. When multiple loaves are baked, each unit of the loaf shall conform to the weight required by this section. The weights herein specified shall mean net weights not more than twelve hours after baking, or not more than twelve hours after the sale and delivery of such loaves by the manufacturer or by his servant or agent. Such weights shall be determined by the average weight of not less than six loaves; provided, that such average weight shall be determined by the weight of at least twelve loaves whenever such number of loaves is available at the time and place of such weighing; and provided further, that bread found upon any premises occupied for the manufacture of bread for sale, or any bread found in the wagons, trucks, baskets, boxes, or other delivery vehicles or receptacles owned or controlled by the manufacturer of such bread, and being transported or delivered for sale, shall for the purposes of this section be deemed to have been baked within twelve hours unless such bread is marked, designated or segregated as stale bread, under regulations prescribed by the director of standards.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 64 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 64
Reorganization of limited liability company
Status: in_force

Section 64. (a) Any limited liability company, a plan of reorganization of which, pursuant to the provisions of any applicable statute of the United States relating to reorganizations of corporations or limited liability companies, has been or shall be confirmed by the decree or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, may put into effect and carry out the plan and the decrees and orders of the court relative thereto and may take any proceeding and do any act provided in the plan or directed by such decrees and orders, without further action by its members or managers. Such power and authority may be exercised, and such proceedings and acts may be taken, as may be directed by such decrees or orders, by the trustee or trustees of such limited liability company appointed by the court in the reorganization proceedings or a majority thereof or if none be appointed and acting, by designated members or managers of the limited liability company, or by a master or other representative appointed by the court, with like effect as if exercised and taken by unanimous action of the members and managers of the limited liability company. (b) The provisions of this section shall cease to apply to such limited liability company upon the entry of a final decree in the reorganization proceedings closing the case and discharging the trustee or trustees, if any.

Section 64. (a) Any limited liability company, a plan of reorganization of which, pursuant to the provisions of any applicable statute of the United States relating to reorganizations of corporations or limited liability companies, has been or shall be confirmed by the decree or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, may put into effect and carry out the plan and the decrees and orders of the court relative thereto and may take any proceeding and do any act provided in the plan or directed by such decrees and orders, without further action by its members or managers. Such power and authority may be exercised, and such proceedings and acts may be taken, as may be directed by such decrees or orders, by the trustee or trustees of such limited liability company appointed by the court in the reorganization proceedings or a majority thereof or if none be appointed and acting, by designated members or managers of the limited liability company, or by a master or other representative appointed by the court, with like effect as if exercised and taken by unanimous action of the members and managers of the limited liability company.

(b) The provisions of this section shall cease to apply to such limited liability company upon the entry of a final decree in the reorganization proceedings closing the case and discharging the trustee or trustees, if any.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 246, sec. 54 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 246 / Section 54
Death within thirty days after judgment
Status: in_force

Section 54. If a person, against whom as trustee execution has been issued, is not living at the expiration of thirty days after final judgment in the trustee process, a demand, for the purpose of holding the attachment, may be made upon the executor or administrator of such deceased person within thirty days after his appointment, and shall have the same effect as if made within thirty days after the judgment.

Section 54. If a person, against whom as trustee execution has been issued, is not living at the expiration of thirty days after final judgment in the trustee process, a demand, for the purpose of holding the attachment, may be made upon the executor or administrator of such deceased person within thirty days after his appointment, and shall have the same effect as if made within thirty days after the judgment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93, sec. 28E — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93 / Section 28E
Jurisdiction of superior court
Status: in_force

Section 28E. Upon complaint of any person, the superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain and enjoin any act forbidden or declared illegal by any provision of sections twenty-eight A to twenty-eight C, inclusive, or section twenty-eight F.

Section 28E. Upon complaint of any person, the superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to restrain and enjoin any act forbidden or declared illegal by any provision of sections twenty-eight A to twenty-eight C, inclusive, or section twenty-eight F.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 7, sec. 22J — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 7 / Section 22J
Restricted purchase list; persons doing business with Burma (Myanmar)
Status: in_force

Section 22J. (a) The secretary shall establish and maintain a restricted purchase list. The restricted purchase list shall contain the names of all persons currently doing business with Burma (Myanmar). (b) In establishing the restricted purchase list, the secretary shall consult United Nations reports, resources of the Investor Responsibility Research Center and the Associates to Develop Democratic Burma, and other reliable sources. The secretary shall also place the name of any person who, in the statement described in section twenty-two H, declared that he meets the criteria for being so listed. (c) The restricted purchase list shall be updated at least once every three months. (d) The secretary shall provide the lists to all state agencies and state authorities and to the house of representatives and to the senate.

Section 22J. (a) The secretary shall establish and maintain a restricted purchase list. The restricted purchase list shall contain the names of all persons currently doing business with Burma (Myanmar).

(b) In establishing the restricted purchase list, the secretary shall consult United Nations reports, resources of the Investor Responsibility Research Center and the Associates to Develop Democratic Burma, and other reliable sources. The secretary shall also place the name of any person who, in the statement described in section twenty-two H, declared that he meets the criteria for being so listed.

(c) The restricted purchase list shall be updated at least once every three months.

(d) The secretary shall provide the lists to all state agencies and state authorities and to the house of representatives and to the senate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 174B, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 174B / Section 7
Annual statement of financial condition; filing; requisites; failure to file, suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

Section 7. An automobile club shall, with its application for original license, and annually before April first, file with the commissioner a true statement of its financial condition, transactions, and its affairs as of December thirty-first preceding. The statement shall contain such information as may be reasonably required by the commissioner, and shall be verified by the oaths of at least two of the automobile club's principal officers and the statement of financial condition shall be certified by a registered or certified public accountant within the previous six months, as presenting fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the financial position of the automobile club. The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any automobile club failing to file its annual statement when due or during any extension of time which the commissioner for good cause may grant.

Section 7. An automobile club shall, with its application for original license, and annually before April first, file with the commissioner a true statement of its financial condition, transactions, and its affairs as of December thirty-first preceding. The statement shall contain such information as may be reasonably required by the commissioner, and shall be verified by the oaths of at least two of the automobile club's principal officers and the statement of financial condition shall be certified by a registered or certified public accountant within the previous six months, as presenting fairly, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the financial position of the automobile club. The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any automobile club failing to file its annual statement when due or during any extension of time which the commissioner for good cause may grant.