FrankGoortani/open-us-law huggingface dataset:
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 164, sec. 84A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 164 / Section 84A
Condensed return of business and financial condition
Status: reserved

Section 84A. Gas and electric companies and manufacturing companies and persons engaged in the manufacture and sale or distribution and sale of gas or electricity shall file with the department, with their annual returns required under section eighty-three, a condensed return of their business and financial condition, in such form and with such detail as the department requires, signed and sworn to by the president or vice president and treasurer or assistant treasurer, setting forth the amount of receipts and expenditures and the amount of each of the principal items of operating expenses, amounts accrued for interest and other carrying charges for capital, taxes, amounts accrued for depreciation and amounts reserved or available for payment of dividends, and at the same time file with the clerk of each city and town in which they operate a copy of such condensed return which shall be kept in the clerk's office and shall be open to public inspection during office hours. The provisions of section eighty-four relative to returns under section eighty-three shall apply to returns and copies thereof required to be filed under this section.

Section 84A. Gas and electric companies and manufacturing companies and persons engaged in the manufacture and sale or distribution and sale of gas or electricity shall file with the department, with their annual returns required under section eighty-three, a condensed return of their business and financial condition, in such form and with such detail as the department requires, signed and sworn to by the president or vice president and treasurer or assistant treasurer, setting forth the amount of receipts and expenditures and the amount of each of the principal items of operating expenses, amounts accrued for interest and other carrying charges for capital, taxes, amounts accrued for depreciation and amounts reserved or available for payment of dividends, and at the same time file with the clerk of each city and town in which they operate a copy of such condensed return which shall be kept in the clerk's office and shall be open to public inspection during office hours. The provisions of section eighty-four relative to returns under section eighty-three shall apply to returns and copies thereof required to be filed under this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111D, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111D / Section 10
Unreliable reports of examinations; license modification
Status: in_force

Section 10. Whenever the department finds upon inspection, or through information in its possession, that a clinical laboratory, licensed under this chapter is not able to provide or is not providing reliable reports of examinations pursuant to the terms of such license, it may by order modify any term of such license as it deems necessary to enable the laboratory to provide reliable reports of examinations. Every license modification order shall include a statement of the reasons for modification, the provisions of law relied upon, and the date fixed for compliance, which date shall be reasonable and, except in an emergency declared by the commissioner, not less than thirty days after receipt of such order. Except in the case of a license modification imposed as a sanction after hearing under section eleven, a licensee in receipt of an order shall have the opportunity for a hearing under the provisions of chapter thirty A. If after hearing the licensee establishes that the order, or any portion thereof, is not warranted, the department shall rescind or qualify such order, as appropriate. The filing of a request for a hearing shall not operate as a stay of the compliance date of a license modification order, but the department shall stay the compliance date upon written request, except to the extent that a stay would jeopardize the public health or public safety.

Section 10. Whenever the department finds upon inspection, or through information in its possession, that a clinical laboratory, licensed under this chapter is not able to provide or is not providing reliable reports of examinations pursuant to the terms of such license, it may by order modify any term of such license as it deems necessary to enable the laboratory to provide reliable reports of examinations. Every license modification order shall include a statement of the reasons for modification, the provisions of law relied upon, and the date fixed for compliance, which date shall be reasonable and, except in an emergency declared by the commissioner, not less than thirty days after receipt of such order.

Except in the case of a license modification imposed as a sanction after hearing under section eleven, a licensee in receipt of an order shall have the opportunity for a hearing under the provisions of chapter thirty A. If after hearing the licensee establishes that the order, or any portion thereof, is not warranted, the department shall rescind or qualify such order, as appropriate. The filing of a request for a hearing shall not operate as a stay of the compliance date of a license modification order, but the department shall stay the compliance date upon written request, except to the extent that a stay would jeopardize the public health or public safety.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 25B, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 25B / Section 8
Inspections of distributors or retailers; violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 8. The commissioner may cause periodic inspections to be made of distributors or retailers of new appliances in order to determine compliance with this chapter. The commissioner may also work with the chairman of the board of building regulations and standards to coordinate inspections for new products that are also covered by the state building code. The commissioner shall cause investigations to be made of complaints received concerning violations of this chapter and shall report the results of such investigations to the attorney general. The attorney general may institute proceedings to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act under the provisions of chapter ninety-three A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a civil penalty of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars or as provided in chapter ninety-three A, whichever is greater. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense, and each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

Section 8. The commissioner may cause periodic inspections to be made of distributors or retailers of new appliances in order to determine compliance with this chapter. The commissioner may also work with the chairman of the board of building regulations and standards to coordinate inspections for new products that are also covered by the state building code. The commissioner shall cause investigations to be made of complaints received concerning violations of this chapter and shall report the results of such investigations to the attorney general. The attorney general may institute proceedings to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act under the provisions of chapter ninety-three A. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a civil penalty of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars or as provided in chapter ninety-three A, whichever is greater. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense, and each day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94F, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94F / Section 6
Conditions for granting or renewing stamping authority; promulgation of regulations; conflicts with provisions of chapter 94E
Status: in_force

Section 6. (a) A determination of the commissioner to not list or to remove from the directory a brand family or tobacco product manufacturer shall be subject to review in the manner prescribed in section 4 of chapter 249. (b) The commissioner shall not grant or renew stamping authority to a person unless the person has certified to the commissioner, in writing, that he is knowledgeable of this chapter and shall comply with its terms. (c) The commissioner and the attorney general may promulgate regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (d) This chapter is not intended to and shall not be deemed to amend chapter 94E. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that a provision of this chapter is in conflict with a provision of said chapter 94E, then the provision of said chapter 94E shall control and the provision of this chapter shall not apply. If any part of this chapter would cause chapter 94E to no longer constitute a ''model statute'' or a ''qualifying statute,'' as those terms are defined in the Master Settlement Agreement, then that part of this chapter shall not apply.

Section 6. (a) A determination of the commissioner to not list or to remove from the directory a brand family or tobacco product manufacturer shall be subject to review in the manner prescribed in section 4 of chapter 249.

(b) The commissioner shall not grant or renew stamping authority to a person unless the person has certified to the commissioner, in writing, that he is knowledgeable of this chapter and shall comply with its terms.

(c) The commissioner and the attorney general may promulgate regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.

(d) This chapter is not intended to and shall not be deemed to amend chapter 94E. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that a provision of this chapter is in conflict with a provision of said chapter 94E, then the provision of said chapter 94E shall control and the provision of this chapter shall not apply. If any part of this chapter would cause chapter 94E to no longer constitute a ''model statute'' or a ''qualifying statute,'' as those terms are defined in the Master Settlement Agreement, then that part of this chapter shall not apply.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 268 / Section 15
Aiding escape from a correctional institution or jail; rescue
Status: in_force

Section 15. Whoever conveys into a correctional institution of the commonwealth or into a jail, house of correction, house of reformation or like place of confinement, a disguise, instrument, tool, weapon or other thing which is adapted or useful to aid a prisoner in making his escape, with intent to aid the escape of a prisoner, or whoever, by any means, aids or assists such prisoner in endeavoring to escape therefrom, whether such escape is effected or attempted or not, and whoever forcibly or fraudulently rescues or attempts to rescue a prisoner held in custody upon a conviction or charge of crime, shall, if the person whose escape or rescue was effected or intended is a convict under sentence to the state prison or is charged with a felony, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years; but if he is a convict under sentence to any other of said institutions, by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than seven years; and if he is charged with a misdemeanor, then by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in jail for not more than two years.

Section 15. Whoever conveys into a correctional institution of the commonwealth or into a jail, house of correction, house of reformation or like place of confinement, a disguise, instrument, tool, weapon or other thing which is adapted or useful to aid a prisoner in making his escape, with intent to aid the escape of a prisoner, or whoever, by any means, aids or assists such prisoner in endeavoring to escape therefrom, whether such escape is effected or attempted or not, and whoever forcibly or fraudulently rescues or attempts to rescue a prisoner held in custody upon a conviction or charge of crime, shall, if the person whose escape or rescue was effected or intended is a convict under sentence to the state prison or is charged with a felony, be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than ten years; but if he is a convict under sentence to any other of said institutions, by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than seven years; and if he is charged with a misdemeanor, then 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. 1, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 1 / Section 2
Sovereignty and jurisdiction of commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 2. The sovereignty and jurisdiction of the commonwealth shall extend to all places within its boundaries subject to the concurrent jurisdiction granted over places ceded to or acquired by the United States.

Section 2. The sovereignty and jurisdiction of the commonwealth shall extend to all places within its boundaries subject to the concurrent jurisdiction granted over places ceded to or acquired by the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 13, sec. 44B — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 13 / Section 44B
Board of registration of architects; meetings; officers; quorum
Status: in_force

Section 44B. The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year, and may hold special meetings as required. Time, place and notice of all meetings shall be as required by rules or by-laws determined by the board. At the first regular meeting each year, the board shall organize and choose from their own members, a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. A quorum shall consist of three members.

Section 44B. The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year, and may hold special meetings as required. Time, place and notice of all meetings shall be as required by rules or by-laws determined by the board. At the first regular meeting each year, the board shall organize and choose from their own members, a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary. A quorum shall consist of three members.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 179, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 179 / Section 8
Power of moderator
Status: in_force

Section 8. The moderator of a meeting of the proprietors shall have the same power as the moderator of a town meeting, except the power of confining a person or causing him to be removed from the meeting. Whoever resists or disobeys his orders shall be subject to the pecuniary penalties provided for the like offences at a town meeting.

Section 8. The moderator of a meeting of the proprietors shall have the same power as the moderator of a town meeting, except the power of confining a person or causing him to be removed from the meeting. Whoever resists or disobeys his orders shall be subject to the pecuniary penalties provided for the like offences at a town meeting.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 58A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 58A
Emergency care to animals; exemption from civil liability
Status: in_force

Section 58A. Any veterinarian duly registered under the provisions of section fifty-five, or who is a resident of another state or in the District of Columbia and duly registered therein who, in good faith, as a volunteer and without fee, renders emergency care or treatment to an animal other than in the ordinary course of his practice shall not be liable in a suit for damages as a result of his acts or omissions which may occur during such emergency care or treatment, nor shall he be liable to any animal hospital for its expenses if under such emergency conditions he orders an animal hospitalized or causes his admission to such hospital.

Section 58A. Any veterinarian duly registered under the provisions of section fifty-five, or who is a resident of another state or in the District of Columbia and duly registered therein who, in good faith, as a volunteer and without fee, renders emergency care or treatment to an animal other than in the ordinary course of his practice shall not be liable in a suit for damages as a result of his acts or omissions which may occur during such emergency care or treatment, nor shall he be liable to any animal hospital for its expenses if under such emergency conditions he orders an animal hospitalized or causes his admission to such hospital.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, sec. 8Q — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176A / Section 8Q
HIV/AIDS treatment; off-label prescription drug coverage
Status: in_force

Section 8Q. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan that shall be delivered, issued or renewed in the commonwealth which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide as benefits to all individual subscribers and members within the commonwealth and to all group members having a coverage for off-label uses of prescription drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS as set forth in sections forty-seven O and forty-seven P of chapter one hundred and seventy-five.

Section 8Q. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan that shall be delivered, issued or renewed in the commonwealth which provides coverage for prescription drugs shall provide as benefits to all individual subscribers and members within the commonwealth and to all group members having a coverage for off-label uses of prescription drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS as set forth in sections forty-seven O and forty-seven P of chapter one hundred and seventy-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 78, sec. 19K — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 78 / Section 19K
Gifts and grants
Status: in_force

Section 19K. Cities and towns may accept grants or gifts for purposes of library construction or renovations, including the planning therefor from private persons or corporations and from charitable foundations and may disburse the same for such purposes. Cities and towns may include any such funds in the determination of the local match in applying for assistance from the commonwealth for a grant for an approved public library project. Any amounts so received by a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account and may be expended without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-three of chapter forty-four.

Section 19K. Cities and towns may accept grants or gifts for purposes of library construction or renovations, including the planning therefor from private persons or corporations and from charitable foundations and may disburse the same for such purposes. Cities and towns may include any such funds in the determination of the local match in applying for assistance from the commonwealth for a grant for an approved public library project. Any amounts so received by a city or town shall be deposited with the treasurer of such city or town and held as a separate account and may be expended without further appropriation, notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty-three of chapter forty-four.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64D, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64D / Section 9
Penalty for fraudulent use of stamp
Status: in_force

Section 9. Whoever fraudulently makes use of an adhesive stamp to denote the payment of the excise imposed by this chapter, without effectually cancelling it in accordance with section two, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred nor more than five hundred dollars.

Section 9. Whoever fraudulently makes use of an adhesive stamp to denote the payment of the excise imposed by this chapter, without effectually cancelling it in accordance with section two, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred nor more than five hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 19E — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 19E
Solicitations by telephone; required disclosures; misrepresentation
Status: in_force

Section 19E. No person shall solicit a sale or order for sale of goods or services at the residence of a prospective buyer by means of a telephone without expressly revealing at the time the person initially contacts the prospective buyer, and before making any other statement, except a greeting, or asking the prospective buyer any other questions, that the purpose of the contact is to effect a sale, by doing all of the following:— (1) stating the identity of the person making the solicitations; (2) stating the trade name of the person represented by the person making the solicitation; and (3) stating the kind of goods or services being offered for sale. No person shall, in soliciting a sale or order for the sale of goods or services at the residence of a prospective buyer by the telephone, use any plan, scheme, or ruse which misrepresents his true status or mission for the purpose of making such sale or order for the sale of goods or services.

Section 19E. No person shall solicit a sale or order for sale of goods or services at the residence of a prospective buyer by means of a telephone without expressly revealing at the time the person initially contacts the prospective buyer, and before making any other statement, except a greeting, or asking the prospective buyer any other questions, that the purpose of the contact is to effect a sale, by doing all of the following:—

(1) stating the identity of the person making the solicitations;

(2) stating the trade name of the person represented by the person making the solicitation; and

(3) stating the kind of goods or services being offered for sale.

No person shall, in soliciting a sale or order for the sale of goods or services at the residence of a prospective buyer by the telephone, use any plan, scheme, or ruse which misrepresents his true status or mission for the purpose of making such sale or order for the sale of goods or services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 10
Annual report to commissioner of correction
Status: in_force

Section 10. Annually, on or before August fifteenth, the sheriffs, county commissioners and the penal institutions commissioner of Boston, shall make a report to the commissioner of the salaries of prison officers, of the number and cost of support of prisoners, and of such other details relative to the management and discipline of the several prisons as the commissioner may prescribe.

Section 10. Annually, on or before August fifteenth, the sheriffs, county commissioners and the penal institutions commissioner of Boston, shall make a report to the commissioner of the salaries of prison officers, of the number and cost of support of prisoners, and of such other details relative to the management and discipline of the several prisons as the commissioner may prescribe.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23G, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23G / Section 34
Annual report
Status: in_force

Section 34. The Agency shall annually submit to the governor, the chairman of the senate ways and means committee, the chairman of the house ways and means committee, the secretary of administration and finance, and the comptroller within 90 days after the end of its fiscal year a complete and detailed report setting forth its operations and accomplishments; its receipts and expenditures during such fiscal year; and, its assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year.

Section 34. The Agency shall annually submit to the governor, the chairman of the senate ways and means committee, the chairman of the house ways and means committee, the secretary of administration and finance, and the comptroller within 90 days after the end of its fiscal year a complete and detailed report setting forth its operations and accomplishments; its receipts and expenditures during such fiscal year; and, its assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year.