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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 9, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 9 / Section 28
Portraits and art objects in state house; photographs
Status: in_force

Section 28. The state secretary may cause either black and white or colored photographs to be made of such portraits and other important art objects in the state house as he shall determine. The original negatives of such photographs shall be stored by the Massachusetts historical commission, and prints therefrom shall be made available by the state secretary for the use of the general public upon the payment of such fee as he shall establish.

Section 28. The state secretary may cause either black and white or colored photographs to be made of such portraits and other important art objects in the state house as he shall determine. The original negatives of such photographs shall be stored by the Massachusetts historical commission, and prints therefrom shall be made available by the state secretary for the use of the general public upon the payment of such fee as he shall establish.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167 / Section 23
Notice of taking possession of bank by commissioner
Status: in_force

Section 23. Upon taking possession of the property and business of a bank, the commissioner shall forthwith give notice thereof to all banks, associations and individuals holding or having possession of any assets of such bank. No bank, association or individual, knowing that the commissioner has taken such possession or having been notified thereof as aforesaid, shall have a lien or charge for any payment, advance or clearance thereafter made, or liability thereafter incurred, against any of the assets of the bank of whose property and business the commissioner shall have taken possession as aforesaid. Such bank may, with the consent of the commissioner, resume business upon such conditions as said commissioner may approve; provided, however, that if, in said commissioner's judgment it is for the public interest so to do, said commissioner may retain, in behalf of the bank the control, prosecution or defense of any undetermined suits or claims brought on behalf of, or against, the bank under section twenty-five during the time when the bank was in said commissioner's charge, and the expense of prosecuting or defending such suits or claims shall be paid from the funds of such bank.

Section 23. Upon taking possession of the property and business of a bank, the commissioner shall forthwith give notice thereof to all banks, associations and individuals holding or having possession of any assets of such bank. No bank, association or individual, knowing that the commissioner has taken such possession or having been notified thereof as aforesaid, shall have a lien or charge for any payment, advance or clearance thereafter made, or liability thereafter incurred, against any of the assets of the bank of whose property and business the commissioner shall have taken possession as aforesaid. Such bank may, with the consent of the commissioner, resume business upon such conditions as said commissioner may approve; provided, however, that if, in said commissioner's judgment it is for the public interest so to do, said commissioner may retain, in behalf of the bank the control, prosecution or defense of any undetermined suits or claims brought on behalf of, or against, the bank under section twenty-five during the time when the bank was in said commissioner's charge, and the expense of prosecuting or defending such suits or claims shall be paid from the funds of such bank.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 46 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 46
Powers and remedies of commissioner for collection of taxes; warrant for collection; fees
Status: in_force

Section 46. The commissioner shall have for the collection of taxes all the powers and remedies provided by chapter sixty for the collection of taxes on personal estate by collectors of towns. Any warrant for the collection of a tax may be issued to any deputy collector, sheriff, deputy sheriff or constable, and he shall have authority to proceed thereunder anywhere within the commonwealth. The officer, to whom a warrant for the collection of such a tax is given, shall collect said tax and interest as herein provided, including the charges and fees provided in section fifteen of chapter sixty, and shall pay over such amounts collected to the commissioner. Such officer, other than a deputy collector, may collect and receive for his fees the sum which an officer would be entitled by law to receive upon an execution for a like amount.

Section 46. The commissioner shall have for the collection of taxes all the powers and remedies provided by chapter sixty for the collection of taxes on personal estate by collectors of towns. Any warrant for the collection of a tax may be issued to any deputy collector, sheriff, deputy sheriff or constable, and he shall have authority to proceed thereunder anywhere within the commonwealth. The officer, to whom a warrant for the collection of such a tax is given, shall collect said tax and interest as herein provided, including the charges and fees provided in section fifteen of chapter sixty, and shall pay over such amounts collected to the commissioner. Such officer, other than a deputy collector, may collect and receive for his fees the sum which an officer would be entitled by law to receive upon an execution for a like amount.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40D, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40D / Section 15
Trust funds
Status: in_force

Section 15. All monies received by an issuing municipality acting by and through an authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds, to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The trust agreement shall provide that any officer to whom, or any bank or trust company to which, such monies shall be paid shall act as trustee of such monies and shall hold and apply the same for the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as this chapter and the trust agreement may provide.

Section 15. All monies received by an issuing municipality acting by and through an authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds, to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The trust agreement shall provide that any officer to whom, or any bank or trust company to which, such monies shall be paid shall act as trustee of such monies and shall hold and apply the same for the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as this chapter and the trust agreement may provide.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 50
Bulky goods
Status: in_force

Section 50. If an attachment is made of articles of personal property which, by reason of their bulk or for other cause, cannot be immediately removed, a certified copy of the writ of attachment together with a certified copy of the officer's endorsement on the original writ of attachment of the date or dates of the executing of the writ, may, within three days after the attachment, be deposited in the office of the state secretary where filing would be required to perfect a security interest in such goods under article 9 of chapter 106 as if the debtor were located in the commonwealth under section 9–307 of said chapter 106. If the goods are fixtures, alternatively, the certified copy of the writ of attachment together with a certified copy of the officer's endorsement on the original writ of attachment of the date or dates of the executing of the writ, may, within 3 days after the attachment, be deposited in the registry to deeds of the real estate registry in which the goods are located. In either case, such attachment shall thereupon be as valid and effectual as if the articles had been retained in the possession and custody of the officer.

Section 50. If an attachment is made of articles of personal property which, by reason of their bulk or for other cause, cannot be immediately removed, a certified copy of the writ of attachment together with a certified copy of the officer's endorsement on the original writ of attachment of the date or dates of the executing of the writ, may, within three days after the attachment, be deposited in the office of the state secretary where filing would be required to perfect a security interest in such goods under article 9 of chapter 106 as if the debtor were located in the commonwealth under section 9–307 of said chapter 106. If the goods are fixtures, alternatively, the certified copy of the writ of attachment together with a certified copy of the officer's endorsement on the original writ of attachment of the date or dates of the executing of the writ, may, within 3 days after the attachment, be deposited in the registry to deeds of the real estate registry in which the goods are located. In either case, such attachment shall thereupon be as valid and effectual as if the articles had been retained in the possession and custody of the officer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23H / Section 8
Definitions applicable to Secs. 8 to 10
Status: in_force

Section 8. As used in sections 8 to 10, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings: ''Eligible service provider'', a community-based nonprofit organization that provides workforce development services, such as job skills training, education, placement services, and supportive services. ''Potential employee target groups'', persons receiving TAFDC, older adults, immigrants, and other persons who are underemployed or unemployed. ''Qualifying consortium'', a collaborative program of service that includes a community-based nonprofit organization or union/labor–management program or institution of higher education and an employer.

Section 8. As used in sections 8 to 10, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings:

''Eligible service provider'', a community-based nonprofit organization that provides workforce development services, such as job skills training, education, placement services, and supportive services.

''Potential employee target groups'', persons receiving TAFDC, older adults, immigrants, and other persons who are underemployed or unemployed.

''Qualifying consortium'', a collaborative program of service that includes a community-based nonprofit organization or union/labor–management program or institution of higher education and an employer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 255, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 255 / Section 38
Trial of claim
Status: in_force

Section 38. If the court finds that the defendant has a lien on the property but that the defendant is not otherwise entitled to possession of the property, judgment shall be rendered for the defendant for the amount due under the contract, together with, or deducting, costs as determined by the following section. Upon payment of this amount to the defendant the bond provided for in the preceding section shall be held satisfied, and shall be delivered up to the plaintiff.

Section 38. If the court finds that the defendant has a lien on the property but that the defendant is not otherwise entitled to possession of the property, judgment shall be rendered for the defendant for the amount due under the contract, together with, or deducting, costs as determined by the following section. Upon payment of this amount to the defendant the bond provided for in the preceding section shall be held satisfied, and shall be delivered up to the plaintiff.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 169A, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 169A / Section 5
Location of business and name of licensee to be noted on license; change of location, officers, partners, etc.
Status: in_force

Section 5. Each license shall state the address at which the business is to be conducted and, if a mobile unit, the appropriate identification thereof, and shall state fully the name of the licensee. If a licensee intends to carry on business in more than one location or, in the case of a mobile unit, in an area greater than that specified on the license, he shall procure a license for each place or area where such business is to be conducted. A copy of such license shall be prominently displayed in the place of business or the mobile unit of the licensee. Such license shall not be transferable or assignable and shall expire annually on June first. A change of location or closing of the place of business of the licensee at the address stated on the license, including any change in the area of operation of a mobile unit, shall require prior approval of the commissioner. A request for such relocation or change in the area of operation shall be in writing setting forth the reasons therefor and shall be accompanied by a relocation investigation fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provisions of section three B of chapter seven. If there shall be any change among the officers, partners or directors of any licensee, the licensee shall forthwith notify the commissioner of the name, address and occupation of each new officer, partner or director and provide such other information as the commissioner may require.

Section 5. Each license shall state the address at which the business is to be conducted and, if a mobile unit, the appropriate identification thereof, and shall state fully the name of the licensee. If a licensee intends to carry on business in more than one location or, in the case of a mobile unit, in an area greater than that specified on the license, he shall procure a license for each place or area where such business is to be conducted. A copy of such license shall be prominently displayed in the place of business or the mobile unit of the licensee. Such license shall not be transferable or assignable and shall expire annually on June first. A change of location or closing of the place of business of the licensee at the address stated on the license, including any change in the area of operation of a mobile unit, shall require prior approval of the commissioner. A request for such relocation or change in the area of operation shall be in writing setting forth the reasons therefor and shall be accompanied by a relocation investigation fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provisions of section three B of chapter seven.

If there shall be any change among the officers, partners or directors of any licensee, the licensee shall forthwith notify the commissioner of the name, address and occupation of each new officer, partner or director and provide such other information as the commissioner may require.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 18
Right to vote of limited partners
Status: in_force

Section 18. (a) Subject to section nineteen, the partnership agreement may grant to all or a specified group of the limited partners the right to vote, on a per capita or other basis, upon any matter. (b) When the limited partnership is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, 15 USC 80a, the limited partner shall have the right to vote (i) in the election of general partners, directors, or trustees of the investment company, (ii) to approve or terminate investment advisory or underwriting contracts, (iii) for approval of auditors, and (iv) on any matters that the said Investment Company Act of 1940, or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, requires to be approved by the holders of beneficial interests in the investment company.

Section 18. (a) Subject to section nineteen, the partnership agreement may grant to all or a specified group of the limited partners the right to vote, on a per capita or other basis, upon any matter.

(b) When the limited partnership is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, 15 USC 80a, the limited partner shall have the right to vote (i) in the election of general partners, directors, or trustees of the investment company, (ii) to approve or terminate investment advisory or underwriting contracts, (iii) for approval of auditors, and (iv) on any matters that the said Investment Company Act of 1940, or rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, requires to be approved by the holders of beneficial interests in the investment company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 43 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 43
Buildings upon burial places
Status: in_force

Section 43. No building shall be erected upon any burial place belonging to a city, except by special authority from the general court, or with the previous consent of the city council.

Section 43. No building shall be erected upon any burial place belonging to a city, except by special authority from the general court, or with the previous consent of the city council.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175I, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175I / Section 20
Equitable relief; damages; costs and attorney's fees; limitation of actions
Status: in_force

Section 20. (a) If any insurance institution, insurance representative or insurance-support organization fails to comply with sections eight, nine or ten with respect to the rights granted under said sections, any person whose rights are violated may apply to the superior court, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, for appropriate equitable relief. (b) An insurance institution, insurance representative or insurance-support organization which discloses information in violation of section thirteen shall be liable for special and compensatory damages sustained by the individual to whom the information relates. (c) In any action brought pursuant to this section, the court may award the cost of the action and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party. (d) An action under this section must be brought within two years from the date the alleged violation is or should have been discovered. (e) Except as specifically provided in this section, there shall be no remedy or recovery available to an individual, in law or in equity, for an occurrence constituting a violation of any provisions of this chapter.

Section 20. (a) If any insurance institution, insurance representative or insurance-support organization fails to comply with sections eight, nine or ten with respect to the rights granted under said sections, any person whose rights are violated may apply to the superior court, or any other court of competent jurisdiction, for appropriate equitable relief.

(b) An insurance institution, insurance representative or insurance-support organization which discloses information in violation of section thirteen shall be liable for special and compensatory damages sustained by the individual to whom the information relates.

(c) In any action brought pursuant to this section, the court may award the cost of the action and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party.

(d) An action under this section must be brought within two years from the date the alleged violation is or should have been discovered.

(e) Except as specifically provided in this section, there shall be no remedy or recovery available to an individual, in law or in equity, for an occurrence constituting a violation of any provisions of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 34A — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 34A
Establishment; purpose; membership; term
Status: in_force

Section 34A. There shall be a judicial council for the continuous study of the organization, rules and methods of procedure and practice of the judicial system of the commonwealth, the work accomplished, and the results produced by that system and its various parts. Said council shall be composed of the chief justice of the supreme judicial court or some other justice or former justice of that court appointed from time to time by him; the chief justice of the appeals court or some other justice or former justice of that court appointed from time to time by him; the administrative justice for each department of the trial court or some other justice or former justice appointed to said department, or division thereof as the case may be, or to a predecessor court of said department or division, appointed from time to time by said administrative justice; and not more than four members of the bar all to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the executive council. The appointments by the governor shall be for such periods, not exceeding four years, as he shall determine.

Section 34A. There shall be a judicial council for the continuous study of the organization, rules and methods of procedure and practice of the judicial system of the commonwealth, the work accomplished, and the results produced by that system and its various parts. Said council shall be composed of the chief justice of the supreme judicial court or some other justice or former justice of that court appointed from time to time by him; the chief justice of the appeals court or some other justice or former justice of that court appointed from time to time by him; the administrative justice for each department of the trial court or some other justice or former justice appointed to said department, or division thereof as the case may be, or to a predecessor court of said department or division, appointed from time to time by said administrative justice; and not more than four members of the bar all to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the executive council. The appointments by the governor shall be for such periods, not exceeding four years, as he shall determine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 267, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 267 / Section 24
Connecting parts of instruments
Status: in_force

Section 24. Whoever fraudulently connects different parts of several bank notes or other genuine instruments in such manner as to produce one additional note or instrument, with intent to pass all of them as genuine, shall be guilty of forgery, in like manner as if each of them had been falsely made or forged.

Section 24. Whoever fraudulently connects different parts of several bank notes or other genuine instruments in such manner as to produce one additional note or instrument, with intent to pass all of them as genuine, shall be guilty of forgery, in like manner as if each of them had been falsely made or forged.