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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 135 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 135
Definitions applicable to Secs. 135 to 135B
Status: in_force

Section 135. As used in this section and sections one hundred and thirty-five A and one hundred and thirty-five B the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:— ''Client'', a person with whom a social worker has established a social worker-client relationship. ''Communications'', includes conversations, correspondence, actions and occurrences regardless of the client's awareness of such conversations, correspondence, actions and occurrences and any records, memoranda or notes of the foregoing. ''Reasonable precautions'', reasonable efforts to take one or more of the following actions as would be taken by a reasonably prudent social worker under the same or similar circumstances: (a) communicates a threat of death or serious bodily injury to any reasonably identified victim or victims; (b) notifies an appropriate law enforcement agency in the vicinity where the client or any potential victim resides; (c) arranges for the client to be hospitalized voluntarily; or (d) takes appropriate steps, within the legal scope of social work practice, to initiate proceedings for involuntary hospitalization.

Section 135. As used in this section and sections one hundred and thirty-five A and one hundred and thirty-five B the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:—

''Client'', a person with whom a social worker has established a social worker-client relationship.

''Communications'', includes conversations, correspondence, actions and occurrences regardless of the client's awareness of such conversations, correspondence, actions and occurrences and any records, memoranda or notes of the foregoing.

''Reasonable precautions'', reasonable efforts to take one or more of the following actions as would be taken by a reasonably prudent social worker under the same or similar circumstances:

(a) communicates a threat of death or serious bodily injury to any reasonably identified victim or victims;

(b) notifies an appropriate law enforcement agency in the vicinity where the client or any potential victim resides;

(c) arranges for the client to be hospitalized voluntarily; or

(d) takes appropriate steps, within the legal scope of social work practice, to initiate proceedings for involuntary hospitalization.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 6A
Monitoring, inspection and investigation of work involving asbestos
Status: in_force

Section 6A. The department shall monitor, inspect and investigate all work, including construction, demolition, alteration or repair, involving any building or structure, including those owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions or authorities, where such work involves the use or handling of asbestos or material containing asbestos, including the disposal of materials containing asbestos and asbestos contaminated waste. The department may cooperate with the federal government in the furtherance of the provisions of this section and in a manner consistent with section six B of chapter twenty-nine.

Section 6A. The department shall monitor, inspect and investigate all work, including construction, demolition, alteration or repair, involving any building or structure, including those owned or leased by the commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions or authorities, where such work involves the use or handling of asbestos or material containing asbestos, including the disposal of materials containing asbestos and asbestos contaminated waste. The department may cooperate with the federal government in the furtherance of the provisions of this section and in a manner consistent with section six B of chapter twenty-nine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 152, sec. 51 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 152 / Section 51
Natural increase considered in determining weekly wages
Status: in_force

Section 51. Whenever an employee is injured under circumstances entitling him to compensation, if it be established that the injured employee was of such age and experience when injured that, under natural conditions, in the open labor market, his wage would be expected to increase, that fact may be considered in determining his weekly wage. A determination of an employee's benefits under this section shall not be limited to the circumstances of the employee's particular employer or industry at the time of injury.

Section 51. Whenever an employee is injured under circumstances entitling him to compensation, if it be established that the injured employee was of such age and experience when injured that, under natural conditions, in the open labor market, his wage would be expected to increase, that fact may be considered in determining his weekly wage. A determination of an employee's benefits under this section shall not be limited to the circumstances of the employee's particular employer or industry at the time of injury.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 15E — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167 / Section 15E
Investment in bonds, notes or other interest-bearing obligations of railroad corporations
Status: in_force

Section 15E. (a) An entity that may invest pursuant to section 15A or the legal list may invest in bonds, notes or other interest-bearing obligations of railroad corporations subject to the conditions, limitations and requirements of this section. (b) With respect to bonds, the obligations shall be those of a railroad incorporated in the United States or any state doing business principally within the United States and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the interest on the bonds regularly and to pay the principal at a specified date. This promise may be modified, if at all, only by a vote of holders of at least 75 per cent in amount of the bonds. Not more than 20 per cent of the assets of the entity shall be invested in the railroad obligations. (c) Investments in railroad equipment obligations shall be those of, or guaranteed by, a railroad incorporated in the United States or any state and which is doing business principally within the United States.

Section 15E. (a) An entity that may invest pursuant to section 15A or the legal list may invest in bonds, notes or other interest-bearing obligations of railroad corporations subject to the conditions, limitations and requirements of this section.

(b) With respect to bonds, the obligations shall be those of a railroad incorporated in the United States or any state doing business principally within the United States and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the interest on the bonds regularly and to pay the principal at a specified date. This promise may be modified, if at all, only by a vote of holders of at least 75 per cent in amount of the bonds.

Not more than 20 per cent of the assets of the entity shall be invested in the railroad obligations.

(c) Investments in railroad equipment obligations shall be those of, or guaranteed by, a railroad incorporated in the United States or any state and which is doing business principally within the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 268, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 268 / Section 34
Disguises to obstruct execution of law, performance of duties, or exercise of rights
Status: in_force

Section 34. Whoever disguises himself with intent to obstruct the due execution of the law, or to intimidate, hinder or interrupt an officer or other person in the lawful performance of his duty, or in the exercise of his rights under the constitution or laws of the commonwealth, whether such intent is effected or not, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year and may if imprisoned also be bound to good behavior for one year after the expiration of such imprisonment.

Section 34. Whoever disguises himself with intent to obstruct the due execution of the law, or to intimidate, hinder or interrupt an officer or other person in the lawful performance of his duty, or in the exercise of his rights under the constitution or laws of the commonwealth, whether such intent is effected or not, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year and may if imprisoned also be bound to good behavior for one year after the expiration of such imprisonment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 130 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 130
Policies of life or endowment purporting to be issued or to take effect more than six months before date of application; annuities or pure endowments contracts purporting to be issued or to take effect at higher age
Status: in_force

Section 130. No policy of life or endowment insurance shall be issued or delivered in the commonwealth if it shall purport to be issued or to take effect as of a date more than six months before the date of the original written application, if thereby the applicant would rate at an age younger than his age at nearest birthday on the date when the application was made, and no annuity or pure endowment contract shall be so issued or delivered if it shall purport to be issued or to take effect at an age higher than the age of the applicant at his nearest birthday at the time of the original written application.

Section 130. No policy of life or endowment insurance shall be issued or delivered in the commonwealth if it shall purport to be issued or to take effect as of a date more than six months before the date of the original written application, if thereby the applicant would rate at an age younger than his age at nearest birthday on the date when the application was made, and no annuity or pure endowment contract shall be so issued or delivered if it shall purport to be issued or to take effect at an age higher than the age of the applicant at his nearest birthday at the time of the original written application.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 211D, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 211D / Section 16
Appointment of counsel; sex offender registry classification system
Status: in_force

Section 16. The committee shall establish, supervise and maintain a system for the appointment of counsel for the provision of legal services for indigents subject to the sex offender registry classification system and resulting appeals pursuant to sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of chapter 6.

Section 16. The committee shall establish, supervise and maintain a system for the appointment of counsel for the provision of legal services for indigents subject to the sex offender registry classification system and resulting appeals pursuant to sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of chapter 6.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111C, sec. 9B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111C / Section 9B
Waiver to veterans or military medics of the United States armed forces applying to be an emergency medical technician
Status: in_force

Section 9B. (a) The department may grant a waiver to veterans or military medics of the United States armed forces applying to be an emergency medical technician consistent with standards established pursuant to clause (26) of subsection (b) of section 3 if the completed courses or training required by the United States armed forces are substantially equivalent to training consistent with this chapter for emergency medical technicians. (b) The applicant for a waiver pursuant to subsection (a) shall submit sufficient proof of completion of the substantially equivalent courses and training to the department. (c) No veteran or military medic applying to be an emergency medical technician who has completed substantially equivalent emergency training with the United States armed forces, as determined by the department, shall be required to complete the same training for EMT certification or licensing in the commonwealth. (d) The department shall issue a verification of emergency medical technician education and training equivalency if the department determines the completed courses or training required by the United States armed forces are substantially equivalent to training consistent with this chapter for emergency medical technicians.

Section 9B. (a) The department may grant a waiver to veterans or military medics of the United States armed forces applying to be an emergency medical technician consistent with standards established pursuant to clause (26) of subsection (b) of section 3 if the completed courses or training required by the United States armed forces are substantially equivalent to training consistent with this chapter for emergency medical technicians.

(b) The applicant for a waiver pursuant to subsection (a) shall submit sufficient proof of completion of the substantially equivalent courses and training to the department.

(c) No veteran or military medic applying to be an emergency medical technician who has completed substantially equivalent emergency training with the United States armed forces, as determined by the department, shall be required to complete the same training for EMT certification or licensing in the commonwealth.

(d) The department shall issue a verification of emergency medical technician education and training equivalency if the department determines the completed courses or training required by the United States armed forces are substantially equivalent to training consistent with this chapter for emergency medical technicians.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 142H — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 142H
Ceremonial bonfires restricted; permits
Status: in_force

Section 142H. The city council of a city with the approval of its mayor, or the board of selectmen or town council of a town, may authorize the fire department of such city or town to issue not more than one permit in any one year for a ceremonial bonfire in such city or town. Said ceremonial bonfire shall mark the observance of a significant municipal, state, or national event, and any such ceremonial bonfire shall be under the continuous supervision of the fire department. A permit for such a ceremonial bonfire shall be issued only to a municipal department or a civic, fraternal or veterans organization within such city or town. Only wood which has not been painted, impregnated, or otherwise treated with any foreign substance shall be permitted to burn in ceremonial bonfires. No ceremonial bonfire shall burn for more than twelve hours.

Section 142H. The city council of a city with the approval of its mayor, or the board of selectmen or town council of a town, may authorize the fire department of such city or town to issue not more than one permit in any one year for a ceremonial bonfire in such city or town. Said ceremonial bonfire shall mark the observance of a significant municipal, state, or national event, and any such ceremonial bonfire shall be under the continuous supervision of the fire department. A permit for such a ceremonial bonfire shall be issued only to a municipal department or a civic, fraternal or veterans organization within such city or town. Only wood which has not been painted, impregnated, or otherwise treated with any foreign substance shall be permitted to burn in ceremonial bonfires. No ceremonial bonfire shall burn for more than twelve hours.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156A, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156A / Section 19
Regulating boards; rules; authority or duties
Status: in_force

Section 19. Each regulating board in the commonwealth is hereby authorized to promulgate rules for professional corporations consistent with this chapter which are deemed necessary in the public interest or required by the public health or welfare or by generally recognized standards of professional conduct. Nothing in this chapter shall restrict or limit in any manner the authority or duty of regulating board with respect to natural persons rendering a professional service within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority, or any law, rule or regulation pertaining to standards of professional conduct.

Section 19. Each regulating board in the commonwealth is hereby authorized to promulgate rules for professional corporations consistent with this chapter which are deemed necessary in the public interest or required by the public health or welfare or by generally recognized standards of professional conduct. Nothing in this chapter shall restrict or limit in any manner the authority or duty of regulating board with respect to natural persons rendering a professional service within the jurisdiction of the licensing authority, or any law, rule or regulation pertaining to standards of professional conduct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 9, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 9 / Section 5
Traveling, clerical and other expenses of supervisor
Status: in_force

Section 5. The secretary may expend not more than three thousand dollars annually for such traveling, clerical and other necessary expenses in connection with the duties required of the supervisor of public records under chapter 66.

Section 5. The secretary may expend not more than three thousand dollars annually for such traveling, clerical and other necessary expenses in connection with the duties required of the supervisor of public records under chapter 66.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151 / Section 3
Powers of commissioner and attorney general
Status: in_force

Section 3. The commissioner or the attorney general, or their authorized representatives, shall have full power and authority: 1. To investigate and ascertain the wages of persons employed in any occupation in the commonwealth; 2. To enter the place of business or employment of any employer of persons in any occupation, other than domestic service in the home of the employer, for the purpose of examining, inspecting and making a transcript of any and all books, registers, pay-rolls, and other records of any employer of persons that in any way appertain to or have a bearing upon the question of wages of any such persons and for the purpose of ascertaining whether the orders of the commissioner or the attorney general have been and are being complied with; and 3. To require from such employer full and correct statements in writing when the commissioner or the attorney general, or their authorized representatives, deem necessary, of the wages paid to all persons in his employ, such statements to be under oath or accompanied by a written declaration that they are made under the penalties of perjury. 4. To carry out the provisions of this chapter.

Section 3. The commissioner or the attorney general, or their authorized representatives, shall have full power and authority:

1. To investigate and ascertain the wages of persons employed in any occupation in the commonwealth;

2. To enter the place of business or employment of any employer of persons in any occupation, other than domestic service in the home of the employer, for the purpose of examining, inspecting and making a transcript of any and all books, registers, pay-rolls, and other records of any employer of persons that in any way appertain to or have a bearing upon the question of wages of any such persons and for the purpose of ascertaining whether the orders of the commissioner or the attorney general have been and are being complied with; and

3. To require from such employer full and correct statements in writing when the commissioner or the attorney general, or their authorized representatives, deem necessary, of the wages paid to all persons in his employ, such statements to be under oath or accompanied by a written declaration that they are made under the penalties of perjury.

4. To carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 133G — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 133G
Braille instruction for registrants; assessment
Status: in_force

Section 133G. The Massachusetts commission for the blind shall offer Braille instruction to its registrants; provided, however, that at a minimum such instruction shall be available at sufficient frequency and duration to afford such registrants an opportunity to learn Braille at the grade two Braille level. Vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs provided by the commission shall include within standard client evaluation a written assessment of the appropriateness of Braille instruction. Such assessment shall include: (i) the person's efficiency in reading and writing print as compared with a person of similar intellectual ability; (ii) the person's stamina in using print before fatigue occurs; and (iii) the person's prognosis for further sight loss. For purposes of this section ''grade two Braille'' shall mean a system of Braille used by the Library of Congress for the production of Braille materials, in which short forms and contractions of words or groups of words are used regularly.

Section 133G. The Massachusetts commission for the blind shall offer Braille instruction to its registrants; provided, however, that at a minimum such instruction shall be available at sufficient frequency and duration to afford such registrants an opportunity to learn Braille at the grade two Braille level. Vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs provided by the commission shall include within standard client evaluation a written assessment of the appropriateness of Braille instruction. Such assessment shall include: (i) the person's efficiency in reading and writing print as compared with a person of similar intellectual ability; (ii) the person's stamina in using print before fatigue occurs; and (iii) the person's prognosis for further sight loss. For purposes of this section ''grade two Braille'' shall mean a system of Braille used by the Library of Congress for the production of Braille materials, in which short forms and contractions of words or groups of words are used regularly.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 18, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 18 / Section 38
Non-approval of application for new benefits for failure to comply with registration requirements in Secs. 178C to 178P of chapter 6
Status: in_force

Section 38. The department shall not approve an application for new benefits for any person required to register pursuant to sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of chapter 6 and who has failed to register until the individual registers as required by said sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of said chapter 6; provided, however, that prior to the denial of benefits, the department shall provide the applicant with notice of the applicant's failure to register pursuant to said sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of said chapter 6 and a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

Section 38. The department shall not approve an application for new benefits for any person required to register pursuant to sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of chapter 6 and who has failed to register until the individual registers as required by said sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of said chapter 6; provided, however, that prior to the denial of benefits, the department shall provide the applicant with notice of the applicant's failure to register pursuant to said sections 178C to 178P, inclusive, of said chapter 6 and a reasonable opportunity to be heard.