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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 8
Protection of carriers; misuse of orders; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 8. Whoever, with intent to defraud or injure in his business a person licensed by any town as a carrier of goods for hire, takes from the order box of such carrier or effaces or destroys any order to or direction for such carrier to call for and receive goods to be transported by such carrier, or appropriates any such order or direction or makes use of the information derived therefrom for the purpose of executing the same, or for the purpose of transporting any goods or receiving the hire therefor, shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars.

Section 8. Whoever, with intent to defraud or injure in his business a person licensed by any town as a carrier of goods for hire, takes from the order box of such carrier or effaces or destroys any order to or direction for such carrier to call for and receive goods to be transported by such carrier, or appropriates any such order or direction or makes use of the information derived therefrom for the purpose of executing the same, or for the purpose of transporting any goods or receiving the hire therefor, shall be punished by a fine of not more than twenty-five dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 244, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 244 / Section 18
Persons authorized to redeem
Status: in_force

Section 18. The mortgagor or person claiming or holding under him may, after breach of condition, redeem the land mortgaged, unless the mortgagee, or person claiming or holding under him, has obtained possession of the land for breach of condition and has continued that possession for three years, or unless the land has been sold pursuant to a power of sale contained in the mortgage deed.

Section 18. The mortgagor or person claiming or holding under him may, after breach of condition, redeem the land mortgaged, unless the mortgagee, or person claiming or holding under him, has obtained possession of the land for breach of condition and has continued that possession for three years, or unless the land has been sold pursuant to a power of sale contained in the mortgage deed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 87, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 87 / Section 2
Powers of tree wardens
Status: in_force

Section 2. The tree warden of a town may appoint and remove deputy tree wardens. He and they shall receive such compensation as the town determines or, in default thereof, as the selectmen allow. He shall have the care and control of all public shade trees, shrubs and growths in the town, except those within a state highway, and those in public parks or open places under the jurisdiction of the park commissioners, and shall have care and control of the latter, if so requested in writing by the park commissioners, and shall enforce all the provisions of law for the preservation of such trees, shrubs and growths. He shall expend all money appropriated for the setting out and maintenance of such trees, shrubs and growths, and no tree shall be planted within a public way without the approval of the tree warden, and in towns until a location therefor has been obtained from the selectmen or road commissioners. He may make regulations for the care and preservation of public shade trees and establish fines and forfeitures of not more than twenty dollars in any one case for violation thereof; which, when posted in one or more public places, and, in towns, when approved by the selectmen, shall have the effect of town by-laws.

Section 2. The tree warden of a town may appoint and remove deputy tree wardens. He and they shall receive such compensation as the town determines or, in default thereof, as the selectmen allow. He shall have the care and control of all public shade trees, shrubs and growths in the town, except those within a state highway, and those in public parks or open places under the jurisdiction of the park commissioners, and shall have care and control of the latter, if so requested in writing by the park commissioners, and shall enforce all the provisions of law for the preservation of such trees, shrubs and growths. He shall expend all money appropriated for the setting out and maintenance of such trees, shrubs and growths, and no tree shall be planted within a public way without the approval of the tree warden, and in towns until a location therefor has been obtained from the selectmen or road commissioners. He may make regulations for the care and preservation of public shade trees and establish fines and forfeitures of not more than twenty dollars in any one case for violation thereof; which, when posted in one or more public places, and, in towns, when approved by the selectmen, shall have the effect of town by-laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 158, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 158 / Section 3
Corporations formed to furnish steam, hot water, or hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure
Status: in_force

Section 3. For the purpose of generating and furnishing steam or hot water for heating, cooking and mechanical power, or for the purpose of generating and furnishing hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure for mechanical power, in any town, or for any two or more of said purposes, ten or more persons may associate themselves, with a capital of not less than one thousand nor more than five hundred thousand dollars.

Section 3. For the purpose of generating and furnishing steam or hot water for heating, cooking and mechanical power, or for the purpose of generating and furnishing hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure for mechanical power, in any town, or for any two or more of said purposes, ten or more persons may associate themselves, with a capital of not less than one thousand nor more than five hundred thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 93L, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 93L / Section 8
Unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices prohibited
Status: in_force

Section 8. A student loan servicer shall not engage in unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices. A violation of this chapter shall also be a violation of chapter 93A. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude an action being brought under said chapter 93A or any other law. The commissioner may notify the attorney general or the student loan ombudsman established in section 35 of chapter 12 of a potential violation of this chapter or said chapter 93A.

Section 8. A student loan servicer shall not engage in unfair methods of competition or unfair or deceptive acts or practices. A violation of this chapter shall also be a violation of chapter 93A. Nothing in this chapter shall preclude an action being brought under said chapter 93A or any other law.

The commissioner may notify the attorney general or the student loan ombudsman established in section 35 of chapter 12 of a potential violation of this chapter or said chapter 93A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 264, sec. 14A — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 264 / Section 14A
Educational activities; participation; exchange teachers; necessity of oath
Status: in_force

Section 14A. Any city or town of the commonwealth may, through its school committee, participate in the educational activities under the United States Educational Program conducted by the department of state pursuant to Public Law 584, 79th Congress, and Public Law 402, 80th Congress, whereby there is an interchange of teaching positions between a teacher of such city or town and a teacher from abroad under an arrangement or agreement which provides that each teacher shall continue to receive his salary from his own school. The salary may be paid by such city or town notwithstanding that the teacher to whom it is paid is not actually rendering service within the schools thereof. The exchange teacher from abroad shall not be required to take or subscribe to any oaths or pledge of allegiance which is inconsistent with his citizenship in a foreign country.

Section 14A. Any city or town of the commonwealth may, through its school committee, participate in the educational activities under the United States Educational Program conducted by the department of state pursuant to Public Law 584, 79th Congress, and Public Law 402, 80th Congress, whereby there is an interchange of teaching positions between a teacher of such city or town and a teacher from abroad under an arrangement or agreement which provides that each teacher shall continue to receive his salary from his own school. The salary may be paid by such city or town notwithstanding that the teacher to whom it is paid is not actually rendering service within the schools thereof. The exchange teacher from abroad shall not be required to take or subscribe to any oaths or pledge of allegiance which is inconsistent with his citizenship in a foreign country.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258, sec. 9A — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258 / Section 9A
Actions against members of police force; indemnity
Status: in_force

Section 9A. If, in the event a suit is commenced against a member of the state police or an employee represented by state bargaining unit five, by reason of a claim for damages resulting from an alleged intentional tort or by reason of an alleged act or failure to act which constitutes a violation of the civil rights of any person under federal or state law, the commonwealth, at the request of the affected police officer, shall provide for the legal representation of said police officer. The commonwealth shall indemnify members of the state police or an employee represented by state bargaining unit five, respectively, from all personal financial loss and expenses, including but not limited to legal fees and costs, if any, in an amount not to exceed one million dollars arising out of any claim, action, award, compromise, settlement or judgment resulting from any alleged intentional tort or by reason of an alleged act or failure to act which constitutes a violation of the civil rights of any person under federal or state law; provided, however, that this section shall apply only where such alleged intentional tort or alleged act or failure to act occurred within the scope of the official duties of such police officer. No member of the state police or an employee represented by state bargaining unit five shall be indemnified for any violation of federal or state law if such member or employee acted in a wilful, wanton, or malicious manner.

Section 9A. If, in the event a suit is commenced against a member of the state police or an employee represented by state bargaining unit five, by reason of a claim for damages resulting from an alleged intentional tort or by reason of an alleged act or failure to act which constitutes a violation of the civil rights of any person under federal or state law, the commonwealth, at the request of the affected police officer, shall provide for the legal representation of said police officer.

The commonwealth shall indemnify members of the state police or an employee represented by state bargaining unit five, respectively, from all personal financial loss and expenses, including but not limited to legal fees and costs, if any, in an amount not to exceed one million dollars arising out of any claim, action, award, compromise, settlement or judgment resulting from any alleged intentional tort or by reason of an alleged act or failure to act which constitutes a violation of the civil rights of any person under federal or state law; provided, however, that this section shall apply only where such alleged intentional tort or alleged act or failure to act occurred within the scope of the official duties of such police officer.

No member of the state police or an employee represented by state bargaining unit five shall be indemnified for any violation of federal or state law if such member or employee acted in a wilful, wanton, or malicious manner.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 138, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 138 / Section 40
Analysis of alcoholic beverages by court order; fee
Status: in_force

Section 40. Any court may cause alcoholic beverages which have been seized under this chapter to be analyzed by a competent chemist, and the reasonable expense thereof, including a fee of not more than five dollars for each analysis, shall be taxed, allowed and paid like other expenses in criminal cases.

Section 40. Any court may cause alcoholic beverages which have been seized under this chapter to be analyzed by a competent chemist, and the reasonable expense thereof, including a fee of not more than five dollars for each analysis, shall be taxed, allowed and paid like other expenses in criminal cases.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6D, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6D / Section 23
Evaluation and reporting of the impact of various sections of the general laws on the effects of capping co-payments on health care costs
Status: in_force

Section 23. Every 2 years, the commission, in consultation with the center, the group insurance commission, the office of Medicaid and the division of insurance, shall evaluate the impact of section 17Z of chapter 32A, section 10Z of chapter 118E, section 47CCC of chapter 175, section 8DDD of chapter 176A, section 4DDD of chapter 176B and section 4VV of chapter 176G on the effects of capping co-payments on health care costs, including premiums, pharmaceutical spending, aggregate rebates, cost-sharing, drug treatment utilization and adherence, incidence of related acute events and health equity. Biennially, not later than November 30, the commission shall file a report of its findings with the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, the chairs of the joint committee on public health, the chairs of the joint committee on health care financing and the chairs of house and senate committees on ways and means.

Section 23. Every 2 years, the commission, in consultation with the center, the group insurance commission, the office of Medicaid and the division of insurance, shall evaluate the impact of section 17Z of chapter 32A, section 10Z of chapter 118E, section 47CCC of chapter 175, section 8DDD of chapter 176A, section 4DDD of chapter 176B and section 4VV of chapter 176G on the effects of capping co-payments on health care costs, including premiums, pharmaceutical spending, aggregate rebates, cost-sharing, drug treatment utilization and adherence, incidence of related acute events and health equity. Biennially, not later than November 30, the commission shall file a report of its findings with the clerks of the house of representatives and senate, the chairs of the joint committee on public health, the chairs of the joint committee on health care financing and the chairs of house and senate committees on ways and means.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23H, sec. 8A — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23H / Section 8A
Administration and enforcement of unemployment insurance system and employer medical assistance contribution by director of unemployment assistance
Status: in_force

Section 8A. The director of unemployment assistance shall administer and enforce the unemployment insurance system and the employer medical assistance contribution established in section 189 of chapter 149. The director, with the approval of the secretary, may assign personnel, responsibilities and duties under federal law to any office or division within the department in order to maximize efficiency of resources and delivery of services.

Section 8A. The director of unemployment assistance shall administer and enforce the unemployment insurance system and the employer medical assistance contribution established in section 189 of chapter 149. The director, with the approval of the secretary, may assign personnel, responsibilities and duties under federal law to any office or division within the department in order to maximize efficiency of resources and delivery of services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 217, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 217 / Section 7
Judge and register; appointment as guardian or executor
Status: in_force

Section 7. If a judge or register desires to be appointed guardian of his minor child, who is an inhabitant of or resides in the same county, such appointment may be made, and all subsequent proceedings in regard thereto had, in the probate court of an adjoining county. A judge who is named as executor of or trustee under a will may be appointed as such except that, if such will is offered for probate in his county, such appointment shall be made, and all subsequent proceedings in regard thereto had, in the probate court of an adjoining county.

Section 7. If a judge or register desires to be appointed guardian of his minor child, who is an inhabitant of or resides in the same county, such appointment may be made, and all subsequent proceedings in regard thereto had, in the probate court of an adjoining county. A judge who is named as executor of or trustee under a will may be appointed as such except that, if such will is offered for probate in his county, such appointment shall be made, and all subsequent proceedings in regard thereto had, in the probate court of an adjoining county.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 56 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 56
Suits on behalf of limited liability company
Status: in_force

Section 56. Except as otherwise provided in a written operating agreement, suit on behalf of the limited liability company may be brought in the name of the limited liability company by: (a) any member or members of a limited liability company, whether or not the operating agreement vests management of the limited liability company in one or more managers, who are authorized to sue by the vote of members who own more than fifty percent of the unreturned contributions to the limited liability company determined in accordance with section twenty-nine; provided, however, that in determining the vote so required, the vote of any member who has an interest in the outcome of the suit that is adverse to the interest of the limited liability company shall be excluded; or (b) any manager or managers of a limited liability company, if the operating agreement vests management of the limited liability company in one or more managers, who are authorized to sue by the vote of a majority in number of the managers; provided, however, that, in determining the vote so required, the vote of any manager who has an interest in the outcome of the suit that is adverse to the interest of the limited liability company shall be excluded.

Section 56. Except as otherwise provided in a written operating agreement, suit on behalf of the limited liability company may be brought in the name of the limited liability company by:

(a) any member or members of a limited liability company, whether or not the operating agreement vests management of the limited liability company in one or more managers, who are authorized to sue by the vote of members who own more than fifty percent of the unreturned contributions to the limited liability company determined in accordance with section twenty-nine; provided, however, that in determining the vote so required, the vote of any member who has an interest in the outcome of the suit that is adverse to the interest of the limited liability company shall be excluded; or

(b) any manager or managers of a limited liability company, if the operating agreement vests management of the limited liability company in one or more managers, who are authorized to sue by the vote of a majority in number of the managers; provided, however, that, in determining the vote so required, the vote of any manager who has an interest in the outcome of the suit that is adverse to the interest of the limited liability company shall be excluded.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 39, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 39 / Section 3
Elections of city officers by municipal bodies; manner of voting
Status: in_force

Section 3. No election of a city officer by a municipal body or board shall be valid unless made by a viva voce vote, each member present answering to his name when called by the clerk or other proper officer, stating the name of the person for whom he votes, or that he declines to vote. The clerk or other proper officer shall record every such vote.

Section 3. No election of a city officer by a municipal body or board shall be valid unless made by a viva voce vote, each member present answering to his name when called by the clerk or other proper officer, stating the name of the person for whom he votes, or that he declines to vote. The clerk or other proper officer shall record every such vote.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 184A, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 184A / Section 9
Effect of act on validity of prior limitations
Status: in_force

Section 9. Except as provided in the first sentence of section seven, this chapter shall not be construed to invalidate or modify the terms of any limitation which would have been valid prior to January first, nineteen hundred and fifty-five.

Section 9. Except as provided in the first sentence of section seven, this chapter shall not be construed to invalidate or modify the terms of any limitation which would have been valid prior to January first, nineteen hundred and fifty-five.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 39D — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 39D
Hearing dog business; access to public facilities
Status: in_force

Section 39D. A person engaged in the hearing dog business, while actually engaged in the training process and activities of hearing dogs, shall have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities with respect to access to public facilities as those applicable to deaf persons.

Section 39D. A person engaged in the hearing dog business, while actually engaged in the training process and activities of hearing dogs, shall have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities with respect to access to public facilities as those applicable to deaf persons.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 29, sec. 20C — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 29 / Section 20C
Late penalty interest; submission of invoice
Status: in_force

Section 20C. Any commercial vendor to whom any state agency of the commonwealth is liable for late penalty interest under section 29B shall, prior to payment of said interest, submit to said state agency an invoice for said interest under applicable rules and regulations of the comptroller.

Section 20C. Any commercial vendor to whom any state agency of the commonwealth is liable for late penalty interest under section 29B shall, prior to payment of said interest, submit to said state agency an invoice for said interest under applicable rules and regulations of the comptroller.