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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108A, sec. 39 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 108A / Section 39
Rights of partner entitled to rescind partnership
Status: in_force

Section 39. Where a partnership contract is rescinded on the ground of the fraud or misrepresentation of one of the parties thereto, the party entitled to rescind is, without prejudice to any other right, entitled— (a) To a lien on, or right of retention of, the surplus of the partnership property after satisfying the partnership liabilities to third persons for any sum of money paid by him for the purchase of an interest in the partnership and for any capital or advances contributed by him; and (b) To stand, after all liabilities to third persons have been satisfied, in the place of the creditors of the partnership for any payments made by him in respect of the partnership liabilities; and (c) To be indemnified by the person guilty of the fraud or making the representation against all debts and liabilities of the partnership.

Section 39. Where a partnership contract is rescinded on the ground of the fraud or misrepresentation of one of the parties thereto, the party entitled to rescind is, without prejudice to any other right, entitled—

(a) To a lien on, or right of retention of, the surplus of the partnership property after satisfying the partnership liabilities to third persons for any sum of money paid by him for the purchase of an interest in the partnership and for any capital or advances contributed by him; and

(b) To stand, after all liabilities to third persons have been satisfied, in the place of the creditors of the partnership for any payments made by him in respect of the partnership liabilities; and

(c) To be indemnified by the person guilty of the fraud or making the representation against all debts and liabilities of the partnership.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120 / Section 2
Management, government and care of industrial schools; employment of expert personnel by director
Status: in_force

Section 2. The department of youth services shall have the management, government and care of the Lyman school for boys at Westborough, the industrial school for girls at Lancaster, the industrial school for boys at Shirley, and of all other institutions, except correctional institutions of the commonwealth, supported by the commonwealth for the custody, diagnosis, care and training of delinquent or wayward children or habitual truants or habitual absentees or habitual school offenders or juvenile offenders. The department of youth services shall have control of the land and buildings of said schools. To carry out its duties under this chapter, the commissioner shall authorize the employment within the limits of the amount appropriated therefore, such medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, social work, legal, investigative and other expert personnel, including experts in the fields of fiscal affairs, research and planning, and personnel administration and training, superintendents, field representatives, supervisory, clerical and other employees as he shall deem necessary, and shall prescribe their duties. Physicians, dentists and psychiatrists employed hereunder shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one or section nine A of chapter thirty.

Section 2. The department of youth services shall have the management, government and care of the Lyman school for boys at Westborough, the industrial school for girls at Lancaster, the industrial school for boys at Shirley, and of all other institutions, except correctional institutions of the commonwealth, supported by the commonwealth for the custody, diagnosis, care and training of delinquent or wayward children or habitual truants or habitual absentees or habitual school offenders or juvenile offenders. The department of youth services shall have control of the land and buildings of said schools. To carry out its duties under this chapter, the commissioner shall authorize the employment within the limits of the amount appropriated therefore, such medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, social work, legal, investigative and other expert personnel, including experts in the fields of fiscal affairs, research and planning, and personnel administration and training, superintendents, field representatives, supervisory, clerical and other employees as he shall deem necessary, and shall prescribe their duties. Physicians, dentists and psychiatrists employed hereunder shall not be subject to the provisions of chapter thirty-one or section nine A of chapter thirty.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 278 / Section 23
Certain acts or omissions by defendant not admissible against him in criminal trial
Status: in_force

Section 23. At the trial of a criminal case in the superior court, upon indictment, or in a district court, the fact that the defendant did not testify at any preliminary hearing in the first court, or that at such hearing he waived examination or did not offer any evidence in his own defense, shall not be used as evidence against him, nor be referred to or commented upon by the prosecuting officer.

Section 23. At the trial of a criminal case in the superior court, upon indictment, or in a district court, the fact that the defendant did not testify at any preliminary hearing in the first court, or that at such hearing he waived examination or did not offer any evidence in his own defense, shall not be used as evidence against him, nor be referred to or commented upon by the prosecuting officer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40O, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40O / Section 5
Board of directors
Status: in_force

Section 5. Each BID shall have a board of directors who shall oversee the management entity to insure the implementation of the improvement plan. The BID board of directors shall be designated by a majority vote of the electors, or their designees, who own real property participating in the BID. The local municipal governing body may establish rules and regulations governing the BID board of directors.

Section 5. Each BID shall have a board of directors who shall oversee the management entity to insure the implementation of the improvement plan. The BID board of directors shall be designated by a majority vote of the electors, or their designees, who own real property participating in the BID. The local municipal governing body may establish rules and regulations governing the BID board of directors.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 121D, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 121D / Section 5
Annual report; contents
Status: in_force

Section 5. The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency shall, as part of its annual report requirement set forth in section 14 of chapter 708 of the Acts of 1966, detail all expenditures from the fund, including but not limited to the recipient of the funds, the cost of administration, and the number of units constructed, acquired and rehabilitated.

Section 5. The Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency shall, as part of its annual report requirement set forth in section 14 of chapter 708 of the Acts of 1966, detail all expenditures from the fund, including but not limited to the recipient of the funds, the cost of administration, and the number of units constructed, acquired and rehabilitated.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 108L — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 108L
Attribution of members to a primary care provider
Status: in_force

Section 108L. To the maximum extent possible, carriers that offer any policy of accident and sickness insurance or any general or blanket policy of insurance that is a health benefit plan, as defined in section 1 of chapter 176J, shall attribute every member to a primary care provider. Members may change their primary care provider, provided that the member gives notice to the carrier.

Section 108L. To the maximum extent possible, carriers that offer any policy of accident and sickness insurance or any general or blanket policy of insurance that is a health benefit plan, as defined in section 1 of chapter 176J, shall attribute every member to a primary care provider. Members may change their primary care provider, provided that the member gives notice to the carrier.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 33 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 33
Express business; annual return
Status: in_force

Section 33. Every person doing an express business upon either a railroad or railway in the commonwealth shall annually transmit to the department a return on oath of his doings setting forth copies of all contracts made during the year with other persons doing a transportation or express business upon any railroad or railway in the commonwealth, and shall give complete information in reply to the questions presented in the form for such return which shall be prescribed by the department. A person neglecting to make such return or, if defective or erroneous, to amend it within fifteen days after a request so to do shall forfeit twenty-five dollars for each day during which such neglect continues.

Section 33. Every person doing an express business upon either a railroad or railway in the commonwealth shall annually transmit to the department a return on oath of his doings setting forth copies of all contracts made during the year with other persons doing a transportation or express business upon any railroad or railway in the commonwealth, and shall give complete information in reply to the questions presented in the form for such return which shall be prescribed by the department. A person neglecting to make such return or, if defective or erroneous, to amend it within fifteen days after a request so to do shall forfeit twenty-five dollars for each day during which such neglect continues.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 155, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 155 / Section 23
Shareholders list; filing; failure to file
Status: in_force

Section 23. A corporation not subject to chapter one hundred and fifty-six shall within fifteen days after a written request by a stockholder thereof, made not less than thirty nor more than sixty days prior to the time fixed for the annual meeting of stockholders, cause a complete list of the stockholders as of the sixtieth day prior to the time so fixed, with the residence of and the number of shares belonging to each stockholder, to be made and filed in the office of the state secretary. The list shall be in such form as the secretary shall require or approve, and shall be signed and sworn to by the treasurer of the corporation or by some other officer cognizant of the facts specially appointed by the corporation to make the same. If a corporation and its treasurer or other officer so specially appointed omits or neglects to cause a list of stockholders to be so made and filed, they shall each forfeit not more than one thousand dollars to be recovered in the manner provided in section forty-two of chapter one hundred and fifty-eight.

Section 23. A corporation not subject to chapter one hundred and fifty-six shall within fifteen days after a written request by a stockholder thereof, made not less than thirty nor more than sixty days prior to the time fixed for the annual meeting of stockholders, cause a complete list of the stockholders as of the sixtieth day prior to the time so fixed, with the residence of and the number of shares belonging to each stockholder, to be made and filed in the office of the state secretary. The list shall be in such form as the secretary shall require or approve, and shall be signed and sworn to by the treasurer of the corporation or by some other officer cognizant of the facts specially appointed by the corporation to make the same. If a corporation and its treasurer or other officer so specially appointed omits or neglects to cause a list of stockholders to be so made and filed, they shall each forfeit not more than one thousand dollars to be recovered in the manner provided in section forty-two of chapter one hundred and fifty-eight.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 62C, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 62C / Section 5
Returns; filing; declaration covering perjury; improper filings
Status: in_force

Section 5. Any return, document or tax payment required or permitted to be filed under this chapter shall be filed with or transmitted to the commissioner in such manner, format and medium as the commissioner shall from time to time prescribe; shall contain such information as the commissioner deems pertinent; and shall contain or be accompanied by a declaration, in such form as prescribed by the commissioner, that such return or document is made under the penalties of perjury. Any return, document or payment submitted in a manner or medium other than that prescribed by the commissioner shall not be deemed to have been filed.

Section 5. Any return, document or tax payment required or permitted to be filed under this chapter shall be filed with or transmitted to the commissioner in such manner, format and medium as the commissioner shall from time to time prescribe; shall contain such information as the commissioner deems pertinent; and shall contain or be accompanied by a declaration, in such form as prescribed by the commissioner, that such return or document is made under the penalties of perjury. Any return, document or payment submitted in a manner or medium other than that prescribed by the commissioner shall not be deemed to have been filed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 12H — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 12H
Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of physician's name required
Status: in_force

Section 12H. Any physician who writes a prescription upon a prescription blank of a hospital or clinic shall print or type his name directly below his signature thereon.

Section 12H. Any physician who writes a prescription upon a prescription blank of a hospital or clinic shall print or type his name directly below his signature thereon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 16B — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 44 / Section 16B
Facsimile seal; validity
Status: in_force

Section 16B. The engraved or printed facsimile of a city, town or district seal on a bond, note or certificate of indebtedness of such municipality shall have the same legal effect as though such seal were impressed thereon.

Section 16B. The engraved or printed facsimile of a city, town or district seal on a bond, note or certificate of indebtedness of such municipality shall have the same legal effect as though such seal were impressed thereon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40M, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40M / Section 17
Applicability of chapter 176V to groups governed by this chapter
Status: in_force

Section 17. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, chapter 176V shall apply to groups governed by this chapter.

Section 17. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, chapter 176V shall apply to groups governed by this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 44C — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 44C
Suspension or debarment of contractors
Status: in_force

Section 44C. The commissioner may suspend or debar contractors in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-nine F of chapter twenty-nine.

Section 44C. The commissioner may suspend or debar contractors in accordance with the provisions of section twenty-nine F of chapter twenty-nine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 135, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 135 / Section 11
Payment of proceeds to owner upon application and proof of ownership
Status: in_force

Section 11. If, within two years and two months after such money has come into the possession of a member of the police department of a city or within two years after such sale of other property, the owner claims and proves ownership thereof, the unclaimed balance of such money or the proceeds of such sale, after deducting all reasonable charges and expenses, shall be paid to him, upon the order of the head of such department.

Section 11. If, within two years and two months after such money has come into the possession of a member of the police department of a city or within two years after such sale of other property, the owner claims and proves ownership thereof, the unclaimed balance of such money or the proceeds of such sale, after deducting all reasonable charges and expenses, shall be paid to him, upon the order of the head of such department.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 47, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 47 / Section 1
Authorization
Status: in_force

Section 1. Any town may erect or provide and maintain an infirmary for persons in need. No town shall erect or maintain an infirmary wholly or in part within the limits of any other town without its consent.

Section 1. Any town may erect or provide and maintain an infirmary for persons in need. No town shall erect or maintain an infirmary wholly or in part within the limits of any other town without its consent.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 4
Overflow or injury to land; action for compensation; limitation; venue
Status: in_force

Section 4. The owner or occupant of land which has been overflowed or otherwise injured by such dam may bring a civil action to obtain compensation therefor. Such action shall be commenced within three years next after the event complained of in the superior court for the county where the land or any part thereof lies; but if the land overflowed or injured is outside the commonwealth such action shall be brought in the superior court for the county where the dam or any part thereof is maintained.

Section 4. The owner or occupant of land which has been overflowed or otherwise injured by such dam may bring a civil action to obtain compensation therefor. Such action shall be commenced within three years next after the event complained of in the superior court for the county where the land or any part thereof lies; but if the land overflowed or injured is outside the commonwealth such action shall be brought in the superior court for the county where the dam or any part thereof is maintained.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223A, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223A / Section 6
Mode of service outside commonwealth; proof of service
Status: in_force

Section 6. ( a ) When the law of this commonwealth authorizes service outside this commonwealth, the service, when reasonably calculated to give actual notice, may be made: (1) by personal delivery in the manner prescribed for service within this commonwealth; (2) in the manner prescribed by the law of the place in which the service is made for service in that place in an action in any of its courts of general jurisdiction; (3) by any form of mail addressed to the person to be served and requiring a signed receipt; (4) as directed by the foreign authority in response to a letter rogatory; or (5) as directed by the court. ( b ) Proof of service outside this commonwealth may be made by affidavit of the individual who made the service or in the manner prescribed by the law of this commonwealth, the order pursuant to which the service is made, or the law of the place in which the service is made for proof of service in an action in any of its courts of general jurisdiction. When service is made by mail, proof of service shall include a receipt signed by the addressee or other evidence of personal delivery to the addressee satisfactory to the court.

Section 6. ( a ) When the law of this commonwealth authorizes service outside this commonwealth, the service, when reasonably calculated to give actual notice, may be made:

(1) by personal delivery in the manner prescribed for service within this commonwealth;

(2) in the manner prescribed by the law of the place in which the service is made for service in that place in an action in any of its courts of general jurisdiction;

(3) by any form of mail addressed to the person to be served and requiring a signed receipt;

(4) as directed by the foreign authority in response to a letter rogatory; or

(5) as directed by the court.

( b ) Proof of service outside this commonwealth may be made by affidavit of the individual who made the service or in the manner prescribed by the law of this commonwealth, the order pursuant to which the service is made, or the law of the place in which the service is made for proof of service in an action in any of its courts of general jurisdiction. When service is made by mail, proof of service shall include a receipt signed by the addressee or other evidence of personal delivery to the addressee satisfactory to the court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156A / Section 3
Professional services provided
Status: in_force

Section 3. (a) Except as hereinafter provided, a professional corporation may be organized under this chapter only for the purpose of rendering professional services and services ancillary thereto within a single profession. (b) A professional corporation may be organized for the purpose of rendering professional services within two or more professions except to the extent expressly prohibited by the licensing laws of the commonwealth applicable to such professions or the regulations of any of the applicable regulating boards. (c) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as prohibiting the organization of a corporation to render professional services, or as limiting the rendering of professional services or the practice of any profession under any other provisions of law except to the extent expressly prohibited or limited by such provisions of law or the regulations of the applicable regulating boards.

Section 3. (a) Except as hereinafter provided, a professional corporation may be organized under this chapter only for the purpose of rendering professional services and services ancillary thereto within a single profession.

(b) A professional corporation may be organized for the purpose of rendering professional services within two or more professions except to the extent expressly prohibited by the licensing laws of the commonwealth applicable to such professions or the regulations of any of the applicable regulating boards.

(c) The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed as prohibiting the organization of a corporation to render professional services, or as limiting the rendering of professional services or the practice of any profession under any other provisions of law except to the extent expressly prohibited or limited by such provisions of law or the regulations of the applicable regulating boards.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 102, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 102 / Section 26
Stationing of vessels
Status: in_force

Section 26. A harbor master may regulate and station all vessels in the streams or channels of his harbor, and may remove such as he determines are not fairly and actually employed in receiving or discharging their cargoes, to make room for such others as require to be more immediately accommodated for such purposes.

Section 26. A harbor master may regulate and station all vessels in the streams or channels of his harbor, and may remove such as he determines are not fairly and actually employed in receiving or discharging their cargoes, to make room for such others as require to be more immediately accommodated for such purposes.