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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 46 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 46
Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence
Status: in_force

Article 46. Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence. The trial counsel, the defense counsel and the court-martial shall have equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence as prescribed by regulations and provided by law. Process issued in court-martial cases to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to compel the production of other evidence shall apply the principles of law and the rules of courts-martial generally recognized in military criminal cases in the courts of the armed forces of the United States, but which may not be contrary to or inconsistent with this code. Process shall run to any part of the United States, or the territories, commonwealths and possessions, and may be executed by civil officers as prescribed by the laws of the place where the witness or evidence is located or of the United States.

Article 46. Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence.

The trial counsel, the defense counsel and the court-martial shall have equal opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence as prescribed by regulations and provided by law. Process issued in court-martial cases to compel witnesses to appear and testify and to compel the production of other evidence shall apply the principles of law and the rules of courts-martial generally recognized in military criminal cases in the courts of the armed forces of the United States, but which may not be contrary to or inconsistent with this code. Process shall run to any part of the United States, or the territories, commonwealths and possessions, and may be executed by civil officers as prescribed by the laws of the place where the witness or evidence is located or of the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161, sec. 80 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161 / Section 80
Method as assessing
Status: in_force

Section 80. The provisions of chapter eighty relative to the assessment of betterments on real estate, so far as applicable, shall apply to assessments made under the two preceding sections.

Section 80. The provisions of chapter eighty relative to the assessment of betterments on real estate, so far as applicable, shall apply to assessments made under the two preceding sections.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258D, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258D / Section 3
Commencement of action; manner of proceedings
Status: in_force

Section 3. A civil action brought against the commonwealth under this chapter shall be brought in the county where the claimant was convicted or in Suffolk county. The superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all such actions. All civil actions brought pursuant to this chapter shall in all manner proceed by and be governed by the rules of civil procedure except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. Upon motion of the claimant, the court shall advance the proceeding for expedited discovery and a speedy trial so that it may be heard and determined with as little delay as possible.

Section 3. A civil action brought against the commonwealth under this chapter shall be brought in the county where the claimant was convicted or in Suffolk county. The superior court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all such actions. All civil actions brought pursuant to this chapter shall in all manner proceed by and be governed by the rules of civil procedure except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter. Upon motion of the claimant, the court shall advance the proceeding for expedited discovery and a speedy trial so that it may be heard and determined with as little delay as possible.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, sec. 57 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 57
Reptile of commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 57. The garter snake shall be the official reptile of the commonwealth.

Section 57. The garter snake shall be the official reptile of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 26
Appointment by selectmen where town so votes
Status: in_force

Section 26. If a town votes under section twenty-one to have its selectmen appoint a board of assessors, the selectmen shall thereupon appoint three or five suitable persons as assessors, who shall act as assessors of the town and shall have all necessary powers therefor.

Section 26. If a town votes under section twenty-one to have its selectmen appoint a board of assessors, the selectmen shall thereupon appoint three or five suitable persons as assessors, who shall act as assessors of the town and shall have all necessary powers therefor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 62 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 62
Third conviction of being a common nightwalker
Status: in_force

Section 62. If a complaint charges a person with being a common nightwalker, and it is proved at the trial that such person has been twice before convicted of the same offence, such person may be sentenced to the house of correction for not more than two and one half years or if a male, to the Massachusetts reformatory, or if a female, to the reformatory for women.

Section 62. If a complaint charges a person with being a common nightwalker, and it is proved at the trial that such person has been twice before convicted of the same offence, such person may be sentenced to the house of correction for not more than two and one half years or if a male, to the Massachusetts reformatory, or if a female, to the reformatory for women.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 27
Blank forms and envelopes for returns; injury, tampering, or destruction; penalties
Status: in_force

Section 27. The state secretary shall provide every city and town with suitable blank forms and envelopes for all certificates, copies of records and returns required to be made at his office, with such printed directions thereon as he may deem necessary; and such other blank forms and suggestions and instructions, as will assist the election officers in the performance of their duties. The clerks of the courts of the several counties shall in like manner provide cities and towns with suitable blank forms and envelopes for all certificates, copies of records and returns required to be made to the county commissioners and boards of examiners. Whoever wilfully or maliciously injures, tampers with or destroys a ballot box or any of the blank forms or apparatus furnished to a city or town under this section or section twenty-six shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.

Section 27. The state secretary shall provide every city and town with suitable blank forms and envelopes for all certificates, copies of records and returns required to be made at his office, with such printed directions thereon as he may deem necessary; and such other blank forms and suggestions and instructions, as will assist the election officers in the performance of their duties. The clerks of the courts of the several counties shall in like manner provide cities and towns with suitable blank forms and envelopes for all certificates, copies of records and returns required to be made to the county commissioners and boards of examiners.

Whoever wilfully or maliciously injures, tampers with or destroys a ballot box or any of the blank forms or apparatus furnished to a city or town under this section or section twenty-six shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 56A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 56A
Examiners of applicants for certificates of competency to operate hoisting machinery and to inspect amusement devices; administration of oath to applicants; issuance of temporary permits
Status: in_force

Section 56A. The inspectors of the office of public safety and inspections of the division of occupational licensure shall act, as provided in sections 57A, 58, 59, 60A, 61A, 62A, 63, 64, 65, 65A, 66A, and 67 as examiners of applicants for certificates of competency to operate hoisting machinery and to inspect amusement devices. Any such inspector or the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure may administer the oath to applicants. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure may authorize a person or entity offering the short term rental of compact hoisting equipment to examine applicants and issue temporary permits according to regulation promulgated by the division of occupational licensure.

Section 56A. The inspectors of the office of public safety and inspections of the division of occupational licensure shall act, as provided in sections 57A, 58, 59, 60A, 61A, 62A, 63, 64, 65, 65A, 66A, and 67 as examiners of applicants for certificates of competency to operate hoisting machinery and to inspect amusement devices. Any such inspector or the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure may administer the oath to applicants. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure may authorize a person or entity offering the short term rental of compact hoisting equipment to examine applicants and issue temporary permits according to regulation promulgated by the division of occupational licensure.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 163 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 163
Notice to euthanize dog which has caused damage
Status: in_force

Section 163. If the mayor, aldermen or board of selectmen determines, after notice to parties interested and a hearing, the identity of the owner or keeper of a dog which is found to have worried, maimed or killed livestock or fowl, thereby causing damages for which the owner of the livestock or fowl may become entitled to compensation from the city or town under section 161, the mayor, aldermen or selectmen shall serve upon the owner or keeper of such dog a notice directing the owner or keeper, within 24 hours, to euthanize the dog in a humane manner or restrain the dog.

Section 163. If the mayor, aldermen or board of selectmen determines, after notice to parties interested and a hearing, the identity of the owner or keeper of a dog which is found to have worried, maimed or killed livestock or fowl, thereby causing damages for which the owner of the livestock or fowl may become entitled to compensation from the city or town under section 161, the mayor, aldermen or selectmen shall serve upon the owner or keeper of such dog a notice directing the owner or keeper, within 24 hours, to euthanize the dog in a humane manner or restrain the dog.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 12P — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 12P
Civil rights week
Status: in_force

Section 12P. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the week of December eighth through December fifteenth as civil rights week, and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, for the protection and implementation of these four basic rights:—(1) the right to safety and security of person; (2) the right of citizenship and its privileges; (3) the right to freedom of conscience and expression; (4) the right to equality of opportunity; which have been the core of our democratic philosophy of government.

Section 12P. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the week of December eighth through December fifteenth as civil rights week, and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the schools and otherwise, for the protection and implementation of these four basic rights:—(1) the right to safety and security of person; (2) the right of citizenship and its privileges; (3) the right to freedom of conscience and expression; (4) the right to equality of opportunity; which have been the core of our democratic philosophy of government.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33 / Section 5
Powers of commander-in-chief; regulations
Status: in_force

Section 5. The commander-in-chief may make and publish regulations for the government of the organized militia in accordance with law.

Section 5. The commander-in-chief may make and publish regulations for the government of the organized militia in accordance with law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 110, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 110 / Section 24
Defiling registered cans
Status: in_force

Section 24. Whoever puts an unclean or foul substance into any registered can, tub or cabinet shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not less than fifty cents nor more than five dollars for each can, tub or cabinet with respect to which the violation occurs and for any subsequent offence by a fine of not less than two nor more than twenty dollars for each such can, tub or cabinet.

Section 24. Whoever puts an unclean or foul substance into any registered can, tub or cabinet shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not less than fifty cents nor more than five dollars for each can, tub or cabinet with respect to which the violation occurs and for any subsequent offence by a fine of not less than two nor more than twenty dollars for each such can, tub or cabinet.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 165, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 165 / Section 20
Opening streets or ways
Status: in_force

Section 20. Such corporation may, with the written consent of the aldermen of a city or the selectmen of a town, dig up and open any street or way therein for the purpose of placing such pipes as are necessary in constructing its aqueduct or in repairing or extending the same, if the same is so done as not to prevent the convenient passing of teams and vehicles.

Section 20. Such corporation may, with the written consent of the aldermen of a city or the selectmen of a town, dig up and open any street or way therein for the purpose of placing such pipes as are necessary in constructing its aqueduct or in repairing or extending the same, if the same is so done as not to prevent the convenient passing of teams and vehicles.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 137, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 137 / Section 7
Securities and commodities; definitions
Status: in_force

Section 7. In the three preceding sections, the word ''securities'' shall include all evidences of debt or property and options for the purchase and sale thereof, shares in any corporation, joint stock company or association, bonds, coupons, scrip, rights, choses in action and other evidences of debt or property and options for the purchase or sale thereof; and the word ''commodities'' shall include everything movable that is bought and sold.

Section 7. In the three preceding sections, the word ''securities'' shall include all evidences of debt or property and options for the purchase and sale thereof, shares in any corporation, joint stock company or association, bonds, coupons, scrip, rights, choses in action and other evidences of debt or property and options for the purchase or sale thereof; and the word ''commodities'' shall include everything movable that is bought and sold.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 113I — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 113I
Freedom of contract between insurers and agents or brokers; manner of issuing policies
Status: in_force

Section 113I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abridge or restrict the freedom of contract between insurers and agents or brokers nor to require an insurer to issue policies in any way other than through its ordinary and usual method of marketing except that insurers shall, pursuant to the plan approved under section one hundred and thirteen H, be required to recognize and to permit immediate certification of insurance by and to pay a fair and reasonable commission to any licensed broker or agent designated as the producers of record by applicants for insurance or renewal thereof. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the application of section one hundred and sixty-three.

Section 113I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abridge or restrict the freedom of contract between insurers and agents or brokers nor to require an insurer to issue policies in any way other than through its ordinary and usual method of marketing except that insurers shall, pursuant to the plan approved under section one hundred and thirteen H, be required to recognize and to permit immediate certification of insurance by and to pay a fair and reasonable commission to any licensed broker or agent designated as the producers of record by applicants for insurance or renewal thereof. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict the application of section one hundred and sixty-three.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 68A, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XI / Chapter 68A / Section 2
Distributions of trusts
Status: in_force

Section 2. In the administration of any trust which is a ''private foundation'' as defined in section 509 of said Code, or which is a ''charitable trust'' as defined in section 4947(a)(1) of said Code, there shall be distributed, for the purposes specified in the trust instrument, for each taxable year, amounts at least sufficient to avoid liability for the tax imposed by section 4942(a) of said Code.

Section 2. In the administration of any trust which is a ''private foundation'' as defined in section 509 of said Code, or which is a ''charitable trust'' as defined in section 4947(a)(1) of said Code, there shall be distributed, for the purposes specified in the trust instrument, for each taxable year, amounts at least sufficient to avoid liability for the tax imposed by section 4942(a) of said Code.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176E, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176E / Section 6
Subscription certificate; issuance; contents
Status: in_force

Section 6. A subscription certificate shall be issued by a dental service corporation to each non-group subscriber. No subscription certificate shall be issued unless the commissioner shall have approved in writing the form of certificate nor unless it contains in substance the following provisions: (a) A statement of the dental service to be paid for by the corporation and if any dental service is excepted, a statement of such exception. (b) A statement of the duration of the agreement and of the terms and conditions upon which it may be extended, renewed, revised, cancelled or otherwise terminated. (c) A statement of the period of grace which will be allowed for making any payment due from the subscriber under the contract, which in any event shall not be less than ten days. (d) A statement that any child who is mentally or physically incapable of earning his own living who is eligible for services by membership of his parent under a family contract shall be eligible under the membership of his parent as a member of such family contract so long as he continues to be mentally or physically incapable of earning his own living, without any limitation as to age, subject, however, to such rules and regulations, premiums or additional premiums as the commissioner of insurance may approve.

Section 6. A subscription certificate shall be issued by a dental service corporation to each non-group subscriber. No subscription certificate shall be issued unless the commissioner shall have approved in writing the form of certificate nor unless it contains in substance the following provisions:

(a) A statement of the dental service to be paid for by the corporation and if any dental service is excepted, a statement of such exception.

(b) A statement of the duration of the agreement and of the terms and conditions upon which it may be extended, renewed, revised, cancelled or otherwise terminated.

(c) A statement of the period of grace which will be allowed for making any payment due from the subscriber under the contract, which in any event shall not be less than ten days.

(d) A statement that any child who is mentally or physically incapable of earning his own living who is eligible for services by membership of his parent under a family contract shall be eligible under the membership of his parent as a member of such family contract so long as he continues to be mentally or physically incapable of earning his own living, without any limitation as to age, subject, however, to such rules and regulations, premiums or additional premiums as the commissioner of insurance may approve.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 23F — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 23F
Admissibility of past physical, sexual or psychological abuse of defendant
Status: in_force

Section 23F. In the trial of criminal cases charging the use of force against another where the issue of defense of self or another, defense of duress or coercion, or accidental harm is asserted, a defendant shall be permitted to introduce either or both of the following in establishing the reasonableness of the defendant's apprehension that death or serious bodily injury was imminent, the reasonableness of the defendant's belief that he had availed himself of all available means to avoid physical combat or the reasonableness of a defendant's perception of the amount of force necessary to deal with the perceived threat: (a) evidence that the defendant is or has been the victim of acts of physical, sexual or psychological harm or abuse; (b) evidence by expert testimony regarding the common pattern in abusive relationships; the nature and effects of physical, sexual or psychological abuse and typical responses thereto, including how those effects relate to the perception of the imminent nature of the threat of death or serious bodily harm; the relevant facts and circumstances which form the basis for such opinion; and evidence whether the defendant displayed characteristics common to victims of abuse. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude the introduction of evidence or expert testimony as described in clause (a) or (b) in any civil or criminal action where such evidence or expert testimony is otherwise now admissible.

Section 23F. In the trial of criminal cases charging the use of force against another where the issue of defense of self or another, defense of duress or coercion, or accidental harm is asserted, a defendant shall be permitted to introduce either or both of the following in establishing the reasonableness of the defendant's apprehension that death or serious bodily injury was imminent, the reasonableness of the defendant's belief that he had availed himself of all available means to avoid physical combat or the reasonableness of a defendant's perception of the amount of force necessary to deal with the perceived threat:

(a) evidence that the defendant is or has been the victim of acts of physical, sexual or psychological harm or abuse;

(b) evidence by expert testimony regarding the common pattern in abusive relationships; the nature and effects of physical, sexual or psychological abuse and typical responses thereto, including how those effects relate to the perception of the imminent nature of the threat of death or serious bodily harm; the relevant facts and circumstances which form the basis for such opinion; and evidence whether the defendant displayed characteristics common to victims of abuse.

Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude the introduction of evidence or expert testimony as described in clause (a) or (b) in any civil or criminal action where such evidence or expert testimony is otherwise now admissible.