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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 42 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 42
Corporation consolidated with one in another state; unauthorized capital stock increase
Status: in_force

Section 42. If a railroad corporation owning a railroad in this commonwealth and consolidated with a corporation owning a railroad in another state increases its capital stock, or the capital stock of such consolidated corporation, except as authorized by this chapter or chapter one hundred and fifty-nine, without authority of the general court, or without such authority extends its line of railroad, or consolidates with any other corporation, or makes a stock dividend, the charter and franchise of such corporation shall be subject to forfeiture.

Section 42. If a railroad corporation owning a railroad in this commonwealth and consolidated with a corporation owning a railroad in another state increases its capital stock, or the capital stock of such consolidated corporation, except as authorized by this chapter or chapter one hundred and fifty-nine, without authority of the general court, or without such authority extends its line of railroad, or consolidates with any other corporation, or makes a stock dividend, the charter and franchise of such corporation shall be subject to forfeiture.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 41, sec. 30A — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 41 / Section 30A
Vacancies; effect on powers of remaining assessors
Status: in_force

Section 30A. A vacancy in the office of assessor shall not divest or suspend the authority and powers of the remaining assessors, notwithstanding any provision of special law making mandatory the filling of vacancies.

Section 30A. A vacancy in the office of assessor shall not divest or suspend the authority and powers of the remaining assessors, notwithstanding any provision of special law making mandatory the filling of vacancies.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 27
Failure to comply with order of marshal
Status: in_force

Section 27. Any owner of a building who, within six months after having received an order from the marshal under section twenty-six, fails to comply with the requirement of such order shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.

Section 27. Any owner of a building who, within six months after having received an order from the marshal under section twenty-six, fails to comply with the requirement of such order shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 27
Ceremonial march of commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 27. The song ''The Road to Boston'', composer unknown, shall be the official ceremonial march of the commonwealth.

Section 27. The song ''The Road to Boston'', composer unknown, shall be the official ceremonial march of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71B, sec. 3A — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71B / Section 3A
Administrator of special education; duties; joint appointment
Status: in_force

Section 3A. (a) A school committee with four thousand or more children enrolled in its school system shall appoint a person to be its administrator of special education. Such administrator shall devote full time to the duties involved in supervising the provision of all special education in the school system. (b) A school committee with less than four thousand children enrolled in its school system shall appoint a person to be its administrator of special education. Such administrator shall have the duties involved in supervising the provision of all special education in the school system and other duties if the special education duties are not such as to require the devotion of full time. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b), the school committee of any city, town, or school district may, to meet its obligations under this section, with the approval of the department, enter into an agreement with any other school committee to jointly appoint an administrator of special education. The department shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this paragraph.

Section 3A. (a) A school committee with four thousand or more children enrolled in its school system shall appoint a person to be its administrator of special education. Such administrator shall devote full time to the duties involved in supervising the provision of all special education in the school system.

(b) A school committee with less than four thousand children enrolled in its school system shall appoint a person to be its administrator of special education. Such administrator shall have the duties involved in supervising the provision of all special education in the school system and other duties if the special education duties are not such as to require the devotion of full time.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b), the school committee of any city, town, or school district may, to meet its obligations under this section, with the approval of the department, enter into an agreement with any other school committee to jointly appoint an administrator of special education. The department shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this paragraph.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33A, sec. 134 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33A / Section 134
General article
Status: in_force

Article 134. General article. In addition to the crimes enumerated in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the state military forces shall be taken cognizance of by a court-martial and punished at the discretion of a military court; provided, however, that where a crime constitutes an offense that violates both this code and the criminal laws of the state where the offense was committed or the criminal laws of the United States, jurisdiction of the military court shall be determined in accordance with subsection (b) of article 2.

Article 134. General article.

In addition to the crimes enumerated in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the state military forces shall be taken cognizance of by a court-martial and punished at the discretion of a military court; provided, however, that where a crime constitutes an offense that violates both this code and the criminal laws of the state where the offense was committed or the criminal laws of the United States, jurisdiction of the military court shall be determined in accordance with subsection (b) of article 2.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 113, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 113 / Section 4
Bond of dean or officer of medical school
Status: repealed

[ Text of section effective until November 25, 2025. Repealed by 2025, 73, Sec. 31.] Section 4. Such dean or other officer, if he has been given permission to take the body of a deceased person as provided in section one, shall, before receiving it, give to the authorities surrendering it, a bond conditioned that he will comply with the preceding section and that after the time prescribed therein, if the body has not been buried or delivered in accordance therewith, it shall be used only for the promotion of anatomical science in the commonwealth in such manner as not to outrage public feeling, and that, after having been so used, the remains shall be decently buried or cremated.

[ Text of section effective until November 25, 2025. Repealed by 2025, 73, Sec. 31.]

Section 4. Such dean or other officer, if he has been given permission to take the body of a deceased person as provided in section one, shall, before receiving it, give to the authorities surrendering it, a bond conditioned that he will comply with the preceding section and that after the time prescribed therein, if the body has not been buried or delivered in accordance therewith, it shall be used only for the promotion of anatomical science in the commonwealth in such manner as not to outrage public feeling, and that, after having been so used, the remains shall be decently buried or cremated.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 53, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 53 / Section 13
Withdrawal of nominated candidates
Status: in_force

Section 13. A person nominated as a candidate for any state, city or town office may withdraw his name from nomination by a request signed and duly acknowledged by him before a notary public, and filed with the officer with whom the nomination was filed, within the time prescribed by section eleven for filing objections to certificates of nomination and nomination papers and no such requests for withdrawals shall be received after such time has expired. A person nominated at a city or town preliminary election may withdraw his name from nomination in the same manner, within six days succeeding five o'clock in the afternoon of the day of holding such preliminary election. Unless otherwise provided by the city or town charter, such nominee shall be replaced by the candidate with the next highest number of votes in said preliminary, if such candidate receives a number of votes at least equal to the number of signatures required by law to place his name on the preliminary election ballot.

Section 13. A person nominated as a candidate for any state, city or town office may withdraw his name from nomination by a request signed and duly acknowledged by him before a notary public, and filed with the officer with whom the nomination was filed, within the time prescribed by section eleven for filing objections to certificates of nomination and nomination papers and no such requests for withdrawals shall be received after such time has expired. A person nominated at a city or town preliminary election may withdraw his name from nomination in the same manner, within six days succeeding five o'clock in the afternoon of the day of holding such preliminary election. Unless otherwise provided by the city or town charter, such nominee shall be replaced by the candidate with the next highest number of votes in said preliminary, if such candidate receives a number of votes at least equal to the number of signatures required by law to place his name on the preliminary election ballot.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 21
Commissioners on firemen's relief; membership
Status: in_force

Section 21. There shall be a board to be known as the commissioners on firemen's relief serving in the department and consisting of the state treasurer, ex officio, two members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, and two members appointed by the Massachusetts state firemen's association. Upon the expiration of the term of office of an appointive member, his successor shall be appointed as aforesaid for two years. Any vacancy existing shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.

Section 21. There shall be a board to be known as the commissioners on firemen's relief serving in the department and consisting of the state treasurer, ex officio, two members appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, and two members appointed by the Massachusetts state firemen's association. Upon the expiration of the term of office of an appointive member, his successor shall be appointed as aforesaid for two years. Any vacancy existing shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of the original appointment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 78, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 78 / Section 8
Use of facilities by non-residents
Status: in_force

Section 8. Any free town public library may loan its books or other library material to any other such library or to citizens of other towns or non-residents, under such written conditions and regulations as may be made by the board of trustees or other authority having control of the library so loaning. Any town may raise money to pay the expenses of so borrowing books and other library material from the library of any other town.

Section 8. Any free town public library may loan its books or other library material to any other such library or to citizens of other towns or non-residents, under such written conditions and regulations as may be made by the board of trustees or other authority having control of the library so loaning. Any town may raise money to pay the expenses of so borrowing books and other library material from the library of any other town.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 60D — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 60D
Renewals of certificates of registration as architect; fee
Status: in_force

Section 60D. On or about May first of each year, the board shall mail to every architect or architect emeritus registered in the commonwealth a blank application for renewal of certificate of registration. Such blanks properly filled out shall be returned to the board on or before the following first day of August. Each such blank shall be accompanied by a renewal fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven. After verification of the facts stated on the renewal blanks, the board shall issue a certificate of annual registration, dated September first, and which shall expire on August thirty-first of the year following. Any holder of a certificate of registration who fails to renew his application within sixty days after notification by the board that his license has expired, shall, before again engaging in the practice of architecture within the commonwealth, be required to register anew, pay a fee as determined under the aforementioned provision and may be required by the board to be re-examined.

Section 60D. On or about May first of each year, the board shall mail to every architect or architect emeritus registered in the commonwealth a blank application for renewal of certificate of registration. Such blanks properly filled out shall be returned to the board on or before the following first day of August. Each such blank shall be accompanied by a renewal fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven. After verification of the facts stated on the renewal blanks, the board shall issue a certificate of annual registration, dated September first, and which shall expire on August thirty-first of the year following. Any holder of a certificate of registration who fails to renew his application within sixty days after notification by the board that his license has expired, shall, before again engaging in the practice of architecture within the commonwealth, be required to register anew, pay a fee as determined under the aforementioned provision and may be required by the board to be re-examined.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32A, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32A / Section 1
Purpose of chapter
Status: in_force

Section 1. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a program of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance for certain persons in the service of the commonwealth, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical, medical, dental and other health insurance for such persons and their dependents.

Section 1. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a program of group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance for certain persons in the service of the commonwealth, and group general or blanket hospital, surgical, medical, dental and other health insurance for such persons and their dependents.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 67C — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 67C
Certain interests not to disqualify
Status: in_force

Section 67C. In indictments and penal actions for the recovery of a forfeiture, it shall not be a challenge for cause to a juror that the juror is liable to pay taxes in a county, city or town which may be benefited by such recovery.

Section 67C. In indictments and penal actions for the recovery of a forfeiture, it shall not be a challenge for cause to a juror that the juror is liable to pay taxes in a county, city or town which may be benefited by such recovery.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30B, sec. 13A — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30B / Section 13A
Recycling or composting contracts; modifications and amendments
Status: in_force

Section 13A. With respect to contracts for the recycling or composting of solid waste or the treatment, composting or disposal of sewage, septage or sludge authorized under the provisions of subsection (e) of section one, the governmental body may negotiate modifications and amendments to contracts for recycling services involving the addition of materials to be collected or processed, the deletion of materials to be collected or processed, the change in specifications with respect to materials to be collected or processed, and any price adjustments related to such modifications and amendments, where the contract is for a term of two years, or more, and where such changes are based upon changes in market conditions since the commencement of the contract, provided: (1) after reasonable investigation of costs and benefits, the chief procurement officer has determined in writing that such modification is in the best interest of the governmental body; and (2) where the modification involves the addition of materials and an increase in price to the governmental body, the chief procurement officer has determined in writing that the amendment is more advantageous than alternate means of procuring such services.

Section 13A. With respect to contracts for the recycling or composting of solid waste or the treatment, composting or disposal of sewage, septage or sludge authorized under the provisions of subsection (e) of section one, the governmental body may negotiate modifications and amendments to contracts for recycling services involving the addition of materials to be collected or processed, the deletion of materials to be collected or processed, the change in specifications with respect to materials to be collected or processed, and any price adjustments related to such modifications and amendments, where the contract is for a term of two years, or more, and where such changes are based upon changes in market conditions since the commencement of the contract, provided:

(1) after reasonable investigation of costs and benefits, the chief procurement officer has determined in writing that such modification is in the best interest of the governmental body; and

(2) where the modification involves the addition of materials and an increase in price to the governmental body, the chief procurement officer has determined in writing that the amendment is more advantageous than alternate means of procuring such services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 272 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 272
Disclosure by licensed naturopathic doctors of business and residential addresses
Status: in_force

Section 272. A licensed naturopathic doctor shall advise the board, in writing, of the address of the doctor's principal place of business and any other address at which that doctor is currently engaged in practice. The naturopathic doctor shall immediately provide written notice to the board of a change in the address of a place of business at which the doctor practices. The naturopathic doctor shall also advise the board, in writing, of that doctor's current residential address and of any subsequent change to that address.

Section 272. A licensed naturopathic doctor shall advise the board, in writing, of the address of the doctor's principal place of business and any other address at which that doctor is currently engaged in practice. The naturopathic doctor shall immediately provide written notice to the board of a change in the address of a place of business at which the doctor practices. The naturopathic doctor shall also advise the board, in writing, of that doctor's current residential address and of any subsequent change to that address.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 53 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 53
Computation of amount of capital stock as basis for bond issue
Status: in_force

Section 53. In computing the amount of capital stock of a railroad corporation, electric railroad, railway or elevated railway company in order to determine the maximum amount of bonds, coupon notes or other evidences of indebtedness, payable at periods of more than twelve months after the date thereof, under sections forty-seven, forty-eight and sixty-four of chapter one hundred and sixty or section twenty-nine of chapter one hundred and sixty-one, and under any similar provisions of any special acts limiting the amount of such securities, which a railroad corporation, electric railroad, railway or elevated railway company may issue, there shall be added to the par value of the capital stock all cash premiums paid into the corporation on all shares issued by such corporation or company subsequent to July ninth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, under chapter four hundred and sixty-two of the acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-four or any similar provisions of law.

Section 53. In computing the amount of capital stock of a railroad corporation, electric railroad, railway or elevated railway company in order to determine the maximum amount of bonds, coupon notes or other evidences of indebtedness, payable at periods of more than twelve months after the date thereof, under sections forty-seven, forty-eight and sixty-four of chapter one hundred and sixty or section twenty-nine of chapter one hundred and sixty-one, and under any similar provisions of any special acts limiting the amount of such securities, which a railroad corporation, electric railroad, railway or elevated railway company may issue, there shall be added to the par value of the capital stock all cash premiums paid into the corporation on all shares issued by such corporation or company subsequent to July ninth, eighteen hundred and ninety-four, under chapter four hundred and sixty-two of the acts of eighteen hundred and ninety-four or any similar provisions of law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 141 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 141
Representatives in general court; vacancies
Status: in_force

Section 141. Upon a vacancy in the office of representative in the general court or upon failure to elect, the speaker of the house of representatives shall issue precepts to the aldermen of each city and the selectmen of each town comprising the district or any part thereof, appointing such time as the house of representatives may order for an election to fill such vacancy; provided, that if such vacancy occurs during a recess between the first and second annual sessions of the same general court, the speaker may fix the time for an election to fill such vacancy. All such elections shall be held on a Tuesday. Upon receipt of such precepts, the aldermen or the selectmen shall call an election, which shall be held in accordance with the precepts.

Section 141. Upon a vacancy in the office of representative in the general court or upon failure to elect, the speaker of the house of representatives shall issue precepts to the aldermen of each city and the selectmen of each town comprising the district or any part thereof, appointing such time as the house of representatives may order for an election to fill such vacancy; provided, that if such vacancy occurs during a recess between the first and second annual sessions of the same general court, the speaker may fix the time for an election to fill such vacancy. All such elections shall be held on a Tuesday. Upon receipt of such precepts, the aldermen or the selectmen shall call an election, which shall be held in accordance with the precepts.