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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 241, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 241 / Section 8
Notice given by citation; contents; publication; service
Status: in_force

Section 8. Notice shall be given by a citation containing a brief description of the land, and the minimum price in case it is desired to sell the land or any part thereof at private sale. The citation shall be addressed to all known respondents by name, and, in addition, in express terms to all other persons interested. Said notice shall be given to each respondent, whether within or without the commonwealth, whose address is known, by serving the same, either personally or by registered mail, fourteen days at least before the return day; and to each respondent whose address is not known by mailing a copy thereof to the last known address of such party fourteen days at least before the return day, and by publishing the notice once in each of three successive weeks in such newspaper as the court shall order, the last publication to be one day at least before the return day. Proof of service and notice shall be made by affidavit, setting forth the particulars of the service on each respondent, and any other notice given, and if actual notice has been given by registered mail the affidavit shall so state. The court may in its discretion cause further notice to be given.

Section 8. Notice shall be given by a citation containing a brief description of the land, and the minimum price in case it is desired to sell the land or any part thereof at private sale. The citation shall be addressed to all known respondents by name, and, in addition, in express terms to all other persons interested. Said notice shall be given to each respondent, whether within or without the commonwealth, whose address is known, by serving the same, either personally or by registered mail, fourteen days at least before the return day; and to each respondent whose address is not known by mailing a copy thereof to the last known address of such party fourteen days at least before the return day, and by publishing the notice once in each of three successive weeks in such newspaper as the court shall order, the last publication to be one day at least before the return day. Proof of service and notice shall be made by affidavit, setting forth the particulars of the service on each respondent, and any other notice given, and if actual notice has been given by registered mail the affidavit shall so state. The court may in its discretion cause further notice to be given.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 153 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 153
Grading work of weavers; imperfections affecting wages; conditions precedent to fines
Status: in_force

Section 153. No system used by manufacturers for grading the work of a weaver shall affect or lessen the wages of the weaver except for imperfections in his own work; and in no case shall the wages of those engaged in weaving be affected by fines or otherwise unless the imperfections complained of are first exhibited and pointed out to the person whose wages are to be affected; and a fine shall not be imposed upon any person for imperfect weaving unless this section is first complied with and the amount of the fines is agreed upon by both parties.

Section 153. No system used by manufacturers for grading the work of a weaver shall affect or lessen the wages of the weaver except for imperfections in his own work; and in no case shall the wages of those engaged in weaving be affected by fines or otherwise unless the imperfections complained of are first exhibited and pointed out to the person whose wages are to be affected; and a fine shall not be imposed upon any person for imperfect weaving unless this section is first complied with and the amount of the fines is agreed upon by both parties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5I — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 5I
Surgical and other procedures; report of data regarding results
Status: in_force

Section 5I. The board shall have authority to require hospitals, physicians, health maintenance organizations and other medical service providers to provide data to it as to the results of specific surgical and other procedures performed by physicians on a physician by physician basis. Any information provided to the board pursuant to this section shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in section five of this chapter.

Section 5I. The board shall have authority to require hospitals, physicians, health maintenance organizations and other medical service providers to provide data to it as to the results of specific surgical and other procedures performed by physicians on a physician by physician basis. Any information provided to the board pursuant to this section shall be subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in section five of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108A, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 108A / Section 2
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 2. In this chapter, ''court'' includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. ''Business'' includes every trade, occupation, or profession. ''Bankrupt'' includes bankrupt under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under any state insolvent law. ''Conveyance'' includes every assignment, lease, mortgage or encumbrance. ''Foreign registered limited liability partnership'', a registered limited liability partnership or a limited liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction. ''Real property'', includes land or any interest or estate in land. ''Registered limited liability partnership'', a partnership registered under section forty-five and complying with section forty-six.

Section 2. In this chapter, ''court'' includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case.

''Business'' includes every trade, occupation, or profession.

''Bankrupt'' includes bankrupt under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or insolvent under any state insolvent law.

''Conveyance'' includes every assignment, lease, mortgage or encumbrance.

''Foreign registered limited liability partnership'', a registered limited liability partnership or a limited liability partnership formed pursuant to an agreement governed by the laws of another jurisdiction.

''Real property'', includes land or any interest or estate in land.

''Registered limited liability partnership'', a partnership registered under section forty-five and complying with section forty-six.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151A, sec. 71G — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151A / Section 71G
Eligibility for health insurance benefits
Status: in_force

Section 71G. (a) An employee eligible to receive reemployment assistance benefits under section seventy-one F shall also be eligible to receive health insurance benefits during his or her eligibility period if (1) the individual was, at the time of termination covered by an individually purchased health insurance plan, and (2) the individual is not able to be covered under any health insurance plan carried by a member of the family. For the purpose of this section, the eligibility period shall commence with the effective week of the claim for regular benefits and end at the completion of three calendar months, or the completion of the month during which reemployment was obtained, whichever is less. The payment of health insurance benefits shall terminate at the end of the month during which employment was obtained. (b) The maximum health insurance benefits amount shall be the amount of the monthly insurance premium, but not to exceed three months. Such amount shall be paid in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the commissioner. In formulating said procedures and other regulations governing this section, the commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of insurance.

Section 71G. (a) An employee eligible to receive reemployment assistance benefits under section seventy-one F shall also be eligible to receive health insurance benefits during his or her eligibility period if (1) the individual was, at the time of termination covered by an individually purchased health insurance plan, and (2) the individual is not able to be covered under any health insurance plan carried by a member of the family.

For the purpose of this section, the eligibility period shall commence with the effective week of the claim for regular benefits and end at the completion of three calendar months, or the completion of the month during which reemployment was obtained, whichever is less. The payment of health insurance benefits shall terminate at the end of the month during which employment was obtained.

(b) The maximum health insurance benefits amount shall be the amount of the monthly insurance premium, but not to exceed three months. Such amount shall be paid in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the commissioner. In formulating said procedures and other regulations governing this section, the commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of insurance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 34C — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 34C
Subsequent violations of state building code or state fire code
Status: in_force

Section 34C. Whoever (1) commits a second or subsequent violation of the state building code or state fire code, including any incorporated specialized codes, or any lawful order of the marshal, the head of the fire department or a state or local building inspector or (2) continues to violate any such code or order after receipt of actual notice of such violation or order, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for 1 year in the house of correction or by both such fine and imprisonment. Notice may be provided by in-hand service, by posting the same in a conspicuous place on the premises in violation, or by the lawful issuance of a citation pursuant to chapter 148 A. This section shall not apply to such violations which are under appeal pursuant to section 100 of chapter 143, if such appeal was timely filed.

Section 34C. Whoever (1) commits a second or subsequent violation of the state building code or state fire code, including any incorporated specialized codes, or any lawful order of the marshal, the head of the fire department or a state or local building inspector or (2) continues to violate any such code or order after receipt of actual notice of such violation or order, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for 1 year in the house of correction or by both such fine and imprisonment. Notice may be provided by in-hand service, by posting the same in a conspicuous place on the premises in violation, or by the lawful issuance of a citation pursuant to chapter 148 A. This section shall not apply to such violations which are under appeal pursuant to section 100 of chapter 143, if such appeal was timely filed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 130, sec. 73 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 130 / Section 73
Granting modification in respect to close season and number of scallops that may be taken; petition; investigation
Status: in_force

Section 73. The provisions of sections seventy-one and seventy-two in respect to the open and close season, and in respect to the number of scallops that may be taken, may be temporarily modified if, on petition of the aldermen, city council or selectmen to the director, the director after investigation, determines that, owing to unusual circumstances, such modification is expedient. In that case, he may authorize, for a prescribed period, the aldermen, city council or selectmen to issue permits to inhabitants of their respective cities or towns to take scallops in such quantities and at such times as he deems expedient.

Section 73. The provisions of sections seventy-one and seventy-two in respect to the open and close season, and in respect to the number of scallops that may be taken, may be temporarily modified if, on petition of the aldermen, city council or selectmen to the director, the director after investigation, determines that, owing to unusual circumstances, such modification is expedient. In that case, he may authorize, for a prescribed period, the aldermen, city council or selectmen to issue permits to inhabitants of their respective cities or towns to take scallops in such quantities and at such times as he deems expedient.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111G, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111G / Section 1
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise:— ''Advisory committee'', the committee established pursuant to section three. ''Commissioner'', the commissioner of the department of public health. ''Department'', the department of public health. ''Division'', the division of family health services which is an administrative division within the department of public health. ''Early intervention services'', services provided to children and the families of children, who are between birth and three years of age and who have identified handicapping conditions or who are at risk for developmental delays due to biological, established, or environmental factors. Such services are for the purpose of minimizing the potential for developmental delay and for preventing the institutionalization of such children and shall be developmental services, including but not limited to speech, occupational and physical therapy, social work, psychological, educational, and nursing services.

Section 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires otherwise:—

''Advisory committee'', the committee established pursuant to section three.

''Commissioner'', the commissioner of the department of public health.

''Department'', the department of public health.

''Division'', the division of family health services which is an administrative division within the department of public health.

''Early intervention services'', services provided to children and the families of children, who are between birth and three years of age and who have identified handicapping conditions or who are at risk for developmental delays due to biological, established, or environmental factors. Such services are for the purpose of minimizing the potential for developmental delay and for preventing the institutionalization of such children and shall be developmental services, including but not limited to speech, occupational and physical therapy, social work, psychological, educational, and nursing services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 52 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 52
Original will; taking from registry
Status: in_force

Section 52. The probate court in which a will has been duly proved, allowed and recorded may, after the expiration of twenty days within which an appeal may be taken from the decree admitting such will to probate, upon the petition of the executor or of a legatee named in such will, or of any person interested in the estate of the testator, and after notice and a hearing, permit the original will, if it appears necessary, to be taken from the files of such court to establish the right or title of such executor, legatee or person to the estate of the testator in any foreign country.

Section 52. The probate court in which a will has been duly proved, allowed and recorded may, after the expiration of twenty days within which an appeal may be taken from the decree admitting such will to probate, upon the petition of the executor or of a legatee named in such will, or of any person interested in the estate of the testator, and after notice and a hearing, permit the original will, if it appears necessary, to be taken from the files of such court to establish the right or title of such executor, legatee or person to the estate of the testator in any foreign country.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 75 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 75
Wild turkey
Status: in_force

Section 75. Except as provided in section five, a person shall not hunt or have in his possession a wild turkey or take, molest, disturb, destroy or have in possession the nest or eggs of a wild turkey.

Section 75. Except as provided in section five, a person shall not hunt or have in his possession a wild turkey or take, molest, disturb, destroy or have in possession the nest or eggs of a wild turkey.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 217, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 217 / Section 26
Assistant registers; official signatures
Status: in_force

Section 26. The signing or electronic rendering of the name of any second, third or fourth assistant register followed by the designation, ''assistant register'', shall be a sufficient official signature.

Section 26. The signing or electronic rendering of the name of any second, third or fourth assistant register followed by the designation, ''assistant register'', shall be a sufficient official signature.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176E, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176E / Section 16
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Section 16. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by a bill in equity brought in the supreme judicial court by the commissioner, the attorney general, or any district attorney.

Section 16. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by a bill in equity brought in the supreme judicial court by the commissioner, the attorney general, or any district attorney.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 89, sec. 7B — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 89 / Section 7B
Operation of emergency vehicles
Status: in_force

Section 7B. The driver of a vehicle of a fire, police or recognized protective department and the driver of an ambulance shall be subject to the provisions of any statute, rule, regulation, ordinance or by-law relating to the operation or parking of vehicles, except that a driver of fire apparatus while going to a fire or responding to an alarm, or the driver of a vehicle of a police or recognized protective department or the driver of an ambulance, in an emergency and while in performance of a public duty or while transporting a sick or injured person to a hospital or other destination where professional medical services are available, may drive such vehicle at a speed in excess of the applicable speed limit if he exercises caution and due regard under the circumstances for the safety of persons and property, and may drive such vehicle through an intersection of ways contrary to any traffic signs or signals regulating traffic at such intersection if he first brings such vehicle to a full stop and then proceeds with caution and due regard for the safety of persons and property, unless otherwise directed by a police officer regulating traffic at such intersection. The driver of any such approaching emergency vehicle shall comply with the provisions of section fourteen of chapter ninety when approaching a school bus which has stopped to allow passengers to alight or board from the same, and whose red lamps are flashing.

Section 7B. The driver of a vehicle of a fire, police or recognized protective department and the driver of an ambulance shall be subject to the provisions of any statute, rule, regulation, ordinance or by-law relating to the operation or parking of vehicles, except that a driver of fire apparatus while going to a fire or responding to an alarm, or the driver of a vehicle of a police or recognized protective department or the driver of an ambulance, in an emergency and while in performance of a public duty or while transporting a sick or injured person to a hospital or other destination where professional medical services are available, may drive such vehicle at a speed in excess of the applicable speed limit if he exercises caution and due regard under the circumstances for the safety of persons and property, and may drive such vehicle through an intersection of ways contrary to any traffic signs or signals regulating traffic at such intersection if he first brings such vehicle to a full stop and then proceeds with caution and due regard for the safety of persons and property, unless otherwise directed by a police officer regulating traffic at such intersection. The driver of any such approaching emergency vehicle shall comply with the provisions of section fourteen of chapter ninety when approaching a school bus which has stopped to allow passengers to alight or board from the same, and whose red lamps are flashing.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 56B — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 56B
Contempt proceedings involving child care, custody or maintenance; guardian ad litem; appointment
Status: in_force

Section 56B. Any judge of a probate court may appoint a guardian ad litem to institute contempt proceedings under the provisions of section thirty-four A against any party for failure to obey judgments of the probate court involving care, custody or maintenance of minor children, and said guardian ad litem may personally serve throughout the commonwealth any summons or capias incidental to the enforcement of this section. The compensation shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, together with any expense approved by the court, upon certificate by the judge to the state treasurer. The state police, local police and probation officers shall assist the guardian ad litem so appointed, upon his request.

Section 56B. Any judge of a probate court may appoint a guardian ad litem to institute contempt proceedings under the provisions of section thirty-four A against any party for failure to obey judgments of the probate court involving care, custody or maintenance of minor children, and said guardian ad litem may personally serve throughout the commonwealth any summons or capias incidental to the enforcement of this section. The compensation shall be fixed by the court and shall be paid by the commonwealth, together with any expense approved by the court, upon certificate by the judge to the state treasurer. The state police, local police and probation officers shall assist the guardian ad litem so appointed, upon his request.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 261, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 261 / Section 6
Real actions and replevin
Status: in_force

Section 6. The prevailing party in a real action or in replevin shall recover costs irrespective of the amount of damages recovered.

Section 6. The prevailing party in a real action or in replevin shall recover costs irrespective of the amount of damages recovered.