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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 16A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 16A
Furnishing safety inspection or advisory services; liability of insurers
Status: in_force

Section 16A. The furnishing of, or failure to furnish, safety inspection or advisory services intended to reduce the likelihood of injury, death or loss shall not subject an insurer, its agent or employee undertaking to perform such services as an incident to insurance, to liability for damages from injury, death or loss occurring as a result of any act or omission in the course of such services. This provision shall not apply in the event the active negligence of the insurer, its agent or employee created the condition which was the proximate cause of injury, death or loss.

Section 16A. The furnishing of, or failure to furnish, safety inspection or advisory services intended to reduce the likelihood of injury, death or loss shall not subject an insurer, its agent or employee undertaking to perform such services as an incident to insurance, to liability for damages from injury, death or loss occurring as a result of any act or omission in the course of such services. This provision shall not apply in the event the active negligence of the insurer, its agent or employee created the condition which was the proximate cause of injury, death or loss.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 55D — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 55D
Musical wind instruments; notification of sanitization and option to sterilize at parental expense
Status: in_force

Section 55D. (a) Upon the issuance of a musical wind instrument to a student who is permitted to use or borrow the instrument while attending any public or commonwealth charter school or prekindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, the school issuing the instrument shall inform the student's parent or guardian that the musical wind instrument has been sanitized and may also be sterilized at the expense of the parent or guardian requesting the sterilization to ensure that all microbial life has been eradicated from the instrument. The parent or guardian may request that the school sterilize the instrument prior to issuance in compliance with regulations promulgated by the department of public health. The parent or guardian who makes the request shall be responsible for the entire cost of the sterilization. (b) This section shall take effect in any city, town or regional school district upon acceptance by the school committee or, in the case of a commonwealth charter school, upon acceptance by the board of trustees.

Section 55D. (a) Upon the issuance of a musical wind instrument to a student who is permitted to use or borrow the instrument while attending any public or commonwealth charter school or prekindergarten to grade 12, inclusive, the school issuing the instrument shall inform the student's parent or guardian that the musical wind instrument has been sanitized and may also be sterilized at the expense of the parent or guardian requesting the sterilization to ensure that all microbial life has been eradicated from the instrument. The parent or guardian may request that the school sterilize the instrument prior to issuance in compliance with regulations promulgated by the department of public health. The parent or guardian who makes the request shall be responsible for the entire cost of the sterilization.

(b) This section shall take effect in any city, town or regional school district upon acceptance by the school committee or, in the case of a commonwealth charter school, upon acceptance by the board of trustees.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 49, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 49 / Section 8
Remedy for repairing more than just share of partition fence
Status: in_force

Section 8. If a partition fence is required under this chapter between the lands of adjoining occupants, and either of them has, before complaint made, voluntarily erected the whole fence or more than his just share thereof, or has otherwise become proprietor thereof, the fence viewers may order the other occupant to pay the value of so much thereof as may be assigned to him to repair or maintain, to be ascertained and recovered as provided in this chapter.

Section 8. If a partition fence is required under this chapter between the lands of adjoining occupants, and either of them has, before complaint made, voluntarily erected the whole fence or more than his just share thereof, or has otherwise become proprietor thereof, the fence viewers may order the other occupant to pay the value of so much thereof as may be assigned to him to repair or maintain, to be ascertained and recovered as provided in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 236, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 236 / Section 20
Momentary seisin
Status: in_force

Section 20. If an execution is levied on land of which a person other than the debtor is actually seized, the officer shall deliver to the creditor or to his attorney such momentary seisin and possession thereof as will enable the creditor to maintain an action therefor upon his own seisin; but the officer shall not oust the tenant then in possession.

Section 20. If an execution is levied on land of which a person other than the debtor is actually seized, the officer shall deliver to the creditor or to his attorney such momentary seisin and possession thereof as will enable the creditor to maintain an action therefor upon his own seisin; but the officer shall not oust the tenant then in possession.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 157B, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 157B / Section 12
Termination of proprietary leases
Status: in_force

Section 12. A cooperative corporation may terminate all of its proprietary leases, but only by agreement of proprietary lessees holding at least 80 per cent of its stock or any larger percentage the specified in the articles or by-laws.

Section 12. A cooperative corporation may terminate all of its proprietary leases, but only by agreement of proprietary lessees holding at least 80 per cent of its stock or any larger percentage the specified in the articles or by-laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 18, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 18 / Section 32
Participation in pathways to self-sufficiency program required; exceptions
Status: in_force

Section 32. The department shall require participation in the pathways to self-sufficiency program, established pursuant to section 3C of chapter 118, for all identified applicants over the age of 18 who are not attending a secondary school full-time, participating in an education or training activity, as defined in 106 CMR 203.400(A)(2)(i); provided, however, that the program shall not be mandatory for an applicant exempt from the work requirements pursuant to 106 CMR 203.400(A)(1)(a) to (c), inclusive; and provided further, that the program shall not be mandatory for an applicant participating in a substance abuse treatment program licensed or approved by the department of public health while the applicant is in a substance abuse shelter or other inpatient program. The department shall monitor the participation of applicants in educational or training programs they are referred to, and the applicant shall provide documentation to the department of such participation. An applicant who is otherwise eligible for TAFDC assistance shall not be denied temporary benefits while awaiting employment placement under the program; provided, however that benefits shall be suspended if employment documentation is not provided to the department in a timely manner.

Section 32. The department shall require participation in the pathways to self-sufficiency program, established pursuant to section 3C of chapter 118, for all identified applicants over the age of 18 who are not attending a secondary school full-time, participating in an education or training activity, as defined in 106 CMR 203.400(A)(2)(i); provided, however, that the program shall not be mandatory for an applicant exempt from the work requirements pursuant to 106 CMR 203.400(A)(1)(a) to (c), inclusive; and provided further, that the program shall not be mandatory for an applicant participating in a substance abuse treatment program licensed or approved by the department of public health while the applicant is in a substance abuse shelter or other inpatient program. The department shall monitor the participation of applicants in educational or training programs they are referred to, and the applicant shall provide documentation to the department of such participation. An applicant who is otherwise eligible for TAFDC assistance shall not be denied temporary benefits while awaiting employment placement under the program; provided, however that benefits shall be suspended if employment documentation is not provided to the department in a timely manner.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 228, sec. 4A — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 228 / Section 4A
Substitution of executor or administrator
Status: in_force

Section 4A. In civil actions which are governed by the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure or the District-Municipal Courts Rules of Civil Procedure, in such substitution of the executor or administrator shall be in accordance with said rules.

Section 4A. In civil actions which are governed by the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure or the District-Municipal Courts Rules of Civil Procedure, in such substitution of the executor or administrator shall be in accordance with said rules.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 180, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 180 / Section 18
Expulsion of member; examination of books by member
Status: in_force

Section 18. No member of such corporation shall be expelled by vote of less than a majority of all the members thereof, nor by vote of less than three quarters of the members present and voting upon such expulsion. Every member of such corporation and every person who has an interest in its funds shall be entitled to examine its books and records.

Section 18. No member of such corporation shall be expelled by vote of less than a majority of all the members thereof, nor by vote of less than three quarters of the members present and voting upon such expulsion. Every member of such corporation and every person who has an interest in its funds shall be entitled to examine its books and records.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12A / Section 3
Inspector general council; establishment
Status: in_force

Section 3. There shall be an inspector general council which shall consist of the attorney general or a designee, the state auditor or a designee, the secretary of public safety and security or a designee, the state comptroller or a designee, an attorney admitted to practice law within the commonwealth appointed by the attorney general from a list of 3 such attorneys submitted by the speaker of the house, a person with experience in business or accounting or on the faculty of a college of business or of accounting within the commonwealth appointed by the state auditor from a list of 3 such persons submitted by the president of the senate, a member of the public appointed by the governor from a list of 3 names submitted by the minority leader of the house of representatives and a member of the public appointed by the governor from a list of 3 names submitted by the minority leader of the senate. The appointive members shall serve for a term of three years and shall be compensated for work performed for the inspector general council at such rate as the secretary of administration shall determine and shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The inspector general shall meet with the inspector general council at least quarterly and may consult or request the assistance of members of the inspector general council with respect to the duties and responsibilities of the office.

Section 3. There shall be an inspector general council which shall consist of the attorney general or a designee, the state auditor or a designee, the secretary of public safety and security or a designee, the state comptroller or a designee, an attorney admitted to practice law within the commonwealth appointed by the attorney general from a list of 3 such attorneys submitted by the speaker of the house, a person with experience in business or accounting or on the faculty of a college of business or of accounting within the commonwealth appointed by the state auditor from a list of 3 such persons submitted by the president of the senate, a member of the public appointed by the governor from a list of 3 names submitted by the minority leader of the house of representatives and a member of the public appointed by the governor from a list of 3 names submitted by the minority leader of the senate. The appointive members shall serve for a term of three years and shall be compensated for work performed for the inspector general council at such rate as the secretary of administration shall determine and shall be reimbursed for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The inspector general shall meet with the inspector general council at least quarterly and may consult or request the assistance of members of the inspector general council with respect to the duties and responsibilities of the office.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 40
Proceedings if initiative petition not properly signed
Status: in_force

Section 40. If an initiative petition is signed by registered voters equal in number to at least eight per cent but less than fifteen per cent of the total number of registered voters, and said measure is not passed without alteration within twenty days by the city council or the school committee, as provided in the preceding section, such proposed measure, without alteration, shall be submitted by the city clerk to a vote of the registered voters of the city at the next regular municipal election which occurs at least thirty days after the date of qualification. As used in this section and section thirty-nine, ''date of qualification'' shall mean the twentieth day after the date of the certificate of the registrars, or the day on which the city council or school committee finally decides not to pass the measure without alteration, whichever day occurs first. A proposed measure under this section or section thirty-nine shall become effective if it shall be approved by registered voters of the city equal in number to one third of the whole number thereof and also by a majority of the voters voting on such measure, but not otherwise.

Section 40. If an initiative petition is signed by registered voters equal in number to at least eight per cent but less than fifteen per cent of the total number of registered voters, and said measure is not passed without alteration within twenty days by the city council or the school committee, as provided in the preceding section, such proposed measure, without alteration, shall be submitted by the city clerk to a vote of the registered voters of the city at the next regular municipal election which occurs at least thirty days after the date of qualification. As used in this section and section thirty-nine, ''date of qualification'' shall mean the twentieth day after the date of the certificate of the registrars, or the day on which the city council or school committee finally decides not to pass the measure without alteration, whichever day occurs first. A proposed measure under this section or section thirty-nine shall become effective if it shall be approved by registered voters of the city equal in number to one third of the whole number thereof and also by a majority of the voters voting on such measure, but not otherwise.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 44 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 44
Restrictions on teachers' political rights; prohibition
Status: in_force

Section 44. No committee shall by rule, regulation, or otherwise, restrict any teacher in, or dismiss him for, exercising his right of suffrage, signing nomination papers, petitioning the general court or appearing before its committees, to the extent that such rights, except voting, are not exercised on the school premises during school hours, or when their exercise would actually interfere with the performance of school duties.

Section 44. No committee shall by rule, regulation, or otherwise, restrict any teacher in, or dismiss him for, exercising his right of suffrage, signing nomination papers, petitioning the general court or appearing before its committees, to the extent that such rights, except voting, are not exercised on the school premises during school hours, or when their exercise would actually interfere with the performance of school duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 803 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 803
Impartiality
Status: in_force

Section 803. Impartiality If a trust has 2 or more beneficiaries, the trustee shall act impartially in investing, managing and distributing the trust property, giving due regard to the beneficiaries' respective interests.

Section 803. Impartiality

If a trust has 2 or more beneficiaries, the trustee shall act impartially in investing, managing and distributing the trust property, giving due regard to the beneficiaries' respective interests.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 48, sec. 82 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 48 / Section 82
Additional persons eligible for benefits
Status: in_force

Section 82. Any officer or member in active service in an incorporated protective department co-operating with a fire department, and any person performing the duties of a fireman in a town having no organized fire department, shall be entitled to the benefits provided by the preceding section.

Section 82. Any officer or member in active service in an incorporated protective department co-operating with a fire department, and any person performing the duties of a fireman in a town having no organized fire department, shall be entitled to the benefits provided by the preceding section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 56 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 56
Plan B
Status: in_force

Section 56. The method of city government provided for in the eight following sections shall be known as Plan B.

Section 56. The method of city government provided for in the eight following sections shall be known as Plan B.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 152B — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 152B
Transportation of live poultry; prohibited equipment; cleanings and disinfections; permits
Status: in_force

Section 152B. The use of wooden crates, containers or coops in the transportation of live poultry to or from farms is hereby prohibited. No truck, cage, crate, coop or other conveyance may enter a farm or livestock sale establishment for the purpose of delivering or removing live poultry or eggs unless such truck, cage, crate, coop or other conveyance is in a clean and sanitary condition. All such equipment used in conjunction with any market or sale point shall be cleaned and disinfected daily prior to the start of business. All such equipment coming into the commonwealth shall be cleaned and disinfected prior to its entry therein. The owner or operator of such equipment shall maintain and have in his possession a record of all such cleanings and disinfections. A permit shall be issued by the division of animal health prior to the entry into the commonwealth of any live poultry or other fowl, including day-old chicks and poults. Such permits may be obtained by telephone and shall include the number, species, age of the animals to be transported and the name and address of both source flock and purchaser.

Section 152B. The use of wooden crates, containers or coops in the transportation of live poultry to or from farms is hereby prohibited. No truck, cage, crate, coop or other conveyance may enter a farm or livestock sale establishment for the purpose of delivering or removing live poultry or eggs unless such truck, cage, crate, coop or other conveyance is in a clean and sanitary condition. All such equipment used in conjunction with any market or sale point shall be cleaned and disinfected daily prior to the start of business. All such equipment coming into the commonwealth shall be cleaned and disinfected prior to its entry therein. The owner or operator of such equipment shall maintain and have in his possession a record of all such cleanings and disinfections.

A permit shall be issued by the division of animal health prior to the entry into the commonwealth of any live poultry or other fowl, including day-old chicks and poults. Such permits may be obtained by telephone and shall include the number, species, age of the animals to be transported and the name and address of both source flock and purchaser.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 20
Existing mills and dams; effect of this chapter
Status: in_force

Section 20. This chapter shall not, except as herein expressly provided, affect the right to keep up, maintain and use any lawfully existing water mill and mill dam; but if the owner or occupant thereof makes any material change by raising the dam or by altering the machinery or the manner of using the water, so as to cause additional damage to the land of another, it shall be considered a new mill or dam, in respect to such additional damage, and the remedy for compensation therefor shall be substantially the same as in the case of a new dam.

Section 20. This chapter shall not, except as herein expressly provided, affect the right to keep up, maintain and use any lawfully existing water mill and mill dam; but if the owner or occupant thereof makes any material change by raising the dam or by altering the machinery or the manner of using the water, so as to cause additional damage to the land of another, it shall be considered a new mill or dam, in respect to such additional damage, and the remedy for compensation therefor shall be substantially the same as in the case of a new dam.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 126, sec. 30 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 126 / Section 30
Advances for expenses
Status: in_force

Section 30. Superintendents and keepers of jails and houses of correction authorized or directed to expend money in behalf of the county may have money advanced to them from the county treasury in such amounts as the county commissioners may approve, not exceeding the sum of three hundred dollars at any one time.

Section 30. Superintendents and keepers of jails and houses of correction authorized or directed to expend money in behalf of the county may have money advanced to them from the county treasury in such amounts as the county commissioners may approve, not exceeding the sum of three hundred dollars at any one time.