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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 1, sec. 7A — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 1 / Section 7A
Legislative jurisdiction over property previously ceded to federal government; acceptance of retrocession; procedure
Status: in_force

Section 7A. The governor, if he finds that the public interest will benefit thereby, may accept on behalf of the commonwealth retrocession of all or part of the legislative jurisdiction over property within the commonwealth over which such jurisdiction has been ceded to the United States by the commonwealth. Such acceptance of retrocession shall take effect in each case upon the written acceptance by the governor of a notice of retrocession signed by the duly authorized officer or agent of the United States having supervision and control over the property being retroceded. A copy of the notice of retrocession and the written acceptance thereof shall be filed with the state secretary and the city or town clerk of the city or town in which the affected property is located, and in the case of property located in more than one city or town, with the clerk of each municipality in which the property is located.

Section 7A. The governor, if he finds that the public interest will benefit thereby, may accept on behalf of the commonwealth retrocession of all or part of the legislative jurisdiction over property within the commonwealth over which such jurisdiction has been ceded to the United States by the commonwealth. Such acceptance of retrocession shall take effect in each case upon the written acceptance by the governor of a notice of retrocession signed by the duly authorized officer or agent of the United States having supervision and control over the property being retroceded. A copy of the notice of retrocession and the written acceptance thereof shall be filed with the state secretary and the city or town clerk of the city or town in which the affected property is located, and in the case of property located in more than one city or town, with the clerk of each municipality in which the property is located.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 241, sec. 35 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 241 / Section 35
Trustees; appointment; bond
Status: in_force

Section 35. If in any share there are estates in succession, the court making partition may, upon petition of any party interested, appoint a trustee to receive, hold, manage and invest the proceeds of the sale of such share. The annual income of such share shall be paid to the owner of each successive estate for years or for life until it terminates, and the principal, after termination of prior estates, shall be paid to the parties entitled to the fee. The trustee shall, before entering upon the duties of his trust, give to the judge of probate and his successors or, in the case of the land court, the chief justice and his successors, a bond, with sufficient surety and in a penal sum as the court orders, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties, and, upon breach of the condition, an action may, by order of the court which holds the bond, be brought for the use of the persons interested in the trust property, as upon a bond of an administrator.

Section 35. If in any share there are estates in succession, the court making partition may, upon petition of any party interested, appoint a trustee to receive, hold, manage and invest the proceeds of the sale of such share. The annual income of such share shall be paid to the owner of each successive estate for years or for life until it terminates, and the principal, after termination of prior estates, shall be paid to the parties entitled to the fee. The trustee shall, before entering upon the duties of his trust, give to the judge of probate and his successors or, in the case of the land court, the chief justice and his successors, a bond, with sufficient surety and in a penal sum as the court orders, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties, and, upon breach of the condition, an action may, by order of the court which holds the bond, be brought for the use of the persons interested in the trust property, as upon a bond of an administrator.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 3A — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 3A
Representation of commissioner of banks
Status: in_force

Section 3A. If the commissioner of banks is summoned as a witness in any proceeding involving his official acts, unless the court or tribunal shall otherwise order, it shall be a sufficient compliance if he causes an employee or other assistant in his department having knowledge in the premises to appear.

Section 3A. If the commissioner of banks is summoned as a witness in any proceeding involving his official acts, unless the court or tribunal shall otherwise order, it shall be a sufficient compliance if he causes an employee or other assistant in his department having knowledge in the premises to appear.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 275, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 275 / Section 16
Remission of portion of forfeited penalty
Status: in_force

Section 16. If, upon a suit brought on such recognizance, the penalty thereof is adjudged forfeited, the court may, upon petition of a defendant, remit such portion of it as it finds ought to be remitted.

Section 16. If, upon a suit brought on such recognizance, the penalty thereof is adjudged forfeited, the court may, upon petition of a defendant, remit such portion of it as it finds ought to be remitted.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, sec. 1C — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 71 / Section 1C
Workshops on rights of students and their parents under special education laws of the commonwealth and the federal government
Status: in_force

Section 1C. Each school district shall conduct, in cooperation with the local parent advisory council, at least one workshop annually within the school district on the rights of students and their parents and guardians under the special education laws of the commonwealth and the federal government and shall make written materials explaining such rights available upon request.

Section 1C. Each school district shall conduct, in cooperation with the local parent advisory council, at least one workshop annually within the school district on the rights of students and their parents and guardians under the special education laws of the commonwealth and the federal government and shall make written materials explaining such rights available upon request.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 301 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 301
Representation: basic effect
Status: in_force

Section 301. Representation: basic effect. (a) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this article shall have the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person. (b) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this article shall be binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent becomes effective. (c) Except as otherwise provided in section 602, a person who, under this article, may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give binding consent on the settlor's behalf. (d) A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this article with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under subsection (a) of section 411.

Section 301. Representation: basic effect.

(a) Notice to a person who may represent and bind another person under this article shall have the same effect as if notice were given directly to the other person.

(b) The consent of a person who may represent and bind another person under this article shall be binding on the person represented unless the person represented objects to the representation before the consent becomes effective.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in section 602, a person who, under this article, may represent a settlor who lacks capacity may receive notice and give binding consent on the settlor's behalf.

(d) A settlor may not represent and bind a beneficiary under this article with respect to the termination or modification of a trust under subsection (a) of section 411.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 78, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 78 / Section 29
Librarians; qualifications
Status: in_force

Section 29. The board shall issue a certificate certifying as a professional librarian any person who requests certification upon a form prescribed by the board and who fulfills one or both of the following requirements:— (1) Graduation from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or the passing of an examination which, with due consideration of education, professional training, practical experience and demonstrated ability, shall satisfy the board that the candidate has the qualifications required for the satisfactory practice of library work. (2) The holding of an unexpired certificate issued by the proper authority in any state other than this commonwealth in which the requirements for certification are satisfactory to the board. The board shall issue a certificate certifying as a sub-professional librarian any person who requests certification upon a form prescribed by the board and who, in the opinion of the board, is qualified to practice library work in a position not requiring the educational and other qualifications for certification as a professional librarian.

Section 29. The board shall issue a certificate certifying as a professional librarian any person who requests certification upon a form prescribed by the board and who fulfills one or both of the following requirements:—

(1) Graduation from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or the passing of an examination which, with due consideration of education, professional training, practical experience and demonstrated ability, shall satisfy the board that the candidate has the qualifications required for the satisfactory practice of library work.

(2) The holding of an unexpired certificate issued by the proper authority in any state other than this commonwealth in which the requirements for certification are satisfactory to the board.

The board shall issue a certificate certifying as a sub-professional librarian any person who requests certification upon a form prescribed by the board and who, in the opinion of the board, is qualified to practice library work in a position not requiring the educational and other qualifications for certification as a professional librarian.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90D, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90D / Section 21
Perfecting of security interest in vehicle
Status: in_force

Section 21. A security interest in a vehicle for which a certificate of title is issued under this chapter is perfected by the delivery to the registrar of the existing certificate of title, if any, an application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the lienholder and the date of his security agreement and the required fee. The security interest is perfected as of the later of the time of the delivery and the time of attachment of the security interest.

Section 21. A security interest in a vehicle for which a certificate of title is issued under this chapter is perfected by the delivery to the registrar of the existing certificate of title, if any, an application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the lienholder and the date of his security agreement and the required fee. The security interest is perfected as of the later of the time of the delivery and the time of attachment of the security interest.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167, sec. 6A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167 / Section 6A
Copies of agreements concerning Federal Reserve regulations and operating letters, clearing house rules, etc.; rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 6A. Any bank, as defined in section one, or a national banking association, federal savings and loan association or federal credit union authorized to do business in the commonwealth, shall make available copies of all agreements as referred to in subsection (2) of 4–103 of chapter one hundred and six. The commissioner shall establish such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.

Section 6A. Any bank, as defined in section one, or a national banking association, federal savings and loan association or federal credit union authorized to do business in the commonwealth, shall make available copies of all agreements as referred to in subsection (2) of 4–103 of chapter one hundred and six.

The commissioner shall establish such rules and regulations as he deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22C, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22C / Section 9
Experts, clerks and assistants; appointment and removal
Status: in_force

Section 9. The colonel may appoint, transfer and remove experts, clerks and other assistants as he may deem necessary for the operation of the department; provided, however, that all such actions shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter thirty-one; and provided, further, that such positions shall be subject to the provisions of sections forty-five, forty-six and forty-six C of chapter thirty.

Section 9. The colonel may appoint, transfer and remove experts, clerks and other assistants as he may deem necessary for the operation of the department; provided, however, that all such actions shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter thirty-one; and provided, further, that such positions shall be subject to the provisions of sections forty-five, forty-six and forty-six C of chapter thirty.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15JJ — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15JJ
Fire Fighters Memorial Sunday
Status: in_force

Section 15JJ. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Sunday in June as ''Fire Fighters Memorial Sunday'', to honor all departed fire fighters and recommends that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people of the commonwealth.

Section 15JJ. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the second Sunday in June as ''Fire Fighters Memorial Sunday'', to honor all departed fire fighters and recommends that said day be observed in an appropriate manner by the people of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 63, sec. 29C — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 63 / Section 29C
Life insurance companies; credits against taxes imposed by Secs. 20 and 22
Status: in_force

[Text applicable as provided by 1998, 259, Sec. 10.]

[Text applicable as provided by 1998, 259, Sec. 10.]

Section 29C. A life insurance company subject to the excise imposed by either sections 20 or 22 shall be allowed a credit against either such excise equal to 11/2 per cent of such company's total capital contribution in excess of their full proportionate share which shall mean an investment in the Massachusetts life insurance company community investment initiative equal to at least the product of the following:-

(1) $20,000,000;

(2) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be the life insurance company's total net investment income tax due and payable under section 22B of chapter 63 for the tax year ending on or before December 31, 1997 and the denominator of which shall be the total net investment tax due and payable under said section 22B for all life insurance companies doing business in the commonwealth for the tax year ending on or before December 31, 1997. For a company that was not subject to said section 22B in the tax year ending on or before December 31, 1997, the numerator shall be the life insurance company's total net investment income tax due and payable under said section 22B for the taxable year two years prior to the current taxable year. The department of revenue shall determine each company's full proportionate share and shall provide such information to said company within 30 days of receipt of a request by said company, for the existence of such initiative, provided, however, in the taxable year beginning on or after the fifth year, the amount of said credit shall be equal to 1.5 per cent of such company's total capital contribution.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 130, sec. 41 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 130 / Section 41
Taking or selling female lobsters bearing eggs
Status: in_force

Section 41. Any person who takes, sells or has in possession any female lobster bearing externally attached eggs shall be punished for the first offense by a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $500 for every such lobster and for a subsequent offense by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for every such lobster, or by imprisonment for not less than 60 days nor more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. A person who takes any such lobster and immediately returns it alive to the waters from which it was taken shall not be subject to such penalty. This section shall not apply to lobsters extruding eggs in fish cars or pounds if they are immediately liberated alive in the coastal waters, nor to the taking or possession of lobsters as provided in section 43.

Section 41. Any person who takes, sells or has in possession any female lobster bearing externally attached eggs shall be punished for the first offense by a fine of not less than $150 nor more than $500 for every such lobster and for a subsequent offense by a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for every such lobster, or by imprisonment for not less than 60 days nor more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. A person who takes any such lobster and immediately returns it alive to the waters from which it was taken shall not be subject to such penalty. This section shall not apply to lobsters extruding eggs in fish cars or pounds if they are immediately liberated alive in the coastal waters, nor to the taking or possession of lobsters as provided in section 43.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 47 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183 / Section 47
Barring of equitable estates tail
Status: in_force

Section 47. Equitable estates tail, in possession or remainder, and all remainders and reversions expectant thereon, may be barred in the same manner as legal estates tail and the remainders and reversions expectant thereon.

Section 47. Equitable estates tail, in possession or remainder, and all remainders and reversions expectant thereon, may be barred in the same manner as legal estates tail and the remainders and reversions expectant thereon.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, sec. 33E — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 278 / Section 33E
Capital cases; review by supreme judicial court
Status: in_force

Section 33E. In a capital case as hereinafter defined the entry in the supreme judicial court shall transfer to that court the whole case for its consideration of the law and the evidence. Upon such consideration the court may, if satisfied that the verdict was against the law or the weight of the evidence, or because of newly discovered evidence, or for any other reason that justice may require (a) order a new trial or (b) direct the entry of a verdict of a lesser degree of guilt, and remand the case to the superior court for the imposition of sentence. For the purpose of such review a capital case shall mean: (i) a case in which the defendant was tried on an indictment for murder in the first degree and was convicted of murder in the first degree; or (ii) the third conviction of a habitual offender under subsection (b) of section 25 of chapter 279. After the entry of the appeal in a capital case and until the filing of the rescript by the supreme judicial court motions for a new trial shall be presented to that court and shall be dealt with by the full court, which may itself hear and determine such motions or remit the same to the trial judge for hearing and determination. If any motion is filed in the superior court after rescript, no appeal shall lie from the decision of that court upon such motion unless the appeal is allowed by a single justice of the supreme judicial court on the ground that it presents a new and substantial question which ought to be determined by the full court.

Section 33E. In a capital case as hereinafter defined the entry in the supreme judicial court shall transfer to that court the whole case for its consideration of the law and the evidence. Upon such consideration the court may, if satisfied that the verdict was against the law or the weight of the evidence, or because of newly discovered evidence, or for any other reason that justice may require (a) order a new trial or (b) direct the entry of a verdict of a lesser degree of guilt, and remand the case to the superior court for the imposition of sentence. For the purpose of such review a capital case shall mean: (i) a case in which the defendant was tried on an indictment for murder in the first degree and was convicted of murder in the first degree; or (ii) the third conviction of a habitual offender under subsection (b) of section 25 of chapter 279. After the entry of the appeal in a capital case and until the filing of the rescript by the supreme judicial court motions for a new trial shall be presented to that court and shall be dealt with by the full court, which may itself hear and determine such motions or remit the same to the trial judge for hearing and determination. If any motion is filed in the superior court after rescript, no appeal shall lie from the decision of that court upon such motion unless the appeal is allowed by a single justice of the supreme judicial court on the ground that it presents a new and substantial question which ought to be determined by the full court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 2, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 2 / Section 13
Fish or fish emblem of commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 13. The cod shall be the fish or fish emblem and the historic and continuing symbol of the commonwealth.

Section 13. The cod shall be the fish or fish emblem and the historic and continuing symbol of the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 238 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 238
Weighers of coal
Status: in_force

Section 238. The mayor or selectmen shall annually appoint, and may remove, weighers of coal, one of whom at least shall not be engaged in the business of selling coal, who shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duty, and by whom all coal shall be weighed. No person shall be ineligible for appointment in a town because of the fact that he is not a resident thereof, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in any city charter. Women shall be eligible for appointment as weighers of coal.

Section 238. The mayor or selectmen shall annually appoint, and may remove, weighers of coal, one of whom at least shall not be engaged in the business of selling coal, who shall be sworn to the faithful performance of their duty, and by whom all coal shall be weighed. No person shall be ineligible for appointment in a town because of the fact that he is not a resident thereof, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in any city charter. Women shall be eligible for appointment as weighers of coal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 16B — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 16B
Days off for police; one day out of six
Status: in_force

Section 16B. Except in Boston, members of the police department of every town which accepts this section by vote of its city council in case of a city or of the town, in case of a town, whether or not section fourteen, fifteen, sixteen or sixteen A has theretofore been operative therein, shall be excused from duty for one day out of every six without loss of pay.

Section 16B. Except in Boston, members of the police department of every town which accepts this section by vote of its city council in case of a city or of the town, in case of a town, whether or not section fourteen, fifteen, sixteen or sixteen A has theretofore been operative therein, shall be excused from duty for one day out of every six without loss of pay.