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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 114 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 114
Counting of ballots; procedure
Status: in_force

Section 114. As soon as the polls have closed, the election officials at each polling place shall seal the ballot box without opening it, and in such manner that ballots cannot be removed therefrom or inserted therein without breaking the seal, and shall deliver such ballot box at once, as the city clerk may direct, to the central counting place, together with the voting lists, a record of the ballot box register, a record of the number of ballots given out, the ballots spoiled and returned, and the ballots not given out, all of which shall be enclosed in an envelope, and the election officials shall certify thereon as to the identity of the contents thereof. At the central counting place the ballot boxes shall be opened and the number of ballots found therein recorded and compared with the records sent from the polling places. Any discrepancies discovered shall be recorded and dealt with according to the principles laid down by the general election laws, so far as such principles may be applicable. The ballots for the city council shall be counted first and the ballots for the school committee shall be counted second. Ballots cast for other purposes than the election of members to elective bodies shall be counted at the central counting place in accordance with the laws otherwise applicable to the counting thereof. No information regarding the state of the balloting shall be disclosed before the close of the polls.

Section 114. As soon as the polls have closed, the election officials at each polling place shall seal the ballot box without opening it, and in such manner that ballots cannot be removed therefrom or inserted therein without breaking the seal, and shall deliver such ballot box at once, as the city clerk may direct, to the central counting place, together with the voting lists, a record of the ballot box register, a record of the number of ballots given out, the ballots spoiled and returned, and the ballots not given out, all of which shall be enclosed in an envelope, and the election officials shall certify thereon as to the identity of the contents thereof. At the central counting place the ballot boxes shall be opened and the number of ballots found therein recorded and compared with the records sent from the polling places. Any discrepancies discovered shall be recorded and dealt with according to the principles laid down by the general election laws, so far as such principles may be applicable. The ballots for the city council shall be counted first and the ballots for the school committee shall be counted second. Ballots cast for other purposes than the election of members to elective bodies shall be counted at the central counting place in accordance with the laws otherwise applicable to the counting thereof. No information regarding the state of the balloting shall be disclosed before the close of the polls.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 45, sec. 17A — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 45 / Section 17A
Use of streets for recreation or playground purposes
Status: in_force

Section 17A. For the purpose of promoting recreation, play or sport, the city of Boston, by written order of its commissioner of transportation and written approval by its police commissioner, any other city by ordinance and any town by by-law may provide for the closing to vehicular traffic, during periods of time specified in such order, ordinance or by-law, of any public way or part thereof within the limits of such city or town, except a state highway or a parkway or boulevard, having due regard in every instance to the rights of abutting owners and the general public in the use of such way or part thereof.

Section 17A. For the purpose of promoting recreation, play or sport, the city of Boston, by written order of its commissioner of transportation and written approval by its police commissioner, any other city by ordinance and any town by by-law may provide for the closing to vehicular traffic, during periods of time specified in such order, ordinance or by-law, of any public way or part thereof within the limits of such city or town, except a state highway or a parkway or boulevard, having due regard in every instance to the rights of abutting owners and the general public in the use of such way or part thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43C, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43C / Section 1
Short title
Status: in_force

Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Optional Forms of Municipal Administration Act.

Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Optional Forms of Municipal Administration Act.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 139, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 139 / Section 6
Enjoining nuisance
Status: in_force

Section 6. Whenever there is reason to believe that such a nuisance is kept or maintained or exists in any town, either the district attorney for the district, or the attorney general, in the name of the commonwealth, or a citizen in his own name, may bring a civil action perpetually to enjoin the person conducting or maintaining the same, and the owner, lessee or agent of the building or place in or upon which such nuisance exists and their assignees from directly or indirectly maintaining or permitting such nuisance.

Section 6. Whenever there is reason to believe that such a nuisance is kept or maintained or exists in any town, either the district attorney for the district, or the attorney general, in the name of the commonwealth, or a citizen in his own name, may bring a civil action perpetually to enjoin the person conducting or maintaining the same, and the owner, lessee or agent of the building or place in or upon which such nuisance exists and their assignees from directly or indirectly maintaining or permitting such nuisance.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 218, sec. 84 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 218 / Section 84
Computation of compensation
Status: in_force

Section 84. Justices and clerks whose salaries are fixed in this chapter shall be paid at the same rate for any part of a year, and in computing the rate by the day of the compensation of justices and clerks of district courts, Sundays and legal holidays shall not be included in the days on which the courts are open for business.

Section 84. Justices and clerks whose salaries are fixed in this chapter shall be paid at the same rate for any part of a year, and in computing the rate by the day of the compensation of justices and clerks of district courts, Sundays and legal holidays shall not be included in the days on which the courts are open for business.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 91, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 91 / Section 13
Licenses for booms in Connecticut river and structures in great ponds
Status: in_force

Section 13. The department may license any person to construct and maintain booms in or across the Connecticut river, for periods of not more than five years, in such locations and upon such terms as it prescribes, or to build and extend a wharf, pier or shore wall below high water mark in said river, or to build or extend a wharf, pier, dam, wall, road, bridge or other structure, or to drive piles, fill land or excavate in or over the waters of any great pond below natural high water mark, or at or upon any outlet thereof, upon such terms as the department prescribes; but such license shall not validate acts beyond the line of riparian ownership or affecting the level of the waters in such pond, unless approved by the governor and council.

Section 13. The department may license any person to construct and maintain booms in or across the Connecticut river, for periods of not more than five years, in such locations and upon such terms as it prescribes, or to build and extend a wharf, pier or shore wall below high water mark in said river, or to build or extend a wharf, pier, dam, wall, road, bridge or other structure, or to drive piles, fill land or excavate in or over the waters of any great pond below natural high water mark, or at or upon any outlet thereof, upon such terms as the department prescribes; but such license shall not validate acts beyond the line of riparian ownership or affecting the level of the waters in such pond, unless approved by the governor and council.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 50
Salaried officers; limitation on acceptance of fees; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 50. No officer in attendance on any court, sheriff, deputy sheriff, jailer, constable, city marshal or other police officer who receives a salary or an allowance by the day or hour from the commonwealth or from a county, city or town shall, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, be paid any fee or extra compensation for official services performed by him in any criminal case; or for aid rendered to another officer; or for testifying as a witness in a criminal case during the time for which he receives such salary or allowance; or for services or as a witness at an autopsy or inquest; or in proceedings for commitment of mentally ill persons; but his expenses, necessarily and actually, incurred, and actually disbursed by him in a criminal case shall be paid by the commonwealth. Whoever receives extra compensation or a witness fee in violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.

Section 50. No officer in attendance on any court, sheriff, deputy sheriff, jailer, constable, city marshal or other police officer who receives a salary or an allowance by the day or hour from the commonwealth or from a county, city or town shall, except as otherwise hereinafter provided, be paid any fee or extra compensation for official services performed by him in any criminal case; or for aid rendered to another officer; or for testifying as a witness in a criminal case during the time for which he receives such salary or allowance; or for services or as a witness at an autopsy or inquest; or in proceedings for commitment of mentally ill persons; but his expenses, necessarily and actually, incurred, and actually disbursed by him in a criminal case shall be paid by the commonwealth. Whoever receives extra compensation or a witness fee in violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 113 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 113
Qualification of foreign trustee
Status: in_force

Section 113. Qualification of foreign trustee

Section 113. Qualification of foreign trustee
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 26 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 26
Appeals; decree; force and effect
Status: in_force

Section 26. A decree of a probate court made under the preceding section shall have effect, notwithstanding an appeal therefrom, until otherwise finally determined by the supreme judicial court.

Section 26. A decree of a probate court made under the preceding section shall have effect, notwithstanding an appeal therefrom, until otherwise finally determined by the supreme judicial court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176B, sec. 4BBB — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176B / Section 4BBB
Coverage for prescribed, ordered or dispensed opioid antagonists
Status: in_force

[Text of section applicable to all contracts entered into, renewed or amended on or after July 1, 2025. See 2024, 285, Sec. 45.]

[Text of section applicable to all contracts entered into, renewed or amended on or after July 1, 2025. See 2024, 285, Sec. 45.]

Section 4BBB. (a) A subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth, shall provide coverage for prescribed, ordered or dispensed opioid antagonists, as defined in section 19B of chapter 94C and used in the reversal of overdoses caused by opioids; provided, however, that the coverage for such prescribed, ordered or dispensed opioid antagonists shall not require prior authorization; and provided further, that a prescription from a health care practitioner shall not be required for coverage or reimbursement of opioid antagonists under this section. An opioid antagonist used in the reversal of overdoses caused by opioids shall not be subject to any deductible, coinsurance, copayments or out-of-pocket limits; provided, however, that cost-sharing shall be required if the applicable plan is governed by the federal Internal Revenue Code and would lose its tax-exempt status as a result of the prohibition on cost-sharing for this service.

(b) The policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance shall provide coverage and reimbursement for an opioid antagonist used in the reversal of overdoses caused by opioids as a medical benefit when dispensed by the health care facility in which the opioid antagonist was prescribed or ordered and shall provide coverage as a pharmacy benefit for an opioid antagonist used in the reversal of overdoses caused by opioids dispensed by a pharmacist, including an opioid antagonist dispensed pursuant to section 19B of chapter 94C; provided, however, that the rate to be reimbursed under the medical benefit shall not exceed the carrier's average in-network pharmacy benefit rate and the health care facility shall not balance bill the patient.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 54, sec. 117 — MA Code / Part I / Title VIII / Chapter 54 / Section 117
Return to state secretary; laying before legislature; filing
Status: in_force

Section 117. After such certification, such copies shall be replaced in their respective envelopes and delivered with the certificate of examination to the state secretary, who shall on the first Wednesday in January lay the same, with schedules showing the number of ballots cast for each person voted for, before the senate and house of representatives. Except for the above purposes, all such copies, both original and corrected, transmitted to the state secretary, shall remain on file in his office and be there open to the inspection of any interested person.

Section 117. After such certification, such copies shall be replaced in their respective envelopes and delivered with the certificate of examination to the state secretary, who shall on the first Wednesday in January lay the same, with schedules showing the number of ballots cast for each person voted for, before the senate and house of representatives.

Except for the above purposes, all such copies, both original and corrected, transmitted to the state secretary, shall remain on file in his office and be there open to the inspection of any interested person.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 137 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 137
Group policies; members
Status: in_force

Section 137. Under any group policy issued by a domestic mutual life company, the employer only shall be a member of the company, and entitled to one vote by virtue of such policy at the meetings of the company.

Section 137. Under any group policy issued by a domestic mutual life company, the employer only shall be a member of the company, and entitled to one vote by virtue of such policy at the meetings of the company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32B, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32B / Section 28
Joint negotiation and purchase of coverage
Status: in_force

Section 28. Nothing in section 21, 22 or 23 shall be construed to prevent 2 or more governmental units under a joint purchase or trust agreement from jointly negotiating and purchasing coverage as authorized in section 12.

Section 28. Nothing in section 21, 22 or 23 shall be construed to prevent 2 or more governmental units under a joint purchase or trust agreement from jointly negotiating and purchasing coverage as authorized in section 12.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 160, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 160 / Section 38
Certificate
Status: in_force

Section 38. Each stockholder shall be entitled to a certificate, which shall be signed by the president and by the treasurer of the corporation, or by such other officers as may be authorized by the by-laws, shall be sealed with its seal, and shall certify the number of shares owned by him in such corporation; but when any such certificate is signed by a transfer agent or transfer clerk and by a registrar and the registrar is not the same person, partnership, association, trust or corporation as the transfer agent or transfer clerk, the signature of the president or of the treasurer or of the other officers authorized by the by-laws, or the seal of the corporation, or any or all of such last-mentioned signatures and such seal upon such certificate may be facsimile, and such certificate shall be as valid and effectual for all purposes as if signed by such president, treasurer or other authorized officer, or sealed with the seal of such corporation, as the case may be.

Section 38. Each stockholder shall be entitled to a certificate, which shall be signed by the president and by the treasurer of the corporation, or by such other officers as may be authorized by the by-laws, shall be sealed with its seal, and shall certify the number of shares owned by him in such corporation; but when any such certificate is signed by a transfer agent or transfer clerk and by a registrar and the registrar is not the same person, partnership, association, trust or corporation as the transfer agent or transfer clerk, the signature of the president or of the treasurer or of the other officers authorized by the by-laws, or the seal of the corporation, or any or all of such last-mentioned signatures and such seal upon such certificate may be facsimile, and such certificate shall be as valid and effectual for all purposes as if signed by such president, treasurer or other authorized officer, or sealed with the seal of such corporation, as the case may be.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 201F, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 201F / Section 3
Caregiver rights and responsibilities
Status: in_force

Section 3. Under a caregiver authorization affidavit, a caregiver may: (1) consent to medical, surgical, dental, developmental, mental health or other treatment for the minor under the supervision or upon the advice of a health care professional licensed to practice in the commonwealth; (2) exercise parental rights to obtain records and other information with regard to health care services and insurance provided to the minor; and (3) make educational decisions on behalf of the minor and in all other ways stand in for the authorizing party with respect to federal, state and district educational policy, including, but not limited to, accessing the minor's educational records, representing the minor in enrollment, disciplinary, curricular, special education or other educational matters, signing permission slips for school activities and any other decision that facilitates the minor's educational experience.

Section 3. Under a caregiver authorization affidavit, a caregiver may:

(1) consent to medical, surgical, dental, developmental, mental health or other treatment for the minor under the supervision or upon the advice of a health care professional licensed to practice in the commonwealth;

(2) exercise parental rights to obtain records and other information with regard to health care services and insurance provided to the minor; and

(3) make educational decisions on behalf of the minor and in all other ways stand in for the authorizing party with respect to federal, state and district educational policy, including, but not limited to, accessing the minor's educational records, representing the minor in enrollment, disciplinary, curricular, special education or other educational matters, signing permission slips for school activities and any other decision that facilitates the minor's educational experience.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 100A, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 100A / Section 4
Certificate of registration; terms of validity
Status: in_force

Section 4. Each certificate of registration issued by the deputy director shall bear a number, shall be valid until June first of the third year after issuance, may thereafter be renewed for a three year period upon application to the deputy director on a form provided by him, shall not be transferable, and may be exercised only by the person whose name appears on the certificate; provided, however, that the registered motor vehicle repair shop or registered motor vehicle glass repair shop may employ unregistered individuals to repair motor vehicles or motor vehicle glass, as the case may be under the registrant's immediate direction and control.

Section 4. Each certificate of registration issued by the deputy director shall bear a number, shall be valid until June first of the third year after issuance, may thereafter be renewed for a three year period upon application to the deputy director on a form provided by him, shall not be transferable, and may be exercised only by the person whose name appears on the certificate; provided, however, that the registered motor vehicle repair shop or registered motor vehicle glass repair shop may employ unregistered individuals to repair motor vehicles or motor vehicle glass, as the case may be under the registrant's immediate direction and control.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 278, sec. 16B — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 278 / Section 16B
Exclusion of public from trial of criminal proceeding involving husband and wife
Status: in_force

Section 16B. The presiding justice of a district court may exclude the general public from the court room during the trial of any criminal proceeding involving husband and wife.

Section 16B. The presiding justice of a district court may exclude the general public from the court room during the trial of any criminal proceeding involving husband and wife.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 260, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part III / Title V / Chapter 260 / Section 2
Contract actions; actions upon judgments or decrees of courts of record
Status: in_force

Section 2. Actions of contract, other than those to recover for personal injuries, founded upon contracts or liabilities, express or implied, except actions limited by section one or actions upon judgments or decrees of courts of record of the United States or of this or of any other state of the United States, shall, except as otherwise provided, be commenced only within six years next after the cause of action accrues.

Section 2. Actions of contract, other than those to recover for personal injuries, founded upon contracts or liabilities, express or implied, except actions limited by section one or actions upon judgments or decrees of courts of record of the United States or of this or of any other state of the United States, shall, except as otherwise provided, be commenced only within six years next after the cause of action accrues.