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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 72 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 72
Alcoholic beverages control commission; appointments
Status: in_force

Section 72. The commission may appoint and remove a secretary. It may expend for such investigators, clerical and other assistants as may be necessary for the performance of its duties such amounts as may be appropriated and the employees shall retain all collective bargaining and other rights previously held. The commissioner may appoint a chief investigator and other investigators, who shall be exempt from chapter 31, for the purpose of enforcing or causing to be enforced the penalties provided by law against every person who is guilty of a violation of chapter 138 of which they can obtain reasonable proof, and shall make all necessary and appropriate investigations for that purpose. Each person appointed as an investigator shall complete a basic reserve police officer training course through the criminal justice training council and shall attend a basic training course conducted by the commission. All investigators shall attend an annual in-service training course pursuant to this section. Each member of the commission, and each of its employees having access to moneys received by it, shall give to the treasurer a bond for the faithful performance of his duties in a penal sum and with sureties approved by the treasurer.

Section 72. The commission may appoint and remove a secretary. It may expend for such investigators, clerical and other assistants as may be necessary for the performance of its duties such amounts as may be appropriated and the employees shall retain all collective bargaining and other rights previously held. The commissioner may appoint a chief investigator and other investigators, who shall be exempt from chapter 31, for the purpose of enforcing or causing to be enforced the penalties provided by law against every person who is guilty of a violation of chapter 138 of which they can obtain reasonable proof, and shall make all necessary and appropriate investigations for that purpose. Each person appointed as an investigator shall complete a basic reserve police officer training course through the criminal justice training council and shall attend a basic training course conducted by the commission. All investigators shall attend an annual in-service training course pursuant to this section. Each member of the commission, and each of its employees having access to moneys received by it, shall give to the treasurer a bond for the faithful performance of his duties in a penal sum and with sureties approved by the treasurer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 168, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 168 / Section 18
Election of officers, members of board of trustees and members of board of investment
Status: in_force

Section 18. The clerk of a mutual bank and such members of the board of trustees as may be required to be elected under section 14 shall be elected at the annual meeting or at a special meeting of the corporators between meetings of the corporation. The president shall be elected by the trustees. If any such office becomes vacant during the year, the trustees may, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, fill the vacancy or approve a new officer until the next annual meeting. The members of the board of investment, the treasurer, vice treasurer, assistant treasurers, vice presidents and such other officers as may be determined to be necessary, as provided in section 17, shall be elected by the trustees and shall hold office during their pleasure and the trustees may fill vacancies in such offices at any time. All trustees and other officers shall be sworn and shall hold their several offices until others are elected and qualified in their stead. A record of such qualification shall be made and preserved with the records of such corporation. If a person elected as trustee or other officer of such corporation does not, within 45 days thereafter, take the oath of office, the office thereupon shall become vacant; provided, that such oath may be taken in person at any office of such corporation or may be taken in writing before a notary public or justice of the peace and transmitted to such corporation within said period.

Section 18. The clerk of a mutual bank and such members of the board of trustees as may be required to be elected under section 14 shall be elected at the annual meeting or at a special meeting of the corporators between meetings of the corporation. The president shall be elected by the trustees. If any such office becomes vacant during the year, the trustees may, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, fill the vacancy or approve a new officer until the next annual meeting.

The members of the board of investment, the treasurer, vice treasurer, assistant treasurers, vice presidents and such other officers as may be determined to be necessary, as provided in section 17, shall be elected by the trustees and shall hold office during their pleasure and the trustees may fill vacancies in such offices at any time.

All trustees and other officers shall be sworn and shall hold their several offices until others are elected and qualified in their stead. A record of such qualification shall be made and preserved with the records of such corporation. If a person elected as trustee or other officer of such corporation does not, within 45 days thereafter, take the oath of office, the office thereupon shall become vacant; provided, that such oath may be taken in person at any office of such corporation or may be taken in writing before a notary public or justice of the peace and transmitted to such corporation within said period.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 50
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

Section 50. The supreme judicial and the superior courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce the six preceding sections.

Section 50. The supreme judicial and the superior courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce the six preceding sections.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 50 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 50
Imitation cheese; labeling
Status: in_force

Section 50. Whoever himself or by his agent sells, exposes for sale or has in his possession with intent to sell, any article, substance or compound, made in imitation or semblance of cheese or as a substitute therefor, and either not made by the use of coagulating agents, or containing any fats, oils or grease not produced from the milk of cows, goats or sheep, shall have the words ''imitation cheese'' stamped, labelled or marked in printed letters of plain, uncondensed gothic type, not less than one inch in length, so that said words cannot be easily defaced, upon the side of each cheesecloth or band around the same, and upon the top and side of each tub, firkin, box or package containing any of said article, substance or compound. In retail sales of said article, substance or compound not in the original packages, the seller shall attach to each package so sold, and shall deliver therewith to the purchaser, a label or wrapper bearing in a conspicuous place upon the outside of the package the words ''imitation cheese'', in printed letters of plain uncondensed gothic type, not less than one half inch in length.

Section 50. Whoever himself or by his agent sells, exposes for sale or has in his possession with intent to sell, any article, substance or compound, made in imitation or semblance of cheese or as a substitute therefor, and either not made by the use of coagulating agents, or containing any fats, oils or grease not produced from the milk of cows, goats or sheep, shall have the words ''imitation cheese'' stamped, labelled or marked in printed letters of plain, uncondensed gothic type, not less than one inch in length, so that said words cannot be easily defaced, upon the side of each cheesecloth or band around the same, and upon the top and side of each tub, firkin, box or package containing any of said article, substance or compound. In retail sales of said article, substance or compound not in the original packages, the seller shall attach to each package so sold, and shall deliver therewith to the purchaser, a label or wrapper bearing in a conspicuous place upon the outside of the package the words ''imitation cheese'', in printed letters of plain uncondensed gothic type, not less than one half inch in length.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33 / Section 20
Qualification for appointment as officer in the armed forces or for commission in national guard
Status: in_force

Section 20. A person shall not be eligible for appointment or to be appointed as an officer in the armed forces of the commonwealth if the individual is: (i) not a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age or over; (ii) under sentence of a court or board which disables such person from holding office or command; (iii) under suspension from command in the armed forces of the United States or of any state; (iv) under sentence of imprisonment by a civilian court, whether suspended or not; or (v) ineligible for such service under the laws of the United States. No person shall receive a commission in the national guard, army or air unless such person possesses such minimum qualifications as prescribed by the laws of the United States and has qualified for such commission.

Section 20. A person shall not be eligible for appointment or to be appointed as an officer in the armed forces of the commonwealth if the individual is: (i) not a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age or over; (ii) under sentence of a court or board which disables such person from holding office or command; (iii) under suspension from command in the armed forces of the United States or of any state; (iv) under sentence of imprisonment by a civilian court, whether suspended or not; or (v) ineligible for such service under the laws of the United States. No person shall receive a commission in the national guard, army or air unless such person possesses such minimum qualifications as prescribed by the laws of the United States and has qualified for such commission.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 36, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 36 / Section 10
Duties of new register as to unrecorded instruments
Status: in_force

Section 10. If, upon the death, removal or expiration of the term of a register, deeds or other instruments entered in the registry are unrecorded, or recorded but unattested, or if records are unattested, his successor or any subsequent register shall record or attest such deeds, instruments or records agreeably to the facts and conformably with the records and books of entry.

Section 10. If, upon the death, removal or expiration of the term of a register, deeds or other instruments entered in the registry are unrecorded, or recorded but unattested, or if records are unattested, his successor or any subsequent register shall record or attest such deeds, instruments or records agreeably to the facts and conformably with the records and books of entry.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 70 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 70
Instruction to jury as to occupation or reputation of other jurors
Status: in_force

Section 70. Upon motion of a party, or whenever the court deems it appropriate, the court shall include in its charge to the jury an instruction which in substance states that no duly impanelled trial juror is better qualified to determine the truth of the facts in controversy or to deliberate upon a verdict solely because of his occupation or reputation. The court shall have discretion to express this instruction in whatever language it deems appropriate and to supplement, elaborate, or explain this instruction to the jury with reference to the particular case being submitted to it. This section shall not be construed as a limitation in any way upon the authority of the court to make such further charges as are appropriate.

Section 70. Upon motion of a party, or whenever the court deems it appropriate, the court shall include in its charge to the jury an instruction which in substance states that no duly impanelled trial juror is better qualified to determine the truth of the facts in controversy or to deliberate upon a verdict solely because of his occupation or reputation. The court shall have discretion to express this instruction in whatever language it deems appropriate and to supplement, elaborate, or explain this instruction to the jury with reference to the particular case being submitted to it. This section shall not be construed as a limitation in any way upon the authority of the court to make such further charges as are appropriate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 266, sec. 129 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 266 / Section 129
Correctional institutions; injury to property
Status: in_force

Section 129. An inmate of a correctional institution of the commonwealth who wilfully and maliciously destroys or injures the property of the commonwealth at such correctional institution, or the property of any person who furnishes materials for the employment of the prisoners, may be sentenced to the state prison for not more than three years.

Section 129. An inmate of a correctional institution of the commonwealth who wilfully and maliciously destroys or injures the property of the commonwealth at such correctional institution, or the property of any person who furnishes materials for the employment of the prisoners, may be sentenced to the state prison for not more than three years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 200B, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 200B / Section 5
Acquisition of title by museum to property when identity of lender unknown
Status: in_force

Section 5. Property in the possession of a museum for which the museum does not know, and has no reasonable means of determining, the identity of the lender or claimant shall become the property of the museum if no person has claimed the property within 7 years after the museum can document the museum's possession of the property. The museum shall become the owner of the property free from all claims on the day after the 7–year period ends. This section shall not apply to stolen or confiscated property.

Section 5. Property in the possession of a museum for which the museum does not know, and has no reasonable means of determining, the identity of the lender or claimant shall become the property of the museum if no person has claimed the property within 7 years after the museum can document the museum's possession of the property. The museum shall become the owner of the property free from all claims on the day after the 7–year period ends. This section shall not apply to stolen or confiscated property.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 9, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 9 / Section 15
Justices and notaries; notice of expiration of commissions
Status: in_force

Section 15. The secretary shall send by first class mail to every justice of the peace or notary public a notice of the time of expiration of his commission, not more than thirty nor less than fourteen days before such expiration.

Section 15. The secretary shall send by first class mail to every justice of the peace or notary public a notice of the time of expiration of his commission, not more than thirty nor less than fourteen days before such expiration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 21
Public cemeteries; investment of funds; interest
Status: in_force

Section 21. The state treasurer shall invest such money in the name of the commonwealth, in bonds or other obligations of the commonwealth or in securities in which he is authorized to invest money in behalf of the commonwealth; and, on the first days of February and August in each year, he shall pay over the accrued interest thereof to the treasurer of any association owning a cemetery for the care, maintenance or improvement of which, or of any lot therein, the money has been deposited with him. If such cemetery is not owned by any association, such interest shall be paid to the town where the cemetery is located. At the time of paying such interest, the state treasurer shall inform the person to whom it is paid of the purpose to which it is to be applied, as stated in the copy of the instrument which is filed with him, and the person to whom it is paid shall apply it to such purpose.

Section 21. The state treasurer shall invest such money in the name of the commonwealth, in bonds or other obligations of the commonwealth or in securities in which he is authorized to invest money in behalf of the commonwealth; and, on the first days of February and August in each year, he shall pay over the accrued interest thereof to the treasurer of any association owning a cemetery for the care, maintenance or improvement of which, or of any lot therein, the money has been deposited with him. If such cemetery is not owned by any association, such interest shall be paid to the town where the cemetery is located. At the time of paying such interest, the state treasurer shall inform the person to whom it is paid of the purpose to which it is to be applied, as stated in the copy of the instrument which is filed with him, and the person to whom it is paid shall apply it to such purpose.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151D, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151D / Section 9
Waiver of requirement for statutory vested benefits; procedures
Status: in_force

Section 9. In addition to the waiver provisions authorized by section eight, the board, upon the advice and recommendation of the advisory committee, created by section seventeen, may grant a waiver of the requirements of section thirteen under terms and conditions set by the board upon a showing that a pension plan or profit-sharing retirement plan would suffer undue economic hardship that would be detrimental to the interests of its participants. No waiver herein provided shall extend longer than thirty-six months after it has been granted. Upon expiration of said waiver, a proposal for the gradual incorporation of the requirements of section thirteen shall be submitted for the approval of the board. In no instance shall such a proposal for gradual incorporation require more than ten years. Any request for waiver shall be in writing in a form prescribed by the board. The advisory committee shall receive copies of all waiver requests. Any waiver issued by the board shall be in writing with a notice of its date of issuance. Rules and regulations issued by the board, pursuant to this section, shall be promulgated in accordance with the provisions of chapter thirty A.

Section 9. In addition to the waiver provisions authorized by section eight, the board, upon the advice and recommendation of the advisory committee, created by section seventeen, may grant a waiver of the requirements of section thirteen under terms and conditions set by the board upon a showing that a pension plan or profit-sharing retirement plan would suffer undue economic hardship that would be detrimental to the interests of its participants. No waiver herein provided shall extend longer than thirty-six months after it has been granted. Upon expiration of said waiver, a proposal for the gradual incorporation of the requirements of section thirteen shall be submitted for the approval of the board. In no instance shall such a proposal for gradual incorporation require more than ten years.

Any request for waiver shall be in writing in a form prescribed by the board. The advisory committee shall receive copies of all waiver requests. Any waiver issued by the board shall be in writing with a notice of its date of issuance. Rules and regulations issued by the board, pursuant to this section, shall be promulgated in accordance with the provisions of chapter thirty A.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 108A — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 108A
Refusal to issue policy of accident and sickness insurance for reason of blindness or deafness prohibited
Status: in_force

Section 108A. No insurer authorized to issue policies of accident and sickness insurance in the commonwealth shall refuse, for the reason of blindness or deafness, to issue an individual policy of accident and sickness insurance, which provides hospital expense and surgical expense coverage, to any person residing in the commonwealth.

Section 108A. No insurer authorized to issue policies of accident and sickness insurance in the commonwealth shall refuse, for the reason of blindness or deafness, to issue an individual policy of accident and sickness insurance, which provides hospital expense and surgical expense coverage, to any person residing in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 215, sec. 56 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 215 / Section 56
Recording of proceedings in Suffolk; expense
Status: in_force

Section 56. The expense of recording probate proceedings in Suffolk county, not exceeding forty-five hundred dollars in any one year, shall be paid by the commonwealth, upon the official certificate of the register, countersigned by a justice appointed to the division for said county, in the amounts and to the persons named in such certificate.

Section 56. The expense of recording probate proceedings in Suffolk county, not exceeding forty-five hundred dollars in any one year, shall be paid by the commonwealth, upon the official certificate of the register, countersigned by a justice appointed to the division for said county, in the amounts and to the persons named in such certificate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 150F, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 150F / Section 10
Rules and Regulations
Status: in_force

Section 10. [Rules and Regulations] The board shall make such rules and regulations as may be appropriate to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter.

Section 10. [Rules and Regulations]

The board shall make such rules and regulations as may be appropriate to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 152 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 152
Returns by officers
Status: in_force

Section 152. Each police officer, constable or animal control officer to whom such warrant is issued shall make returns, on or before October first, on or before January first, and on or before April first, in each year, and at the expiration of his term of office, to the mayor or chairman of the board of selectmen issuing the same, and shall state in said returns the number of dogs and cats which he has caught, confined or killed, or made available for adoption, the names of the owners or keepers thereof and whether all unlicensed dogs in his town have been caught, confined or killed, or adopted, and the names of persons against whom complaints have been made under the provisions of this chapter relating to animals, and whether complaints have been entered against all of the persons who have failed to comply therewith since the previous report.

Section 152. Each police officer, constable or animal control officer to whom such warrant is issued shall make returns, on or before October first, on or before January first, and on or before April first, in each year, and at the expiration of his term of office, to the mayor or chairman of the board of selectmen issuing the same, and shall state in said returns the number of dogs and cats which he has caught, confined or killed, or made available for adoption, the names of the owners or keepers thereof and whether all unlicensed dogs in his town have been caught, confined or killed, or adopted, and the names of persons against whom complaints have been made under the provisions of this chapter relating to animals, and whether complaints have been entered against all of the persons who have failed to comply therewith since the previous report.