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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 13E — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 13E
School district reserve funds to pay for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs for special education, out-of-district tuition or transportation
Status: in_force

Section 13E. Any school district which accepts this section, by a majority vote of the school committee and a majority vote of the legislative body or, in the case of a regional school district by a majority vote of the legislative bodies in a majority of the member communities of the district, may establish and appropriate or transfer money to a reserve fund to be utilized in the upcoming fiscal years, to pay, without further appropriation, for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs of special education and recovery high school programs, out-of-district tuition or transportation. The balance in such reserve fund shall not exceed 2 per cent of the annual net school spending of the school district. Funds shall only be distributed from the reserve funds after a majority vote of the school committee and a majority vote of the board of selectman or city council, or, in the case of a regional school district by a majority vote of the board of selectmen or city council in a majority of the member communities of the district. The district treasurer may invest the monies in the manner authorized in section 54 of chapter 44 and any interest earned thereon shall be credited to and become part of the fund.

Section 13E. Any school district which accepts this section, by a majority vote of the school committee and a majority vote of the legislative body or, in the case of a regional school district by a majority vote of the legislative bodies in a majority of the member communities of the district, may establish and appropriate or transfer money to a reserve fund to be utilized in the upcoming fiscal years, to pay, without further appropriation, for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs of special education and recovery high school programs, out-of-district tuition or transportation. The balance in such reserve fund shall not exceed 2 per cent of the annual net school spending of the school district.

Funds shall only be distributed from the reserve funds after a majority vote of the school committee and a majority vote of the board of selectman or city council, or, in the case of a regional school district by a majority vote of the board of selectmen or city council in a majority of the member communities of the district.

The district treasurer may invest the monies in the manner authorized in section 54 of chapter 44 and any interest earned thereon shall be credited to and become part of the fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 3, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 3 / Section 28
Self-incriminating testimony or evidence before general court or committee; prosecution
Status: in_force

Section 28. A person shall not be excused from attending and testifying before either branch of the general court or before a committee thereof upon a subject referred to such committee on the ground that his testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may tend to criminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but he shall not be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any action, matter or thing concerning which he may be required to so testify or produce evidence, except for perjury committed in such testimony.

Section 28. A person shall not be excused from attending and testifying before either branch of the general court or before a committee thereof upon a subject referred to such committee on the ground that his testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, may tend to criminate him or subject him to a penalty or forfeiture; but he shall not be prosecuted or subjected to a penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any action, matter or thing concerning which he may be required to so testify or produce evidence, except for perjury committed in such testimony.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 276, sec. 80 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 276 / Section 80
Forfeiture of deposit on default; sale of bonds; collection on bank books; payments to state treasurer
Status: in_force

Section 80. At any time after default of the defendant, the court may order forfeited the money, bonds or bank books deposited at the time of the recognizance and the court or clerk of the court with whom the deposit was made shall thereupon pay to the state treasurer any money so deposited. The clerk of the court shall immediately proceed to sell any bonds so deposited either at public or private sale, and shall forthwith pay the proceeds thereof, after deducting all expenses connected with such sale, to the state treasurer and if bank books are so deposited, the said clerk shall collect the amount of bail from the depository, and pay the same, less the expense of collection, to the state treasurer.

Section 80. At any time after default of the defendant, the court may order forfeited the money, bonds or bank books deposited at the time of the recognizance and the court or clerk of the court with whom the deposit was made shall thereupon pay to the state treasurer any money so deposited. The clerk of the court shall immediately proceed to sell any bonds so deposited either at public or private sale, and shall forthwith pay the proceeds thereof, after deducting all expenses connected with such sale, to the state treasurer and if bank books are so deposited, the said clerk shall collect the amount of bail from the depository, and pay the same, less the expense of collection, to the state treasurer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21I, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21I / Section 22
Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

Section 22. The attorney general may, upon request of the department, bring action for injunctive relief against any person violating a provision of this chapter or any regulation or approval issued or adopted hereunder, and the superior court in equity shall have jurisdiction to enjoin such violation and to grant such further relief as it may deem appropriate.

Section 22. The attorney general may, upon request of the department, bring action for injunctive relief against any person violating a provision of this chapter or any regulation or approval issued or adopted hereunder, and the superior court in equity shall have jurisdiction to enjoin such violation and to grant such further relief as it may deem appropriate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 221, sec. 53 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 221 / Section 53
Masters in chancery
Status: in_force

Section 53. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall, as vacancies occur, appoint masters in chancery, who may act throughout the commonwealth, so that the number thereof in the several counties shall be twelve in Suffolk, eleven in Essex, eleven in Middlesex, seven in Worcester, six in Norfolk, six in Plymouth, six in Hampden, and not more than five in any other county. They shall be sworn, and shall hold their offices for five years.

Section 53. The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall, as vacancies occur, appoint masters in chancery, who may act throughout the commonwealth, so that the number thereof in the several counties shall be twelve in Suffolk, eleven in Essex, eleven in Middlesex, seven in Worcester, six in Norfolk, six in Plymouth, six in Hampden, and not more than five in any other county. They shall be sworn, and shall hold their offices for five years.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 142 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 142
Sanitary material for cleaning printing presses
Status: in_force

Section 142. All publishers and printers shall use a sanitary cloth or other sanitary material in cleaning their presses.

Section 142. All publishers and printers shall use a sanitary cloth or other sanitary material in cleaning their presses.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 95 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 95
Defense to action on default judgment
Status: in_force

Section 95. In an action upon a judgment obtained by default and without the knowledge of the defendant, brought within six years after the rendition thereof, the court may, in its discretion and upon terms, allow the defendant to show in defense any payment, satisfaction or extinguishment of the claim, prior to the obtaining of such judgment, or any matter of fraud, which in either case he might have shown in the original suit upon a motion for relief from judgment.

Section 95. In an action upon a judgment obtained by default and without the knowledge of the defendant, brought within six years after the rendition thereof, the court may, in its discretion and upon terms, allow the defendant to show in defense any payment, satisfaction or extinguishment of the claim, prior to the obtaining of such judgment, or any matter of fraud, which in either case he might have shown in the original suit upon a motion for relief from judgment.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 147, sec. 50A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 147 / Section 50A
Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports or matches or exhibitions sponsored by youth organizations, private clubs, law enforcement agencies, etc.
Status: in_force

Section 50A. Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports, or sparring matches or exhibitions sponsored and conducted by recognized boys and girls clubs, youth organizations, private clubs and athletic associations, schools and colleges, law enforcement agencies or municipal or state parks and recreation departments, under the supervision of qualified instructors and directors, may be conducted in a city or town without requiring a license under section 33.

Section 50A. Courses of instruction in boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and other unarmed combative sports, or sparring matches or exhibitions sponsored and conducted by recognized boys and girls clubs, youth organizations, private clubs and athletic associations, schools and colleges, law enforcement agencies or municipal or state parks and recreation departments, under the supervision of qualified instructors and directors, may be conducted in a city or town without requiring a license under section 33.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94G, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94G / Section 8
Marijuana accessories authorized
Status: in_force

Section 8. Marijuana accessories authorized Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person 21 years of age or older shall not be arrested, prosecuted, penalized, sanctioned or disqualified and shall not be subject to seizure or forfeiture of assets for possessing, purchasing or otherwise obtaining or manufacturing marijuana accessories or for selling or otherwise transferring marijuana accessories to a person who is 21 years of age or older.

Section 8. Marijuana accessories authorized

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person 21 years of age or older shall not be arrested, prosecuted, penalized, sanctioned or disqualified and shall not be subject to seizure or forfeiture of assets for possessing, purchasing or otherwise obtaining or manufacturing marijuana accessories or for selling or otherwise transferring marijuana accessories to a person who is 21 years of age or older.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 223, sec. 110 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 223 / Section 110
Dissolution of prior attachment; defences
Status: in_force

Section 110. No attachment shall be dissolved as aforesaid by reason of a defence to the action which is founded on the laws for the limitation of actions or requiring certain contracts to be made in writing, or by reason of any other like defence, if the court finds that the demand is otherwise well founded and is justly and equitably due.

Section 110. No attachment shall be dissolved as aforesaid by reason of a defence to the action which is founded on the laws for the limitation of actions or requiring certain contracts to be made in writing, or by reason of any other like defence, if the court finds that the demand is otherwise well founded and is justly and equitably due.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43A, sec. 7 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43A / Section 7
Action on articles in warrant for town meeting
Status: in_force

Section 7. The articles in the warrant for every town meeting, so far as they relate to the election of the moderator, town officers and town meeting members, and as herein provided, to referenda, and all matters to be acted upon and determined by ballot, shall be so acted upon and determined by the registered voters of the town in their respective precincts. All other articles in the warrant for any town meeting shall be acted upon and determined exclusively by town meeting members at a meeting to be held at such time and place as shall be set forth by the selectmen in the warrant for the meeting, subject to the referendum provided for by section ten.

Section 7. The articles in the warrant for every town meeting, so far as they relate to the election of the moderator, town officers and town meeting members, and as herein provided, to referenda, and all matters to be acted upon and determined by ballot, shall be so acted upon and determined by the registered voters of the town in their respective precincts. All other articles in the warrant for any town meeting shall be acted upon and determined exclusively by town meeting members at a meeting to be held at such time and place as shall be set forth by the selectmen in the warrant for the meeting, subject to the referendum provided for by section ten.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 18
Medical insurance purchases for persons eligible for assistance
Status: in_force

Section 18. The division may purchase on behalf of any person eligible for medical assistance under this chapter medical insurance furnished in accordance with the provisions of chapter one hundred and seventy-five, one hundred and seventy-six A, one hundred and seventy-six B or one hundred and seventy-six G, provided that such medical insurance, in conjunction with any supplemental coverage that may be available to such person by the division under this chapter, would enable such person to obtain medical care and services comparable to those afforded any other similar eligible person under this chapter, at no greater cost to such person or the division. The third party liability unit of the division is hereby authorized to establish services and procedures which seek to maximize and coordinate the utilization of health care benefits provided under any such purchase of medical insurance for such person.

Section 18. The division may purchase on behalf of any person eligible for medical assistance under this chapter medical insurance furnished in accordance with the provisions of chapter one hundred and seventy-five, one hundred and seventy-six A, one hundred and seventy-six B or one hundred and seventy-six G, provided that such medical insurance, in conjunction with any supplemental coverage that may be available to such person by the division under this chapter, would enable such person to obtain medical care and services comparable to those afforded any other similar eligible person under this chapter, at no greater cost to such person or the division. The third party liability unit of the division is hereby authorized to establish services and procedures which seek to maximize and coordinate the utilization of health care benefits provided under any such purchase of medical insurance for such person.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 60O — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 60O
Enforcement by board of registration of architects; attorney general; duties
Status: in_force

Section 60O. The board shall be charged with the enforcement of sections 60A to 60N, inclusive. If any person refuses to obey any decision of the board, the attorney general shall, upon request of the board, file a petition for the enforcement of such decision in equity in the superior court for Suffolk county or for the county in which the defendant resides or has a place of business. After due hearing, the court shall order the enforcement of such decision or any part thereof, if legally and properly made by the board.

Section 60O. The board shall be charged with the enforcement of sections 60A to 60N, inclusive. If any person refuses to obey any decision of the board, the attorney general shall, upon request of the board, file a petition for the enforcement of such decision in equity in the superior court for Suffolk county or for the county in which the defendant resides or has a place of business. After due hearing, the court shall order the enforcement of such decision or any part thereof, if legally and properly made by the board.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 32A, sec. 34 — MA Code / Part I / Title IV / Chapter 32A / Section 34
Medical expense coverage for screening mammograms; diagnostic exams for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening, MRIs and ultrasounds
Status: in_force

[Text of section effective for contracts entered into, renewed or amended on or after January 1, 2026. See 2024, 231, Sec. 7.]

[Text of section effective for contracts entered into, renewed or amended on or after January 1, 2026. See 2024, 231, Sec. 7.]

Section 34. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—

''Cost sharing'', a deductible, coinsurance, copayment and any maximum limitation on the application of such a deductible, coinsurance, copayment or similar out-of-pocket expense.

''Diagnostic examinations for breast cancer'', a medically necessary and appropriate examination for breast cancer to evaluate an abnormality in the breast that is seen or suspected from a screening examination for breast cancer, detected by another means of examination or suspected based on the medical history or family medical history of the individual.

''Examination for breast cancer'', an examination used to evaluate an abnormality in a breast using diagnostic mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast magnetic resonance imaging or breast ultrasound.

''HSA-qualified health insurance policy'', a policy of individual or group health insurance coverage that satisfies the criteria for a high-deductible health plan under 26 U.S.C. 223, as implemented and interpreted by the United States Department of the Treasury in the regulations and guidance in effect at the time the policy is issued.

(b) Any coverage offered by the commission to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth insured through the commission that provides medical expense coverage for screening mammograms shall provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer, digital breast tomosynthesis screening and medically necessary and appropriate screening with breast magnetic resonance imaging or screening breast ultrasound on a basis not less favorable than screening mammograms that are covered as medical benefits. There shall be no increase in patient cost sharing for: (i) screening mammograms; (ii) digital breast tomosynthesis; (iii) screening breast magnetic resonance imaging; (iv) screening breast ultrasound; or (v) diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.

(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), an HSA-qualified health insurance policy shall be exempt from any prohibition on cost-sharing requirements for a covered benefit required under any general or special law to the extent that the exemption is necessary to allow the policy to be an HSA-qualified health insurance policy.

(2) The exemption provided in paragraph (1) shall not apply to any coverage required under any general or special law pertaining to preventive care, as described in 26 U.S.C. 223, with respect to any HSA-qualified health insurance policy issued, delivered, amended or renewed while such regulation or guidance is effective.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 29, sec. 40 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 29 / Section 40
Trust deposits with state; form; investment
Status: in_force

Section 40. No deposit required to be made by any corporation in trust with the state treasurer, or any part thereof, shall consist of a mortgage upon real estate or of a loan upon personal notes or of notes secured by collateral. The state treasurer may receive, as a part of such deposit, money or certificates of deposit, or certified checks on any approved state depositary, and may hold the same without interest until it may reasonably be invested in a proper legal security.

Section 40. No deposit required to be made by any corporation in trust with the state treasurer, or any part thereof, shall consist of a mortgage upon real estate or of a loan upon personal notes or of notes secured by collateral. The state treasurer may receive, as a part of such deposit, money or certificates of deposit, or certified checks on any approved state depositary, and may hold the same without interest until it may reasonably be invested in a proper legal security.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 12K — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 12K
Evacuation Day
Status: in_force

Section 12K. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart March seventeenth as Evacuation Day and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the public schools and otherwise, as he may see fit, to the end that the first major military victory in the war for American independence, namely, the evacuation of Boston by the British, may be perpetuated.

Section 12K. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart March seventeenth as Evacuation Day and recommending that it be observed by the people with appropriate exercises in the public schools and otherwise, as he may see fit, to the end that the first major military victory in the war for American independence, namely, the evacuation of Boston by the British, may be perpetuated.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 59, sec. 5M — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 59 / Section 5M
Exemption for market rate units contained in a certified housing development project
Status: in_force

Section 5M. A gateway municipality, as defined in section 1 of chapter 40V, may, by vote of its legislative body, subject to the charter of the municipality, establish an exemption in an amount not less than 10 per cent and not more than 100 per cent of the incremental value of the market rate units contained in a certified housing development project within a housing development zone under chapter 40V, for a period of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years. For the purposes of this section, ''market rate residential unit'' shall mean a market rate residential unit as defined in section 1 of chapter 40V. Such exemption shall be approved by the executive office of housing and livable communities, as established in chapter 23B. The executive office shall promulgate applicable rules and regulations to carry out this section.

Section 5M. A gateway municipality, as defined in section 1 of chapter 40V, may, by vote of its legislative body, subject to the charter of the municipality, establish an exemption in an amount not less than 10 per cent and not more than 100 per cent of the incremental value of the market rate units contained in a certified housing development project within a housing development zone under chapter 40V, for a period of not less than 5 years and not more than 20 years. For the purposes of this section, ''market rate residential unit'' shall mean a market rate residential unit as defined in section 1 of chapter 40V. Such exemption shall be approved by the executive office of housing and livable communities, as established in chapter 23B. The executive office shall promulgate applicable rules and regulations to carry out this section.