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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111F, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111F / Section 17
Material safety data sheets; requests for copies
Status: in_force

Section 17. The commissioner of DEP shall make a copy of an MSDS available to DOL or DPH upon request, and may make a copy of an MSDS available to any other agency of the commonwealth, but only upon written request including a justification by the requesting agency that the information contained in the MSDS is essential to the performance of a duty to protect the public health and safety imposed by statute or regulation. Provided, however, that when such action is taken by the commissioner of DEP upon such request, he shall notify the employer or employers who provided the MSDS. And provided, further, that in the event of an imminent threat to public health or safety, the commissioner of DEP shall waive the requirement for written request and justification.

Section 17. The commissioner of DEP shall make a copy of an MSDS available to DOL or DPH upon request, and may make a copy of an MSDS available to any other agency of the commonwealth, but only upon written request including a justification by the requesting agency that the information contained in the MSDS is essential to the performance of a duty to protect the public health and safety imposed by statute or regulation. Provided, however, that when such action is taken by the commissioner of DEP upon such request, he shall notify the employer or employers who provided the MSDS. And provided, further, that in the event of an imminent threat to public health or safety, the commissioner of DEP shall waive the requirement for written request and justification.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 70B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 70B
Notice of lien
Status: in_force

Section 70B. Such lien shall take effect if, prior to any such judgment, settlement or compromise, a written notice containing the name and address of the injured person, the date of the accident, the name and location of the provider of hospital, medical or dental services, the name of the person alleged to be liable to the injured person for the injuries received and, if applicable, the name and address of the health maintenance organization, or the hospital, medical, or dental service corporation, shall be mailed by the hospital, health maintenance organization, medical or dental service corporation, certified mail, return receipt requested, to such injured person, to his attorney, to the person alleged to be liable to such injured person for the injuries sustained and to any insurance carrier which has insured such person against liability.

Section 70B. Such lien shall take effect if, prior to any such judgment, settlement or compromise, a written notice containing the name and address of the injured person, the date of the accident, the name and location of the provider of hospital, medical or dental services, the name of the person alleged to be liable to the injured person for the injuries received and, if applicable, the name and address of the health maintenance organization, or the hospital, medical, or dental service corporation, shall be mailed by the hospital, health maintenance organization, medical or dental service corporation, certified mail, return receipt requested, to such injured person, to his attorney, to the person alleged to be liable to such injured person for the injuries sustained and to any insurance carrier which has insured such person against liability.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 108, sec. 45 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 108 / Section 45
Negotiation of bill for goods subject to mortgage or lien
Status: in_force

Section 45. A person who ships goods to which he has not title, or upon which there is a lien or mortgage, and who takes for such goods a negotiable bill which he afterward negotiates for value with intent to deceive, and without disclosing his want of title or the existence of the lien or mortgage, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

Section 45. A person who ships goods to which he has not title, or upon which there is a lien or mortgage, and who takes for such goods a negotiable bill which he afterward negotiates for value with intent to deceive, and without disclosing his want of title or the existence of the lien or mortgage, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120A, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120A / Section 9
Oversight by interstate commission and enforcement of compact
Status: in_force

Section 9. (a) The interstate commission shall oversee the administration and operations of the interstate movement of juveniles subject to this compact in the compacting states and shall monitor such activities being administered in non-compacting states which may significantly affect compacting states. (b) The courts and executive agencies in each compacting state shall enforce this compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. This compact, and the rules adopted thereby, shall be received by all the judges, public officers, commissions and departments of the state government as evidence of the authorized statute and administrative rules. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules. In any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compacting state relative to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the interstate commission, it shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes.

Section 9. (a) The interstate commission shall oversee the administration and operations of the interstate movement of juveniles subject to this compact in the compacting states and shall monitor such activities being administered in non-compacting states which may significantly affect compacting states.

(b) The courts and executive agencies in each compacting state shall enforce this compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. This compact, and the rules adopted thereby, shall be received by all the judges, public officers, commissions and departments of the state government as evidence of the authorized statute and administrative rules. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules. In any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compacting state relative to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the interstate commission, it shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 12E — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 12E
Treasurer of district; appointment; bond; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Section 12E. The treasurer of one of the municipalities comprising such district, designated by the commission, shall be treasurer of the district and shall give to the district a bond, with a surety company authorized to transact business in the commonwealth as surety, for the faithful performance of his duties as treasurer of the district in such sum and upon such conditions as the commissioner of revenue may require. The district treasurer shall disburse the money received under the provisions of section twelve B upon warrants.

Section 12E. The treasurer of one of the municipalities comprising such district, designated by the commission, shall be treasurer of the district and shall give to the district a bond, with a surety company authorized to transact business in the commonwealth as surety, for the faithful performance of his duties as treasurer of the district in such sum and upon such conditions as the commissioner of revenue may require. The district treasurer shall disburse the money received under the provisions of section twelve B upon warrants.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258E, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258E / Section 11
Adoption of suitable form of complaint
Status: in_force

Section 11. The chief justice of the trial court shall adopt a form of complaint for use under this chapter which shall be in such form and language to permit a plaintiff to prepare and file such complaint pro se.

Section 11. The chief justice of the trial court shall adopt a form of complaint for use under this chapter which shall be in such form and language to permit a plaintiff to prepare and file such complaint pro se.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64C, sec. 28 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64C / Section 28
Disposition of sums received
Status: in_force

Section 28. Except as provided in sections 6 and 7A all sums received pursuant to the excise imposed by this chapter, together with any penalties, forfeitures, interest, costs of suits and fines collected in connection therewith, less all amounts refunded or abated in connection therewith, shall be credited as follows: (a) Forty per cent of the amount in excess of $169,800,000 received during a fiscal year shall be credited to the Local Aid Fund; (b) The balance remaining after crediting the amounts required under clause (a) shall be credited to the General Fund.

Section 28. Except as provided in sections 6 and 7A all sums received pursuant to the excise imposed by this chapter, together with any penalties, forfeitures, interest, costs of suits and fines collected in connection therewith, less all amounts refunded or abated in connection therewith, shall be credited as follows:

(a) Forty per cent of the amount in excess of $169,800,000 received during a fiscal year shall be credited to the Local Aid Fund;

(b) The balance remaining after crediting the amounts required under clause (a) shall be credited to the General Fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 38, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 38 / Section 11
Persons charged with crime; arrest
Status: in_force

Section 11. If a person charged by an inquest report with the commission of a crime is at large, the district court, upon the request of the district attorney, shall forthwith issue process for such person's arrest, returnable before any court or magistrate having jurisdiction.

Section 11. If a person charged by an inquest report with the commission of a crime is at large, the district court, upon the request of the district attorney, shall forthwith issue process for such person's arrest, returnable before any court or magistrate having jurisdiction.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 13A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120 / Section 13A
Compensation for property damage caused by inmates; notice of damage; claim; filing
Status: in_force

Section 13A. Upon written request of the department, there shall be paid out of the state treasury, from such funds as may be available therefor, to any person determined by the attorney general to be entitled to compensation for damage to his property caused by the act of any inmate of the Lyman school for boys at Westborough, the industrial school for girls at Lancaster, the industrial school for boys at Shirley, the department of youth services reception center at Westborough or any other institution of which the department has management, government and care under the provisions of section two while escaping therefrom, such sum as the attorney general shall determine to be just and reasonable and as the governor and council shall approve; provided, that written notice of said damage and claim for compensation therefor be filed with the department within one year next after the date on which such damage occurred.

Section 13A. Upon written request of the department, there shall be paid out of the state treasury, from such funds as may be available therefor, to any person determined by the attorney general to be entitled to compensation for damage to his property caused by the act of any inmate of the Lyman school for boys at Westborough, the industrial school for girls at Lancaster, the industrial school for boys at Shirley, the department of youth services reception center at Westborough or any other institution of which the department has management, government and care under the provisions of section two while escaping therefrom, such sum as the attorney general shall determine to be just and reasonable and as the governor and council shall approve; provided, that written notice of said damage and claim for compensation therefor be filed with the department within one year next after the date on which such damage occurred.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 91, sec. 45 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 91 / Section 45
Application to federal government for reimbursement
Status: in_force

Section 45. The department shall make application to the government of the United States for reimbursement of any amounts expended under any provision of the seven preceding sections, which, in the opinion of the department, might properly be paid by the United States.

Section 45. The department shall make application to the government of the United States for reimbursement of any amounts expended under any provision of the seven preceding sections, which, in the opinion of the department, might properly be paid by the United States.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40, sec. 69 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 40 / Section 69
Public notice of request for proposal
Status: in_force

Section 69. Public notice of the request for proposals shall be published in the central register pursuant to section 20A of chapter 9 at least 30 days before the time specified for receipt of proposals in the request for proposals.

Section 69. Public notice of the request for proposals shall be published in the central register pursuant to section 20A of chapter 9 at least 30 days before the time specified for receipt of proposals in the request for proposals.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 68 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 68
Terms of office
Status: in_force

Section 68. The terms of office of the members of the council shall commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the first Monday in January following their election and shall be for two years each, and until their successors are qualified; provided, that, if the plan adopted provides for elections to be held annually, the terms of office of the commissioner of administration, of the commissioner of finance and of the commissioner of health elected at the first regular election held under such plan shall be for two years, and the terms of office of the commissioner of public works and of the commissioner of public property so elected shall be for one year.

Section 68. The terms of office of the members of the council shall commence at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the first Monday in January following their election and shall be for two years each, and until their successors are qualified; provided, that, if the plan adopted provides for elections to be held annually, the terms of office of the commissioner of administration, of the commissioner of finance and of the commissioner of health elected at the first regular election held under such plan shall be for two years, and the terms of office of the commissioner of public works and of the commissioner of public property so elected shall be for one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 158, sec. 19 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 158 / Section 19
Selection of directors, clerk, treasurer and other agents and officers; term
Status: in_force

Section 19. The directors, clerk and treasurer shall be chosen annually by the stockholders by ballot, and shall hold office for one year and until others are chosen and qualified in their stead. The manner of choosing or appointing all other agents and officers, and of filling all vacancies, shall be prescribed by the by-laws.

Section 19. The directors, clerk and treasurer shall be chosen annually by the stockholders by ballot, and shall hold office for one year and until others are chosen and qualified in their stead. The manner of choosing or appointing all other agents and officers, and of filling all vacancies, shall be prescribed by the by-laws.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 22 / Section 10
Board of boiler rules
Status: in_force

Section 10. The state fire marshal shall appoint a board of boiler rules, consisting of the chief of inspections of the department of fire services, or a boiler inspector of the division of inspection of the department of fire services designated by the state fire marshal, as chairman and 4 associate members, 1 of whom shall be an operating engineer and three shall represent users, manufacturers and insurers of boilers, respectively. Upon the expiration of the term of office of an associate member, his successor shall be appointed for 3 years by the state fire marshal. The associate members shall receive as compensation for service and reimbursement for expenses such sums as the governor and council may determine, not exceeding, in all, $1,500 a year. Such clerical and other assistants as may be required by the board shall be assigned to it by the state fire marshal.

Section 10. The state fire marshal shall appoint a board of boiler rules, consisting of the chief of inspections of the department of fire services, or a boiler inspector of the division of inspection of the department of fire services designated by the state fire marshal, as chairman and 4 associate members, 1 of whom shall be an operating engineer and three shall represent users, manufacturers and insurers of boilers, respectively. Upon the expiration of the term of office of an associate member, his successor shall be appointed for 3 years by the state fire marshal. The associate members shall receive as compensation for service and reimbursement for expenses such sums as the governor and council may determine, not exceeding, in all, $1,500 a year. Such clerical and other assistants as may be required by the board shall be assigned to it by the state fire marshal.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 43B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 43B
Sale of cemetery lots and plots for speculative purposes
Status: in_force

Section 43B. The sale of cemetery lots and plots, or the sale of crypts in a community mausoleum or niches in a columbarium, for speculative purposes, or the conveyance of any portion of a cemetery already dedicated to burial purposes as security for debt, is hereby prohibited, and every such conveyance shall be void and of no effect. Whoever makes or attempts to make a sale or conveyance contrary to the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalty provided by section forty-three N.

Section 43B. The sale of cemetery lots and plots, or the sale of crypts in a community mausoleum or niches in a columbarium, for speculative purposes, or the conveyance of any portion of a cemetery already dedicated to burial purposes as security for debt, is hereby prohibited, and every such conveyance shall be void and of no effect. Whoever makes or attempts to make a sale or conveyance contrary to the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalty provided by section forty-three N.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 165, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 165 / Section 16
Record of proprietors' names
Status: in_force

Section 16. The clerk, at or immediately after the first meeting, shall enter in the books the names of the several proprietors and the shares owned by each.

Section 16. The clerk, at or immediately after the first meeting, shall enter in the books the names of the several proprietors and the shares owned by each.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 128, sec. 44 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 128 / Section 44
Preparation of annual budget
Status: in_force

Section 44. The trustees, except in Suffolk county, shall annually prepare and submit to the county commissioners, not later than the first Wednesday in December, a budget containing detailed estimates of all sums required by them for carrying out sections forty to forty-five, inclusive, during the ensuing fiscal year, as defined in section sixteen of chapter thirty-five. The trustees, except in Suffolk county, in preparing their budget shall indicate estimated expenses for the agricultural, home economics, resource development and youth programs and shall record their expenditures in like manner in their annual report. The county commissioners shall include in their annual estimate of county expenses to be appropriated by the general court and raised by the annual county tax levy at least one half of such sums as they deem necessary to carry out said purposes.

Section 44. The trustees, except in Suffolk county, shall annually prepare and submit to the county commissioners, not later than the first Wednesday in December, a budget containing detailed estimates of all sums required by them for carrying out sections forty to forty-five, inclusive, during the ensuing fiscal year, as defined in section sixteen of chapter thirty-five. The trustees, except in Suffolk county, in preparing their budget shall indicate estimated expenses for the agricultural, home economics, resource development and youth programs and shall record their expenditures in like manner in their annual report. The county commissioners shall include in their annual estimate of county expenses to be appropriated by the general court and raised by the annual county tax levy at least one half of such sums as they deem necessary to carry out said purposes.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 176 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 176
Charging and collection of fees by board of real estate appraisers
Status: in_force

Section 176. The board shall charge and collect fees as determined by the commissioner of administration and finance in accordance with the provisions of section three B of chapter seven. The board shall collect such additional fees as are required by the Federal Appraisal Subcommittee pursuant to Title XI and shall transmit such additional fees to the Federal Appraisal Subcommittee on an annual basis or more frequently as required.

Section 176. The board shall charge and collect fees as determined by the commissioner of administration and finance in accordance with the provisions of section three B of chapter seven. The board shall collect such additional fees as are required by the Federal Appraisal Subcommittee pursuant to Title XI and shall transmit such additional fees to the Federal Appraisal Subcommittee on an annual basis or more frequently as required.