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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 23
Articles obstructing stairways
Status: in_force

Section 23. Every stairway of every building shall be kept free and unobstructed, and any person who permits any article to remain in any stairway of any building in such a manner as may impede the egress of any person lawfully in said building or the ingress of any person lawfully entitled to enter said building shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. The existence of any article in any such stairway in any building shall be prima facie evidence that it was placed or permitted to remain therein by the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of the building.

Section 23. Every stairway of every building shall be kept free and unobstructed, and any person who permits any article to remain in any stairway of any building in such a manner as may impede the egress of any person lawfully in said building or the ingress of any person lawfully entitled to enter said building shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars. The existence of any article in any such stairway in any building shall be prima facie evidence that it was placed or permitted to remain therein by the owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of the building.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 77 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 77
Department records; publication of reports
Status: in_force

Section 77. Each of said commissioners shall keep a record book in which shall be recorded a brief but clear and comprehensive record of all affairs of the department under his charge as soon as performed, and shall quarterly render to the city council a full report of all operations of his department, and shall annually, and oftener if required by the city council, make a synopsis thereof for publication. All such records shall be open to public inspection. The city council shall provide for the publication of such annual or other reports, and of such parts of the quarterly reports, or of such other information regarding city affairs as it may deem advisable.

Section 77. Each of said commissioners shall keep a record book in which shall be recorded a brief but clear and comprehensive record of all affairs of the department under his charge as soon as performed, and shall quarterly render to the city council a full report of all operations of his department, and shall annually, and oftener if required by the city council, make a synopsis thereof for publication. All such records shall be open to public inspection. The city council shall provide for the publication of such annual or other reports, and of such parts of the quarterly reports, or of such other information regarding city affairs as it may deem advisable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 71 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 71
Application for reinstatement by limited liability company subject to administrative dissolution or revocation of authority to transact business
Status: in_force

Section 71. A limited liability company administratively dissolved under section 70 or whose authority to transact business in the commonwealth has been revoked under section 72 may apply to the state secretary for reinstatement at any time. The application shall: (1) recite the name of the limited liability company and the effective date of its administrative dissolution or revocation; (2) state that the grounds for dissolution or revocation either did not exist or have been corrected; (3) state that the name of the limited liability company satisfies the requirements of section 3; provided, however, that if the state secretary determines that the application contains the full and correct information, he shall reinstate the limited liability company.

Section 71. A limited liability company administratively dissolved under section 70 or whose authority to transact business in the commonwealth has been revoked under section 72 may apply to the state secretary for reinstatement at any time. The application shall:

(1) recite the name of the limited liability company and the effective date of its administrative dissolution or revocation;

(2) state that the grounds for dissolution or revocation either did not exist or have been corrected;

(3) state that the name of the limited liability company satisfies the requirements of section 3; provided, however, that if the state secretary determines that the application contains the full and correct information, he shall reinstate the limited liability company.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 46, sec. 1A — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 46 / Section 1A
Birth records of abandoned children or foundlings
Status: in_force

Section 1A. Each town clerk shall receive or obtain and record in the record of births facts relative to births of abandoned children and foundlings found within the limits of his town and the identity of whose parents is unknown. The facts relative to births required by section one shall, so far as possible, be set forth in records subject to this section, except that the town wherein such child or foundling was found shall be recorded as the place of birth, and that the date recorded as the date of birth shall be that determined by the commissioner of children and families. Such a record shall constitute the birth record of such child or foundling.

Section 1A. Each town clerk shall receive or obtain and record in the record of births facts relative to births of abandoned children and foundlings found within the limits of his town and the identity of whose parents is unknown. The facts relative to births required by section one shall, so far as possible, be set forth in records subject to this section, except that the town wherein such child or foundling was found shall be recorded as the place of birth, and that the date recorded as the date of birth shall be that determined by the commissioner of children and families. Such a record shall constitute the birth record of such child or foundling.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 166A, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 166A / Section 20
Systems constructed, purchased, and operated by cities and towns, applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Section 20. Any city or town may construct, purchase and operate a CATV system, but such operation shall be subject to this chapter as if the system were privately owned and operated.

Section 20. Any city or town may construct, purchase and operate a CATV system, but such operation shall be subject to this chapter as if the system were privately owned and operated.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 129, sec. 39F — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 129 / Section 39F
Service dogs; trainer rights
Status: in_force

Section 39F. A person accompanied by and engaged in the raising or training of a service dog, including a hearing, guide or assistance dog, shall have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as those afforded to an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. sections 12101 et seq.

Section 39F. A person accompanied by and engaged in the raising or training of a service dog, including a hearing, guide or assistance dog, shall have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as those afforded to an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. sections 12101 et seq.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176Q, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176Q / Section 14
Accounting; audits
Status: in_force

Section 14. The connector shall keep an accurate account of all its activities and of all its receipts and expenditures and shall annually make a report thereof as of the end of its fiscal year to its board, to the governor, to the general court, and to the state auditor, such reports to be in a form prescribed by the board, with the written approval of the auditor. The board or the auditor may investigate the affairs of the connector, may severally examine the properties and records of the connector, and may prescribe methods of accounting and the rendering of periodical reports in relation to projects undertaken by the connector. The connector shall be subject to audit by the state auditor, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, once every 3 years and as often as the state auditor determines is necessary.

Section 14. The connector shall keep an accurate account of all its activities and of all its receipts and expenditures and shall annually make a report thereof as of the end of its fiscal year to its board, to the governor, to the general court, and to the state auditor, such reports to be in a form prescribed by the board, with the written approval of the auditor. The board or the auditor may investigate the affairs of the connector, may severally examine the properties and records of the connector, and may prescribe methods of accounting and the rendering of periodical reports in relation to projects undertaken by the connector. The connector shall be subject to audit by the state auditor, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, once every 3 years and as often as the state auditor determines is necessary.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, sec. 8KK — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176A / Section 8KK
Coverage for medical or drug treatments to correct or repair disturbances of body composition caused by HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome
Status: in_force

Section 8KK. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan which is delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for medical or drug treatments to correct or repair disturbances of body composition caused by HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome including, but not limited to, reconstructive surgery, such as suction assisted lipectomy, other restorative procedures and dermal injections or fillers for reversal of facial lipoatrophy syndrome. Coverage shall be subject to a statement from a treating provider that the treatment is necessary for correcting, repairing or ameliorating the effects of HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome. The benefits in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible, coinsurance, copayments or out-of-pocket limits than any other benefit provided by the insurer.

Section 8KK. Any contract between a subscriber and the corporation under an individual or group hospital service plan which is delivered, issued or renewed within the commonwealth shall provide coverage for medical or drug treatments to correct or repair disturbances of body composition caused by HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome including, but not limited to, reconstructive surgery, such as suction assisted lipectomy, other restorative procedures and dermal injections or fillers for reversal of facial lipoatrophy syndrome. Coverage shall be subject to a statement from a treating provider that the treatment is necessary for correcting, repairing or ameliorating the effects of HIV associated lipodystrophy syndrome. The benefits in this section shall not be subject to any greater deductible, coinsurance, copayments or out-of-pocket limits than any other benefit provided by the insurer.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 34B, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title VI / Chapter 34B / Section 3
County commissioners; terms
Status: in_force

Section 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the terms of an abolished county's commissioners shall expire upon the transfer date. There shall be no increase in the salaries of any abolished county's elected officials, prior to the transfer of the abolished county to the commonwealth. An abolished county's advisory board shall be eliminated upon the transfer date.

Section 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the terms of an abolished county's commissioners shall expire upon the transfer date. There shall be no increase in the salaries of any abolished county's elected officials, prior to the transfer of the abolished county to the commonwealth. An abolished county's advisory board shall be eliminated upon the transfer date.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 101 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 101
Promulgation of regulations by executive office of housing and livable communities
Status: in_force

[Text of section added by 2024, 150, Sec. 45 effective August 6, 2024. See also, Section 101 added by 2024, 239, Sec. 45 effective February 18, 2025, below.]

[Text of section added by 2024, 150, Sec. 45 effective August 6, 2024. See also, Section 101 added by 2024, 239, Sec. 45 effective February 18, 2025, below.]

Section 101. The executive office of housing and livable communities shall promulgate regulations to ensure that no seller of a residential structure or a residential condominium unit, or an agent thereof, shall: (i) condition the acceptance of an offer to purchase on the prospective purchaser's agreement to waive, limit, restrict or otherwise forego any prospective purchaser's right to have the structure or unit inspected, except when the sale of the structure or unit is to occur at an auction conducted by an auctioneer licensed under chapter 100; or (ii) accept an offer to purchase from a prospective purchaser, or an agent thereof who, in advance of the seller's acceptance of an offer, informs the seller, either directly or indirectly, that the prospective purchaser intends to waive, in whole or in part, the prospective purchaser's right to inspection; provided, however, that the seller may accept such an offer without violating this section if the prospective purchaser is: (A) the spouse, sibling, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, great-grandchild or great-grandparent of the seller; or (B) the former spouse of the seller and the sale of the structure or unit is being made pursuant to a judgment or order under chapter 208; provided further, that other limited exceptions may be provided for by regulation.

[Text of section added by 2024, 239, Sec. 45 effective February 18, 2025. See also, Section 101 added by 2024, 150, Sec. 45 effective August 6, 2024, above.]

Section 101. Notwithstanding any provision of the state building code, specialized code or any other general or special law to the contrary, refrigerants identified as an alternative for use in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 7671k shall be acceptable for use in the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 108M — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 108M
Disclosure of patient-level data and contracted prices of individual health care services by carriers to providers
Status: in_force

Section 108M. To the extent permissible under applicable state and federal privacy laws, carriers shall disclose patient-level data to providers in their network solely for the purpose of carrying out treatment, coordinating care among providers and managing the care of their own patient panel; provided, that an individual provider shall only receive patient-level data related to patients treated by said provider. Patient-level data shall include, but not be limited to, health care service utilization, medical expenses, and demographics. The division of insurance shall develop procedures and a standard format for disclosing such patient-level information. The division may require carriers to disclose such information through the all-payer claims database established under section 12 of chapter 12C if the division and the center for health information and analysis determine that the all-payer claims database is an efficient means to provide such information. Carriers shall make available to any provider with whom they have entered into an alternative payment contract, the contracted prices of individual health care services within such payer's network for the purpose of referrals.

Section 108M. To the extent permissible under applicable state and federal privacy laws, carriers shall disclose patient-level data to providers in their network solely for the purpose of carrying out treatment, coordinating care among providers and managing the care of their own patient panel; provided, that an individual provider shall only receive patient-level data related to patients treated by said provider. Patient-level data shall include, but not be limited to, health care service utilization, medical expenses, and demographics.

The division of insurance shall develop procedures and a standard format for disclosing such patient-level information. The division may require carriers to disclose such information through the all-payer claims database established under section 12 of chapter 12C if the division and the center for health information and analysis determine that the all-payer claims database is an efficient means to provide such information.

Carriers shall make available to any provider with whom they have entered into an alternative payment contract, the contracted prices of individual health care services within such payer's network for the purpose of referrals.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175E, sec. 10 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175E / Section 10
Alteration or amendment of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 10. The commissioner may make and, at any time, alter or amend, reasonable rules and regulations to facilitate the operation of this chapter, to enforce the application of this chapter, to govern the form and content of filings made pursuant to this chapter, and to expedite the conduct of hearings and investigations under this chapter.

Section 10. The commissioner may make and, at any time, alter or amend, reasonable rules and regulations to facilitate the operation of this chapter, to enforce the application of this chapter, to govern the form and content of filings made pursuant to this chapter, and to expedite the conduct of hearings and investigations under this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 85, sec. 10A — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 85 / Section 10A
Coasting on ways in cities
Status: in_force

Section 10A. Selectmen in towns, and the aldermen or other board or officer having charge of ways in cities, may by regulation designate certain ways or parts of ways, other than state highways, upon which and the hours during which coasting may be permitted and may in like manner regulate the use of such ways by vehicles during such hours.

Section 10A. Selectmen in towns, and the aldermen or other board or officer having charge of ways in cities, may by regulation designate certain ways or parts of ways, other than state highways, upon which and the hours during which coasting may be permitted and may in like manner regulate the use of such ways by vehicles during such hours.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 56C — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 56C
Out-of-state veterinarians; examination; registration; reciprocity
Status: in_force

Section 56C. Any person who is a licensed or registered veterinarian in another state and who has been engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine for at least five consecutive years, and who presents to the board a copy of his certificate of registration or license, certified or attested under seal by the board of examiners or like board of any other state board whose standards in the opinion of the board are equivalent to the requirements of the commonwealth, may, upon application, accompanied by a fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven, be given a practical examination, without examination on the theory of veterinary medicine, by the board, and if he demonstrates to said board his fitness to practice veterinary medicine, be registered as a veterinarian, and shall receive a certificate thereof; provided, that the applicant intends to remove to and reside in the commonwealth; and provided further, that such other state accords similar privilege to veterinarians registered under the laws of the commonwealth and removing to such other state.

Section 56C. Any person who is a licensed or registered veterinarian in another state and who has been engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine for at least five consecutive years, and who presents to the board a copy of his certificate of registration or license, certified or attested under seal by the board of examiners or like board of any other state board whose standards in the opinion of the board are equivalent to the requirements of the commonwealth, may, upon application, accompanied by a fee to be determined annually by the commissioner of administration under the provision of section three B of chapter seven, be given a practical examination, without examination on the theory of veterinary medicine, by the board, and if he demonstrates to said board his fitness to practice veterinary medicine, be registered as a veterinarian, and shall receive a certificate thereof; provided, that the applicant intends to remove to and reside in the commonwealth; and provided further, that such other state accords similar privilege to veterinarians registered under the laws of the commonwealth and removing to such other state.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 66, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title X / Chapter 66 / Section 13
Custodian to demand records; compelling compliance
Status: in_force

Section 13. Whoever is entitled to the custody of public records shall demand the same from any person unlawfully having possession of them, who shall forthwith deliver the same to him. Upon complaint of any public officer entitled to the custody of a public record, the superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to compel any person unlawfully having such record in his possession to deliver the same to the complainant.

Section 13. Whoever is entitled to the custody of public records shall demand the same from any person unlawfully having possession of them, who shall forthwith deliver the same to him. Upon complaint of any public officer entitled to the custody of a public record, the superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity to compel any person unlawfully having such record in his possession to deliver the same to the complainant.