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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 35JJ — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 35JJ
Enhanced 911 Fund
Status: in_force

Section 35JJ. (a) There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Enhanced 911 Fund. There shall be credited to such fund all revenues received by the commonwealth from: surcharges imposed under section 18H of chapter 6A; appropriations; gifts, grants, contributions and bequests of funds from any department, agency or subdivision of federal, state or municipal government, and any individual foundation, corporation, association or public authority; revenue derived from the investment of amounts credited to the fund; and any federal funds made available for emergency telecommunication services. The fund shall be used solely for the purposes described in sections 18A to 18J, inclusive, of said chapter 6A. (b) Amounts credited to the fund shall be available for expenditure by the state 911 department, without further appropriation. The state 911 department shall report annually to the general court its planned expenditures for the next fiscal year; the uses to which the fund was used in the last fiscal year and the balance remaining in the fund; and the aggregate surcharges collected in the last fiscal year based upon monthly reports of communication services providers as required under subsection (f) of section 18H of chapter 6A. The report shall also include a request, if necessary, for appropriation for deposit into the fund.

Section 35JJ. (a) There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Enhanced 911 Fund. There shall be credited to such fund all revenues received by the commonwealth from: surcharges imposed under section 18H of chapter 6A; appropriations; gifts, grants, contributions and bequests of funds from any department, agency or subdivision of federal, state or municipal government, and any individual foundation, corporation, association or public authority; revenue derived from the investment of amounts credited to the fund; and any federal funds made available for emergency telecommunication services. The fund shall be used solely for the purposes described in sections 18A to 18J, inclusive, of said chapter 6A.

(b) Amounts credited to the fund shall be available for expenditure by the state 911 department, without further appropriation. The state 911 department shall report annually to the general court its planned expenditures for the next fiscal year; the uses to which the fund was used in the last fiscal year and the balance remaining in the fund; and the aggregate surcharges collected in the last fiscal year based upon monthly reports of communication services providers as required under subsection (f) of section 18H of chapter 6A. The report shall also include a request, if necessary, for appropriation for deposit into the fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 109, sec. 46 — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 109 / Section 46
Winding up partnership affairs
Status: in_force

Section 46. Except as provided in the partnership agreement, the general partners who have not wrongfully dissolved a limited partnership or, if none, the limited partners, may wind up the limited partnership's affairs; provided, however, that the superior court department of the trial court may wind up the limited partnership's affairs upon application of any partner, his legal representative, or assignee.

Section 46. Except as provided in the partnership agreement, the general partners who have not wrongfully dissolved a limited partnership or, if none, the limited partners, may wind up the limited partnership's affairs; provided, however, that the superior court department of the trial court may wind up the limited partnership's affairs upon application of any partner, his legal representative, or assignee.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 12 / Section 23
Payment for traveling expenses; exceptions
Status: in_force

Section 23. Except as otherwise provided in section twenty-four of this chapter and in section fifteen of chapter two hundred and seventy-six, district attorneys and assistant district attorneys shall receive for traveling expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their official duties such sums as shall be approved by the district attorney, to be paid by the commonwealth. In each district the traveling and contingent expenses incurred by the district attorney, or his designee, while attending conventions that have been convened for the purpose of considering questions of law reform or statistics and other legal matters affecting the welfare of the people, and the membership dues of the district attorney, or his designee, in the National District Attorney Association, shall, subject to appropriation, be paid by the commonwealth, upon receipt of a certificate from the district attorney that they were necessarily incurred under the provisions of this section, and upon the approval of the district attorney.

Section 23. Except as otherwise provided in section twenty-four of this chapter and in section fifteen of chapter two hundred and seventy-six, district attorneys and assistant district attorneys shall receive for traveling expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their official duties such sums as shall be approved by the district attorney, to be paid by the commonwealth. In each district the traveling and contingent expenses incurred by the district attorney, or his designee, while attending conventions that have been convened for the purpose of considering questions of law reform or statistics and other legal matters affecting the welfare of the people, and the membership dues of the district attorney, or his designee, in the National District Attorney Association, shall, subject to appropriation, be paid by the commonwealth, upon receipt of a certificate from the district attorney that they were necessarily incurred under the provisions of this section, and upon the approval of the district attorney.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 65D — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 65D
Assessed penalties; allocation of funds
Status: in_force

Section 65D. Twenty per cent of all civil administrative penalties assessed by boards under the supervision of the division of occupational licensure pursuant to sections 61 and 65 to 65D, inclusive, shall be deposited in the Division of Occupational Licensure Trust Fund established pursuant to subsection (a) of section 35V of chapter 10 and the remaining 80 per cent shall be deposited in the General Fund. Twenty per cent of all civil administrative penalties assessed by boards under the supervision of the department of public health pursuant to sections 65 and 65A of this chapter shall be deposited in the Quality in Health Professions Trust Fund established pursuant to subsection (a) of section 35X of said chapter 10 and the remaining 80 per cent shall be deposited in the General Fund.

Section 65D. Twenty per cent of all civil administrative penalties assessed by boards under the supervision of the division of occupational licensure pursuant to sections 61 and 65 to 65D, inclusive, shall be deposited in the Division of Occupational Licensure Trust Fund established pursuant to subsection (a) of section 35V of chapter 10 and the remaining 80 per cent shall be deposited in the General Fund. Twenty per cent of all civil administrative penalties assessed by boards under the supervision of the department of public health pursuant to sections 65 and 65A of this chapter shall be deposited in the Quality in Health Professions Trust Fund established pursuant to subsection (a) of section 35X of said chapter 10 and the remaining 80 per cent shall be deposited in the General Fund.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 237, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part III / Title III / Chapter 237 / Section 15
Limitation of defendant's liability
Status: in_force

Section 15. The defendant shall not be liable for rents and profits for any time more than six years prior to the commencement of the action or for waste or damage committed before said six years, unless rents and profits are allowed to diminish the defendant's recovery upon his counterclaim for improvements under section twenty-seven.

Section 15. The defendant shall not be liable for rents and profits for any time more than six years prior to the commencement of the action or for waste or damage committed before said six years, unless rents and profits are allowed to diminish the defendant's recovery upon his counterclaim for improvements under section twenty-seven.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 205, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 205 / Section 23
Actions upon bonds by person aggrieved by maladministration of fiduciary
Status: in_force

Section 23. If the probate court, upon the representation of a person interested in an estate, finds that the executor or administrator has failed in any manner not specified in the three preceding sections to perform the conditions of his bond, it may authorize any creditor, next of kin, legatee or other person aggrieved by such maladministration to bring an action on the bond.

Section 23. If the probate court, upon the representation of a person interested in an estate, finds that the executor or administrator has failed in any manner not specified in the three preceding sections to perform the conditions of his bond, it may authorize any creditor, next of kin, legatee or other person aggrieved by such maladministration to bring an action on the bond.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 124 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 124
Psychologists; temporary licenses
Status: in_force

Section 124. The board may grant a temporary license for a period not to exceed one year to a psychologist with legal residence outside the commonwealth to practice within the commonwealth provided he registers with the board and practices in consultation with, or under the supervision of, a licensed psychologist or possesses qualifications acceptable to the board.

Section 124. The board may grant a temporary license for a period not to exceed one year to a psychologist with legal residence outside the commonwealth to practice within the commonwealth provided he registers with the board and practices in consultation with, or under the supervision of, a licensed psychologist or possesses qualifications acceptable to the board.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 59, sec. 38E — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 59 / Section 38E
Testimony under oath concerning written return filed under Sec. 38D or application for abatement
Status: in_force

Section 38E. A board of assessors may require testimony under oath of a taxpayer relative to his written return filed under section thirty-eight D and may also require testimony under oath of any applicant for abatement under section fifty-nine.

Section 38E. A board of assessors may require testimony under oath of a taxpayer relative to his written return filed under section thirty-eight D and may also require testimony under oath of any applicant for abatement under section fifty-nine.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21H, sec. 6L — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21H / Section 6L
Collection of mercury-added products by solid waste collectors
Status: in_force

Section 6L. A solid waste collector shall refuse to collect the contents of a solid waste container that the collector knows or reasonable should know contains 1 or more mercury-added products unless such solid waste is collected for the purpose of being reused, recycled or properly disposed of as hazardous waste or otherwise managed to ensure that the mercury does not become mixed with other solid waste or wastewater.

Section 6L. A solid waste collector shall refuse to collect the contents of a solid waste container that the collector knows or reasonable should know contains 1 or more mercury-added products unless such solid waste is collected for the purpose of being reused, recycled or properly disposed of as hazardous waste or otherwise managed to ensure that the mercury does not become mixed with other solid waste or wastewater.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 206, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 206 / Section 11
Realty taken by executor or administrator on execution; personal assets
Status: in_force

Section 11. If an executor or administrator recovers judgment for a debt due the deceased, and levies on real estate, he shall be seized of such real estate in trust for the persons who would have been entitled if the judgment had been satisfied in money; and the real estate so taken shall be considered as personal assets in his hands; and if redeemed, the money shall be received by the executor or administrator, who shall thereupon release the real estate.

Section 11. If an executor or administrator recovers judgment for a debt due the deceased, and levies on real estate, he shall be seized of such real estate in trust for the persons who would have been entitled if the judgment had been satisfied in money; and the real estate so taken shall be considered as personal assets in his hands; and if redeemed, the money shall be received by the executor or administrator, who shall thereupon release the real estate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 272, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 272 / Section 32
Motion picture theater managers or operators; applicability of Secs. 28, 29 and 29A
Status: in_force

Section 32. The provisions of sections twenty-eight, twenty-nine and twenty-nine A shall not apply to a manager or a motion picture operator or assistant operator licensed under sections seventy-five and seventy-six, respectively, of chapter one hundred and forty-three, who is employed in a motion picture theatre licensed under section one hundred and eighty-one of chapter one hundred and forty and the provisions of the state building code, in connection with a motion picture show exhibited in said theatre; provided that such manager, operator or assistant operator has no financial interest in the motion picture theatre wherein he is so employed; and provided, further, that such manager has no authority in determining which motion picture films are to be presented in said theatre.

Section 32. The provisions of sections twenty-eight, twenty-nine and twenty-nine A shall not apply to a manager or a motion picture operator or assistant operator licensed under sections seventy-five and seventy-six, respectively, of chapter one hundred and forty-three, who is employed in a motion picture theatre licensed under section one hundred and eighty-one of chapter one hundred and forty and the provisions of the state building code, in connection with a motion picture show exhibited in said theatre; provided that such manager, operator or assistant operator has no financial interest in the motion picture theatre wherein he is so employed; and provided, further, that such manager has no authority in determining which motion picture films are to be presented in said theatre.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 159, sec. 38 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 159 / Section 38
Effect of request or advice of department
Status: in_force

Section 38. No request or advice of the department shall in any manner impair the legal duties and obligations of a railroad corporation or railway company or its legal liability for the consequences of its acts or of the neglect or mismanagement of any of its agents or servants.

Section 38. No request or advice of the department shall in any manner impair the legal duties and obligations of a railroad corporation or railway company or its legal liability for the consequences of its acts or of the neglect or mismanagement of any of its agents or servants.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 114, sec. 10A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 114 / Section 10A
Municipality ownership of unclaimed graves; reuse of occupied graves
Status: in_force

Section 10A. No municipality shall take over the ownership of an unoccupied grave unless a minimum of seventy-five years has elapsed after issuance of a license for the grave by the municipality or its predecessor in interest; and the municipality cannot locate the license holder or the holder's successor in interest after making a diligent search. If ownership of the license is ascertained after such a taking occurs, then the municipality shall pay the fair value of the license at the time of its taking to the owner. No municipality shall reuse an occupied grave except: upon the request and with the consent of a relative or descendant of the decedent occupying the grave, providing that no other descendant objects; to provide for the burial of a relative or descendant of the decedent occupying the grave; and if the remains of the decedent occupying the grave will remain in the grave. The municipality shall determine, by by-law or ordinance, the method to be used in reusing such occupied graves and may reasonably limit the circumstances under which such reuse can occur.

Section 10A. No municipality shall take over the ownership of an unoccupied grave unless a minimum of seventy-five years has elapsed after issuance of a license for the grave by the municipality or its predecessor in interest; and the municipality cannot locate the license holder or the holder's successor in interest after making a diligent search. If ownership of the license is ascertained after such a taking occurs, then the municipality shall pay the fair value of the license at the time of its taking to the owner.

No municipality shall reuse an occupied grave except: upon the request and with the consent of a relative or descendant of the decedent occupying the grave, providing that no other descendant objects; to provide for the burial of a relative or descendant of the decedent occupying the grave; and if the remains of the decedent occupying the grave will remain in the grave. The municipality shall determine, by by-law or ordinance, the method to be used in reusing such occupied graves and may reasonably limit the circumstances under which such reuse can occur.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 213, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part III / Title I / Chapter 213 / Section 9
Attendance of justices
Status: in_force

Section 9. The justices of each court, except as otherwise provided, shall make such arrangements for the attendance of a justice at the several times and places appointed for holding their court as will be most convenient and as will insure the prompt performance of their duties.

Section 9. The justices of each court, except as otherwise provided, shall make such arrangements for the attendance of a justice at the several times and places appointed for holding their court as will be most convenient and as will insure the prompt performance of their duties.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 252, sec. 23 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 252 / Section 23
Appeal
Status: in_force

Section 23. A party aggrieved by the refusal of the mayor and aldermen or selectmen to make such order, may, within one year thereafter, petition the county commissioners, who shall thereupon proceed in all respects as though the petition had been originally filed with them.

Section 23. A party aggrieved by the refusal of the mayor and aldermen or selectmen to make such order, may, within one year thereafter, petition the county commissioners, who shall thereupon proceed in all respects as though the petition had been originally filed with them.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 155 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 155
Acupuncturists; registration and licensure; certificate of registration
Status: in_force

Section 155. The committee shall register and license as an acupuncturist each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the committee his fitness for licensure under the provisions of sections one hundred and forty-nine to one hundred and sixty-two, inclusive. It shall issue to each person registered a Certificate of Registration, which shall be prima face evidence of the right of such person to represent himself as a licensed acupuncturist and authorized to use the initials L.Ac.

Section 155. The committee shall register and license as an acupuncturist each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the committee his fitness for licensure under the provisions of sections one hundred and forty-nine to one hundred and sixty-two, inclusive. It shall issue to each person registered a Certificate of Registration, which shall be prima face evidence of the right of such person to represent himself as a licensed acupuncturist and authorized to use the initials L.Ac.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132, sec. 37 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132 / Section 37
Duties of local forest wardens
Status: in_force

Section 37. Every local forest warden, in addition to his duties prescribed by chapter forty-eight, shall investigate the values of forest lands, the character and extent of woodcutting operations, the prevalence of insect pests injurious to forest growths, and other matters affecting the extent and condition of woodlands in his town, and shall report thereon to the forester at such times and in such form as he requires.

Section 37. Every local forest warden, in addition to his duties prescribed by chapter forty-eight, shall investigate the values of forest lands, the character and extent of woodcutting operations, the prevalence of insect pests injurious to forest growths, and other matters affecting the extent and condition of woodlands in his town, and shall report thereon to the forester at such times and in such form as he requires.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43, sec. 66 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 43 / Section 66
City council; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Section 66. The government of the city and the general management and control of all of its affairs shall be vested in a city council, which shall be elected and shall exercise its powers in the manner hereinafter set forth; except that the general management and control of the public schools of the city and of the property pertaining thereto shall be vested in the school committee.

Section 66. The government of the city and the general management and control of all of its affairs shall be vested in a city council, which shall be elected and shall exercise its powers in the manner hereinafter set forth; except that the general management and control of the public schools of the city and of the property pertaining thereto shall be vested in the school committee.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 15
Arbor and Bird Day
Status: in_force

Section 15. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the last Friday in April as Arbor and Bird Day, recommending its observance by the public in the planting of trees, shrubs and vines, particularly those attractive to birds, in the promotion of forest growth and culture, in the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as shall harmonize with the general character of the day. He shall further recommend that such day be observed in rural and suburban schools by exercises appropriate to Arbor and Bird Day.

Section 15. The governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting apart the last Friday in April as Arbor and Bird Day, recommending its observance by the public in the planting of trees, shrubs and vines, particularly those attractive to birds, in the promotion of forest growth and culture, in the adornment of public and private grounds, places and ways, and in such other efforts and undertakings as shall harmonize with the general character of the day. He shall further recommend that such day be observed in rural and suburban schools by exercises appropriate to Arbor and Bird Day.