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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 30, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title III / Chapter 30 / Section 8
Public officers appointed by governor; tenure
Status: in_force

Section 8. A public officer appointed for any term by the governor, with or without the advice and consent of the council, shall hold his office during the term for which he is appointed and until his successor in office has qualified, unless he is sooner removed in accordance with law. Unless otherwise provided, the beginning of the term of office of a public officer appointed by the governor shall be the date of his appointment, or, if he is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, it shall be the date of his confirmation; but no officer shall enter upon the duties of his office until he is duly qualified as provided by law.

Section 8. A public officer appointed for any term by the governor, with or without the advice and consent of the council, shall hold his office during the term for which he is appointed and until his successor in office has qualified, unless he is sooner removed in accordance with law. Unless otherwise provided, the beginning of the term of office of a public officer appointed by the governor shall be the date of his appointment, or, if he is appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, it shall be the date of his confirmation; but no officer shall enter upon the duties of his office until he is duly qualified as provided by law.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167J, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167J / Section 5
Fee, commission, gift or other consideration in connection with business of corporation
Status: in_force

Section 5. No officer, director, trustee, employee or attorney of such corporation shall be a beneficiary of or receive, directly or indirectly, any fee, commission, gift or other consideration for or in connection with any business of such corporation. This section shall not prohibit any such officer, director, trustee, employee or attorney from receiving interest on a deposit made by such person or the usual salary or fee as such director or trustee or a reasonable fee for services rendered to such corporation or from borrowing from such corporation in accordance with law, or from sharing in commissions, profits or other benefits derived by any firm, association or corporation, in which the person is interested, arising out of any transaction with said corporation if such transaction is made in the regular course of business upon terms as favorable to the corporation as those offered to other persons. The commissioner may require a full disclosure to be made on such forms as may be prescribed by regulations or otherwise by the commissioner, of all commissions, profits or other benefits realized in any such transaction.

Section 5. No officer, director, trustee, employee or attorney of such corporation shall be a beneficiary of or receive, directly or indirectly, any fee, commission, gift or other consideration for or in connection with any business of such corporation. This section shall not prohibit any such officer, director, trustee, employee or attorney from receiving interest on a deposit made by such person or the usual salary or fee as such director or trustee or a reasonable fee for services rendered to such corporation or from borrowing from such corporation in accordance with law, or from sharing in commissions, profits or other benefits derived by any firm, association or corporation, in which the person is interested, arising out of any transaction with said corporation if such transaction is made in the regular course of business upon terms as favorable to the corporation as those offered to other persons. The commissioner may require a full disclosure to be made on such forms as may be prescribed by regulations or otherwise by the commissioner, of all commissions, profits or other benefits realized in any such transaction.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183, sec. 61 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183 / Section 61
Payment of interest by mortgagee; request for exemption
Status: in_force

Section 61. A mortgagee holding a first mortgage or lien on a dwelling house located in the commonwealth of 4 or fewer separate households occupied or to be occupied in whole or in part by the mortgagor who requires advance payments, deposits or other security by the mortgagor for the payment of real estate taxes on mortgaged property, shall pay interest to the mortgagor on any amount so paid or deposited in advance. Interest shall be paid at least once a year at a rate and in a manner to be determined by the mortgagee. Mortgagees showing a net loss from the investment of the amounts so paid or deposited may file with the commissioner of banks a request for an exemption from the requirement that the interest be paid to mortgagors.

Section 61. A mortgagee holding a first mortgage or lien on a dwelling house located in the commonwealth of 4 or fewer separate households occupied or to be occupied in whole or in part by the mortgagor who requires advance payments, deposits or other security by the mortgagor for the payment of real estate taxes on mortgaged property, shall pay interest to the mortgagor on any amount so paid or deposited in advance. Interest shall be paid at least once a year at a rate and in a manner to be determined by the mortgagee. Mortgagees showing a net loss from the investment of the amounts so paid or deposited may file with the commissioner of banks a request for an exemption from the requirement that the interest be paid to mortgagors.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 36A — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 36A
Sale, distribution or delivery, at wholesale, of drugs or medicines; license
Status: in_force

Section 36A. Except as otherwise provided in section thirty-five, no person shall engage in the sale, distribution or delivery, at wholesale, of drugs or medicines within the commonwealth without a license so to do.

Section 36A. Except as otherwise provided in section thirty-five, no person shall engage in the sale, distribution or delivery, at wholesale, of drugs or medicines within the commonwealth without a license so to do.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 15A, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 15A / Section 27
Dormitories; nonsmoking rooms; rules and regulations
Status: reserved

Section 27. Each public institution of higher education which provides housing for students in dormitories shall establish rules and regulations providing that a certain number of dormitory rooms shall be reserved for nonsmokers. Each such public institution shall provide a space on the application for admission or student housing for the applicant to indicate whether he would prefer to reside in a room where smoking was prohibited or whether he would prefer to reside in a room where smoking was allowed.

Section 27. Each public institution of higher education which provides housing for students in dormitories shall establish rules and regulations providing that a certain number of dormitory rooms shall be reserved for nonsmokers. Each such public institution shall provide a space on the application for admission or student housing for the applicant to indicate whether he would prefer to reside in a room where smoking was prohibited or whether he would prefer to reside in a room where smoking was allowed.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 74, sec. 22E — MA Code / Part I / Title XII / Chapter 74 / Section 22E
Employment of teachers; conditions
Status: in_force

Section 22E. Any school committee or board of trustees for vocational education may elect a teacher who has served in its schools for not less than one school year to serve with professional teacher status under the same conditions and subject to the same limitations as is provided in sections forty-one, forty-two, forty-two A, forty-two D, forty-three, forty-three A and forty-three B of chapter seventy-one, which sections shall also apply to teachers for educational programs under this chapter. The provisions of this section shall apply to school librarians, school psychologists, school adjustment counselors, and school social workers entitled to tenure pursuant to the provisions of chapter seventy-one. The provisions of chapter thirty-two B, section one hundred C of chapter forty-one, sections thirty-seven B, thirty-eight I, forty, forty-one A and forty-eight of chapter seventy-one, and of sections seventeen B, seventeen C and seventeen D of chapter one hundred and eighty shall also apply to school personnel granted certificates in accordance with section thirty-eight G of chapter seventy-one and employed for vocational educational programs.

Section 22E. Any school committee or board of trustees for vocational education may elect a teacher who has served in its schools for not less than one school year to serve with professional teacher status under the same conditions and subject to the same limitations as is provided in sections forty-one, forty-two, forty-two A, forty-two D, forty-three, forty-three A and forty-three B of chapter seventy-one, which sections shall also apply to teachers for educational programs under this chapter. The provisions of this section shall apply to school librarians, school psychologists, school adjustment counselors, and school social workers entitled to tenure pursuant to the provisions of chapter seventy-one. The provisions of chapter thirty-two B, section one hundred C of chapter forty-one, sections thirty-seven B, thirty-eight I, forty, forty-one A and forty-eight of chapter seventy-one, and of sections seventeen B, seventeen C and seventeen D of chapter one hundred and eighty shall also apply to school personnel granted certificates in accordance with section thirty-eight G of chapter seventy-one and employed for vocational educational programs.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 167J, sec. 13 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 167J / Section 13
Maintenance of capital and surplus or surplus account deemed adequately capitalized
Status: in_force

Section 13. A bank shall maintain capital and surplus if a stock corporation or a surplus account if a mutual institution necessary to be deemed, at a minimum, adequately capitalized as determined by the federal deposit insurance agency which insures the deposits of the bank or, if applicable, by the commissioner.

Section 13. A bank shall maintain capital and surplus if a stock corporation or a surplus account if a mutual institution necessary to be deemed, at a minimum, adequately capitalized as determined by the federal deposit insurance agency which insures the deposits of the bank or, if applicable, by the commissioner.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 80A, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIII / Chapter 80A / Section 1
Authorization
Status: in_force

Section 1. A board of officers, hereinafter called the board, upon whom authority to take real estate by eminent domain on behalf of the commonwealth or of any county, city, town or district thereof, hereinafter described as the body politic, has been conferred by law, for the purpose of effecting a public improvement, may, at its election, instead of proceeding in accordance with chapter seventy-nine, or in accordance with chapters seventy-nine and eighty if betterments are to be assessed, institute proceedings for the taking of real estate or any interest therein, and for the assessment of betterments, in accordance with this chapter. So much of sections two to fifteen, inclusive, as relates to the assessment of betterments shall apply only to proceedings thereunder wherein the board votes under section two to assess betterments and so states in the order adopted thereunder.

Section 1. A board of officers, hereinafter called the board, upon whom authority to take real estate by eminent domain on behalf of the commonwealth or of any county, city, town or district thereof, hereinafter described as the body politic, has been conferred by law, for the purpose of effecting a public improvement, may, at its election, instead of proceeding in accordance with chapter seventy-nine, or in accordance with chapters seventy-nine and eighty if betterments are to be assessed, institute proceedings for the taking of real estate or any interest therein, and for the assessment of betterments, in accordance with this chapter. So much of sections two to fifteen, inclusive, as relates to the assessment of betterments shall apply only to proceedings thereunder wherein the board votes under section two to assess betterments and so states in the order adopted thereunder.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 161B, sec. 18 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 161B / Section 18
Trust agreement to secure bonds
Status: in_force

Section 18. In the discretion of the authority such bonds shall be secured by a trust agreement by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within the commonwealth. Either the resolution providing for the issue of bonds or such trust agreement may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition, improvement, maintenance, operation, repair and insurance of property, and the custody, safeguarding and application of all moneys and may pledge or assign the revenues to be received, but shall not convey or mortgage any property.

Section 18. In the discretion of the authority such bonds shall be secured by a trust agreement by and between the authority and a corporate trustee, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within the commonwealth. Either the resolution providing for the issue of bonds or such trust agreement may contain such provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of the bondholders as may be reasonable and proper and not in violation of law, including covenants setting forth the duties of the authority in relation to the acquisition, improvement, maintenance, operation, repair and insurance of property, and the custody, safeguarding and application of all moneys and may pledge or assign the revenues to be received, but shall not convey or mortgage any property.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118E, sec. 77 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118E / Section 77
Office of Medicaid to attribute members to primary care providers
Status: in_force

Section 77. To the maximum extent possible, the office of Medicaid shall attribute every member to a primary care provider. Members may change their primary care provider, provided that the member gives notice to the office of Medicaid.

Section 77. To the maximum extent possible, the office of Medicaid shall attribute every member to a primary care provider. Members may change their primary care provider, provided that the member gives notice to the office of Medicaid.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 71Q — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 71Q
Leaving the scene of skiing accident; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 71Q. Any person who is knowingly involved in a skiing accident and who departs from the scene of such accident without leaving personal identification or otherwise clearly identifying himself and obtaining assistance knowing that any other person involved in the accident is in need of medical or other assistance shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars.

Section 71Q. Any person who is knowingly involved in a skiing accident and who departs from the scene of such accident without leaving personal identification or otherwise clearly identifying himself and obtaining assistance knowing that any other person involved in the accident is in need of medical or other assistance shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183C, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183C / Section 14
Lender's payment of contractor
Status: in_force

Section 14. A lender shall not pay a contractor under a home improvement contract from the proceeds of a high cost home mortgage loan other than (i) by an instrument payable to the borrower or jointly to the borrower and contractor, or (ii) at the election of the borrower, through a third party escrow agent in accordance with terms established in a written agreement signed by the borrower, the lender and the contractor before the disbursement of funds.

Section 14. A lender shall not pay a contractor under a home improvement contract from the proceeds of a high cost home mortgage loan other than (i) by an instrument payable to the borrower or jointly to the borrower and contractor, or (ii) at the election of the borrower, through a third party escrow agent in accordance with terms established in a written agreement signed by the borrower, the lender and the contractor before the disbursement of funds.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 258, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 258 / Section 12
Enforcement of claims
Status: in_force

Section 12. Claims against the commonwealth, except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter or by any general or special provision of law, may be enforced in the superior court.

Section 12. Claims against the commonwealth, except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter or by any general or special provision of law, may be enforced in the superior court.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23, sec. 11F — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23 / Section 11F
Deputy director of apprentice standards; appointments
Status: in_force

Section 11F. The secretary of labor and workforce development, subject to approval by the governor, shall appoint a deputy director of apprentice standards. The deputy director may appoint and employ such clerical, technical and professional assistance as shall be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, and may utilize any federal funds available to aid in the administration of this chapter.

Section 11F. The secretary of labor and workforce development, subject to approval by the governor, shall appoint a deputy director of apprentice standards. The deputy director may appoint and employ such clerical, technical and professional assistance as shall be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, and may utilize any federal funds available to aid in the administration of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, sec. 22 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 277 / Section 22
Description of written instrument; variance
Status: in_force

Section 22. If an allegation relative to a written instrument consisting wholly or in part of writing, print or figures is necessary, it may describe such instrument by any name or designation by which it is usually known, or by the purport thereof, without setting out a copy or facsimile of the whole or of any part thereof; and no variance between such recital or description and the instrument produced at the trial shall be material, if the identity of the instrument is evident and the purport thereof is so described as not to prejudice the defendant.

Section 22. If an allegation relative to a written instrument consisting wholly or in part of writing, print or figures is necessary, it may describe such instrument by any name or designation by which it is usually known, or by the purport thereof, without setting out a copy or facsimile of the whole or of any part thereof; and no variance between such recital or description and the instrument produced at the trial shall be material, if the identity of the instrument is evident and the purport thereof is so described as not to prejudice the defendant.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156C, sec. 55 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156C / Section 55
Suits by or against limited liability company
Status: in_force

Section 55. Suit may be brought by or against a limited liability company in its own name.

Section 55. Suit may be brought by or against a limited liability company in its own name.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 247, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 247 / Section 17
Defects in bond; dismissal of action
Status: in_force

Section 17. An action of replevin shall not be dismissed by reason of a defect in the form or substance of the bond taken therein, if the court is satisfied that such bond was intended in good faith as a compliance with the law requiring a bond to be taken before service of the writ and if the plaintiff, within such time and upon such terms as the court orders, files a new bond such as is required by law, approved by the court or in the manner provided in section fourteen.

Section 17. An action of replevin shall not be dismissed by reason of a defect in the form or substance of the bond taken therein, if the court is satisfied that such bond was intended in good faith as a compliance with the law requiring a bond to be taken before service of the writ and if the plaintiff, within such time and upon such terms as the court orders, files a new bond such as is required by law, approved by the court or in the manner provided in section fourteen.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140D, sec. 25 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140D / Section 25
Issuance of credit cards
Status: in_force

Section 25. No credit card shall be issued except in response to a request or application therefor, or the issuance of a credit card in renewal of, or in substitution for, an accepted credit card.

Section 25. No credit card shall be issued except in response to a request or application therefor, or the issuance of a credit card in renewal of, or in substitution for, an accepted credit card.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 102 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111 / Section 102
Payment of expenses in purifying infected articles
Status: in_force

Section 102. The expense of securing, transporting and purifying such articles as fixed by the board shall be paid by the owners or by the town, as the board may determine. For any article of furniture or wearing apparel ordered destroyed by the board the town may recompense the owner to an amount not exceeding fifty dollars.

Section 102. The expense of securing, transporting and purifying such articles as fixed by the board shall be paid by the owners or by the town, as the board may determine. For any article of furniture or wearing apparel ordered destroyed by the board the town may recompense the owner to an amount not exceeding fifty dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64G, sec. 3C — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64G / Section 3C
Imposition of additional excise on members of Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund
Status: in_force

[Text of section effective as provided by 2018, 337, Secs. 14 and 15A as added by 2019, 5, Sec. 37.]

[Text of section effective as provided by 2018, 337, Secs. 14 and 15A as added by 2019, 5, Sec. 37.]

Section 3C. In addition to the excise imposed under section 3 and any excise imposed under section 3A, an excise shall be imposed on the transfer of occupancy of a room in a bed and breakfast establishment, hotel, lodging house, short-term rental or motel located within a municipality that is a member of the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund established under section 19 of chapter 29C at a rate of 2.75 per cent of the total amount of rent for each such occupancy; provided, however, that all revenues received from the excise under this section shall be credited to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund. An excise shall not be imposed if the total amount of rent is less than $15 per day or its equivalent. An operator shall pay the excise due to the Cape Cod and Islands Water Protection Fund to the commissioner at the same time and in the same manner as the excise due to the commonwealth.