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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 21D — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 21D
Inapplicability of statute to certain persons
Status: in_force

Section 21D. The provisions of the three preceding sections shall not apply to innholders, common victuallers, druggists, nor to dealers whose principal business is the sale of groceries and meats or either of said products, nor to the sale of any or all of such beverages when sold not to be drunk on the premises.

Section 21D. The provisions of the three preceding sections shall not apply to innholders, common victuallers, druggists, nor to dealers whose principal business is the sale of groceries and meats or either of said products, nor to the sale of any or all of such beverages when sold not to be drunk on the premises.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 234A, sec. 17 — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 234A / Section 17
Letter of venire
Status: in_force

Section 17. At least twelve weeks prior to the time when the services of grand or trial jurors are required, the clerk of each court requiring such jurors shall send or deliver a letter of venire to the office of jury commissioner. The letter of venire shall state the number of jurors required for grand jury service or for trial jury service, the court, and the judicial district. In the case of grand juror service, the letter shall state the beginning date and the estimated length of the term. In the case of a special grand jury, the letter may require the jury commissioner to summon jurors to appear for service forthwith or within a lesser period than would otherwise be required under this section. In the case of trial juror service, the letter shall state the period or periods of juror service to which the letter applies and the number of jurors required for each day during each period. The letter shall contain any further information which the jury commissioner deems appropriate.

Section 17. At least twelve weeks prior to the time when the services of grand or trial jurors are required, the clerk of each court requiring such jurors shall send or deliver a letter of venire to the office of jury commissioner. The letter of venire shall state the number of jurors required for grand jury service or for trial jury service, the court, and the judicial district. In the case of grand juror service, the letter shall state the beginning date and the estimated length of the term. In the case of a special grand jury, the letter may require the jury commissioner to summon jurors to appear for service forthwith or within a lesser period than would otherwise be required under this section. In the case of trial juror service, the letter shall state the period or periods of juror service to which the letter applies and the number of jurors required for each day during each period. The letter shall contain any further information which the jury commissioner deems appropriate.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 146, sec. 88A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 146 / Section 88A
Exclusion from sprinkler fitter's examination and licensing requirements for certain public water system employees
Status: in_force

Section 88A. (a) The sprinkler fitter's examination and licensing requirements under sections 81 to 86, inclusive, shall not apply to individuals who are: (i) regularly employed by a public water system or who are utility contractors approved and working for a public water system; and (ii) performing sprinkler fitting work related to the emergency installation and repair and the testing and maintenance of hydrants and appurtenant pipes and valves that are within the jurisdiction of the public water system; provided, however, that the exemption shall only apply to work related to hydrants and appurtenant pipes and valves and shall not include work on any other component of a fire protection sprinkler system. (b) Individuals who are regularly employed by a public water system or who are utility contractors approved and working for a public water system may perform sprinkler fitting work related to the installation, repair, testing and maintenance of hydrants and appurtenant pipes and valves of a multi-purpose system within the jurisdiction of the public water system; provided, however, that such work shall not include work on any other component of a fire protection sprinkler system. (c) The department may promulgate rules and regulations to enforce this section.

Section 88A. (a) The sprinkler fitter's examination and licensing requirements under sections 81 to 86, inclusive, shall not apply to individuals who are: (i) regularly employed by a public water system or who are utility contractors approved and working for a public water system; and (ii) performing sprinkler fitting work related to the emergency installation and repair and the testing and maintenance of hydrants and appurtenant pipes and valves that are within the jurisdiction of the public water system; provided, however, that the exemption shall only apply to work related to hydrants and appurtenant pipes and valves and shall not include work on any other component of a fire protection sprinkler system.

(b) Individuals who are regularly employed by a public water system or who are utility contractors approved and working for a public water system may perform sprinkler fitting work related to the installation, repair, testing and maintenance of hydrants and appurtenant pipes and valves of a multi-purpose system within the jurisdiction of the public water system; provided, however, that such work shall not include work on any other component of a fire protection sprinkler system.

(c) The department may promulgate rules and regulations to enforce this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 204, sec. 21 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 204 / Section 21
Debts; adjudication; finality
Status: in_force

Section 21. If a license is granted by a probate court for a sale or mortgage of real estate to pay the debts and charges of a deceased person or of a person under guardianship or conservatorship, the adjudication of said court as to the existence of such debts and charges shall be final so far as the same may affect any title acquired by virtue of such license, but shall not affect the right of the executor, administrator, guardian or conservator to contest the validity of such debts and charges.

Section 21. If a license is granted by a probate court for a sale or mortgage of real estate to pay the debts and charges of a deceased person or of a person under guardianship or conservatorship, the adjudication of said court as to the existence of such debts and charges shall be final so far as the same may affect any title acquired by virtue of such license, but shall not affect the right of the executor, administrator, guardian or conservator to contest the validity of such debts and charges.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 141, sec. 1A — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 141 / Section 1A
Electrician licensure requirement; exceptions
Status: in_force

Section 1A. No person, firm or corporation shall enter into, engage in, or work at the business or occupation of installing wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances for carrying or using electricity for light, heat, power, fire warning or security system purposes, unless such person, firm or corporation shall be licensed by the state examiners of electricians in accordance with this chapter and, with respect to security systems, unless such person, firm or corporation shall also be licensed by the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure in accordance with the provisions of sections fifty-seven to sixty-one, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and forty-seven. This chapter shall not apply to: a person not engaged in the business described in this section who employs or contracts for the services of a person, firm or corporation engaged in such business; or to an apprentice employed by a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with this chapter; or to an agent, employee or assistant of a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with this chapter who does not engage in or perform the actual work described in this section.

Section 1A. No person, firm or corporation shall enter into, engage in, or work at the business or occupation of installing wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances for carrying or using electricity for light, heat, power, fire warning or security system purposes, unless such person, firm or corporation shall be licensed by the state examiners of electricians in accordance with this chapter and, with respect to security systems, unless such person, firm or corporation shall also be licensed by the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure in accordance with the provisions of sections fifty-seven to sixty-one, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and forty-seven.

This chapter shall not apply to: a person not engaged in the business described in this section who employs or contracts for the services of a person, firm or corporation engaged in such business; or to an apprentice employed by a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with this chapter; or to an agent, employee or assistant of a person, firm or corporation licensed in accordance with this chapter who does not engage in or perform the actual work described in this section.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 69 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 69
Amendments to regulations generally; assistance by attorney general; furnished to persons concerned; hearings; notice
Status: in_force

Section 69. The board of elevator regulations shall from time to time draft amendments to the regulations referred to in section sixty-eight, and shall forthwith transmit such amendments to the commissioner who, within ten days thereafter, shall deposit with the state secretary a copy thereof, and the same shall become effective when so deposited. The attorney general shall assist the board in framing such amendments. The commissioner shall furnish, upon application, a printed copy of such regulations, as so amended, to all manufacturers of elevators operating in the commonwealth, to all inspectors of buildings or building commissioner in the cities and towns of the commonwealth, and to all others who are concerned. The board of elevator regulations shall hold public hearings on the first Wednesday in May and October in each year, and at such other times as it may determine, on petitions for changes in the regulations formulated by it. If, after any such hearing, it shall deem it advisable to make changes in said regulations, it shall appoint a day for further hearing, and shall give notice thereof and of the changes proposed by advertising in at least one newspaper in each of the cities of Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Fall River, Lowell and Lynn, at least ten days before said hearing. If the board on its own initiative contemplates changes in said regulations, like notice and a hearing shall be given and held before the adoption thereof.

Section 69. The board of elevator regulations shall from time to time draft amendments to the regulations referred to in section sixty-eight, and shall forthwith transmit such amendments to the commissioner who, within ten days thereafter, shall deposit with the state secretary a copy thereof, and the same shall become effective when so deposited. The attorney general shall assist the board in framing such amendments. The commissioner shall furnish, upon application, a printed copy of such regulations, as so amended, to all manufacturers of elevators operating in the commonwealth, to all inspectors of buildings or building commissioner in the cities and towns of the commonwealth, and to all others who are concerned.

The board of elevator regulations shall hold public hearings on the first Wednesday in May and October in each year, and at such other times as it may determine, on petitions for changes in the regulations formulated by it. If, after any such hearing, it shall deem it advisable to make changes in said regulations, it shall appoint a day for further hearing, and shall give notice thereof and of the changes proposed by advertising in at least one newspaper in each of the cities of Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Fall River, Lowell and Lynn, at least ten days before said hearing. If the board on its own initiative contemplates changes in said regulations, like notice and a hearing shall be given and held before the adoption thereof.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176I, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176I / Section 5
Financial and utilization records
Status: in_force

Section 5. An organization shall maintain financial and utilization records for its preferred provider arrangements and activities in a form separate or separable from the financial and utilization records of other operations and activities carried on by the organization.

Section 5. An organization shall maintain financial and utilization records for its preferred provider arrangements and activities in a form separate or separable from the financial and utilization records of other operations and activities carried on by the organization.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 10, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 10 / Section 3
Treasurer's bond; deposit with state secretary; actions thereon
Status: in_force

Section 3. The bond shall be deposited in the office of the state secretary; and upon the order of the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, or upon the order of the general court, the attorney general or any other person by them authorized therefor shall commence an action thereon and prosecute it to final judgment, execution and satisfaction.

Section 3. The bond shall be deposited in the office of the state secretary; and upon the order of the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, or upon the order of the general court, the attorney general or any other person by them authorized therefor shall commence an action thereon and prosecute it to final judgment, execution and satisfaction.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 180A, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 180A / Section 6
Reviewing compliance
Status: in_force

Section 6. Compliance with this chapter shall be determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time a decision is made or an action is taken and not by hindsight.

Section 6. Compliance with this chapter shall be determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time a decision is made or an action is taken and not by hindsight.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 194, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 194 / Section 5
Instances when public administrator should not act
Status: in_force

Section 5. Administration shall not be granted to a public administrator when the husband, widow or an heir of the deceased, in writing, claims the right of administration or requests the appointment of some other suitable person to the trust, if such husband, widow, heir or other person accepts the trust and gives the bond required, nor when the sole known assets of the estate of the deceased consist of an amount of money standing to his credit in a savings bank or in a savings account in a trust company, in case such account has not been increased by a deposit, nor decreased by a withdrawal of any part of his deposits or of any part of the interest thereon, during a period of twenty years or more next preceding the petition for such administration.

Section 5. Administration shall not be granted to a public administrator when the husband, widow or an heir of the deceased, in writing, claims the right of administration or requests the appointment of some other suitable person to the trust, if such husband, widow, heir or other person accepts the trust and gives the bond required, nor when the sole known assets of the estate of the deceased consist of an amount of money standing to his credit in a savings bank or in a savings account in a trust company, in case such account has not been increased by a deposit, nor decreased by a withdrawal of any part of his deposits or of any part of the interest thereon, during a period of twenty years or more next preceding the petition for such administration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 42G — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 42G
Investigation of financial standing and business conduct of applicant or licensee; information disclosed confidential
Status: in_force

Section 42G. The commissioner or his duly authorized assistant may at any time investigate the financial standing and past business conduct of any person applying for or holding a license under section forty-two A, and in such investigation may examine the books of account or other documents or records of any such applicant or licensee, and may take testimony therein under oath; provided, however, that information, disclosed by such investigation and relating to the general business of any such applicant or licensee, but not pertinent to the purposes of sections forty-two A to forty-two J, inclusive, shall be treated by the commissioner as confidential.

Section 42G. The commissioner or his duly authorized assistant may at any time investigate the financial standing and past business conduct of any person applying for or holding a license under section forty-two A, and in such investigation may examine the books of account or other documents or records of any such applicant or licensee, and may take testimony therein under oath; provided, however, that information, disclosed by such investigation and relating to the general business of any such applicant or licensee, but not pertinent to the purposes of sections forty-two A to forty-two J, inclusive, shall be treated by the commissioner as confidential.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23G, sec. 11 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23G / Section 11
Marine Seafood Processing Revolving Loan Fund; separate accounts
Status: in_force

Section 11. The Marine Seafood Processing Revolving Loan Fund established under the provisions of section 38A of chapter 23A shall be under the control of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency but shall consist of a separate account or accounts segregated from other Agency funds, to which shall be credited any appropriations made to the Agency for seafood processing industry purposes, together with such other accounts as may become available from any other source. The Agency may from time to time withdraw from the Marine Seafood Processing Loan Fund such amounts as may be necessary to provide funds for the administration of this section and sections 13 and 14. No funds shall be appropriated nor credited to the fund until the advisory council established pursuant to paragraph (a) of section 12, has filed an approved, recommended program with the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives and with the commissioner of administration.

Section 11. The Marine Seafood Processing Revolving Loan Fund established under the provisions of section 38A of chapter 23A shall be under the control of the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency but shall consist of a separate account or accounts segregated from other Agency funds, to which shall be credited any appropriations made to the Agency for seafood processing industry purposes, together with such other accounts as may become available from any other source. The Agency may from time to time withdraw from the Marine Seafood Processing Loan Fund such amounts as may be necessary to provide funds for the administration of this section and sections 13 and 14. No funds shall be appropriated nor credited to the fund until the advisory council established pursuant to paragraph (a) of section 12, has filed an approved, recommended program with the clerks of the senate and the house of representatives and with the commissioner of administration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 47, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title VII / Chapter 47 / Section 3
Meetings of directors; promulgation of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Section 3. The directors shall at least monthly hold general meetings at which they may make orders and regulations for the infirmary, to be binding until the next meeting of the town or of the city council, when the same shall be submitted to such meeting, and if approved shall remain in force until revoked by the town or by the city council.

Section 3. The directors shall at least monthly hold general meetings at which they may make orders and regulations for the infirmary, to be binding until the next meeting of the town or of the city council, when the same shall be submitted to such meeting, and if approved shall remain in force until revoked by the town or by the city council.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111D, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 111D / Section 6
Infectious disease reports; confidential information
Status: in_force

Section 6. The department may require the reporting of any infectious disease found in the examination of specimens at clinical laboratories if, in its opinion, reporting of such disease is necessary to protect or promote the public health. Every person who and every agency which maintains a clinical laboratory shall report evidence of any infectious disease found in the course of the examination of specimens, if so required by the department, in such form, manner, and detail and within such time as the department shall prescribe. Reports made under this section shall not be considered as constituting a diagnosis nor shall any person making a report pursuant to this section be held liable in a civil proceeding for having violated a trust or confidential relationship. Notwithstanding section ten of chapter sixty-six, every such report shall be kept confidential by the department and its employees and agents and shall not be subject to the inspection, examination, or copying by any other agency of government or by any other person.

Section 6. The department may require the reporting of any infectious disease found in the examination of specimens at clinical laboratories if, in its opinion, reporting of such disease is necessary to protect or promote the public health. Every person who and every agency which maintains a clinical laboratory shall report evidence of any infectious disease found in the course of the examination of specimens, if so required by the department, in such form, manner, and detail and within such time as the department shall prescribe. Reports made under this section shall not be considered as constituting a diagnosis nor shall any person making a report pursuant to this section be held liable in a civil proceeding for having violated a trust or confidential relationship. Notwithstanding section ten of chapter sixty-six, every such report shall be kept confidential by the department and its employees and agents and shall not be subject to the inspection, examination, or copying by any other agency of government or by any other person.