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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 12 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 12
Examiners of title; appointment; acting for recorder
Status: in_force

Section 12. The chief justice of the land court department may appoint one or more examiners of title who shall be attorneys at law and he may also appoint a chief title examiner who shall perform all the duties of an examiner of title and such other duties in connection with the work of the court as the chief justice or justice may assign. Any deputy recorder appointed under section six, who is designated for the purpose by the chief justice by a writing filed in the recorder's office, shall in case of absence, sickness or disability of the recorder, or if a vacancy exists in the office of the recorder, perform all of the official duties of the recorder. In case of the absence, sickness or disability of both the recorder and any deputy recorder designated to perform the official duties of the recorder, or of the recorder alone, if a vacancy exists in the position of the deputy recorder designated to perform the official duties of the recorder, the chief title examiner under the title of deputy recorder shall perform all of the official duties of the recorder.

Section 12. The chief justice of the land court department may appoint one or more examiners of title who shall be attorneys at law and he may also appoint a chief title examiner who shall perform all the duties of an examiner of title and such other duties in connection with the work of the court as the chief justice or justice may assign. Any deputy recorder appointed under section six, who is designated for the purpose by the chief justice by a writing filed in the recorder's office, shall in case of absence, sickness or disability of the recorder, or if a vacancy exists in the office of the recorder, perform all of the official duties of the recorder. In case of the absence, sickness or disability of both the recorder and any deputy recorder designated to perform the official duties of the recorder, or of the recorder alone, if a vacancy exists in the position of the deputy recorder designated to perform the official duties of the recorder, the chief title examiner under the title of deputy recorder shall perform all of the official duties of the recorder.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 23U — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 23U
Licensing as respiratory therapist without examination
Status: in_force

Section 23U. The board may without examination, license as a respiratory therapist, any applicant who is duly licensed or registered under the laws of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any such therapist who satisfies the board that he has met or exceeded the requirements for licensure in the commonwealth, or any such therapist who is credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary of administration and finance to the board.

Section 23U. The board may without examination, license as a respiratory therapist, any applicant who is duly licensed or registered under the laws of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any such therapist who satisfies the board that he has met or exceeded the requirements for licensure in the commonwealth, or any such therapist who is credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). At the time of making such application, the applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary of administration and finance to the board.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 154, sec. 1 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 154 / Section 1
Assignment defined
Status: in_force

Section 1. The term ''assignment'', as used in this chapter, shall include every instrument purporting to transfer an interest in or an authority to collect the future wages or salary of a person.

Section 1. The term ''assignment'', as used in this chapter, shall include every instrument purporting to transfer an interest in or an authority to collect the future wages or salary of a person.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 2C — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 2C
Evacuation of state house in case of disaster; fire drills
Status: in_force

Section 2C. The state superintendent of buildings and the sergeant-at-arms shall prepare plans and make all necessary preparations for effecting the prompt, speedy and safe evacuation of the state house and the several floors, basements and portions thereof, in case of fire or other disaster, and shall, from time to time, hold fire drills. In carrying out the provisions of this section, they shall be entitled to the assistance of all constitutional officers, department heads, state police officers and general court officers, and may request the co-operation of the fire department of the city of Boston.

Section 2C. The state superintendent of buildings and the sergeant-at-arms shall prepare plans and make all necessary preparations for effecting the prompt, speedy and safe evacuation of the state house and the several floors, basements and portions thereof, in case of fire or other disaster, and shall, from time to time, hold fire drills.

In carrying out the provisions of this section, they shall be entitled to the assistance of all constitutional officers, department heads, state police officers and general court officers, and may request the co-operation of the fire department of the city of Boston.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 118I, sec. 4 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 118I / Section 4
Consultation with organizations of regional payers and providers; policies consistent with federal standards
Status: in_force

Section 4. In carrying out of this chapter, the council shall consult with various organizations of regional payers and providers in developing the health information exchange plan and annual updates and in designing, developing, disseminating and implementing the health information exchange. In carrying out this chapter, the executive office shall, to the maximum extent practicable, adopt policies that are consistent with those relating to similar subject matters adopted by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the United States Department of Health and Human Services; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to limit the executive office's ability to advance interoperability and other health information technology beyond the standards adopted by the ONC, including without limitation any applicable meaningful use standards.

Section 4. In carrying out of this chapter, the council shall consult with various organizations of regional payers and providers in developing the health information exchange plan and annual updates and in designing, developing, disseminating and implementing the health information exchange.

In carrying out this chapter, the executive office shall, to the maximum extent practicable, adopt policies that are consistent with those relating to similar subject matters adopted by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology of the United States Department of Health and Human Services; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to limit the executive office's ability to advance interoperability and other health information technology beyond the standards adopted by the ONC, including without limitation any applicable meaningful use standards.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 25C, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 25C / Section 6
Division of telecommunications
Status: in_force

Section 6. There shall be in the department and under the supervision and control of the commissioner a division of telecommunications. The division, subject to such supervision and control, shall perform functions that the commissioner may determine in relation to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the department's authority over the telecommunications industry, including, but not limited to, the authority granted by chapters 25, 30A, 159 and 166. The commissioner shall annually prepare and submit to the governor and the general court, on or before the first Wednesday of November, a report of the division's activity and of the condition of the telecommunications industry within the commonwealth during the preceding fiscal year, together with recommendations which the commissioner considers necessary or desirable.

Section 6. There shall be in the department and under the supervision and control of the commissioner a division of telecommunications. The division, subject to such supervision and control, shall perform functions that the commissioner may determine in relation to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the department's authority over the telecommunications industry, including, but not limited to, the authority granted by chapters 25, 30A, 159 and 166. The commissioner shall annually prepare and submit to the governor and the general court, on or before the first Wednesday of November, a report of the division's activity and of the condition of the telecommunications industry within the commonwealth during the preceding fiscal year, together with recommendations which the commissioner considers necessary or desirable.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 253, sec. 9 — MA Code / Part III / Title IV / Chapter 253 / Section 9
Height of dam; determination by jury
Status: in_force

Section 9. If it is alleged in the plaintiff's complaint that the dam has been raised to an unreasonable height, or that it ought not to be kept up and closed during the whole year, the jury shall determine by their verdict how much, if at all, the dam shall be lowered and whether it shall be left open, and, if so, during what part of the year.

Section 9. If it is alleged in the plaintiff's complaint that the dam has been raised to an unreasonable height, or that it ought not to be kept up and closed during the whole year, the jury shall determine by their verdict how much, if at all, the dam shall be lowered and whether it shall be left open, and, if so, during what part of the year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 156B, sec. 105 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 156B / Section 105
Receivership; corporation as judgment debtor; powers of receiver
Status: in_force

Section 105. If a judgment has been recovered against a corporation and it has neglected for thirty days after demand made on execution to pay the amount due with the officer's fees, or to exhibit to the officer real or personal property belonging to it and subject to be taken on execution sufficient to satisfy the same and the execution has been returned unsatisfied, one or more receivers may be appointed with the powers and duties provided in, and subject to, section one hundred and four.

Section 105. If a judgment has been recovered against a corporation and it has neglected for thirty days after demand made on execution to pay the amount due with the officer's fees, or to exhibit to the officer real or personal property belonging to it and subject to be taken on execution sufficient to satisfy the same and the execution has been returned unsatisfied, one or more receivers may be appointed with the powers and duties provided in, and subject to, section one hundred and four.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 5H — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 5H
Incompetency or impairment of physician; physical or mental examination; court order; report
Status: in_force

Section 5H. Whenever it appears that any physician licensed in the commonwealth may be incompetent or unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety because such physician's ability to practice is impaired due to mental illness or physical illness, the board may order such physician to be examined by one or more physicians and surgeons designated by the board and at the board's expense. If said physician fails or refuses to comply with an order by the board for such examination, and upon reasonable notice to said physician, the board may apply to the superior court for an order compelling said physician to submit to such examination. If the board's application is granted, the court may, after opportunity for hearing, require such physician to pay to the board its reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order, including attorney's fees, unless the court finds an award of expenses unjust. The physician's failure to comply with a court order issued under this section shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action under section five. The report of the examiners shall be made available to such physician and may be received as direct evidence in proceedings conducted pursuant to section five. Said report shall remain confidential except to the extent it is disclosed in such proceedings.

Section 5H. Whenever it appears that any physician licensed in the commonwealth may be incompetent or unable to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety because such physician's ability to practice is impaired due to mental illness or physical illness, the board may order such physician to be examined by one or more physicians and surgeons designated by the board and at the board's expense.

If said physician fails or refuses to comply with an order by the board for such examination, and upon reasonable notice to said physician, the board may apply to the superior court for an order compelling said physician to submit to such examination. If the board's application is granted, the court may, after opportunity for hearing, require such physician to pay to the board its reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order, including attorney's fees, unless the court finds an award of expenses unjust. The physician's failure to comply with a court order issued under this section shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action under section five.

The report of the examiners shall be made available to such physician and may be received as direct evidence in proceedings conducted pursuant to section five. Said report shall remain confidential except to the extent it is disclosed in such proceedings.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 33, sec. 90 — MA Code / Part I / Title V / Chapter 33 / Section 90
Board of compensation; powers and duties; payment of claims
Status: in_force

Section 90. Claims against the commonwealth for compensation under section 88 shall be referred to a board of 3 officers with a grade of major or higher, including a judge advocate and a medical or medical service officer in the military forces of the commonwealth, appointed by the commander-in-chief. In consideration of the claim, the board shall, except as otherwise provided in section 88, take into account any compensation received by the claimant or the claimant's dependents from the United States. The board shall have the same power as the division of industrial accidents to take evidence, administer oaths, issue subpoenas and compel witnesses to attend, testify and produce books and papers. The findings of the board shall be subject to the approval of the adjutant general. The amounts so found due and so approved shall be a charge against the commonwealth and shall be paid in the same manner as other military accounts.

Section 90. Claims against the commonwealth for compensation under section 88 shall be referred to a board of 3 officers with a grade of major or higher, including a judge advocate and a medical or medical service officer in the military forces of the commonwealth, appointed by the commander-in-chief. In consideration of the claim, the board shall, except as otherwise provided in section 88, take into account any compensation received by the claimant or the claimant's dependents from the United States. The board shall have the same power as the division of industrial accidents to take evidence, administer oaths, issue subpoenas and compel witnesses to attend, testify and produce books and papers. The findings of the board shall be subject to the approval of the adjutant general. The amounts so found due and so approved shall be a charge against the commonwealth and shall be paid in the same manner as other military accounts.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 117A, sec. 6 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 117A / Section 6
Liability; persons receiving support to which they are not entitled
Status: in_force

Section 6. A person shall be liable in contract to the commonwealth for expenses incurred by it under this chapter for his support to which he was not entitled, and action may be taken by the commonwealth to compel payment at any time within six years after the date when said person last received support or assistance under this chapter or chapter one hundred and eighteen A. The executor or administrator of such person shall likewise be liable for such expenses.

Section 6. A person shall be liable in contract to the commonwealth for expenses incurred by it under this chapter for his support to which he was not entitled, and action may be taken by the commonwealth to compel payment at any time within six years after the date when said person last received support or assistance under this chapter or chapter one hundred and eighteen A. The executor or administrator of such person shall likewise be liable for such expenses.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 175, sec. 81 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 175 / Section 81
Mutual fire companies; premiums; contingent liability
Status: in_force

Section 81. Mutual fire companies, except as provided in the following section, shall charge and collect upon their policies a full mutual premium in cash or, except as provided in section seventy-three, in notes absolutely payable; provided, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit extension of credit to policyholders with respect to such premium. Any such company shall in its by-laws and policies fix the contingent mutual liability of its members for the payment of losses and expenses not provided for by its cash funds, which liability shall not be less than an amount equal to and in addition to the cash premium written in his policy. The total amount of the liability of the policyholder shall be plainly and legibly stated upon the filing-back of each policy. Whenever any reduction is made in the contingent liability of members, such reduction shall apply proportionally to all policies in force.

Section 81. Mutual fire companies, except as provided in the following section, shall charge and collect upon their policies a full mutual premium in cash or, except as provided in section seventy-three, in notes absolutely payable; provided, that this section shall not be construed to prohibit extension of credit to policyholders with respect to such premium. Any such company shall in its by-laws and policies fix the contingent mutual liability of its members for the payment of losses and expenses not provided for by its cash funds, which liability shall not be less than an amount equal to and in addition to the cash premium written in his policy. The total amount of the liability of the policyholder shall be plainly and legibly stated upon the filing-back of each policy. Whenever any reduction is made in the contingent liability of members, such reduction shall apply proportionally to all policies in force.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 148, sec. 37B — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 148 / Section 37B
Grants for removal or replacement of fuel storage tanks
Status: in_force

Section 37B. Notwithstanding the provisions of section thirty-seven A, grants authorized pursuant to said section thirty-seven A may be awarded for either the removal or replacement of a fuel storage tank; provided, however, that no such grant shall exceed fifty percent of the total cost of any such removal or replacement.

Section 37B. Notwithstanding the provisions of section thirty-seven A, grants authorized pursuant to said section thirty-seven A may be awarded for either the removal or replacement of a fuel storage tank; provided, however, that no such grant shall exceed fifty percent of the total cost of any such removal or replacement.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176A, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176A / Section 14
Misrepresentation of terms of subscriber's contract
Status: in_force

Section 14. No non-profit hospital service corporation, or any officer or agent thereof, shall make, issue, circulate or use, or cause or permit to be made, issued, circulated or used, any written or oral statement misrepresenting the terms of any subscriber's contract issued or to be issued by any non-profit hospital service corporation, or the benefits or privileges promised thereunder.

Section 14. No non-profit hospital service corporation, or any officer or agent thereof, shall make, issue, circulate or use, or cause or permit to be made, issued, circulated or used, any written or oral statement misrepresenting the terms of any subscriber's contract issued or to be issued by any non-profit hospital service corporation, or the benefits or privileges promised thereunder.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 64C, sec. 29 — MA Code / Part I / Title IX / Chapter 64C / Section 29
Payment of tax through use of adhesive stamps
Status: in_force

Section 29. The excise imposed by this chapter shall be paid to the commissioner through the use of adhesive stamps evidencing the payment of said excise, which stamps shall be of such design and in such denominations as the commissioner may prescribe. Except as otherwise provided, all stampers shall be liable for the payment of the excise imposed by this chapter and shall pay the excise to the commissioner by purchasing such stamps in accordance with such regulations as the commissioner may prescribe.

Section 29. The excise imposed by this chapter shall be paid to the commissioner through the use of adhesive stamps evidencing the payment of said excise, which stamps shall be of such design and in such denominations as the commissioner may prescribe. Except as otherwise provided, all stampers shall be liable for the payment of the excise imposed by this chapter and shall pay the excise to the commissioner by purchasing such stamps in accordance with such regulations as the commissioner may prescribe.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90B, sec. 27 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIV / Chapter 90B / Section 27
Accident reports
Status: in_force

Section 27. The operator or owner of a snow vehicle or a recreation vehicle involved in a collision, accident or other such casualty resulting in death or injury to a person or damage to property in excess of fifty dollars shall notify a law enforcement officer immediately and file a report of the incident with the division within forty-eight hours, on forms prescribed by the director.

Section 27. The operator or owner of a snow vehicle or a recreation vehicle involved in a collision, accident or other such casualty resulting in death or injury to a person or damage to property in excess of fifty dollars shall notify a law enforcement officer immediately and file a report of the incident with the division within forty-eight hours, on forms prescribed by the director.