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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 4, sec. 5 — MA Code / Part I / Title I / Chapter 4 / Section 5
Return showing action of body accepting or rejecting statute
Status: in_force

Section 5. If a statute is to take effect upon action by a body politic or corporate or by any board or officer of such a body, or to become or cease to be operative, in whole or in so far as it affects such a body, upon action as aforesaid, a return of the result of any action so taken shall be made by the clerk of such body, or officer having like powers, to the state secretary within thirty days thereafter. If a statute prescribes a time within which such action may be taken, and within the time limited no action is taken thereon, said clerk or other officer shall, within thirty days after the expiration of the time so limited, make to the state secretary a return to that effect.

Section 5. If a statute is to take effect upon action by a body politic or corporate or by any board or officer of such a body, or to become or cease to be operative, in whole or in so far as it affects such a body, upon action as aforesaid, a return of the result of any action so taken shall be made by the clerk of such body, or officer having like powers, to the state secretary within thirty days thereafter. If a statute prescribes a time within which such action may be taken, and within the time limited no action is taken thereon, said clerk or other officer shall, within thirty days after the expiration of the time so limited, make to the state secretary a return to that effect.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 131 / Section 24
Dealers' licenses; sale for food purposes
Status: in_force

Section 24. The director, upon written application to him, may issue to any person a dealer's license under clause (6) of section twenty-three, authorizing the holder thereof to engage in the business of buying, selling or offering for sale, for food purposes, the carcasses, or parts thereof, of fish, birds or mammals protected by this chapter and tagged in accordance with the provisions of sections twenty-five and twenty-six and, as to fish, in accordance with such rules and regulations as the director may lawfully make; provided, that any person holding a propagator's license may sell or offer for sale, birds or mammals, alive or dead, or parts thereof, in accordance with section twenty-three without procuring a dealer's license; and provided, further, that any person licensed under clause (3) of section twenty-three, to propagate, cultivate and maintain fish, or to sell, or offer the same for sale, alive or for food purposes, may do so without procuring a license under said clause (6). No license shall be required of any person purchasing any such fish, bird or mammal, or part thereof, for his own personal use for food, from a person holding a license under section twenty-three.

Section 24. The director, upon written application to him, may issue to any person a dealer's license under clause (6) of section twenty-three, authorizing the holder thereof to engage in the business of buying, selling or offering for sale, for food purposes, the carcasses, or parts thereof, of fish, birds or mammals protected by this chapter and tagged in accordance with the provisions of sections twenty-five and twenty-six and, as to fish, in accordance with such rules and regulations as the director may lawfully make; provided, that any person holding a propagator's license may sell or offer for sale, birds or mammals, alive or dead, or parts thereof, in accordance with section twenty-three without procuring a dealer's license; and provided, further, that any person licensed under clause (3) of section twenty-three, to propagate, cultivate and maintain fish, or to sell, or offer the same for sale, alive or for food purposes, may do so without procuring a license under said clause (6).

No license shall be required of any person purchasing any such fish, bird or mammal, or part thereof, for his own personal use for food, from a person holding a license under section twenty-three.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 179, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 179 / Section 20
Officers
Status: in_force

Section 20. The proprietors may from time to time choose a clerk, three or more assessors, a collector and such other officers as they find to be necessary; each of whom shall continue in office until removed by the proprietors or until his successor is qualified. The clerk and assessors shall be sworn.

Section 20. The proprietors may from time to time choose a clerk, three or more assessors, a collector and such other officers as they find to be necessary; each of whom shall continue in office until removed by the proprietors or until his successor is qualified. The clerk and assessors shall be sworn.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 36 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 36
Visits to jails or correctional institutions; permission
Status: in_force

Section 36. No person except the governor, a member of the governor's council, a member of the general court, a justice of the supreme judicial, superior or district court, the attorney general, a district attorney, the commissioner, a deputy commissioner of correction, a member of the parole board, or a parole or probation officer may visit any of the correctional institutions of the commonwealth or any jail or house of correction in the commonwealth without the permission of the commissioner or of the superintendent of such institution or of the keeper of such jail or house of correction. Every visitor who is required to obtain such permission shall also make and subscribe a statement under the penalties of perjury stating his true name and residence, whether or not he has been convicted of a felony, and, if visiting an inmate of such institution, his relationship by blood or marriage, if any, to such inmate, and, if not so related, the purpose of the visit.

Section 36. No person except the governor, a member of the governor's council, a member of the general court, a justice of the supreme judicial, superior or district court, the attorney general, a district attorney, the commissioner, a deputy commissioner of correction, a member of the parole board, or a parole or probation officer may visit any of the correctional institutions of the commonwealth or any jail or house of correction in the commonwealth without the permission of the commissioner or of the superintendent of such institution or of the keeper of such jail or house of correction. Every visitor who is required to obtain such permission shall also make and subscribe a statement under the penalties of perjury stating his true name and residence, whether or not he has been convicted of a felony, and, if visiting an inmate of such institution, his relationship by blood or marriage, if any, to such inmate, and, if not so related, the purpose of the visit.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 185, sec. 61 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 185 / Section 61
Information concerning grantee and others appearing on instrument; endorsement of changes
Status: in_force

Section 61. Every deed or other voluntary instrument presented for registration shall contain or have endorsed upon it the full name, residence and post office address of the grantee or other person acquiring or claiming an interest under such instrument. Any change in the residence or post office address of such person shall be endorsed by an assistant recorder on the original instrument, upon receiving a sworn statement of such change. All names and addresses shall also be entered on all certificates. Notices and processes issued in relation to registered land may be served upon any person in interest by mailing them to the address so given, and shall be binding, whether he resides within or without the commonwealth.

Section 61. Every deed or other voluntary instrument presented for registration shall contain or have endorsed upon it the full name, residence and post office address of the grantee or other person acquiring or claiming an interest under such instrument. Any change in the residence or post office address of such person shall be endorsed by an assistant recorder on the original instrument, upon receiving a sworn statement of such change. All names and addresses shall also be entered on all certificates. Notices and processes issued in relation to registered land may be served upon any person in interest by mailing them to the address so given, and shall be binding, whether he resides within or without the commonwealth.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 115A, sec. 3 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 115A / Section 3
Persons not entitled to benefits
Status: in_force

Section 3. No person shall be entitled to the treatment, admission or hospitalization referred to in sections one and two, unless at the time of his application for such treatment, admission or hospitalization he has actually resided within the commonwealth continuously for five years next preceding the date of such application. The burden of proof of such residence shall be the responsibility of the veteran.

Section 3. No person shall be entitled to the treatment, admission or hospitalization referred to in sections one and two, unless at the time of his application for such treatment, admission or hospitalization he has actually resided within the commonwealth continuously for five years next preceding the date of such application. The burden of proof of such residence shall be the responsibility of the veteran.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 196 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 196
Engagement in business without license
Status: in_force

Section 196. Whoever in such a city or town, without obtaining a license under section one hundred and ninety-four, if one is required, engages in the business described in said section, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars.

Section 196. Whoever in such a city or town, without obtaining a license under section one hundred and ninety-four, if one is required, engages in the business described in said section, shall be punished by a fine of not more than ten dollars.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 21A, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 21A / Section 14
Disposal of dredged materials
Status: in_force

Section 14. The department of environmental protection is hereby authorized and directed to issue permits for the disposal of dredged materials within the marine boundaries of the commonwealth when it is determined that such disposal and such disposed material will not unreasonably degrade or endanger the marine environment or public health. Said permit shall include such terms and conditions as said department finds necessary to assure conformance with this section and any other general or special law within its jurisdiction. No person shall so dispose of dredged material except pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of such a permit. Any violation of any provision of this section or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, (a) shall be punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars for each day that such violation occurs or continues, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; or (b) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars for each day that such violation occurs or continues. Said department is further authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations for the transportation and disposal of such dredged material within the commonwealth so as to protect and enhance environmental quality, the public health, and natural resources.

Section 14. The department of environmental protection is hereby authorized and directed to issue permits for the disposal of dredged materials within the marine boundaries of the commonwealth when it is determined that such disposal and such disposed material will not unreasonably degrade or endanger the marine environment or public health. Said permit shall include such terms and conditions as said department finds necessary to assure conformance with this section and any other general or special law within its jurisdiction. No person shall so dispose of dredged material except pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of such a permit. Any violation of any provision of this section or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, (a) shall be punishable by a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars for each day that such violation occurs or continues, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both such fine and imprisonment; or (b) shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars for each day that such violation occurs or continues.

Said department is further authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations for the transportation and disposal of such dredged material within the commonwealth so as to protect and enhance environmental quality, the public health, and natural resources.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 143, sec. 3Y — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 143 / Section 3Y
Inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector; appointment
Status: in_force

Section 3Y. In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector so employed and designated under this section shall be appointed for a minimum term of three years and such three year term or more shall not be diminished by an unexpired term of a predecessor, and he shall not be removed from office during his term except for just cause and after a hearing has been held on charges by and before the appointing authority.

Section 3Y. In any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, inspector of buildings, building commissioner or local inspector so employed and designated under this section shall be appointed for a minimum term of three years and such three year term or more shall not be diminished by an unexpired term of a predecessor, and he shall not be removed from office during his term except for just cause and after a hearing has been held on charges by and before the appointing authority.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 149, sec. 127 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 149 / Section 127
Guards for, and cleaning of, machinery; disconnection and removal of safety devices
Status: in_force

Section 127. The belting, shafting, gearing, drums and all machinery having movable parts in all factories, workshops, mechanical and mercantile establishments, if so placed as to be dangerous to employees while engaged in their ordinary duties, shall be securely guarded so far as practicable. Guards, dogs or other safety devices installed on belting, shafting, gearing, drums and all machinery having movable parts shall not be disconnected or removed, except when such belting, shafting, gearing, drums and all machinery having movable parts has been shut down for repairs. No machinery except steam engines in a factory, workshop, mechanical or mercantile establishment shall be cleaned while running.

Section 127. The belting, shafting, gearing, drums and all machinery having movable parts in all factories, workshops, mechanical and mercantile establishments, if so placed as to be dangerous to employees while engaged in their ordinary duties, shall be securely guarded so far as practicable. Guards, dogs or other safety devices installed on belting, shafting, gearing, drums and all machinery having movable parts shall not be disconnected or removed, except when such belting, shafting, gearing, drums and all machinery having movable parts has been shut down for repairs. No machinery except steam engines in a factory, workshop, mechanical or mercantile establishment shall be cleaned while running.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 138 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 138
Change of owner or keeper of licensed dog; dog brought into commonwealth
Status: in_force

Section 138. A person who during any license period becomes the owner or keeper of a dog which is duly licensed in the town or city where it is to be kept shall forthwith give notice in writing to the clerk of such town or city, or if kept in Boston to the police commissioner, that he has become such owner or keeper and said clerk or police commissioner, as the case may be, shall change the record of such license to show the name and address of the new owner or keeper. Any person bringing or causing to be brought from another state or country any dog licensed under the laws thereof which is 6 months old or over or will be 6 months old before the expiration of thirty days therefrom shall, on or before the expiration of thirty days following the arrival of such dog within the commonwealth, cause such dog to be registered, numbered, described and licensed for the remainder of the then current license period.

Section 138. A person who during any license period becomes the owner or keeper of a dog which is duly licensed in the town or city where it is to be kept shall forthwith give notice in writing to the clerk of such town or city, or if kept in Boston to the police commissioner, that he has become such owner or keeper and said clerk or police commissioner, as the case may be, shall change the record of such license to show the name and address of the new owner or keeper. Any person bringing or causing to be brought from another state or country any dog licensed under the laws thereof which is 6 months old or over or will be 6 months old before the expiration of thirty days therefrom shall, on or before the expiration of thirty days following the arrival of such dog within the commonwealth, cause such dog to be registered, numbered, described and licensed for the remainder of the then current license period.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151A, sec. 14K — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151A / Section 14K
Federal Loan Interest Fund
Status: in_force

Section 14K. There is hereby established a separate fund to be known as the Federal Loan Interest Fund which shall be administered by the commissioner, without liability on the part of the commonwealth beyond the amount credited to and earned by the fund. Said fund shall consist of all amounts received under section 14J1/2, which shall be credited to such fund, except as otherwise provided in said section 14J1/2 and any other monies authorized by law to be credited to said fund. Money credited to the fund shall be used only for the payment of interest required to be paid under section 1202(b) of the federal Social Security Act. The monies in said fund shall be continuously available to the commissioner for the payment of said interest without further appropriation and shall not lapse at any time or be transferred to any other fund or account except as provided in this section. On September 30 of each calendar year, the commissioner shall transfer from the fund to the Unemployment Compensation Fund any amounts deposited therein pursuant to said section 14J1/2 prior to the immediately preceding 36-month period which have not been expended for the payment of interest. The commissioner shall credit such amounts transferred to the solvency account pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of section 14 as of October 1 of said calendar year.

Section 14K. There is hereby established a separate fund to be known as the Federal Loan Interest Fund which shall be administered by the commissioner, without liability on the part of the commonwealth beyond the amount credited to and earned by the fund. Said fund shall consist of all amounts received under section 14J1/2, which shall be credited to such fund, except as otherwise provided in said section 14J1/2 and any other monies authorized by law to be credited to said fund. Money credited to the fund shall be used only for the payment of interest required to be paid under section 1202(b) of the federal Social Security Act. The monies in said fund shall be continuously available to the commissioner for the payment of said interest without further appropriation and shall not lapse at any time or be transferred to any other fund or account except as provided in this section. On September 30 of each calendar year, the commissioner shall transfer from the fund to the Unemployment Compensation Fund any amounts deposited therein pursuant to said section 14J1/2 prior to the immediately preceding 36-month period which have not been expended for the payment of interest. The commissioner shall credit such amounts transferred to the solvency account pursuant to paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of section 14 as of October 1 of said calendar year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 120, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVII / Chapter 120 / Section 15
Transfers from Massachusetts reformatory and reformatory for women
Status: in_force

Section 15. With the consent of the department, the commissioner of correction may transfer to the care of the department any boy under 18 sentenced to the Massachusetts reformatory, or any girl under 18 sentenced to the reformatory for women, for such disposition as in the opinion of the department, after study, will best serve the needs of the boy or girl and best protect the interests of the public.

Section 15. With the consent of the department, the commissioner of correction may transfer to the care of the department any boy under 18 sentenced to the Massachusetts reformatory, or any girl under 18 sentenced to the reformatory for women, for such disposition as in the opinion of the department, after study, will best serve the needs of the boy or girl and best protect the interests of the public.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 183A, sec. 14 — MA Code / Part II / Title I / Chapter 183A / Section 14
Taxation and betterment assessments; lien
Status: in_force

Section 14. Each unit and its interest in the common areas and facilities shall be considered an individual parcel of real estate for the assessment and collection of real estate taxes but the common areas and facilities, the building and the condominium shall not be deemed to be a taxable parcel. Except as provided in section 53E3/4 of chapter 44 and section 127B1/2 of chapter 111, betterment assessments or portions thereof, annual sewer use charges, water rates and charges and all other assessments, or portions thereof, rates and charges of every nature due to a city, town or district with respect to the condominium or any part thereof, other than real estate taxes, may be charged or assessed to the organization of unit owners; provided, however, that any lien of the city, town or district provided by law therefor shall attach to the units in proportion to the percentages, set forth in the master deed on record, of the undivided interests of the respective units in the common areas and facilities.

Section 14. Each unit and its interest in the common areas and facilities shall be considered an individual parcel of real estate for the assessment and collection of real estate taxes but the common areas and facilities, the building and the condominium shall not be deemed to be a taxable parcel. Except as provided in section 53E3/4 of chapter 44 and section 127B1/2 of chapter 111, betterment assessments or portions thereof, annual sewer use charges, water rates and charges and all other assessments, or portions thereof, rates and charges of every nature due to a city, town or district with respect to the condominium or any part thereof, other than real estate taxes, may be charged or assessed to the organization of unit owners; provided, however, that any lien of the city, town or district provided by law therefor shall attach to the units in proportion to the percentages, set forth in the master deed on record, of the undivided interests of the respective units in the common areas and facilities.