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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 81 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 81
MassAbility; cooperation with state agencies; agreements
Status: in_force

Section 81. The commission shall cooperate with the department of industrial accidents in the executive office of labor and workforce development, the department of career services in the executive office of labor and workforce development, the departments of transitional assistance, children and families, public health, developmental services and mental health, and such other departments, divisions or subdivisions of the commonwealth as are charged or concerned with the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Where practicable, the commission shall enter into agreements, confirmed in writing, setting forth procedures whereby said persons with disabilities are located and listed to have their fitness and eligibility for rehabilitation services determined by the commission. The commission shall also enter into agreement with the department of career services, under which persons with disabilities receiving vocational rehabilitation may be referred for preplacement interview or for job placement to the appropriate one-stop career centers; provided, that nothing in said agreement shall prevent reference of said persons with disabilities to employment through the commission.

Section 81. The commission shall cooperate with the department of industrial accidents in the executive office of labor and workforce development, the department of career services in the executive office of labor and workforce development, the departments of transitional assistance, children and families, public health, developmental services and mental health, and such other departments, divisions or subdivisions of the commonwealth as are charged or concerned with the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Where practicable, the commission shall enter into agreements, confirmed in writing, setting forth procedures whereby said persons with disabilities are located and listed to have their fitness and eligibility for rehabilitation services determined by the commission. The commission shall also enter into agreement with the department of career services, under which persons with disabilities receiving vocational rehabilitation may be referred for preplacement interview or for job placement to the appropriate one-stop career centers; provided, that nothing in said agreement shall prevent reference of said persons with disabilities to employment through the commission.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 231, sec. 60C — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 231 / Section 60C
Malpractice complaints; ad damnum prohibited
Status: in_force

Section 60C. No writ or complaint for malpractice, error or mistake against a provider of health care shall contain an ad damnum or monetary amount claimed against such defendant.

Section 60C. No writ or complaint for malpractice, error or mistake against a provider of health care shall contain an ad damnum or monetary amount claimed against such defendant.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 280, sec. 6C — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 280 / Section 6C
Assessment proceeds
Status: in_force

Section 6C. Any assessment imposed pursuant to section six B shall be deposited in the Drug Analysis Fund established by section fifty-one of chapter ten. The proceeds of the fund shall be made available, subject to appropriation, to the department of public health for services provided to analyse samples used in the prosecution of controlled substances.

Section 6C. Any assessment imposed pursuant to section six B shall be deposited in the Drug Analysis Fund established by section fifty-one of chapter ten. The proceeds of the fund shall be made available, subject to appropriation, to the department of public health for services provided to analyse samples used in the prosecution of controlled substances.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 6, sec. 198 — MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 6 / Section 198
Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing; advice to other agencies; provision of requested resources
Status: in_force

Section 198. In order to facilitate appropriate delivery of state services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals the commission shall advise other agencies of the needs of deaf and hard of hearing persons and shall, subject to appropriation, provide such resources as other agencies reasonably request.

Section 198. In order to facilitate appropriate delivery of state services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals the commission shall advise other agencies of the needs of deaf and hard of hearing persons and shall, subject to appropriation, provide such resources as other agencies reasonably request.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 262, sec. 20 — MA Code / Part III / Title VI / Chapter 262 / Section 20
Search for person named in process
Status: in_force

Section 20. An officer shall not be allowed any fees for making a diligent search for any person named in a process, except the amount actually expended by him in making such search and stated in his return.

Section 20. An officer shall not be allowed any fees for making a diligent search for any person named in a process, except the amount actually expended by him in making such search and stated in his return.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, sec. 290 — MA Code / Part I / Title XVI / Chapter 112 / Section 290
Definitions
Status: in_force

Section 290. As used in sections 291 to 297, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: ''Board'', the board of registration in midwifery, established under section 110 of chapter 13. ''Certified nurse-midwife'', a nurse licensed under section 80B and authorized to practice nurse-midwifery under section 80C. ''Client'', a person under the care of a licensed certified professional midwife. ''Licensed certified professional midwife'', a person registered by the board to practice midwifery in the commonwealth under section 293. ''Low-risk pregnancy'', a pregnancy with no maternal or fetal factors that place the pregnancy at significantly increased risk for complications, as determined through regulation by the board in consultation with the department of public health, including, but not limited to, factors related to maternal or fetal health conditions likely to affect the pregnancy and the gestational age and presentation of the fetus at the time of labor and delivery. ''MEAC'', the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council or its successor organization. ''NARM'', the North American Registry of Midwives or its successor organization.

Section 290. As used in sections 291 to 297, inclusive, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

''Board'', the board of registration in midwifery, established under section 110 of chapter 13.

''Certified nurse-midwife'', a nurse licensed under section 80B and authorized to practice nurse-midwifery under section 80C.

''Client'', a person under the care of a licensed certified professional midwife.

''Licensed certified professional midwife'', a person registered by the board to practice midwifery in the commonwealth under section 293.

''Low-risk pregnancy'', a pregnancy with no maternal or fetal factors that place the pregnancy at significantly increased risk for complications, as determined through regulation by the board in consultation with the department of public health, including, but not limited to, factors related to maternal or fetal health conditions likely to affect the pregnancy and the gestational age and presentation of the fetus at the time of labor and delivery.

''MEAC'', the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council or its successor organization.

''NARM'', the North American Registry of Midwives or its successor organization.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 263A, sec. 2 — MA Code / Part IV / Title I / Chapter 263A / Section 2
Witness protection board; composition; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Section 2. There is hereby established a witness protection board within the executive office of public safety consisting of the secretary of public safety, the attorney general, the auditor, a chief of police appointed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and a district attorney appointed by the Massachusetts District Attorney's Association, or any member's respective designees. The board shall oversee the commonwealth's witness protection program and coordinate the efforts of state, county and law enforcement agencies to protect the health, safety and welfare of witnesses including, but not limited to, the administration and approval of funding for witness protection services. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the commonwealth's witness protection program and establish procedures to maximize federal funds for witness protection services.

Section 2. There is hereby established a witness protection board within the executive office of public safety consisting of the secretary of public safety, the attorney general, the auditor, a chief of police appointed by the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, and a district attorney appointed by the Massachusetts District Attorney's Association, or any member's respective designees. The board shall oversee the commonwealth's witness protection program and coordinate the efforts of state, county and law enforcement agencies to protect the health, safety and welfare of witnesses including, but not limited to, the administration and approval of funding for witness protection services. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the commonwealth's witness protection program and establish procedures to maximize federal funds for witness protection services.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176B, sec. 4Q — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176B / Section 4Q
Coverage for licensed hospice services
Status: in_force

Section 4Q. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement that shall be delivered, issued or renewed in the commonwealth shall provide as a benefit for all individual subscribers or members within the commonwealth and all group members having a principal place of employment within the commonwealth, coverage for licensed hospice services to terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as set forth and regulated by the provisions of section fifty-seven D of chapter one hundred and eleven and as authorized by a duly licensed physician.

Section 4Q. Any subscription certificate under an individual or group medical service agreement that shall be delivered, issued or renewed in the commonwealth shall provide as a benefit for all individual subscribers or members within the commonwealth and all group members having a principal place of employment within the commonwealth, coverage for licensed hospice services to terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as set forth and regulated by the provisions of section fifty-seven D of chapter one hundred and eleven and as authorized by a duly licensed physician.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 127, sec. 97B — MA Code / Part I / Title XVIII / Chapter 127 / Section 97B
Treaties; transfer of prisoners to other countries
Status: in_force

Section 97B. If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of a prisoner to the country of which said prisoner is a citizen or national, the commissioner may, with the written consent of such prisoner, subject to the approval of the governor, and in accordance with the terms of such treaty, consent to the transfer or exchange of any such prisoner and take any other action necessary to initiate the participation of the commonwealth in such treaty.

Section 97B. If a treaty in effect between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer or exchange of a prisoner to the country of which said prisoner is a citizen or national, the commissioner may, with the written consent of such prisoner, subject to the approval of the governor, and in accordance with the terms of such treaty, consent to the transfer or exchange of any such prisoner and take any other action necessary to initiate the participation of the commonwealth in such treaty.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151, sec. 16 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXI / Chapter 151 / Section 16
Posting orders and rules
Status: in_force

Section 16. Every employer, except employers of persons engaged in domestic service in the employer's home, subject to a minimum fair wage order shall keep a copy of such order posted in a conspicuous place in every room in which persons are employed. Employers shall be furnished copies of orders or notices on request without charge. The commissioner may require each employer in any occupation subject to this chapter to post rules which apply to such employer's employees, in such reasonable way or ways and for such length of time as he may direct.

Section 16. Every employer, except employers of persons engaged in domestic service in the employer's home, subject to a minimum fair wage order shall keep a copy of such order posted in a conspicuous place in every room in which persons are employed. Employers shall be furnished copies of orders or notices on request without charge. The commissioner may require each employer in any occupation subject to this chapter to post rules which apply to such employer's employees, in such reasonable way or ways and for such length of time as he may direct.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 176G, sec. 8 — MA Code / Part I / Title XXII / Chapter 176G / Section 8
Public dissemination of deceptive or misleading materials
Status: in_force

Section 8. Public dissemination of any promotional material, evidence of coverage, health maintenance contract or any other statement with respect to a health maintenance organization, which is untrue, deceptive or misleading, shall constitute an unfair and deceptive practice under the provisions of section two of chapter ninety-three A. Every health maintenance organization shall keep on file, available for inspection by the division of insurance, copies of all educational materials, displays, evidences of coverage and all materials of any promotional nature released for public dissemination. The commissioner may forbid the use of any such material if he finds that it is either untrue, deceptive, or misleading.

Section 8. Public dissemination of any promotional material, evidence of coverage, health maintenance contract or any other statement with respect to a health maintenance organization, which is untrue, deceptive or misleading, shall constitute an unfair and deceptive practice under the provisions of section two of chapter ninety-three A. Every health maintenance organization shall keep on file, available for inspection by the division of insurance, copies of all educational materials, displays, evidences of coverage and all materials of any promotional nature released for public dissemination. The commissioner may forbid the use of any such material if he finds that it is either untrue, deceptive, or misleading.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 94, sec. 303K — MA Code / Part I / Title XV / Chapter 94 / Section 303K
Enforcement of Secs. 303G to 303J; samples; inspection of premises, etc.
Status: in_force

Section 303K. The division shall administer and enforce the provisions of sections three hundred and three G to three hundred and three J, inclusive, by inspections, chemical analyses, and other appropriate methods. All samples for analysis shall be taken from stocks within the commonwealth or intended for sale therein, and the division may call upon the manufacturer or distributor applying for a license for the sale of an anti-freeze to supply a sample thereof for analysis. The division shall have free access by legal means during business hours to all places of business, buildings, vehicles, cars and vessels used in the manufacture, transportation, sale or storage of any anti-freeze, and it may open by legal means any box, carton, parcel, or package containing or supposed to contain any anti-freeze and may take therefrom samples for analysis. The division may make such analyses, inspections, and investigations, and may carry on research and may publish the reports of such analyses, inspections and research for the information of the public.

Section 303K. The division shall administer and enforce the provisions of sections three hundred and three G to three hundred and three J, inclusive, by inspections, chemical analyses, and other appropriate methods. All samples for analysis shall be taken from stocks within the commonwealth or intended for sale therein, and the division may call upon the manufacturer or distributor applying for a license for the sale of an anti-freeze to supply a sample thereof for analysis. The division shall have free access by legal means during business hours to all places of business, buildings, vehicles, cars and vessels used in the manufacture, transportation, sale or storage of any anti-freeze, and it may open by legal means any box, carton, parcel, or package containing or supposed to contain any anti-freeze and may take therefrom samples for analysis.

The division may make such analyses, inspections, and investigations, and may carry on research and may publish the reports of such analyses, inspections and research for the information of the public.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 203E, sec. 412 — MA Code / Part II / Title II / Chapter 203E / Section 412
Modification or termination because of unanticipated circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively
Status: in_force

Section 412. Modification or termination because of unanticipated circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively (a) The court may modify the administrative or dispositive terms of a trust or terminate the trust if, because of circumstances not anticipated by the settlor, modification or termination will further the purposes of the trust. To the extent practicable, the modification shall be made in accordance with the settlor's probable intent. (b) The court may modify the administrative terms of a trust if continuation of the trust on its existing terms would be impracticable or wasteful or impair the trust's administration.

Section 412. Modification or termination because of unanticipated circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively

(a) The court may modify the administrative or dispositive terms of a trust or terminate the trust if, because of circumstances not anticipated by the settlor, modification or termination will further the purposes of the trust. To the extent practicable, the modification shall be made in accordance with the settlor's probable intent.

(b) The court may modify the administrative terms of a trust if continuation of the trust on its existing terms would be impracticable or wasteful or impair the trust's administration.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 139, sec. 15 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 139 / Section 15
Penalty for keeping or maintaining place used for illegal gaming or the illegal keeping or sale of alcoholic beverages
Status: in_force

Section 15. Whoever keeps or maintains such common nuisance shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars and by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year.

Section 15. Whoever keeps or maintains such common nuisance shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than one hundred dollars and by imprisonment for not less than three months nor more than one year.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 277, sec. 24 — MA Code / Part IV / Title II / Chapter 277 / Section 24
Description of value or price
Status: in_force

Section 24. The value or price of property need not be stated, unless an essential element of the crime. If the nature, degree or punishment of a crime depends upon the fact that the property exceeds or does not exceed a certain value, it may be described, as the case may be, of more than that value, or of not more than that value.

Section 24. The value or price of property need not be stated, unless an essential element of the crime. If the nature, degree or punishment of a crime depends upon the fact that the property exceeds or does not exceed a certain value, it may be described, as the case may be, of more than that value, or of not more than that value.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 233, sec. 20A — MA Code / Part III / Title II / Chapter 233 / Section 20A
Privileged communications; communications with clergymen
Status: in_force

Section 20A. A priest, rabbi or ordained or licensed minister of any church or an accredited Christian Science practitioner shall not, without the consent of the person making the confession, be allowed to disclose a confession made to him in his professional character, in the course of discipline enjoined by the rules or practice of the religious body to which he belongs; nor shall a priest, rabbi or ordained or licensed minister of any church or an accredited Christian Science practitioner testify as to any communication made to him by any person in seeking religious or spiritual advice or comfort, or as to his advice given thereon in the course of his professional duties or in his professional character, without the consent of such person.

Section 20A. A priest, rabbi or ordained or licensed minister of any church or an accredited Christian Science practitioner shall not, without the consent of the person making the confession, be allowed to disclose a confession made to him in his professional character, in the course of discipline enjoined by the rules or practice of the religious body to which he belongs; nor shall a priest, rabbi or ordained or licensed minister of any church or an accredited Christian Science practitioner testify as to any communication made to him by any person in seeking religious or spiritual advice or comfort, or as to his advice given thereon in the course of his professional duties or in his professional character, without the consent of such person.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, sec. 32 — MA Code / Part I / Title XX / Chapter 140 / Section 32
Convictions; transmission of copy of record to licensing authorities
Status: in_force

Section 32. The clerk of a court where any person is convicted of a violation of any provision of sections twenty-two to thirty-one, inclusive, shall forthwith send a copy of the record of the conviction to the licensing authorities in the town where the offence occurred.

Section 32. The clerk of a court where any person is convicted of a violation of any provision of sections twenty-two to thirty-one, inclusive, shall forthwith send a copy of the record of the conviction to the licensing authorities in the town where the offence occurred.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132, sec. 48 — MA Code / Part I / Title XIX / Chapter 132 / Section 48
Licensing of foresters; violations; penalty
Status: in_force

Section 48. No person shall hold himself out as a forester and engage in the practice of forestry in the commonwealth unless he is licensed in accordance with section forty-nine. A person who violates the provisions of this section or who fraudulently obtains or attempts to obtain such license or continues to practice forestry after suspension, expiration or revocation of his license, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars for each such violation. The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section and to remedy any violation thereof.

Section 48. No person shall hold himself out as a forester and engage in the practice of forestry in the commonwealth unless he is licensed in accordance with section forty-nine.

A person who violates the provisions of this section or who fraudulently obtains or attempts to obtain such license or continues to practice forestry after suspension, expiration or revocation of his license, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred nor more than one thousand dollars for each such violation. The superior court shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this section and to remedy any violation thereof.