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MA Gen L ch 10 § 37 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 37 - Sale of Lottery Tickets in Conjunction With Game of Beano; Licensing of Certain Organizations; Restrictions; Gross Profit Minimum; Payment of Prizes; Apportionment of Revenue

Section 37. The director may license any organization licensed to conduct the game of beano under the provisions of section 38 to sell lottery tickets or shares; provided, that such tickets are sold only on the premises of said organization for which such license has been issued; and provided further, that the funds derived therefrom shall be used exclusively for educational, charitable or religious purposes. The commission shall sell lottery tickets to such licensed organizations and any such licensed organization reselling such tickets shall not be subject to prosecution for setting up and promoting a lottery or any other crime incidental thereto or for selling or having in its possession said lottery tickets.  The commission shall sell lottery tickets to such licensed organizations and shall determine the price at which said licensed organizations shall resell said tickets, which price shall be printed on each ticket. Each licensed organization shall be entitled to retain as gross profit not more than 30 per cent of the resale value of tickets sold by it, and shall be solely responsible for paying prizes won by tickets sold by it, which prizes shall be determined by the commission and be not less than 45 per cent of the resale value of said tickets.  The commission shall sell lottery tickets to said licensed organizations for 10 per cent of their resale value. The revenue derived by the commission from said sales of lottery tickets shall be apportioned as follows: (1) for the payment of costs; provided, however, that notwithstanding the provisions of section 25, the costs incurred by the commission in the operation and administration of the activities authorized by this section, including the expenses of the commission and the costs resulting from any contract or contracts entered into for promotional, advertising or operational service or for the purchase or lease of lottery equipment, materials and tickets, in no case shall exceed one half of said revenue, subject to appropriation; (2) the balance of said revenue, as determined by the comptroller on June 1 and December 1 of each year, shall be credited to the State Lottery and Gaming Fund to be distributed in accordance with the provisions of section 18C of chapter 58.  Organizations licensed under this section shall be considered sales agents for the purposes of this chapter. Activities authorized by this section shall be subject to all provisions of the state lottery law not inconsistent herewith.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 38a (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 38a - Council on Compulsive Gambling; Posting of Notice of Availability

Section 38A. Every licensee shall keep conspicuously posted on his premises a notice containing the name and numbers of the council on compulsive gambling and a statement of its availability to offer assistance.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 39 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 39 - Beano; Gross Receipt Tax; Returns; Disposition and Crediting of Receipts

Section 39. Any organization operating or conducting a game under section thirty-eight shall file a return with the commission, on a form prepared by it, within ten days after such game is held or within such further time as the commission may allow, and shall pay therewith a tax of five per cent of the gross receipts derived from such game. All such returns shall be public records.  All sums received by said commission from the tax imposed by this section as taxes, interest thereon, fees, penalties, forfeitures, costs of suits or fines, less all amounts refunded thereon, together with any interest or costs paid on account of such refunds, shall be paid into the treasury of the commonwealth and shall be credited as follows:—  (a) Two fifths of all such sums received shall be credited to the State Lottery and Gaming Fund established under the provisions of section thirty-five and, subject to appropriation, the state lottery commission may expend such sums for the expenses incurred in the administration of sections thirty-seven and thirty-eight.  (b) Three-fifths of all such sums received shall be credited to the General Fund.  (c) Any unappropriated balance remaining in the State Lottery and Gaming Fund from the sums credited under subsection (a), as determined by the comptroller as of June first and December first of each year, shall be credited to the General Fund.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 39a (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 39a - Raffles and Bazaars; Information and Reports Required; Regulations

Section 39A. Any organization holding a beano license, issued pursuant to section thirty-eight, which also holds a raffle permit issued pursuant to section seven A of chapter two hundred and seventy-one, shall submit such information and reports to the director concerning raffles and bazaars conducted by it as may be required by commission regulations, and the commission may establish regulations governing the operation of raffles and bazaars conducted by such organizations. The director may suspend or revoke any such raffle permit for violation of said section seven A of said chapter two hundred and seventy-one or of commission regulations.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 40 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 40 - Violations of Secs. 38 and 39; Submitting False Information; Penalties

Section 40. Whoever violates any provision of sections thirty-eight and thirty-nine the punishment for which is not otherwise provided, and whoever submits false information on any application, report or return required by any provision of said sections, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the house of correction for not more than one year, or both.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 42 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 42 - State Election Campaign Fund

Section 42. There shall be established on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the State Election Campaign Fund, consisting of all revenues received under section 6C of chapter 62, and all other monies credited or transferred to the fund from any other fund or source pursuant to law.  The state treasurer shall deposit the fund in accordance with sections 34 and 34A of chapter 29 in such manner as will secure the highest interest rate available consistent with safety of the fund and with the requirement that all amounts on deposit be available for immediate withdrawal at any time after June 30 in any year in which elections are held for statewide elective office.  The state election campaign fund shall be expended only for the payment to eligible candidates, as determined under chapter 55C of amounts due on account of public financing on campaigns for statewide elective office and any unexpended balances shall be redeposited, as herein provided, pending the next year in which elections are held for statewide elective office.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 42a (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 42a - Allocation of Funds

Section 42A. On or before the eighth Tuesday before the primacy election in any year in which elections are held for statewide elective office, the balance of the state election campaign fund shall be determined by the comptroller as of June 30th of that year and the State Election Campaign Fund shall thereupon be divided by the comptroller into primary and state election accounts as follows: (a) 50 per cent of the fund shall be allocated to the primary election account which shall be further subdivided into as many primary candidate accounts as there are candidates for statewide elective office who have been certified by the director of campaign and political finance as eligible for public financing pursuant to section 4 of chapter 55C. Each primary candidate account of a candidate for governor so certified shall first be credited with $750,000. If the primary election account does not contain sufficient funds, this amount shall be proportionately reduced accordingly. Thereafter, funds remaining in the primary election account shall be proportionately allocated in equal amounts to the remaining primary candidate accounts; (b) 50 per cent of the fund shall be allocated to the state election account. On or before the fourth Tuesday preceding the state election, the state election account shall be further subdivided into as many state election candidate accounts as there are candidates for statewide elective office who have been certified by the director of campaign and political finance as eligible for public financing pursuant to section 6 of chapter 55C; provided, however, that one state election candidate account only shall be established for each governor and lieutenant governor team of candidates. Each state election candidate account for a team of candidates for governor and lieutenant governor so certified shall first be credited with $750,000. If the state election account does not contain sufficient funds, this amount shall be proportionately reduced accordingly. Thereafter, funds remaining in the state election account shall be proportionately allocated in equal amounts to the remaining state election candidate accounts.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 42b (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 42b - Primary Candidate Accounts

Section 42B. On or before the eighth, sixth, fourth and second Tuesday before the primary election in any year in which elections for statewide elective office are held the state treasurer shall without further appropriation distribute from each primary candidate account the amounts then certified by the director of campaign and political finance to be due to each eligible candidate. All distributions shall be made by direct deposit to the depository account designated by such candidates under section 19 of chapter 55. Immediately following the second Tuesday before the primary election all primary candidate accounts established under section 43 shall be closed and any balances remaining shall be allocated to the general election account and shall be available for distribution as herein provided.  On or before the fourth and second Tuesday before the state election in any year in which elections are held for statewide elective office, the state treasurer shall without further appropriation distribute from each state election candidate account the amounts then certified by the director of campaign and political finance to be due to each eligible candidate. All distributions shall be made by direct deposit to the depository accounts designated by such candidates under section 19 of chapter 55. Immediately following the second Tuesday before the state election all state election candidate accounts established under section 43 shall be closed and any balances remaining shall be redeposited as provided in section 41 pending the next year in which statewide elections are held.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 42c (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 42c - State Auditor Report

Section 42C. The state auditor shall conduct a post-audit of all accounts and transactions involving the state election campaign fund for any year in which elections are held for statewide elective office and shall conduct such other special audits and post-audits as he may deem necessary. The state auditor shall publish a report of any post-audit required by this section on or before April 1 of the year following any year in which elections are held for statewide elective office. The comptroller shall conduct a post-audit of the accounts and transaction of any candidate for state auditor.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 46 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 46 - Anthracite Coal Mining Reclamation Fund

Section 46. There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund, to be known as the Anthracite Coal Mining Reclamation Fund. Said fund shall consist of all funds received by the commissioner of environmental protection for the purpose of administering the provisions of chapter twenty-one B and all other monies credited or transferred thereto from any other fund or source pursuant to law.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 48 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 48 - Milk Producers Security Fund

Section 48. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Milk Producers Security Fund, consisting of revenues received under the provisions of section 13B of chapter 128, and all other monies credited or transferred thereto from any other fund or source pursuant to law.  The state treasurer shall receive, deposit, and invest all monies transmitted to him under the provisions of said section 13B in such manner that will insure the highest interest rate available consistent with safety of the fund and with the requirement that all deposits be available for immediate withdrawal for payment to milk producers upon receipt of notice, certified by the commissioner of food and agriculture, that these amounts are due them.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 50 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 50 - Children's Trust Fund

Section 50. There shall be established upon the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Children's Trust Fund, which shall not be subject to further appropriation. Said fund shall be expended for the purposes set forth in the fourth paragraph of section two hundred and two and subsections (1) to (9), inclusive, of section two hundred and three of chapter six.  The child abuse prevention board, established pursuant to section two hundred and two and two hundred and three of chapter six, is authorized to receive and expend monies received from (1) state appropriations; (2) gifts, grants and donations from public or private sources; (3) federal reimbursements, grants-in-aid, or other monies credited or transferred from any other fund or source pursuant to law; (4) and any interest earned from the Children's Trust Fund. Such funds shall be impressed with a trust and held for said board in the Children's Trust Fund. The treasurer may receive, deposit and invest funds held for said board in a manner that will insure the highest interest rate available consistent with the safety of said Children's Trust Fund.  The books and records of the Children's Trust Fund shall be subject to an audit by the state auditor, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards, as often as the state auditor determines is necessary.  The comptroller is hereby authorized to transfer to the Children's Trust Fund all monies, including interest, in the Child Abuse Prevention Fund.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 52 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 52 - Massachusetts Cultural Council; Creation

Section 52. There shall be, in the office of the treasurer, but not subject to its control, a Massachusetts cultural council, hereinafter referred to in this section and in sections 53 to 58A, inclusive, as the council, consisting of nineteen members to be appointed by the governor from among qualified private citizens of the commonwealth who have demonstrated scholarship or creativity in, or distinguished service to, the arts, humanities, interpretive sciences, or local arts. The members of the council shall serve staggered, three year terms. Upon the expiration of the term of any member, the member's successor shall be appointed for a term of three years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term. Elected public officials shall not be eligible for appointment to the council. Said members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. In making such appointments the governor shall give due consideration to recommendations made by representative civic, educational, and professional groups concerned with the arts, humanities, interpretive sciences or local arts and shall maintain a reasonable representation among them. The council shall include at least 1 member residing in each of the 14 counties an not more than 3 members residing in any 1 county. The governor shall designate a chairman and vice chairman from the members of the council to serve as such at the pleasure of the governor. The council shall, by majority vote, approve for each year a program and a budget, and the chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the council to carry out such programs within the budget.  The council shall have an executive director with experience and a continuing interest in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the chairman and the council, and whose compensation shall be fixed by the council, all subject to the consent of a majority of the council. The position of executive director and all other positions established pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the provisions of section nine A of chapter thirty nor the provisions of chapter thirty-one.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 53 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 53 - Massachusetts Cultural Council; Powers and Duties

Section 53. The council shall promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of its communities. The council shall make such reviews or surveys as it deems advisable of the facilities, activities, and needs of public and private institutions, and organizations within the commonwealth concerned with the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences, and community and local arts organizations within the commonwealth. It shall encourage and make recommendations concerning the development on the local level of institutions and organizations which further the practice, study and appreciation of the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in the interests of the citizens of the commonwealth. The council shall annually submit to the budget director the estimates required by sections three and four of chapter twenty-nine, and shall file an annual report as required by sections thirty-two and thirty-three of chapter thirty.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 54 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 54 - Massachusetts Cultural Council; Hearings; Rules and Regulations

Section 54. The council may hold public and private hearings; may enter into contracts with individuals, organizations and institutions for services furthering the objectives of the council's program; may enter into contracts with local or regional associations for cooperative endeavors furthering the council's programs; may accept gifts, contributions and bequests of funds from individuals, foundations and from federal, state or other governmental bodies for the purpose of furthering the council's program; may make and sign any agreement and may do and perform any and all acts which may be necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of sections fifty-two through fifty-eight, inclusive.  The council shall establish and from time to time issue or revise as necessary, guidelines, rules, rulings or regulations for the use of state arts lottery or other funds allocable to it and for its own and local or regional cultural council operations and procedures, and to interpret or carry out the purposes of sections fifty-two through fifty-eight inclusive, including but not limited to, the power to delegate certain of the council's decision-making as the council may deem appropriate to a committee of the council's membership specially knowledgeable in the appropriate discipline or subject matter. The council may request from any department, division, board, bureau, commission or agency of the commonwealth such assistance and data as will enable it properly to carry out its powers and duties.
MA Gen L ch 10 § 55 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth|Chapter 10 - Department of the State Treasurer|Section 55 - Federal Funding; Plan; Administration

Section 55. This section and sections fifty-three and fifty-four shall constitute the plan of the commonwealth as required by the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 (Public Law 89–209). The council shall be the sole agency of the commonwealth for the administration of said Act. The state treasurer shall be custodian of funds received by the commonwealth under section 5 (h) of said Act, and said funds shall be expended solely by the council, without special appropriation, on projects and productions approved by it which carry out one or more of the objectives of section 5 (c) of said Act.