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TITLE I JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH, THE GENERAL COURT, STATUTES AND PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

CHAPTER 1JURISDICTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH AND OF THE UNITED STATES
CHAPTER 2ARMS, GREAT SEAL AND OTHER EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 3THE GENERAL COURT
CHAPTER 4STATUTES
CHAPTER 5PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF LAWS AND PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

TITLE II EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS OF THE
COMMONWEALTH

CHAPTER 6THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL, CERTAIN OFFICERS UNDER THE GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL, AND STATE LIBRARY
CHAPTER 6AEXECUTIVE OFFICES
CHAPTER 6BACUTE HOSPITAL FINANCE
CHAPTER 6CMASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 6DHEALTH POLICY COMMISSION
CHAPTER 7EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
CHAPTER 7AOFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
CHAPTER 7BASSET MANAGEMENT BOARD
CHAPTER 7CCAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 8STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS, AND STATE HOUSE
CHAPTER 9DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE SECRETARY
CHAPTER 9AADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM
CHAPTER 10DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE TREASURER
CHAPTER 11DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE AUDITOR
CHAPTER 12DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
CHAPTER 12AOFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
CHAPTER 12BSTATE GAMBLING ADVISORY COMMISSION
CHAPTER 12CCENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS
CHAPTER 13DIVISION AND BOARDS OF REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 14DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
CHAPTER 15DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
CHAPTER 15APUBLIC EDUCATION
CHAPTER 15BTHE NEW ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL LOAN MARKETING CORPORATION ACT
CHAPTER 15CMASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 15DDEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE
CHAPTER 15EINTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN
CHAPTER 16DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
CHAPTER 17DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 18DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 18ADEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 18BDEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 18COFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE
CHAPTER 19DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
CHAPTER 19ADEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 19BDEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 19CDISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION
CHAPTER 19DASSISTED LIVING
CHAPTER 20DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 21DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 21AEXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 21BMINING REGULATION AND RECLAMATION
CHAPTER 21CMASSACHUSETTS HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT
CHAPTER 21DMASSACHUSETTS HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SITING ACT
CHAPTER 21EMASSACHUSETTS OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ACT
CHAPTER 21FCOASTAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
CHAPTER 21GMASSACHUSETTS WATER MANAGEMENT ACT
CHAPTER 21HSOLID WASTE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 21IMASSACHUSETTS TOXICS USE REDUCTION ACT
CHAPTER 21JUNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM PRODUCT CLEANUP FUND
CHAPTER 21KMITIGATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
CHAPTER 21LENVIRONMENTAL ENDANGERMENT ACT
CHAPTER 21MVESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE
CHAPTER 21NCLIMATE PROTECTION AND GREEN ECONOMY ACT
CHAPTER 21OOPERATION AND REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
CHAPTER 22DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 22ACENTRAL REGISTER FOR MISSING CHILDREN
CHAPTER 22BCAPITOL POLICE
CHAPTER 22CTHE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE
CHAPTER 22DDEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICES
CHAPTER 22ESTATE DNA DATABASE
CHAPTER 23EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 23ADEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 23BDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 23CBOARD OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION
CHAPTER 23DEMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP REVOLVING LOAN FUND
CHAPTER 23EDIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
CHAPTER 23F[TECHNOLOGY TWO THOUSAND (2000) PROGRAM]
CHAPTER 23GTHE MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY
CHAPTER 23HWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 23ITHE MASSACHUSETTS LIFE SCIENCES CENTER
CHAPTER 23JMASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CENTER
CHAPTER 23KTHE MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 23LLOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 24DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
CHAPTER 24AOFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS REGULATION
CHAPTER 25DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 25ADIVISION OF ENERGY RESOURCES
CHAPTER 25BMASSACHUSETTS APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT
CHAPTER 25CDEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE
CHAPTER 26DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE
CHAPTER 27DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
CHAPTER 28METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 28AOFFICE OF CHILD CARE SERVICES

TITLE III LAWS RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS

CHAPTER 29STATE FINANCE
CHAPTER 29AFINANCING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM
CHAPTER 29BSTATE REVENUE GROWTH CONTROL
CHAPTER 29CWATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 29DTHE HEALTH CARE SECURITY TRUST
CHAPTER 30GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO STATE DEPARTMENTS, COMMISSIONS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 30ASTATE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 30BUNIFORM PROCUREMENT ACT

TITLE IV CIVIL SERVICE, RETIREMENTS AND PENSIONS

CHAPTER 31CIVIL SERVICE
CHAPTER 31AMUNICIPAL PERSONNEL SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 32RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND PENSIONS
CHAPTER 32ACONTRIBUTORY GROUP GENERAL OR BLANKET INSURANCE FOR PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 32BCONTRIBUTORY GROUP GENERAL OR BLANKET INSURANCE FOR PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF COUNTIES, CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS

TITLE V MILITIA

CHAPTER 33MILITIA

TITLE VI COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

CHAPTER 34COUNTIES AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CHAPTER 34ACOUNTY CHARTER PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 34BABOLITION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 35COUNTY TREASURERS, STATE SUPERVISION OF COUNTY ACCOUNTS AND COUNTY FINANCES
CHAPTER 36REGISTERS OF DEEDS
CHAPTER 37SHERIFFS
CHAPTER 38MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND INQUESTS

TITLE VII CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS

CHAPTER 39MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 40POWERS AND DUTIES OF CITIES AND TOWNS
CHAPTER 40AZONING
CHAPTER 40BREGIONAL PLANNING
CHAPTER 40CHISTORIC DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 40DINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES AND TOWNS
CHAPTER 40EMASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 40FTHE MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION
CHAPTER 40GMASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CHAPTER 40HCOMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
CHAPTER 40ITHE BAY STATE SKILLS CORPORATION ACT
CHAPTER 40JMASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY PARK CORPORATION
CHAPTER 40KMASSACHUSETTS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CHAPTER 40LAGRICULTURAL INCENTIVE AREAS
CHAPTER 40MGOVERNMENTAL UNITS POOLED INSURANCE
CHAPTER 40NMODEL WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION
CHAPTER 40OBUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 40PTHE MASSACHUSETTS RENT CONTROL PROHIBITION ACT
CHAPTER 40QDISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
CHAPTER 40RSMART GROWTH ZONING AND HOUSING PRODUCTION
CHAPTER 40SSMART GROWTH SCHOOL COST REIMBURSEMENT
CHAPTER 40TPUBLICLY-ASSISTED AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CHAPTER 40UMUNICIPAL FINES
CHAPTER 40VHOUSING DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 40WMASSACHUSETTS GROWTH CAPITAL CORPORATION
CHAPTER 41OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 42BOUNDARIES OF CITIES AND TOWNS
CHAPTER 43CITY CHARTERS
CHAPTER 43ASTANDARD FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 43BHOME RULE PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 43COPTIONAL FORMS OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION ACT
CHAPTER 43DEXPEDITED PERMITTING
CHAPTER 43EEXPEDITED STATE PERMITTING
CHAPTER 44MUNICIPAL FINANCE
CHAPTER 44AQUALIFIED BOND ACT
CHAPTER 44BCOMMUNITY PRESERVATION
CHAPTER 45PUBLIC PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND THE PUBLIC DOMAIN
CHAPTER 46RETURN AND REGISTRY OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
CHAPTER 47INFIRMARIES
CHAPTER 48FIRES, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND FIRE DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 49FENCES, FENCE VIEWERS, POUNDS AND FIELD DRIVERS
CHAPTER 49AUSE OF CERTAIN ANIMALS FOR SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, EXPERIMENT OR INSTRUCTION

TITLE VIII ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 50GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES AND ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 51VOTERS
CHAPTER 52POLITICAL COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 53NOMINATIONS, QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS, PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES
CHAPTER 54ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 54AELECTION OF CERTAIN CITY AND TOWN OFFICERS BY PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION OR PREFERENTIAL VOTING
CHAPTER 55DISCLOSURE AND REGULATION OF CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS
CHAPTER 55ATHE MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ELECTIONS LAW
CHAPTER 55BTHE STATE BALLOT LAW COMMISSION
CHAPTER 55CLIMITED PUBLIC FINANCING OF CAMPAIGNSFOR STATEWIDE ELECTIVE OFFICE
CHAPTER 56VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAWS
CHAPTER 57CONGRESSIONAL, COUNCILLOR AND SENATORIAL DISTRICTS, AND APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES

TITLE IX TAXATION

CHAPTER 58GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO TAXATION
CHAPTER 58AAPPELLATE TAX BOARD
CHAPTER 59ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES
CHAPTER 59ACLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 60COLLECTION OF LOCAL TAXES
CHAPTER 60AEXCISE TAX ON REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES IN LIEU OF LOCAL TAX
CHAPTER 60BEXCISE ON BOATS, SHIPS AND VESSELS IN LIEU OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX
CHAPTER 61CLASSIFICATION AND TAXATION OF FOREST LANDS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 61AASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL LAND
CHAPTER 61BCLASSIFICATION AND TAXATION OF RECREATIONAL LAND
CHAPTER 62TAXATION OF INCOMES
CHAPTER 62ASIMPLIFIED METHOD OF COMPUTING INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES
CHAPTER 62BWITHHOLDING OF TAXES ON WAGES AND DECLARATIONOF ESTIMATED INCOME TAX
CHAPTER 62CADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO STATE TAXATION
CHAPTER 62DSET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION
CHAPTER 62EWAGE REPORTING SYSTEM
CHAPTER 62FLIMITATION ON THE GROWTH OF STATE TAX REVENUES
CHAPTER 63TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 63ATAXATION OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 63BDECLARATION OF ESTIMATED TAX BY CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 63CTAXATION OF INCOME OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 64TAXATION OF STOCK TRANSFERS
CHAPTER 64ATAXATION OF SALES OF GASOLINE
CHAPTER 64BEXCISE UPON CHARGES FOR MEALS SERVED TO THE PUBLIC
CHAPTER 64CCIGARETTE EXCISE
CHAPTER 64DEXCISE ON DEEDS, INSTRUMENTS AND WRITINGS
CHAPTER 64ETAXATION OF SPECIAL FUELS USED IN THE PROPULSION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
CHAPTER 64FTAXATION OF FUEL AND SPECIAL FUELS ACQUIRED OUTSIDE AND USED WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 64GROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE
CHAPTER 64HTAX ON RETAIL SALES OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 64ITAX ON THE STORAGE, USE OR OTHER CONSUMPTION OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
CHAPTER 64JTAXATION OF FUELS USED IN THE PROPULSION OF AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 64KCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TAX
CHAPTER 64LLOCAL OPTION MEALS EXCISE
CHAPTER 64MTAXATION OF DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE SERVICE
CHAPTER 65TAXATION OF LEGACIES AND SUCCESSIONS
CHAPTER 65ATAXATION OF TRANSFERS OF CERTAIN ESTATES
CHAPTER 65BSETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES RESPECTING THE DOMICILE OF DECEDENTS FOR DEATH TAX PURPOSES
CHAPTER 65CMASSACHUSETTS ESTATE TAX

TITLE X PUBLIC RECORDS

CHAPTER 66PUBLIC RECORDS
CHAPTER 66AFAIR INFORMATION PRACTICES

TITLE XI CERTAIN RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE MATTERS

CHAPTER 67PARISHES AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES
CHAPTER 68DONATIONS AND CONVEYANCES FOR PIOUS AND CHARITABLE USES
CHAPTER 68ALIMITATIONS UPON THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN TRUSTS AND CORPORATIONS HAVING CHARITABLE INTERESTS

TITLE XII EDUCATION

CHAPTER 69POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
CHAPTER 70SCHOOL FUNDS AND STATE AID FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 70AEQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
CHAPTER 70BSCHOOL BUILDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 71PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 71AENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 71BCHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
CHAPTER 72SCHOOL REGISTERS AND RETURNS
CHAPTER 73STATE COLLEGES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
CHAPTER 74VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
CHAPTER 74AINDEPENDENT AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 75UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
CHAPTER 75AUNIVERSITY OF LOWELL
CHAPTER 75BSOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY
CHAPTER 75CPRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 75DPRIVATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 76SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
CHAPTER 77SCHOOL OFFENDERS AND COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 78LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 78AYOUTH CONSERVATION AND SERVICE CORPS

TITLE XIII EMINENT DOMAIN AND BETTERMENTS

CHAPTER 79EMINENT DOMAIN
CHAPTER 79ARELOCATION ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 80BETTERMENTS
CHAPTER 80AEMINENT DOMAIN TAKINGS AND BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS BY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

TITLE XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS

CHAPTER 81STATE HIGHWAYS
CHAPTER 82THE LAYING OUT, ALTERATION, RELOCATION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC WAYS, AND SPECIFIC REPAIRS THEREON
CHAPTER 82AEXCAVATION AND TRENCH SAFETY
CHAPTER 83SEWERS, DRAINS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 84REPAIR OF WAYS AND BRIDGES
CHAPTER 85REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS RELATIVE TO WAYS AND BRIDGES
CHAPTER 86BOUNDARIES OF HIGHWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, AND ENCROACHMENTS THEREON
CHAPTER 87SHADE TREES
CHAPTER 88FERRIES, CANALS AND PUBLIC LANDINGS
CHAPTER 89LAW OF THE ROAD
CHAPTER 90MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 90ATHE HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT
CHAPTER 90BMOTORBOATS, OTHER VESSELS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
CHAPTER 90CPROCEDURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES
CHAPTER 90DMOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
CHAPTER 90EBIKEWAYS
CHAPTER 90FUNIFORM OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES ACT
CHAPTER 90GCIVIL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 90HGATEWAY ROADS PROGRAM
CHAPTER 91WATERWAYS
CHAPTER 92METROPOLITAN SEWERS, WATER AND PARKS
CHAPTER 92A5. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 92A1/2WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 92BCOMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION

TITLE XV REGULATION OF TRADE

CHAPTER 93REGULATION OF TRADE AND CERTAIN ENTERPRISES
CHAPTER 93AREGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR CONSUMERS PROTECTION
CHAPTER 93BREGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS
CHAPTER 93CPROTECTION OF CONSUMERS AGAINST CARELESS AND ERRONEOUS BILLINGS
CHAPTER 93DCONTROL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ADJACENT TO THE INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY HIGHWAY SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 93EREGULATION OF DEALERS’ AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF GASOLINE
CHAPTER 93FREGULATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTORS AND EXHIBITORS
CHAPTER 93GEQUIPMENT DEALERS
CHAPTER 93HSECURITY BREACHES
CHAPTER 93IDISPOSITIONS AND DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
CHAPTER 93JPROTECTION OF OWNERS AND BUSINESSES IN THE REPAIRING OF MOTOR VEHICLES
CHAPTER 94INSPECTION AND SALE OF FOOD, DRUGS AND VARIOUS ARTICLES
CHAPTER 94AMILK CONTROL
CHAPTER 94BHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
CHAPTER 94CCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
CHAPTER 94DCONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH ACT
CHAPTER 94EPROVISIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS
CHAPTER 94FCOMPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS
CHAPTER 95MEASURING OF LEATHER
CHAPTER 96MEASUREMENT OF LUMBER
CHAPTER 97SURVEYING OF LAND
CHAPTER 98WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 99THE METRIC SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 100AUCTIONEERS
CHAPTER 100AMOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE REPAIR SHOPS
CHAPTER 101TRANSIENT VENDORS, HAWKERS AND PEDLERS
CHAPTER 102SHIPPING AND SEAMEN, HARBORS AND HARBOR MASTERS
CHAPTER 103PILOTS
CHAPTER 104AGENTS, CONSIGNEES AND FACTORS
CHAPTER 104ACONSIGNMENT OF FINE ART
CHAPTER 105PUBLIC WAREHOUSES
CHAPTER 105ASELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES
CHAPTER 106UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE
CHAPTER 107MONEY AND REGISTRATION, ISSUANCE AND REDEMPTION OF BONDS AND OTHER SECURITIES, FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
CHAPTER 107AASSIGNMENTS OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
CHAPTER 108CRIMINAL OFFENCES RELATIVE TO BILLS OF LADING
CHAPTER 108APARTNERSHIPS
CHAPTER 109LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CHAPTER 109AUNIFORM FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT
CHAPTER 110LABELS, TRADE MARKS, NAMES AND REGISTRATION THEREOF
CHAPTER 110AUNIFORM SECURITIES ACT
CHAPTER 110BREGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS
CHAPTER 110CREGULATION OF TAKE-OVER BIDS IN THE ACQUISITION OF CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 110DREGULATION OF CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITIONS
CHAPTER 110EREGULATION OF CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITIONS OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 110FBUSINESS COMBINATIONS WITH INTERESTED SHAREHOLDERS
CHAPTER 110GUNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS
CHAPTER 110HREGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS

TITLE XVI PUBLIC HEALTH

CHAPTER 111PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 111ADRUG ADDICTION REHABILITATION
CHAPTER 111BALCOHOLISM
CHAPTER 111CEMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM
CHAPTER 111DCLINICAL LABORATORIES
CHAPTER 111EDRUG REHABILITATION
CHAPTER 111FHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DISCLOSURE BY EMPLOYERS
CHAPTER 111GEARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES
CHAPTER 111HMASSACHUSETTS LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT
CHAPTER 111IWOMEN’S, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM
CHAPTER 111JALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS
CHAPTER 111KCATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND COMMISSION
CHAPTER 111LBIOTECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 111MINDIVIDUAL HEALTH COVERAGE
CHAPTER 111NPHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER CONDUCT
CHAPTER 112REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 113PROMOTION OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCE
CHAPTER 113AUNIFORM ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
CHAPTER 114CEMETERIES AND BURIALS

TITLE XVII PUBLIC WELFARE

CHAPTER 115VETERANS’ BENEFITS
CHAPTER 115ASOLDIERS’ HOMES
CHAPTER 116SETTLEMENT
CHAPTER 117SUPPORT BY THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 117ASUPPORT BY THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 118AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN
CHAPTER 118AASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED
CHAPTER 118BTHE MERIT SYSTEM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 118CCOVERAGE OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES UNDER THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
CHAPTER 118DASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED
CHAPTER 118EDIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
CHAPTER 118FDEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SECURITY
CHAPTER 118GHEALTH CARE FINANCE AND POLICY
CHAPTER 118HCOMMONWEALTH CARE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 118IHEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 119PROTECTION AND CARE OF CHILDREN, AND PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THEM
CHAPTER 119ACHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
CHAPTER 120DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES AND MASSACHUSETTS TRAINING SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 120AINTERSTATE COMPACT ON JUVENILES
CHAPTER 121POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, AND THE MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL SCHOOL
CHAPTER 121AURBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 121BHOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL
CHAPTER 121CECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 121DAFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 121EHOUSING INNOVATIONS TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 121FHOUSING STABILIZATION AND INVESTMENT TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 121GCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND PRESERVATION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 122TEWKSBURY HOSPITAL
CHAPTER 123MENTAL HEALTH
CHAPTER 123ACARE, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SEXUALLY DANGEROUS PERSONS
CHAPTER 123BMENTAL RETARDATION

TITLE XVIII PRISONS, IMPRISONMENT, PAROLES AND PARDONS

CHAPTER 124POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
CHAPTER 125CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 126JAILS, HOUSES OF CORRECTION AND REFORMATION, AND COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FARMS
CHAPTER 127OFFICERS AND INMATES OF PENAL AND REFORMATORY INSTITUTIONS. PAROLES AND PARDONS

TITLE XIX AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION

CHAPTER 128AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 128AHORSE AND DOG RACING MEETINGS
CHAPTER 128BCONSERVATION OF SOIL AND SOIL RESOURCES AND PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF EROSION
CHAPTER 128CSIMULCAST WAGERING OF HORSE AND DOG RACING
CHAPTER 129LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL
CHAPTER 129AMARINE FISH AND FISHERIES, INLAND FISH AND FISHERIES, BIRDS AND MAMMALS. GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 130MARINE FISH AND FISHERIES
CHAPTER 131INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES
CHAPTER 131AMASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
CHAPTER 132FORESTRY
CHAPTER 132ASTATE RECREATION AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE METROPOLITAN PARKS DISTRICT
CHAPTER 132BMASSACHUSETTS PESTICIDE CONTROL ACT

TITLE XX PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER

CHAPTER 133DISPOSITION OF OLD AND INFIRM ANIMALS
CHAPTER 134LOST GOODS AND STRAY BEASTS
CHAPTER 135UNCLAIMED AND ABANDONED PROPERTY
CHAPTER 136OBSERVANCE OF A COMMON DAY OF REST AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS
CHAPTER 137GAMING
CHAPTER 138ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
CHAPTER 139COMMON NUISANCES
CHAPTER 140LICENSES
CHAPTER 140AREGULATION OF CERTAIN CREDIT TRANSACTIONS
CHAPTER 140BCONTROL OF CERTAIN JUNKYARDS
CHAPTER 140CCONSUMER CREDIT COST DISCLOSURE
CHAPTER 140DCONSUMER CREDIT COST DISCLOSURE
CHAPTER 140ECONSUMER ACCOUNT DISCLOSURE
CHAPTER 141SUPERVISION OF ELECTRICIANS
CHAPTER 142SUPERVISION OF PLUMBING
CHAPTER 142AREGULATION OF HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 143INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF, AND LICENSES FOR, BUILDINGS, ELEVATORS AND CINEMATOGRAPHS
CHAPTER 144TENEMENT HOUSES IN CITIES
CHAPTER 145TENEMENT HOUSES IN TOWNS
CHAPTER 146INSPECTION OF BOILERS, AIR TANKS, ETC. LICENSES OF ENGINEERS, FIREMEN, AND OPERATORS OF HOISTING MACHINERY
CHAPTER 147STATE AND OTHER POLICE, AND CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
CHAPTER 148FIRE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 148ACODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

TITLE XXI LABOR AND INDUSTRIES

CHAPTER 149LABOR AND INDUSTRIES
CHAPTER 149APUBLIC CONSTRUCTION ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY METHODS
CHAPTER 150CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES
CHAPTER 150ALABOR RELATIONS
CHAPTER 150BPEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 150CCOLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS TO ARBITRATE
CHAPTER 150DREGISTRATION OF LABOR REPLACEMENTS OR STRIKE BREAKERS
CHAPTER 150ELABOR RELATIONS: PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 151MINIMUM FAIR WAGES
CHAPTER 151AUNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
CHAPTER 151BUNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY OR SEX
CHAPTER 151CFAIR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES
CHAPTER 151DHEALTH, WELFARE AND RETIREMENT FUNDS
CHAPTER 151EPROHIBITION OF CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION BY BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 151FEMPLOYER-SPONSORED HEALTH INSURANCE ACCESS
CHAPTER 152WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CHAPTER 153LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS TO EMPLOYEES FOR INJURIES NOT RESULTING IN DEATH
CHAPTER 154ASSIGNMENT OF WAGES

TITLE XXII CORPORATIONS

CHAPTER 155GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 156BUSINESS CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 156APROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 156BCERTAIN BUSINESS CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 156CLIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT
CHAPTER 156DBUSINESS CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 156EBENEFIT CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 157CO-OPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 157AEMPLOYEE COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 157BCOOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 158CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 159COMMON CARRIERS
CHAPTER 159ACOMMON CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS BY MOTOR VEHICLE
CHAPTER 159BCARRIERS OF PROPERTY BY MOTOR VEHICLE
CHAPTER 159CTELEMARKETING SOLICITATION
CHAPTER 160RAILROADS
CHAPTER 161STREET RAILWAYS
CHAPTER 161AMASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
CHAPTER 161BTRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, HIGHWAY SYSTEMS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANS
CHAPTER 161CRAIL TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH
CHAPTER 161DTHE MASSACHUSETTS INTERCITY BUS CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 162ELECTRIC RAILROADS
CHAPTER 163TRACKLESS TROLLEY COMPANIES
CHAPTER 164MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 164ANEW ENGLAND POWER POOL
CHAPTER 164BREGULATION OF STEAM DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES
CHAPTER 165WATER AND AQUEDUCT COMPANIES
CHAPTER 166TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES, AND LINES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 166ACOMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 167SUPERVISION OF BANKS
CHAPTER 167ABANK HOLDING COMPANIES
CHAPTER 167BELECTRONIC BRANCHES AND ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS
CHAPTER 167CBANK LOCATIONS
CHAPTER 167DDEPOSITS AND ACCOUNTS
CHAPTER 167EMORTGAGES AND LOANS
CHAPTER 167FINVESTMENTS AND OTHER POWERS
CHAPTER 167GTRUST DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 167HMUTUAL HOLDING COMPANIES
CHAPTER 168SAVINGS BANKS
CHAPTER 169RECEIPTS OF DEPOSITS FOR TRANSMITTAL TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES
CHAPTER 169ALICENSING OF CHECK CASHERS
CHAPTER 170CO-OPERATIVE BANKS
CHAPTER 171CREDIT UNIONS
CHAPTER 172TRUST COMPANIES
CHAPTER 172ABANKING COMPANIES
CHAPTER 173MORTGAGE LOAN INVESTMENT COMPANIES
CHAPTER 174BOND AND INVESTMENT COMPANIES
CHAPTER 174AREGULATION OF RATES FOR FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE, AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 174BREGULATION OF AUTOMOBILE CLUBS
CHAPTER 174CVEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT WARRANTIES ACT
CHAPTER 175INSURANCE
CHAPTER 175AREGULATION OF RATES FOR CERTAIN CASUALTY INSURANCE, INCLUDING FIDELITY, SURETY AND GUARANTY BONDS, AND FOR ALL OTHER FORMS OF MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE, AND REGULATION OF RATING ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 175BUNAUTHORIZED INSURER’S PROCESS ACT
CHAPTER 175CURBAN AREA INSURANCE PLACEMENT
CHAPTER 175DMASSACHUSETTS INSURERS INSOLVENCY FUND
CHAPTER 175EREGULATION OF RATES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE
CHAPTER 175FMEDICAL MALPRACTICE SELF-INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS
CHAPTER 175GTHE POLLUTION LIABILITY REINSURANCE CORPORATION
CHAPTER 175HFALSE HEALTH CARE CLAIMS
CHAPTER 175IINSURANCE INFORMATION AND PRIVACY PROTECTION
CHAPTER 175JADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION AND HAZARDOUS FINANCIAL CONDITIONS OF INSURITIES
CHAPTER 175KINTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPACT
CHAPTER 176FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES
CHAPTER 176ANON-PROFIT HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 176BMEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 176CNON-PROFIT MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS
CHAPTER 176DUNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE
CHAPTER 176EDENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 176FOPTOMETRIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 176GHEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 176HLEGAL SERVICES PLANS
CHAPTER 176IPREFERRED PROVIDER ARRANGEMENTS
CHAPTER 176JSMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
CHAPTER 176KMEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE PLANS
CHAPTER 176LRISK RETENTION AND RISK PURCHASING GROUPS
CHAPTER 176MNONGROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
CHAPTER 176NPORTABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE
CHAPTER 176OHEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
CHAPTER 176PLIMITED SOCIETIES
CHAPTER 176QCOMMONWEALTH HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR
CHAPTER 176RCONSUMER CHOICE OF NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES
CHAPTER 176SCONSUMER CHOICE OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SERVICES
CHAPTER 176TRISK-BEARING PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS
CHAPTER 176ULONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
CHAPTER 177ASSESSMENT INSURANCE
CHAPTER 178SAVINGS BANK LIFE INSURANCE
CHAPTER 178ASAVINGS BANK LIFE INSURANCE
CHAPTER 179PROPRIETORS OF WHARVES, REAL ESTATE LYING IN COMMON, AND GENERAL FIELDS
CHAPTER 180CORPORATIONS FOR CHARITABLE AND CERTAIN OTHER PURPOSES
CHAPTER 180AUNIFORM PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS
CHAPTER 181FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
CHAPTER 182VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTAIN TRUSTS