2006 Massachusetts Code - Part I — ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT

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

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

TITLE II. — EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

• CHAPTER 6. — THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL, CERTAIN OFFICERS UNDER THE GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL, AND STATE LIBRARY.
• CHAPTER 6A. — EXECUTIVE OFFICES.
• CHAPTER 6B. — ACUTE HOSPITAL FINANCE. [Repealed, 1996, 151, Sec. 32]
• CHAPTER 7. — EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE.
• CHAPTER 7A. — OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER.
• CHAPTER 7B. — ASSET MANAGEMENT BOARD.
• CHAPTER 8. — STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS, AND STATE HOUSE.
• CHAPTER 9. — DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE SECRETARY.
• CHAPTER 10. — DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE TREASURER.
• CHAPTER 11. — DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE AUDITOR.
• CHAPTER 12. — DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, AND THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS.
• CHAPTER 12A. — OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.
• CHAPTER 12B. — STATE GAMBLING ADVISORY COMMISSION.
• CHAPTER 13. — DIVISION AND BOARDS OF REGISTRATION.
• CHAPTER 14. — DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE.
• CHAPTER 15. — DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 15A. — PUBLIC EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 15B. — THE NEW ENGLAND EDUCATIONAL LOAN MARKETING CORPORATION ACT. [Repealed, 1982, 356, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 15C. — MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY.
• CHAPTER 15D. — DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE
• CHAPTER 16. — DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS.
• CHAPTER 17. — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.
• CHAPTER 18. — DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE.
• CHAPTER 18A. — DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES.
• CHAPTER 18B. — DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
• CHAPTER 19. — DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
• CHAPTER 19A. — DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS.
• CHAPTER 19B. — DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL RETARDATION.
• CHAPTER 19C. — DISABLED PERSONS PROTECTION COMMISSION.
• CHAPTER 19D. — ASSISTED LIVING.
• CHAPTER 20. — DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE.
• CHAPTER 21. — DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
• CHAPTER 21A. — EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS.
• CHAPTER 21B. — MINING REGULATION AND RECLAMATION.
• CHAPTER 21C. — MASSACHUSETTS HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT.
• CHAPTER 21D. — MASSACHUSETTS HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SITING ACT.
• CHAPTER 21E. — MASSACHUSETTS OIL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RELEASE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ACT.
• CHAPTER 21F. — COASTAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT.
• CHAPTER 21G. — MASSACHUSETTS WATER MANAGEMENT ACT.
• CHAPTER 21H. — SOLID WASTE FACILITIES.
• CHAPTER 21I. — MASSACHUSETTS TOXICS USE REDUCTION ACT.
• CHAPTER 21J. — UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PETROLEUM PRODUCT CLEANUP FUND.
• CHAPTER 21K. — MITIGATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. [ Added by 1998, 194, Sec. 64 effective July 1, 1998. See 1998, 194, Sec. 443.]
• CHAPTER 22. — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
• CHAPTER 22A. — CENTRAL REGISTER FOR MISSING CHILDREN.
• CHAPTER 22B. — CAPITOL POLICE. [Repealed, 1991, 412, Sec. 21.]
• CHAPTER 22C. — THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE.
• CHAPTER 22D. — DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICES.
• CHAPTER 22E. — STATE DNA DATABASE.
• CHAPTER 23. — DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
• CHAPTER 23A. — DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
• CHAPTER 23B. — DIVISION OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
• CHAPTER 23C. — BOARD OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION.
• CHAPTER 23D. — MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRIAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
• CHAPTER 23E. — DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS.
• CHAPTER 23F. — [TECHNOLOGY TWO THOUSAND (2000) PARTNERSHIP.]
• CHAPTER 23G. — THE MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCY. [ Added by 1998, 289, Sec. 24 effective September 30, 1998. See 1998, 289, Sec. 33.]
• CHAPTER 24. — DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS. [Repealed, 1953, 314, Sec. 14.]
• CHAPTER 24A. — OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS REGULATION.
• CHAPTER 25. — DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.
• CHAPTER 25A. — DIVISION OF ENERGY RESOURCES.
• CHAPTER 25B. — MASSACHUSETTS APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT.
• CHAPTER 26. — DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 27. — DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
• CHAPTER 28. — METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COMMISSION.
• CHAPTER 28A. — OFFICE FOR CHILDREN.

TITLE III. — LAWS RELATING TO STATE OFFICERS.

• CHAPTER 29. — STATE FINANCE.
• CHAPTER 29A. — FINANCING OF THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
• CHAPTER 29B. — STATE REVENUE GROWTH CONTROL. [ Chapter 29B repealed by 1998, 194, Sec. 103 effective July 1, 1999. See 1998, 194, Sec. 433.]
• CHAPTER 29C. — WATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.
• CHAPTER 29D. — THE HEALTH CARE SECURITY TRUST.
• CHAPTER 30. — GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO STATE DEPARTMENTS, COMMISSIONS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
• CHAPTER 30A. — STATE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.
• CHAPTER 30B. — UNIFORM PROCUREMENT ACT.

TITLE IV. — CIVIL SERVICE, RETIREMENTS AND PENSIONS.

• CHAPTER 31. — CIVIL SERVICE.
• CHAPTER 31A. — MUNICIPAL PERSONNEL SYSTEMS.
• CHAPTER 32. — RETIREMENT SYSTEMS AND PENSIONS.
• CHAPTER 32A. — CONTRIBUTORY GROUP GENERAL OR BLANKET INSURANCE FOR PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
• CHAPTER 32B. — CONTRIBUTORY GROUP GENERAL OR BLANKET INSURANCE FOR PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF COUNTIES, CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

TITLE V. — MILITIA.

• CHAPTER 33. — MILITIA.

TITLE VI. — COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS.

• CHAPTER 34. — COUNTIES AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
• CHAPTER 34A. — COUNTY CHARTER PROCEDURES.
• CHAPTER 34B. — ABOLITION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
• CHAPTER 35. — COUNTY TREASURERS, STATE SUPERVISION OF COUNTY ACCOUNTS AND COUNTY FINANCES.
• CHAPTER 36. — REGISTERS OF DEEDS.
• CHAPTER 37. — SHERIFFS.
• CHAPTER 38. — MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND INQUESTS.

TITLE VII. — CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS.

• CHAPTER 39. — MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
• CHAPTER 40. — POWERS AND DUTIES OF CITIES AND TOWNS.
• CHAPTER 40A. — ZONING.
• CHAPTER 40B. — REGIONAL PLANNING.
• CHAPTER 40C. — HISTORIC DISTRICTS.
• CHAPTER 40D. — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CITIES AND TOWNS.
• CHAPTER 40E. — MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
• CHAPTER 40F. — THE MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION. [ Chapter 40F effective until July 1, 2000. Repealed by 1987, 324, Sec. 6. See, also, 1990, 528, Sec. 6.]
• CHAPTER 40G. — MASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
• CHAPTER 40H. — COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION.
• CHAPTER 40I. — THE BAY STATE SKILLS CORPORATION ACT. [Repealed by 1996, 151, Sec. 196.]
• CHAPTER 40J. — MASSACHUSETTS TECHNOLOGY PARK CORPORATION.
• CHAPTER 40K. — MASSACHUSETTS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. [Repealed by 1996, 58, Sec. 23.]
• CHAPTER 40L. — AGRICULTURAL INCENTIVE AREAS.
• CHAPTER 40M. — GOVERNMENTAL UNITS POOLED INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 40N. — MODEL WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION.
• CHAPTER 40O. — BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
• CHAPTER 40P. — THE MASSACHUSETTS RENT CONTROL PROHIBITION ACT.
• CHAPTER 40Q. — DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT FINANCING
• CHAPTER 40R. — SMART GROWTH ZONING AND HOUSING PRODUCTION
• CHAPTER 41. — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF CITIES, TOWNS AND DISTRICTS.
• CHAPTER 42. — BOUNDARIES OF CITIES AND TOWNS.
• CHAPTER 43. — CITY CHARTERS.
• CHAPTER 43A. — STANDARD FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING GOVERNMENT.
• CHAPTER 43B. — HOME RULE PROCEDURES.
• CHAPTER 43C. — OPTIONAL FORMS OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION ACT.
• CHAPTER 44. — MUNICIPAL FINANCE.
• CHAPTER 44A. — QUALIFIED BOND ACT.
• CHAPTER 44B. — COMMUNITY PRESERVATION.
• CHAPTER 45. — PUBLIC PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
• CHAPTER 46. — RETURN AND REGISTRY OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
• CHAPTER 47. — INFIRMARIES.
• CHAPTER 48. — FIRES, FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND FIRE DISTRICTS.
• CHAPTER 49. — FENCES, FENCE VIEWERS, POUNDS AND FIELD DRIVERS.
• CHAPTER 49A. — USE OF CERTAIN ANIMALS FOR SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION, EXPERIMENT OR INSTRUCTION. [Repealed, 1983, 631, Sec. 1.]

TITLE VIII. — ELECTIONS.

• CHAPTER 50. — GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO PRIMARIES, CAUCUSES AND ELECTIONS.
• CHAPTER 51. — VOTERS.
• CHAPTER 52. — POLITICAL COMMITTEES.
• CHAPTER 53. — NOMINATIONS, QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS, PRIMARIES AND CAUCUSES.
• CHAPTER 54. — ELECTIONS.
• CHAPTER 54A. — ELECTION OF CERTAIN CITY AND TOWN OFFICERS BY PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION OR PREFERENTIAL VOTING. [Repealed, 1972, 596, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 55. — DISCLOSURE AND REGULATION OF CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
• CHAPTER 55A. — THE MASSACHUSETTS CLEAN ELECTIONS LAW.
• CHAPTER 55B. — THE STATE BALLOT LAW COMMISSION.
• CHAPTER 55C. — LIMITED PUBLIC FINANCING OF CAMPAIGNS FOR STATEWIDE ELECTIVE OFFICE
• CHAPTER 56. — VIOLATIONS OF ELECTION LAWS.
• CHAPTER 57. — CONGRESSIONAL, COUNCILLOR AND SENATORIAL DISTRICTS, AND APPORTIONMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TITLE IX. — TAXATION.

• CHAPTER 58. — GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO TAXATION.
• CHAPTER 58A. — APPELLATE TAX BOARD.
• CHAPTER 59. — ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES.
• CHAPTER 59A. — CLASSIFICATION OF REAL PROPERTY. [Repealed, 1980, 261, Sec. 16.]
• CHAPTER 60. — COLLECTION OF LOCAL TAXES.
• CHAPTER 60A. — EXCISE TAX ON REGISTERED MOTOR VEHICLES IN LIEU OF LOCAL TAX.
• CHAPTER 60B. — EXCISE ON BOATS, SHIPS AND VESSELS IN LIEU OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX.
• CHAPTER 61. — CLASSIFICATION AND TAXATION OF FOREST LANDS AND FOREST PRODUCTS.
• CHAPTER 61A. — ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL LAND.
• CHAPTER 61B. — CLASSIFICATION AND TAXATION OF RECREATIONAL LAND.
• CHAPTER 62. — TAXATION OF INCOMES.
• CHAPTER 62A. — SIMPLIFIED METHOD OF COMPUTING INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES. [Repealed, 1972, 590.]
• CHAPTER 62B. — WITHHOLDING OF TAXES ON WAGES AND DECLARATION OF ESTIMATED INCOME TAX.
• CHAPTER 62C. — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO STATE TAXATION.
• CHAPTER 62D. — SET-OFF DEBT COLLECTION.
• CHAPTER 62E. — WAGE REPORTING SYSTEM.
• CHAPTER 62F. — LIMITATION ON THE GROWTH OF STATE TAX REVENUES.
• CHAPTER 63. — TAXATION OF CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 63A. — TAXATION OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
• CHAPTER 63B. — DECLARATION OF ESTIMATED TAX BY CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 63C. — TAXATION OF INCOME OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS. [Repealed, 1976, 415, Sec. 105; 1985, 593, Sec. 24.]
• CHAPTER 64. — TAXATION OF STOCK TRANSFERS. [Repealed, 1954, 353, Sec. 1.]
• CHAPTER 64A. — TAXATION OF SALES OF GASOLINE.
• CHAPTER 64B. — EXCISE UPON CHARGES FOR MEALS SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. [Repealed, 1977, 363A, Sec. 43.]
• CHAPTER 64C. — CIGARETTE EXCISE.
• CHAPTER 64D. — EXCISE ON DEEDS, INSTRUMENTS AND WRITINGS.
• CHAPTER 64E. — TAXATION OF SPECIAL FUELS USED IN THE PROPULSION OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
• CHAPTER 64F. — TAXATION OF FUEL AND SPECIAL FUELS ACQUIRED OUTSIDE AND USED WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH.
• CHAPTER 64G. — ROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE.
• CHAPTER 64H. — TAX ON RETAIL SALES OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
• CHAPTER 64I. — TAX ON THE STORAGE, USE OR OTHER CONSUMPTION OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY.
• CHAPTER 64J. — TAXATION OF FUELS USED IN THE PROPULSION OF AIRCRAFT.
• CHAPTER 64K. — CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TAX.
• CHAPTER 65. — TAXATION OF LEGACIES AND SUCCESSIONS.
• CHAPTER 65A. — TAXATION OF TRANSFERS OF CERTAIN ESTATES.
• CHAPTER 65B. — SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES RESPECTING THE DOMICILE OF DECEDENTS FOR DEATH TAX PURPOSES.
• CHAPTER 65C. — MASSACHUSETTS ESTATE TAX.

TITLE X. — PUBLIC RECORDS.

• CHAPTER 66. — PUBLIC RECORDS.
• CHAPTER 66A. — FAIR INFORMATION PRACTICES.

TITLE XI. — CERTAIN RELIGIOUS AND CHARITABLE MATTERS.

• CHAPTER 67. — PARISHES AND RELIGIOUS SOCIETIES.
• CHAPTER 68. — DONATIONS AND CONVEYANCES FOR PIOUS AND CHARITABLE USES.
• CHAPTER 68A. — LIMITATIONS UPON THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN TRUSTS AND CORPORATIONS HAVING CHARITABLE INTERESTS.

TITLE XII. — EDUCATION.

• CHAPTER 69. — POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 70. — SCHOOL FUNDS AND STATE AID FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
• CHAPTER 70A. — EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. [Repealed, 1993, 71, Sec. 33.]
• CHAPTER 70B. — SCHOOL BUILDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
• CHAPTER 71. — PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
• CHAPTER 71A. — TRANSITIONAL BILINGUAL EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 71B. — CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
• CHAPTER 72. — SCHOOL REGISTERS AND RETURNS.
• CHAPTER 73. — STATE COLLEGES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
• CHAPTER 74. — VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 75. — UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS.
• CHAPTER 75A. — UNIVERSITY OF LOWELL. [Repealed, 1991, 142, Sec. 23.]
• CHAPTER 75B. — SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY. [Repealed, 1991, 142, Sec. 24.]
• CHAPTER 75C. — PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS.
• CHAPTER 75D. — PRIVATE BUSINESS SCHOOLS.
• CHAPTER 76. — SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.
• CHAPTER 77. — SCHOOL OFFENDERS AND COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOLS. [Repealed, 1973, 1073, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 78. — LIBRARIES.
• CHAPTER 78A. — YOUTH CONSERVATION AND SERVICE CORPS.

TITLE XIII. — EMINENT DOMAIN AND BETTERMENTS.

• CHAPTER 79. — EMINENT DOMAIN.
• CHAPTER 79A. — RELOCATION ASSISTANCE.
• CHAPTER 80. — BETTERMENTS.
• CHAPTER 80A. — EMINENT DOMAIN TAKINGS AND BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS BY JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS.

TITLE XIV. — PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS.

• CHAPTER 81. — STATE HIGHWAYS.
• CHAPTER 81A. — THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY AND THE METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY SYSTEM.
• CHAPTER 82. — THE LAYING OUT, ALTERATION, RELOCATION AND DISCONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC WAYS, AND SPECIFIC REPAIRS THEREON.
• CHAPTER 83. — SEWERS, DRAINS AND SIDEWALKS.
• CHAPTER 84. — REPAIR OF WAYS AND BRIDGES.
• CHAPTER 85. — REGULATIONS AND BY-LAWS RELATIVE TO WAYS AND BRIDGES.
• CHAPTER 86. — BOUNDARIES OF HIGHWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES, AND ENCROACHMENTS THEREON.
• CHAPTER 87. — SHADE TREES.
• CHAPTER 88. — FERRIES, CANALS AND PUBLIC LANDINGS.
• CHAPTER 89. — LAW OF THE ROAD.
• CHAPTER 90. — MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT.
• CHAPTER 90A. — THE HIGHWAY SAFETY ACT.
• CHAPTER 90B. — MOTORBOATS AND OTHER VESSELS.
• CHAPTER 90C. — PROCEDURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES.
• CHAPTER 90D. — MOTOR VEHICLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE.
• CHAPTER 90E. — BIKEWAYS.
• CHAPTER 90F. — UNIFORM OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES ACT.
• CHAPTER 90G. — CIVIL INFRACTIONS. [Repealed by 1993, 182, Sec. 8.]
• CHAPTER 90H. — GATEWAY ROADS PROGRAM.
• CHAPTER 91. — WATERWAYS.
• CHAPTER 91A. — PORT OF BOSTON COMMISSION. [Inoperative February 17, 1959 upon title vesting in the Massachusetts Port Authority. See 1956, 465, Sec. 33.]
• CHAPTER 92. — METROPOLITAN SEWERS, WATER AND PARKS.
• CHAPTER 92A. — COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION. [Renumbered as Chapter 92B by 1992, 286, Sec. 165. Another Chapter 92A was repealed by 1953, 612, Sec. 8.]
• CHAPTER 92A ½. — WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.
• CHAPTER 92B. — COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION.

TITLE XV. — REGULATION OF TRADE.

• CHAPTER 93. — REGULATION OF TRADE AND CERTAIN ENTERPRISES.
• CHAPTER 93A. — REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR CONSUMERS PROTECTION.
• CHAPTER 93B. — REGULATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS.
• CHAPTER 93C. — PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS AGAINST CARELESS AND ERRONEOUS BILLINGS. [Repealed, 1978, 480, Sec. 7.]
• CHAPTER 93D. — CONTROL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ADJACENT TO THE INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY HIGHWAY SYSTEMS.
• CHAPTER 93E. — REGULATION OF DEALERS' AGREEMENTS FOR THE SALE OF GASOLINE.
• CHAPTER 93F. — REGULATION OF CERTAIN BUSINESS PRACTICES BETWEEN MOTION PICTURE DISTRIBUTORS AND EXHIBITORS.
• CHAPTER 93G. — EQUIPMENT DEALERS.
• CHAPTER 94. — INSPECTION AND SALE OF FOOD, DRUGS AND VARIOUS ARTICLES.
• CHAPTER 94A. — MILK CONTROL.
• CHAPTER 94B. — HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES.
• CHAPTER 94C. — CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
• CHAPTER 94D — CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH ACT.
• CHAPTER 95. — MEASURING OF LEATHER.
• CHAPTER 96. — MEASUREMENT OF LUMBER.
• CHAPTER 97. — SURVEYING OF LAND.
• CHAPTER 98. — WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
• CHAPTER 99. — THE METRIC SYSTEM OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
• CHAPTER 100. — AUCTIONEERS.
• CHAPTER 100A. — MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE REPAIR SHOPS.
• CHAPTER 101. — TRANSIENT VENDORS, HAWKERS AND PEDLERS.
• CHAPTER 102. — SHIPPING AND SEAMEN, HARBORS AND HARBOR MASTERS.
• CHAPTER 103. — PILOTS.
• CHAPTER 104. — AGENTS, CONSIGNEES AND FACTORS.
• CHAPTER 104A. — CONSIGNMENT OF FINE ART.
• CHAPTER 105. — PUBLIC WAREHOUSES.
• CHAPTER 105A. — SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES.
• CHAPTER 106. — UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE (links to all Articles).
• ARTICLE 1. — GENERAL PROVISIONS.
• ARTICLE 2. — SALES.
• ARTICLE 2A. — LEASES.
• ARTICLE 3. — NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
• ARTICLE 4. — BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS.
• ARTICLE 4A. — FUNDS TRANSFERS.
• ARTICLE 5. — LETTERS OF CREDIT. [1997, 224, Sec. 3 strikes out Article 5, as amended, and inserts a new Article 5 effective March 19, 1998.]
• ARTICLE 6. — BULK TRANSFERS.
• ARTICLE 7. — WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS, BILLS OF LADING AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF TITLE.
• ARTICLE 8. — INVESTMENT SECURITIES.
• ARTICLE 9. — SECURED TRANSACTIONS; SALES OF ACCOUNTS AND CHATTEL PAPER.
• CHAPTER 107. — MONEY AND REGISTRATION, ISSUANCE AND REDEMPTION OF BONDS AND OTHER SECURITIES, FACSIMILE SIGNATURES.
• CHAPTER 107A. — ASSIGNMENTS OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. [Repealed, 1957, 765, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 108. — CRIMINAL OFFENCES RELATIVE TO BILLS OF LADING.
• CHAPTER 108A. — PARTNERSHIPS.
• CHAPTER 109. — LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS.
• CHAPTER 109A. — UNIFORM FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT.
• CHAPTER 110. — LABELS, TRADE MARKS, NAMES AND REGISTRATION THEREOF.
• CHAPTER 110A. — UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT.
• CHAPTER 110B. — REGISTRATION AND PROTECTION OF TRADEMARKS.
• CHAPTER 110C. — REGULATION OF TAKE-OVER BIDS IN THE ACQUISITION OF CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 110D. — REGULATION OF CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITIONS.
• CHAPTER 110E. — REGULATION OF CONTROL SHARE ACQUISITIONS OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 110F. — BUSINESS COMBINATIONS WITH INTERESTED SHAREHOLDERS.

TITLE XVI. — PUBLIC HEALTH.

• CHAPTER 111. — PUBLIC HEALTH.
• CHAPTER 111A. — DRUG ADDICTION REHABILITATION. [Repealed, 1969, 889, Sec. 23A.]
• CHAPTER 111B. — ALCOHOLISM.
• CHAPTER 111C. — EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
• CHAPTER 111D. — CLINICAL LABORATORIES.
• CHAPTER 111E. — DRUG REHABILITATION.
• CHAPTER 111F. — HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DISCLOSURE BY EMPLOYERS.
• CHAPTER 111G. — EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES.
• CHAPTER 111H. — MASSACHUSETTS LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT.
• CHAPTER 111I. — WOMEN'S, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM.
• CHAPTER 111J. — ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS
• CHAPTER 111K — . CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND COMMISSION
• CHAPTER 112. — REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS.
• CHAPTER 113. — PROMOTION OF ANATOMICAL SCIENCE.
• CHAPTER 114. — CEMETERIES AND BURIALS.

TITLE XVII. — PUBLIC WELFARE.

• CHAPTER 115. — VETERANS' BENEFITS.
• CHAPTER 115A. — SOLDIERS' HOMES.
• CHAPTER 116. — SETTLEMENT. [Repealed, 1974, 260, Sec. 17.]
• CHAPTER 117. — SUPPORT BY THE COMMONWEALTH. [Repealed 1991, 255, Sec. 3.]
• CHAPTER 117A. — SUPPORT BY THE COMMONWEALTH.
• CHAPTER 118. — AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
• CHAPTER 118A. — ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED.
• CHAPTER 118B. — THE MERIT SYSTEM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND OLD AGE ASSISTANCE. [Repealed, 1967, 658, Sec. 55.]
• CHAPTER 118C. — COVERAGE OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES UNDER THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
• CHAPTER 118D. — ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED. [Repealed, 1973, 1210, Sec. 24.]
• CHAPTER 118E. — DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
• CHAPTER 118F. — DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL SECURITY. [Repealed 1996, 151, Sec. 274.]
• CHAPTER 118G. — HEALTH CARE FINANCE AND POLICY.
• CHAPTER 119. — PROTECTION AND CARE OF CHILDREN, AND PROCEEDINGS AGAINST THEM.
• CHAPTER 119A. — CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
• CHAPTER 120. — DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES AND MASSACHUSETTS TRAINING SCHOOLS.
• CHAPTER 121. — POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, AND THE MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL SCHOOL. [Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 24; 1933, 364, Sec. 7; 1948, 310, Sec. 27; 1948, 618, Sec. 2; 1954, 508, Sec. 2; 1958, 613, Sec. 4; 1960, 313, Sec. 3; 1966, 214, Sec. 1; 1967, 658, Sec. 77; 1969, 751, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 121A. — URBAN REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 121B. — HOUSING AND URBAN RENEWAL.
• CHAPTER 121C. — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 122. — TEWKSBURY HOSPITAL.
• CHAPTER 123. — MENTAL HEALTH.
• CHAPTER 123A. — CARE, TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF SEXUALLY DANGEROUS PERSONS.
• CHAPTER 123B. — MENTAL RETARDATION.

TITLE XVIII. — PRISONS, IMPRISONMENT, PAROLES AND PARDONS.

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

TITLE XIX. — AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION.

• CHAPTER 128. — AGRICULTURE.
• CHAPTER 128A. — HORSE AND DOG RACING MEETINGS.
• CHAPTER 128B. — CONSERVATION OF SOIL AND SOIL RESOURCES AND PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF EROSION. [Repealed, 1963, 664, Sec. 4.]
• CHAPTER 128C. — SIMULCAST WAGERING OF HORSE AND DOG RACING. [Text effective until December 31, 1999. See 1992, 101, Sec. 13 as amended by 1995, 268, Sec. 20.]
• CHAPTER 129. — LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL.
• CHAPTER 129A. — MARINE FISH AND FISHERIES, INLAND FISH AND FISHERIES, BIRDS AND MAMMALS. GENERAL PROVISIONS. [Repealed, 1941, 599, Sec. 1.]
• CHAPTER 130. — MARINE FISH AND FISHERIES.
• CHAPTER 131. — INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES.
• CHAPTER 131A. — MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT.
• CHAPTER 132. — FORESTRY.
• CHAPTER 132A. — STATE RECREATION AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE METROPOLITAN PARKS DISTRICT.
• CHAPTER 132B. — MASSACHUSETTS PESTICIDE CONTROL ACT.

TITLE XX. — PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER.

• CHAPTER 133. — DISPOSITION OF OLD AND INFIRM ANIMALS.
• CHAPTER 134. — LOST GOODS AND STRAY BEASTS.
• CHAPTER 135. — UNCLAIMED AND ABANDONED PROPERTY.
• CHAPTER 136. — OBSERVANCE OF A COMMON DAY OF REST AND LEGAL HOLIDAYS.
• CHAPTER 137. — GAMING.
• CHAPTER 138. — ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS.
• CHAPTER 139. — COMMON NUISANCES.
• CHAPTER 140. — LICENSES.
• CHAPTER 140A. — REGULATION OF CERTAIN CREDIT TRANSACTIONS. [Repealed, 1969, 517, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 140B. — CONTROL OF CERTAIN JUNKYARDS.
• CHAPTER 140C. — CONSUMER CREDIT COST DISCLOSURE. [Repealed, 1981, 733, Sec. 1.]
• CHAPTER 140D. — CONSUMER CREDIT COST DISCLOSURE.
• CHAPTER 140E. — CONSUMER ACCOUNT DISCLOSURE.
• CHAPTER 141. — SUPERVISION OF ELECTRICIANS.
• CHAPTER 142. — SUPERVISION OF PLUMBING.
• CHAPTER 142A. — REGULATION OF HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS.
• CHAPTER 143. — INSPECTION AND REGULATION OF, AND LICENSES FOR, BUILDINGS, ELEVATORS AND CINEMATOGRAPHS.
• CHAPTER 144. — TENEMENT HOUSES IN CITIES.
• CHAPTER 145. — TENEMENT HOUSES IN TOWNS.
• CHAPTER 146. — INSPECTION OF BOILERS, AIR TANKS, ETC. LICENSES OF ENGINEERS, FIREMEN, AND OPERATORS OF HOISTING MACHINERY.
• CHAPTER 147. — STATE AND OTHER POLICE, AND CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
• CHAPTER 148. — FIRE PREVENTION.

TITLE XXI. — LABOR AND INDUSTRIES.

• CHAPTER 149. — LABOR AND INDUSTRIES.
• CHAPTER 150. — CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES.
• CHAPTER 150A. — LABOR RELATIONS.
• CHAPTER 150B. — PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.
• CHAPTER 150C. — COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS TO ARBITRATE.
• CHAPTER 150D. — REGISTRATION OF LABOR REPLACEMENTS OR STRIKE BREAKERS. [Repealed, 1969, 448, Sec. 2.]
• CHAPTER 150E. — LABOR RELATIONS: PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
• CHAPTER 151. — MINIMUM FAIR WAGES.
• CHAPTER 151A. — EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING.
• CHAPTER 151B. — UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY OR SEX.
• CHAPTER 151C. — FAIR EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES.
• CHAPTER 151D. — HEALTH, WELFARE AND RETIREMENT FUNDS.
• CHAPTER 151E. — PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION BY BUSINESSES.
• CHAPTER 152. — WORKER'S COMPENSATION.
• CHAPTER 153. — LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS TO EMPLOYEES FOR INJURIES NOT RESULTING IN DEATH.
• CHAPTER 154. — ASSIGNMENT OF WAGES.

TITLE XXII. — CORPORATIONS.

• CHAPTER 155. — GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 156. — BUSINESS CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 156A. — PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 156B. — CERTAIN BUSINESS CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 156C. — LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT.
• CHAPTER 156D — . BUSINESS CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 157. — CO-OPERATIVE CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 157A. — EMPLOYEE COOPERATIVE CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 157B. — COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 158. — CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 159. — COMMON CARRIERS.
• CHAPTER 159A. — COMMON CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS BY MOTOR VEHICLE.
• CHAPTER 159B. — CARRIERS OF PROPERTY BY MOTOR VEHICLE.
• CHAPTER 160. — RAILROADS.
• CHAPTER 161. — STREET RAILWAYS.
• CHAPTER 161A. — MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
• CHAPTER 161B. — TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, HIGHWAY SYSTEMS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
• CHAPTER 161C. — RAIL TRANSPORTATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH.
• CHAPTER 161D. — THE MASSACHUSETTS INTERCITY BUS CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
• CHAPTER 162. — ELECTRIC RAILROADS.
• CHAPTER 163. — TRACKLESS TROLLEY COMPANIES.
• CHAPTER 164. — MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY.
• CHAPTER 164A. — NEW ENGLAND POWER POOL.
• CHAPTER 165. — WATER AND AQUEDUCT COMPANIES.
• CHAPTER 166. — TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES, AND LINES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY.
• CHAPTER 166A. — COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS.
• CHAPTER 167. — SUPERVISION OF BANKS.
• CHAPTER 167A. — BANK HOLDING COMPANIES.
• CHAPTER 167B. — ELECTRONIC BRANCHES AND ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFERS.
• CHAPTER 167C. — BANK LOCATIONS.
• CHAPTER 167D. — DEPOSITS AND ACCOUNTS.
• CHAPTER 167E. — MORTGAGES AND LOANS.
• CHAPTER 167F. — INVESTMENTS AND OTHER POWERS.
• CHAPTER 167G. — TRUST DEPARTMENT.
• CHAPTER 167H. — MUTUAL HOLDING COMPANIES.
• CHAPTER 168. — SAVINGS BANKS.
• CHAPTER 169. — RECEIPTS OF DEPOSITS FOR TRANSMITTAL TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
• CHAPTER 169A. — LICENSING OF CHECK CASHERS.
• CHAPTER 170. — CO-OPERATIVE BANKS.
• CHAPTER 171. — CREDIT UNIONS.
• CHAPTER 172. — TRUST COMPANIES.
• CHAPTER 172A. — BANKING COMPANIES.
• CHAPTER 173. — MORTGAGE LOAN INVESTMENT COMPANIES. [Repealed, 1975, 126.]
• CHAPTER 174. — BOND AND INVESTMENT COMPANIES. [Repealed, 1950, 822, Sec. 1.]
• CHAPTER 174A. — REGULATION OF RATES FOR FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND MARINE INSURANCE, AND RATING ORGANIZATIONS.
• CHAPTER 174B. — REGULATION OF AUTOMOBILE CLUBS.
• CHAPTER 175. — INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 175A. — REGULATION 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 175B. — UNAUTHORIZED INSURER'S PROCESS ACT.
• CHAPTER 175C. — URBAN AREA INSURANCE PLACEMENT FACILITY.
• CHAPTER 175D. — MASSACHUSETTS INSURERS INSOLVENCY FUND.
• CHAPTER 175E. — REGULATION OF RATES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 175F. — MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SELF-INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS.
• CHAPTER 175G. — THE POLLUTION LIABILITY REINSURANCE CORPORATION.
• CHAPTER 175H. — FALSE HEALTH CARE CLAIMS.
• CHAPTER 175I. — INSURANCE INFORMATION AND PRIVACY PROTECTION.
• CHAPTER 175J. — ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION AND HAZARDOUS FINANCIAL CONDITIONS OF INSURITIES.
• CHAPTER 176. — FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES.
• CHAPTER 176A. — NON-PROFIT HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 176B. — MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 176C. — NON-PROFIT MEDICAL SERVICE PLANS.
• CHAPTER 176D. — UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION AND UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES IN THE BUSINESS OF INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 176E. — DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 176F. — OPTOMETRIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 176G. — HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
• CHAPTER 176H. — LEGAL SERVICES PLANS.
• CHAPTER 176I. — PREFERRED PROVIDER ARRANGEMENTS.
• CHAPTER 176J. — SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 176K. — MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE PLANS.
• CHAPTER 176L. — RISK RETENTION AND RISK PURCHASING GROUPS.
• CHAPTER 176M. — NONGROUP HEALTH INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 176N. — PORTABILITY OF HEALTH INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 176O. — HEALTH INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION
• CHAPTER 176P. — LIMITED SOCIETIES
• CHAPTER 177. — ASSESSMENT INSURANCE. [Repealed, 1924, 406, Sec. 17; 1929, 24, Sec. 1.]
• CHAPTER 178. — SAVINGS BANK LIFE INSURANCE. [Repealed, 1990, 499, Sec. 22.]
• CHAPTER 178A. — SAVINGS BANK LIFE INSURANCE.
• CHAPTER 179. — PROPRIETORS OF WHARVES, REAL ESTATE LYING IN COMMON, AND GENERAL FIELDS.
• CHAPTER 180. — CORPORATIONS FOR CHARITABLE AND CERTAIN OTHER PURPOSES.
• CHAPTER 180A. — MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS.
• CHAPTER 181. — FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.
• CHAPTER 182. — VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTAIN TRUSTS.