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Section 1Definitions
Section 1A, 1BRepealed, 1966, 685, Sec. 4
Section 2Duties of commissioner of public health
Section 2ACo-operation with Massachusetts rehabilitation commission
Section 2BAir pollution emergencies
Section 2CPollution violations; orders of department of environmental protection
Section 2DMassachusetts AIDS Fund; definitions
Section 2EMassachusetts AIDS Fund; expenditures
Section 2FMassachusetts AIDS advisory board; membership
Section 2GPrevention and Wellness Trust Fund
Section 2HPrevention and Wellness Advisory Board
Section 3Public health council; hearings, intervention
Section 3ABoard of trustees of Massachusetts hospital school; appointment
Section 4Health districts; district health officers; enforcement of laws in districts
Section 4A to 4DRepealed, 1971, 1076, Sec. 3
Section 4EProgram to combat intellectual disabilities in children
Section 4FAdvisory council on radiation protection
Section 4GEpileptics; program for care, treatment and rehabilitation
Section 4HChronic renal diseases; care and treatment; agreements
Section 4IErythroblastosis fetalis; prevention; rules and regulations
Section 4JMulti-Disciplinary Medical Review Team; certification of nursing home care eligibility
Section 4KDiethylstilbestrol; public information program; regional screening; annual report
Section 4LAdvisory board for diethylstilbestrol program
Section 4MEducational material for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of hepatitis C
Section 4NPrescription drugs outreach and education program for physicians, pharmacists and other health care professionals
Section 4OAppointment of dental director; office of oral health; responsibilities
Section 5Powers and duties of department
Section 5APreparation and distribution of antitoxins, serums, vaccines and products applicable to prevention and cure of diseases
Section 5A1/2Emergency Stockpile Trust Fund
Section 5BRepealed, 1987, 549, Sec. 3
Section 5CRepealed, 1958, 79, Sec. 1
Section 5DPlastic bags and film; rules and regulations
Section 5EApplication of chemicals to control aquatic nuisances; licenses; rules and regulations; violations; penalties; applicability of section
Section 5FAquatic nuisances; control; cost sharing programs
Section 5GWater supply; treatment facilities
Section 5HRepealed, 1966, 685, Sec. 4; 1980, 261, Sec. 24A
Section 5ILaser equipment; rules and regulations; penalties for violation
Section 5JRadiation treatment; clinical precautions
Section 5KNuclear reactors; monitoring and surveillance; charges and assessments
Section 5LRadiologic technologists; advisory commission; licenses
Section 5MDefinitions
Section 5NState radiation control agency; radioactive hazards of sources emitting ionizing and nonionizing radiation
Section 5ONotices of violation and orders; hearing; civil penalties
Section 5PUse, manufacture, production, transfer, receipt, acquisition, ownership or possession of radiation sources; license or registration requirement; penalties
Section 5QMammography facilities; rules and regulations; licensing; inspections
Section 5RDefinitions; distribution and sale of household cleansing products containing phosphorus; limitations; violations
Section 5SPublic bathing waters; minimum sanitation standards; testing, monitoring and analysis; regulations
Section 6Power to define diseases deemed dangerous to public health; control and prevention
Section 6AHemophilia; program for care and treatment; definition
Section 6BHemophilia advisory committee
Section 6CHemophilia program; powers and duties of department
Section 6DAdvisory committee for genetically handicapped persons; investigation and study; rules and regulations
Section 7Investigation of contagious or infectious diseases; notice
Section 8Use of common drinking cup or towel; rules and regulations
Section 8APoisonous or corrosive substances; disposal or closures of containers
Section 8BRepealed, 1973, 948, Sec. 6
Section 8CFluoridation of public water supplies by local boards; advice of commissioner; election; discontinuance
Section 9Inspectors, analysts and chemists; appointment; removal; power and authority; interference with
Section 10Repealed, 1989, 610, Sec. 2
Section 11Analyses of samples of alcoholic beverages
Section 12Analyses of narcotic drugs, poison, drugs, medicines or chemicals
Section 13Certificate of result of analysis of narcotic drugs, poisons, drugs, medicines or chemicals; evidence
Section 14Repealed, 1989, 610, Sec. 3
Section 14ARheumatic fever; treatment of patients
Section 15Services for division of animal health
Section 16Unsanitary condition of barns, stables or enclosures in which cattle are kept; report
Section 17Disposal of sewage; consultation, advice or experiments; hearing; improvements; definition
Section 18Powers and duties of district health officer
Section 19Annual report of district health officer
Section 20Inspection of correctional institutions and lockups; findings and recommendations; report
Section 21Rules for living conditions of detainees; enforcement
Section 22Approval of plans for police station houses, houses of detention or lockups; enforcement
Section 23Annual report of commissioner of environmental protection; recommendations
Section 24Publication of parts of annual report; manual of laws
Section 24AReduction of morbidity and mortality; establishment of program; information and reports
Section 24BBirth information; statistical purposes
Section 24CRepealed, 2003, 26, Sec. 299
Section 24DRepealed, 2003, 26, Sec. 300
Section 24EComprehensive family planning services; program establishment
Section 24FRepealed, 1997, 170, Sec. 4
Section 24GRepealed, 2003, 26, Sec. 301
Section 24HManaged care program within community health centers
Section 24IUniversal immunization program
Section 24JMedical respite services program
Section 24KPediatric palliative care program; eligibility; services
Section 24LShaken baby syndrome prevention initiative
Section 24MComputerized immunization registry
Section 25Publication of certificate of examination or results of analyses
Section 25AInventory of health care resources and related information; status as public record; reporting regulations; publication; inter-agency cooperation; contracts authorized
Section 25BDefinitions
Section 25B1/2Expenditure minimums; annual adjustments
Section 25CDetermination of need
Section 25C1/2Exemption from determination of need of projects related to inpatient services
Section 25DFinancing; notice of intent; necessity of application for determination of need; acceptance of gifts; governmental bodies as applicant; report
Section 25EAdministrative appeal; hearing; decision; judicial review
Section 25FRules and regulations; effective date
Section 25GEnforcement
Section 25HSeverability; voidability of provisions in violation of federal law
Section 25IUnused medication; return by health care facilities
Section 25JCompetent interpreter services in acute-care hospitals
Section 25KEducational insert accompanying sale of hypodermic syringes and needles
Section 25LHealth care workforce center
Section 25MHealthcare workforce advisory council
Section 25NHealth care workforce loan repayment program
Section 25N.5Primary care residency grant program
Section 25N.75Primary care workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program
Section 25OPrograms to protect safety of victims of violence; guidelines; dissemination to and training of health care providers
Section 25PQuality information tracking and reporting
Section 26Boards of health in cities; membership; appointment; removal; compensation
Section 26AHealth departments in cities; commissioners
Section 26BCommissioner of health in cities; appointment; removal; qualifications
Section 26CAdvisory council of health in cities; members; qualifications; appointment; terms; removal; compensation; meetings; function
Section 26DAbolition of boards of health in cities and towns upon qualification of commissioner
Section 26ERules and regulations for departments of health; assistants and clerks
Section 26FList of hazardous chemicals in water supply; effects
Section 26GSeptic system installers; inspections
Section 27Organization of boards; appointment of physician and clerk; compensation
Section 27AAppointment of health officer by two or more towns; duties; compensation; joint committee
Section 27BRegional health districts; regional board of health; powers and duties; administration; organization; management; accounts; rules and regulations
Section 27CReimbursement of regional health districts; qualification; formula for allocation of state funds for operating expenses
Section 28Annual reports
Section 29Weekly reports of deaths from diseases dangerous to public health
Section 30Agents; appointment; inspections
Section 31Health regulations; summary publication; hearings; filing sanitary codes and related rules, etc.
Section 31APermit for removal or transportation of garbage; application; exemptions
Section 31BRules and regulations for removal of garbage; penalty
Section 31CAtmospheric pollution; regulation and control; publication; hearings; penalties; enforcement; jurisdiction; injunction
Section 31DPrivy, cesspool and septic tanks; disposal of contents; investigation of facilities
Section 31EIndividual sewage disposal systems; action on applications
Section 32Retention of cases by board of health
Section 33Construction and maintenance of sanitary stations
Section 34 to 43Repealed, 1937, 362, Sec. 6
Section 44, 45Repealed, 1928, 229, Sec. 2
Section 46 to 49Repealed, 1937, 362, Sec. 6
Section 50Establishment and maintenance of dental, medical and health clinics; appropriations
Section 51Hospitals, institutions for unwed mothers, or clinics; licensing
Section 51AOut-of-hospital dialysis units; licensing
Section 51BPregnancy clinics
Section 51CApplications for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination
Section 51DDiscrimination by acute hospitals against medicare beneficiaries; discharge planning
Section 51EApplications by clinical specialists in psychiatric and mental health nursing for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination
Section 51FApplications by licensed independent clinical social workers for staff membership or clinical privileges; discrimination
Section 51GAcute-care hospitals; original licensure process; determination of suitability and responsibility; factors
Section 51HReporting about healthcare-associated infections and serious reportable events, and serious adverse drug events; charges or reimbursement for resulting services prohibited
Section 51IChecklists of care
Section 51JLimited services clinics
Section 52Definitions applicable to Secs. 51 to 56, inclusive
Section 53Classification of hospitals; rules and regulations; dialysis units; inspections
Section 53AHospitals and in-patient clinics to offer and perform “Pap tests”
Section 53BPhysician staff privileges; report of denial, restriction, revocation or failure to renew; liability of informant; annual disciplinary summary; penalty
Section 53CNon-reusable syringes; regulation advisory committee
Section 53DDevises minimizing risk of injury to health care workers from hypodermic syringes or needles; regulations
Section 53EPatient and family advisory councils; establishment
Section 53FRequests for additional assistance for deteriorating patients
Section 53GEntity certified as ambulatory surgical center for participation in Medicaid program deemed a clinic for purposes of licensure under Sec. 51.
Section 53HContracts with physicians affecting ability to testify in administrative or judicial hearings
Section 54Audit of medical records
Section 55Advisory council
Section 56Penalties; enforcement
Section 57Establishment and maintenance of tuberculosis dispensaries; rules and regulations; inspection
Section 57AEstablishment and maintenance of cancer clinics
Section 57BEstablishment and maintenance of muscular dystrophy clinics
Section 57CEstablishment and maintenance of clinics for the aging
Section 57DHospice programs; licensure; limitations
Section 58 to 62Repealed, 1972, 785, Sec. 4
Section 62AEstablishment of children’s health camps in cities and towns
Section 62BCommission on children’s health camps; membership; appointment
Section 62CPowers and duties of commission
Section 62DInvestment by city or town treasurer of money and securities received from commission; bond
Section 62ERecords; annual reports of receipts and disbursements
Section 62FFormation of union children’s health camp district by two or more cities or towns; management; commission; membership
Section 62GLocation and construction plans for health camp; approval; inspection
Section 62HContracts for care and treatment of children as compliance with Secs. 62A to 62G
Section 62IHospital school and hospital for state minor wards; general supervision
Section 62JPurpose of school; children from other states; inpatient or outpatient services
Section 62KTrustees; corporation; additional powers and duties; grants; devises; gifts; trusts
Section 62LAdministration of school; appointment of personnel; expenses
Section 62MAdmissions; applications; discharges; tuition
Section 62NInspection of schools; report; audit
Section 62OAccounts and books of treasurer; inspection by trustees
Section 62PConstruction and maintenance of hospital for state minor wards
Section 62QPowers and duties of trustees; management; admissions; approval
Section 62RUse of land, buildings and farm products by hospital school and hospital for state minor wards
Section 62SAssignment of state minor wards to hospital; approval
Section 63Supervision and control by commissioner
Section 63AAdmissions to hospital
Section 63BMedicare program billings; commissioner’s report
Section 64Annual inventory; report; audit
Section 64ACushing hospital; general supervision by department
Section 64BChronic care hospital; services provided; research on aging
Section 64CBoard of trustees
Section 64DCorporation; investments
Section 64EAdministration of hospital; general trust fund
Section 64FProjected revenue and disbursement schedule of general trust fund
Section 64GEstablishment of other trust funds; assent to federal laws; contracts and agreements
Section 64HRules and regulations
Section 64IStaff members employees of commonwealth
Section 64JDelegation of authority by trustees
Section 64KDeposit of patient or resident funds; disposition of unclaimed deposits or personal property; registration and regulation of fiduciaries
Section 64LSuperintendent; subordinate officers and employees
Section 64MCare center
Section 65Repealed, 1963, 517, Sec. 4
Section 65AAdmission to Lakeville hospital
Section 65BRepealed, 1962, 598, Sec. 4
Section 65CPatients’ funds; deposit
Section 65DPatients’ funds; disposition of unclaimed deposits
Section 66, 66ARepealed, 1961, 608, Sec. 1
Section 67Gifts or bequests
Section 67APremature infants; notice to department
Section 67BRepealed, 1985, 557, Sec. 2
Section 67CPrograms and expenses for care of premature infants
Section 67DRepealed, 1985, 577, Sec. 4
Section 67EChildren born with congenital anomaly, birth defect, birth injury or an intellectual disability; reports
Section 67FNewborn hearing screening tests
Section 67GAudiometric testing of children; costs
Section 67HLiterature on hearing impairments
Section 68Repealed, 1924, 477, Sec. 4
Section 69Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 14
Section 69A to 69DRepealed, 1957, 459, Sec. 1
Section 69EInpatient and outpatient services; diagnostic evaluation and treatment center; admissions policy
Section 69FNotice of admission of needy person
Section 69GEffect of notice of admission of needy person
Section 69HCharges for support; rate
Section 69ILiability for charges for support; assessment; proceedings; written statements
Section 69JOperation of concessions
Section 69KPatients eligible for federal veterans’ benefits
Section 69LVehicles; moving and parking rules; violations
Section 70Records of hospitals or clinics; custody; inspection; copies; fees
Section 70AHospital lien; creation; priority; application
Section 70BNotice of lien
Section 70CSettlement disregarding hospital lien; effect; limitation of action
Section 70DItemized statement of charges; effect of failure to furnish
Section 70EPatients’ and residents’ rights
Section 70FHLTV-III test; confidentiality; informed consent
Section 70GGenetic information and reports protected as private information; prior written consent for genetic testing
Section 70HDown Syndrome; information provided to parents upon positive prenatal test result or postnatal diagnosis
Section 71Licensing of convalescent and nursing homes, infirmaries, etc.
Section 71ARepealed, 1967, 891, Sec. 12; 1983, 636, Sec. 24
Section 71A1/2Deposit of inpatient or resident funds
Section 71BRepealed, 1967, 891, Sec. 12
Section 71CMinimum safety and quality of services standards for dementia special care units; compliance by providers of specialized services or programming licensed under Sec. 71; training
Section 72Classification of convalescent and nursing homes, infirmaries, etc.; rules and regulations; inspections; records of violations; jurisdiction
Section 72A, 72BRepealed, 1967, 891, Sec. 12
Section 72CConvalescent or nursing homes; lighting and ventilation
Section 72DNursing homes, etc.; telephone access
Section 72EConvalescent and nursing homes; notice of violations; plan of correction; penalties; enforcement
Section 72FDefinitions applicable to Secs. 72F to 72L
Section 72GReports of abuse of patients
Section 72HDuties of department
Section 72IFiling of reports; confidentiality
Section 72JRegistry; establishment; documented findings of patient or resident abuse
Section 72KDefinitions; civil penalties; recovery by attorney general
Section 72LAbuse by licensed or registered professional; any necessary disciplinary action including suspension or revocation of license
Section 72L1/2Immunity from liability as result of compliance with Secs. 72F to 72L
Section 72MAppointment of receiver; emergency; definition
Section 72NAction to appoint receiver; hearing; list of persons; purpose of receivership; stay of actions
Section 72OAuthority of receiver; duties; closure of facility; repairs; financial assistance
Section 72PLeases, mortgages or secured transactions; avoidance; setting of rental or interest rate; hearing; foreclosure
Section 72QCompensation of receiver; bond; lien; recoupment of commonwealth expenditures
Section 72RTermination of receivership
Section 72SActions against receiver; liability
Section 72TEffect of appointment; violation of regulations
Section 72URules and regulations
Section 72VNursing homes, etc.; storage space for residents
Section 72WNurses’ aide training
Section 72XNursing homes; no smoking areas
Section 72YNursing pool registrations
Section 72ZLicensed skilled nursing facilities; intermediate care facilities; family councils
Section 72AAInformational document containing laws and regulations; distribution by long-term care facilities
Section 73Penalties
Section 73AFacilities operated by and for persons who rely exclusively upon treatment by spiritual means through prayer for healing
Section 73BFacilities operated by Roman Catholic Church
Section 74Appropriation of money for maintenance of free bed in hospital
Section 75Unlawful use of buildings for hospitals
Section 76Repealed, 1961, 608, Sec. 1
Section 77Department; duty to provide care and treatment of tuberculosis patients
Section 78Utilization of county institutions; contracts; notice of discontinuance; payments; regulations
Section 78AHospital care of persons suffering from chronic diseases; admission; cost
Section 79Admissions, transfers and discharges of tuberculous patients; supervision; rates of charges
Section 80Payments for care by cities, towns or able patients; definitions; classifications; appeals
Section 81Programs of control and eradication of tuberculosis; responsibility
Section 81AUse of intradermal tuberculin tests to show freedom from tuberculosis
Section 82Operation of hospitals by county commissioners or trustees
Section 83County or municipal tuberculosis institutions; conveyance to commonwealth
Section 83AIndemnity insurance for officers and employees of hospital
Section 83BAuthority to raise and expend money for tuberculosis hospital; borrowing; notes; apportionment of costs
Section 84Repealed, 1931, 426, Sec. 218
Section 85Maintenance of county tuberculosis hospitals; apportionment of costs and expenses
Section 85AMaintenance, operation and repair of hospitals; apportionment; expenditures
Section 85B, 85CRepealed, 1961, 608, Sec. 1
Section 86Acquisition of land
Section 87County commissioners as trustees of institutions
Section 87ARepealed, 1968, 487, Sec. 6
Section 88Conversion of hospitals into chronic disease hospitals or homes for the aged
Section 88ARepealed, 1951, 562, Sec. 9
Section 88B to 90Repealed, 1961, 608, Sec. 1
Section 91Exemptions; size of cities and towns; change; cities and towns to become part of district; proportionate payment of costs
Section 91A, 91BRepealed, 1961, 608, Sec. 1
Section 91CDiseases of chest; use of facilities for treatment; rules and regulations
Section 92Construction and maintenance of isolation hospitals; approval
Section 93Regulation of persons approaching isolation hospital
Section 94Receiving persons from adjoining towns
Section 94ACertification of non-hospitalized persons afflicted with active tuberculosis; examination; transportation; release
Section 94BDetention of patient at sanatorium; petition; transfer to tuberculosis treatment center; release
Section 94CCourt commitment to tuberculosis treatment center; procedure; notice; hearing
Section 94DTuberculosis treatment center; establishment; supervision
Section 94EFinancial responsibility for treatment of patients; residence
Section 94FDischarge from treatment center; declassification; transfer
Section 94GPetition for release; order of release
Section 94HRegulations concerning content of certification; minimum standards
Section 95Powers and duties of boards in cases of infectious diseases
Section 96Warrants to remove persons infected with dangerous disease
Section 96ATransportation of person infected with dangerous disease to another town
Section 97Removal of patient from home where patient cannot be isolated
Section 98Permits for removal of infected articles or sick persons
Section 99Warrant to secure infected articles; application
Section 100Warrant to take houses for safe keeping of infected articles
Section 101Execution of warrant; breaking open houses
Section 102Payment of expenses in purifying infected articles
Section 103Compensation for houses and stores impressed
Section 104Prevention of spread of infection; public notice; removal
Section 105Violation of regulations
Section 106Travelers from infected places outside commonwealth; license
Section 107Transportation of infected dead bodies; rules and regulations
Section 108Removal of sick prisoners
Section 109Notice of householder that person in family or house is infected with dangerous disease
Section 109ATreatment of infants’ eyes at time of birth
Section 110Report of diseases of the eyes of infants
Section 110ATests of newborn children for treatable disorders or diseases
Section 110BReyes syndrome treatment or examination; reports
Section 111Notice to board of health that persons infected with dangerous diseases; application of section
Section 111ACerebral palsy; reports
Section 111BMalignant disease and benign brain-related tumor registry; reports
Section 111CUnprotected exposure capable of transmitting infectious disease; standardized trip form
Section 112Notice by local board to department
Section 113Records of reports of dangerous diseases; notice
Section 114Forfeiture of claim
Section 115Recovery of expenses
Section 116Payment of reasonable expenses; chronically nonresident person defined
Section 116AHospitalization of persons suffering from chronic rheumatism; rules and regulations
Section 117Establishment and maintenance of clinics for treatment of venereal diseases; examinations; minors
Section 118Discrimination against treatment of venereal diseases
Section 119Records pertaining to venereal diseases
Section 120Repealed, 1948, 120
Section 121Treatment of venereal diseases or pulmonary tuberculosis in public charitable or penal institutions; expenses
Section 121ASerological test for syphilis of pregnant women
Section 121BPrescription and distribution of drugs to treat Chlamydia in unexamined sexual partners of patients
Section 122Regulations relative to nuisances; examinations
Section 122ARegulation of domestic water supply; powers of board of health; penalties
Section 123Abatement by owner; penalty
Section 124Service of order for abatement
Section 125Removal of nuisance by board
Section 125AReview of order adjudging the operation of a farm to be a nuisance
Section 126Location of privy vaults
Section 127Regulations relative to house drainage
Section 127AState sanitary code; adoption; enforcement; jurisdiction; speedy trial
Section 127A.5Requirement of personal flotation devices for municipal and recreational programs and camps for minor children; determination of swimming ability
Section 127BDwellings unfit for human habitation; order to vacate or to abate nuisance; removal of occupants; demolition expense, lien; inspection reports; code violations; notices; enforcement proceedings, jurisdiction; appeal
Section 127B1/2Petition for agreement to remove underground fuel storage tank, media contaminated by home heating oil or lead paint, or to provide proper service by a septic system; costs; authority to evict
Section 127CPetition for violation of sanitary code; requisites
Section 127DEntry fee; notice upon offending owner
Section 127ECopy of report of investigation; admissibility in evidence
Section 127FCourt order regarding rental payments; disbursement of funds; receiver
Section 127GRemoval from district to superior or housing court; transmittal of rents and removal fees
Section 127HRepealed, 1992, 407, Sec. 9
Section 127IEnforcement of sanitary code; remedies; receiver
Section 127JPetition by receiver to apply for financial assistance; notice and hearing; financial assistance; lien
Section 127KAgreement to waive enforcement of sanitary code; validity
Section 127LRepairs by tenants of residential premises to cure violations; reimbursement for cost
Section 127MRepealed, 1975, 615
Section 127NActions by tenants against owners of residential premises; joinder of certain other persons as parties; liability; exception
Section 127OConveyance of real estate with intent to evade nuisance provisions; penalty
Section 127PLand covered by subdivision plan; application of state environmental code
Section 128Repealed, 1954, 209, Sec. 1
Section 128AFilling of sites of demolished or removed buildings
Section 128B to 128FRepealed, 1963, 390, Sec. 2
Section 128GFarm labor camps; inspection; certificate; complaints
Section 128HMigrant workers; educational and recreational opportunities; locomotion; visitation rights; regulations; injunctive relief
Section 129Removal or destruction of nuisance on conviction of owner
Section 130Enjoining nuisance
Section 131Compulsory examination of premises; complaint; warrant
Section 132 to 142Repealed, 1982, 95
Section 142APollution or contamination of atmosphere; prevention; regulations; violation; enforcement
Section 142BMetropolitan air pollution control district; establishment; composition; powers of department of environmental protection
Section 142CFuture districts; formation
Section 142DAir pollution control districts; standards and plans for implementation; establishment; periodic review; amendment; compliance with minimum federal standards
Section 142EAir pollution; preventing and controlling by departments, agencies, commissions, authorities and political subdivisions
Section 142FDischarging excess fuel from aircraft into atmosphere; penalty; definitions
Section 142GBurning of Christmas trees restricted
Section 142HCeremonial bonfires restricted; permits
Section 142IBonfires from July 2 to July 6 authorized
Section 142JRepealed, 1998, 490, Sec. 8
Section 142KMotor vehicle emissions standards; late models
Section 142LAgricultural burning
Section 142MMotor vehicle emissions inspection and repair; definitions; rules and regulations; inspection facilities; waivers; quality assurance program; violations
Section 142NFossil fuel-fired electric generation facilities; uniform performance standards
Section 142OMotor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities; stage II vapor recovery systems; operation and standards
Section 143Trade or employment attended with noisome and injurious odors; assignment of places; prohibition; appeal
Section 144Revocation of location assignment; removal of nuisance
Section 145Damages
Section 146Orders of prohibition; service
Section 147Appeal from order; notice; trial
Section 148Exercise of trade or employment during pendency of proceedings
Section 149Verdict; effect
Section 150Damages and costs
Section 150ASolid waste disposal facilities; maintenance and operation; applications for site assignment
Section 150A1/2Standards and criteria for siting of facilities; rules and regulations
Section 150BEstablishment of facility site
Section 151Slaughter houses; regulation; public hearing; application of section
Section 152Prohibition of offensive trades or occupations
Section 153Restraint of offensive trades or occupations
Section 154Killing or rendering of horses; licenses; application; notice to director of animal health; fees
Section 155Licensing of stables in cities and large towns; fees
Section 156Stables in vicinity of churches
Section 157Penalty for violation of Secs. 155 and 156
Section 158Licensing of stables in small towns; fees; restraint of erection, occupancy or use of stables
Section 159Supervision of inland waters
Section 160Examination of water supply; assistance to cities, towns and districts for groundwater aquifers and recharge areas
Section 160ACross connections between distribution systems; certification for inspection and testing of backflow prevention devices
Section 160BWater quality violations; orders of department of environmental quality engineering; enforcement
Section 160CHome water treatment devices; definitions applicable to Secs. 160B to 160G
Section 160DAnalysis of drinking water; disclosure form
Section 160EAnalysis by uncertified person; penalty
Section 160FMisrepresentations; sale of home water treatment devices
Section 160GEnforcement of Secs. 160C to 160F
Section 161Repealed, 1961, 48
Section 162Removal of causes of pollution; petition; hearing; notice; damages; violation of order
Section 163Appeal
Section 164Enforcement of orders, rules and regulations
Section 165Entry on premises; compensation of agents; apportionment
Section 166Repealed, 1977, 526, Sec. 4
Section 167Protection of sources of water supply
Section 168Prescriptive rights of drainage; application of Sec. 167
Section 169Injunction against pollution of water supply
Section 170Willful defilement or corruption of spring or source of water
Section 171Wilful defilement of sources of water supply
Section 172, 173Repealed, 1975, 384
Section 173APolice employed to protect water supply; powers and duties
Section 173BEntry upon premises within water shed of source of water supply
Section 174Driving animal on ice of pond or stream used for domestic water supply
Section 174APrevention of defilement of domestic water supply by gulls or terns
Section 175Protection of Charles river from pollution
Section 176 to 180Repealed, 1938, 265, Sec. 17
Section 181Enforcement of vaccination of inhabitants of towns
Section 182Vaccination of inmates of institutions supported by aid of commonwealth
Section 183Exemptions
Section 184Establishment and maintenance of bacteriological laboratories
Section 184ACertificates of approval relative to bacteriological laboratories; rules and regulations; renewals; fees
Section 184BBlood banks
Section 184CDonation by minors
Section 185Disinfecting public mutoscopes and other apparatus
Section 185ARules of instruction, test cards and other appliances
Section 186Public use of machines requiring application of lips
Section 186AShoe-fitting machines; restrictions on use; penalty
Section 186BSale of “flammable” fabric or related material to be used for children’s sleepwear; penalties
Section 187Enforcement of chapter
Section 188Disposition of fines and forfeitures
Section 189Application of chapter to cities
Section 189ADefinitions
Section 190Statewide program; director; advisory committee
Section 191Reports of lead poisoning; notifications to agencies; records
Section 192Educational and publicity program
Section 192AField testing and approval of new methods of removing paint and other materials
Section 192BPreparation of educational materials
Section 193Early identification program; examination and reports
Section 194Detection of sources of lead poisoning; inspection; search warrant; notice; examination of children; reports; records
Section 194ARepealed, 1993, 482, Sec. 6
Section 195State laboratory for lead and lead poisoning detection; specimen analysis; fee; report as prima facie evidence
Section 196Prohibited acts; punishment; embargo of personal property
Section 197Duty of residential premises owners; interim control measures; removal or cover of offending paint, soil, or material
Section 197ANotice to prospective purchasers of premises; forms; letter of compliance; civil penalty
Section 197BLead paint inspectors; deleaders; licensure
Section 197CChild exhibiting dangerous blood lead level after issuance of letters of compliance or interim control; liability
Section 197DSecured lenders; liability
Section 197ELead abatement loan program
Section 198Violations of state sanitary code; enforcement
Section 199Liability of owner of premises; punitive damages
Section 199AUnlawful practices in selling, renting, or leasing premises containing lead in paint, plaster or materials
Section 199BExemptions from Secs. 189A to 199A
Section 200Repealed, 1998, 180, Sec. 4
Section 201First aid training of emergency personnel, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation; standards; refresher course; coordination by department; personnel excepted
Section 202Fetal deaths; reports; confidentiality; disposition of remains; violations; forms
Section 203Provider misconduct; medical peer review
Section 204Confidentiality of proceedings, reports and records; exceptions; immunity
Section 205Information and records necessary to comply with risk management and quality assurance programs; confidentiality; definitions
Section 206Risk factors; wellness programs
Section 206ASeal of approval for wellness programs implemented by businesses
Section 207Definitions
Section 208Licenses; necessity; expiration; fees; inspection of facilities; violations; revocation; appeals
Section 209Statement of warning and notice; posting; form; acknowledgment by customer
Section 210Presence of operators; protective eyewear required; limitation of exposure and temperature
Section 211Minors; parental consent; accompaniment by parent or guardian
Section 212Promotional material; liability not affected by warnings; report of injuries
Section 213Access to facilities for inspections; rules and regulations; phototherapy devices excluded
Section 214Violations; fines
Section 215Pilot program for exchange of needles
Section 216Fragrance advertising inserts; microencapsulated fragrance; penalty
Section 217Office of patient protection; duties
Section 218Guidelines for human leukocyte or histocompatibility locus antigen testing
Section 219Meningitis immunization awareness
Section 220Multidisciplinary advisory board; training and examination of sexual assault nurse examiners
Section 221Breastfeeding in a public place
Section 222Interscholastic athletic head injury safety training program; written authorization required for participation in extracurricular athletic activity following unconsciousness or diagnosis of concussion; maintenance of records showing compliance with section; liability
Section 223Nutritional standards for sale or provision of foods or beverages in public schools; school wellness advisory committees; food safety inspections at public schools
Section 224Commission on falls prevention; members; duties
Section 225Presenting claim for payment for anatomic pathology services
Section 226Mandatory overtime for nurses prohibited; exception for emergency situations
Section 227Palliative care and end-of-life options; distribution of information regarding availability
Section 228Advance disclosure of allowed amount or charge for admission, procedure or service