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Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by New York to the west, Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and Atlantic Ocean to the east.

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Can someone with a Massachusetts learner's permit drive in Quebec Canada?

No, Massachusetts Learner's Permits are only valid in the state of Massachusetts, you can't even go to other US States with it, except for New Hampshire, in which case you need to bring your birth certificate along with you.

What year did the legal drinking age change in Mississippi?

The minimum purchase and drinking age is a state law. Each individual U.S. state establishes by law the minimum age at which an individual may purchase alcoholic beverages. The U.S. Government passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act on July 17, 1984. This did not change the drinking age. However, it forced the individual states to establish the minimum drinking age as 21 or lose 10% of their federal highway funding. The minimum drinking age became 21 in all 50 U.S. states by 1986.

What is the statute of Limitations for Larceny in Mass?

Felonies: Murder: none; robbery, intent to rob or murder with dangerous weapon: 10 yrs; rape, assault with intent to rape, rape/abuse/assault of child: 15 yrs.; others: 6 yrs.; indecent assault on child, on mentally retarded person, rape/abuse/assault of child, kidnapping of minor, sexual offenses such as drugging for sex, enticing for marriage, inducing minor into prostitution, lewd and lascivious behavior or acts, dissemination of harmful matter to minors, exhibiting nudity, or crime against nature: when victim reaches 16 yrs. old or violation is reported, whichever is earlier

Misdemeanors: Six years.

What state's Supreme Court ruled in 2003 that same-sex marriage is constitutional?

You are referring to Massachusetts. The Court ruled that denying marriage rights to same-sex couples was unconstitutional.

Massachusetts was the first state in the United States to legalize same sex marriage as the result of a judicial decision on November 18, 2003.

Same sex marriage came before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. The court held it was unconstitutional under the Massachusetts Constitution, one of the oldest in the country, to allow only opposite sex couples to marry. The court found that found that the state may not "deny the protections, benefits and obligations conferred by civil marriage to two individuals of the same sex who wish to marry."

Chief Justice Margaret Marshall wrote for the majority declared the state's constitution "affirms the dignity and equality of all individuals" and forbids the creation of a second class of citizens for whom rights could be denied. Marshall described the right to marry as a fundamental right that is protected against interference by the state and is therefore not a privilege conferred by the state. The court held there was no basis for denying marriage on the grounds of due process and equal protection.

Why was John F. Kennedy important to Massachusetts?

Kennedy was a US President who suffered a tragic end. He will not be forgotten for a long time and he was a true son of Massachusetts, born there, grew up there, went to college there and represented Massachusetts in both houses of Congress.

What age do you have to be to get your lip pierced?

In general (pretty much nation wide) you must be 18, sometimes older depending on local laws and regulations. There is almost always a catch that if you have parental consent you can have it done at a younger age.

Does the state of Massachusetts recognize New Jersey state registered domestic partnerships?

Not likely, since a Wisconsin state registered domestic partnership is not "comprehensive" in that it only offers limited rights and responsibilities and is not substantially equivalent to marriage. The ACLU says:

Comprehensive domestic partnerships, such as those from California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, are also likely to be recognized as civil unions in Vermont, though this has not been conclusively determined. Consult a lawyer for more information.

What states have bar reciprocity with New York?

AK, CO, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

How many lawyers are there in Massachusetts?

I am surprised and disappointed to report that "the Bar" in Massachusetts does not publish that info on line.

When did John Kerry become senator of Massachusetts?

He was first elected to the US Senate in 1952 and took office in January of 1953.

In Massachusetts how old do you have to be to drive?

Yes, provided that you possess a valid driver's license in good standing and that the vehicle which you're operating falls within the limitations of the class of license you possess.

In Massachusetts can a 17 year old stay alone over night?

It's completely legal for a 17 year old to move out if they wish. The only thing the parents can really do is inform the police, and the police can only get involved for a well being check. However if the parents don't agree with were their child is staying then they can inform the police and the 17 year old will no longer be able to stay there.

Does Massachusetts have a homestead act to protect homeowners in case of bankruptcy?

AnswerYes, Massachusetts has a Homestead Act to protect a person's primary residence from creditors. Some protection is automatic. For more protection the property owner can record a Declaration of Homestead in the Registry of Deeds. A link is provided below.

Can a 14-year-old and an 18-year-old decide where they want to live?

Generally speaking, a judge will consider a 14-year-old's wishes. Of course, that doesn't mean that the judge will agree to whatever the child wants, it just means the judge will take the child's wishes (along with other things) into consideration when making the final decision.

When was sherrod brown elected senator in Ohio?

Sherrod Brown. senior US Senator from Ohio has been in office since 2007. He successfully defeated incumbent Mike Dewine in the Senate election in 2006. He chairs the Agriculture Subcommittee on Hunger, Nutrition and Family Farms and the Banking Subcommittee on Economic Policy. He is a member of the Select Committee on Ethics, the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Veterans Affairs.

What is the procedure for dissolving a registered domestic partnership in Provincetown Massachusetts?

That varies by jurisdiction. In some locations, you need only fill out a dissolution form, send it to your partner by certified mail return-receipt requested and present the return receipt to the clerk together with a fee. In other places, such as California, you must obtain a court-ordered divorce.

When did California change drinking age from 18 to 21?

21 became the national standard when a 1984 federal law reduced highway funds for states with a lower age. States are still free to set their own limits, however all 50 states raised the legal age to 21. The legal drinking age in California has always been 21 though.

Interestingly, 19 states do not specifically prohibit drinking under the age of 21, only the purchase and public possession (with certain exceptions) of alcohol. See Related Link.

Can a NJ learners permit holder drive in Massachusetts?

Yes, he can, as long as he is at least 16 years old and accompanied by a licensed driver 21years or older. He cannot drive between 12a.m. and 5 a.m. if under 18. See:

http://www.riroe.k12.il.us/riroe/riverdale/DrEd/permits/permits.htm

for all states or see RMV sites of individual states for more details.

How did the wampanoag people interact with Massachusetts?

The Wampanoag people interacted with Massachusetts through trade, cultural exchange, and early encounters with European settlers. Initially, they established trade relationships with the Pilgrims, providing them with food and assistance for survival. However, these interactions eventually led to conflict, most notably during King Philip's War in the late 1670s, as tensions rose over land and resources. The Wampanoag's relationships with Massachusetts settlers were complex, involving both cooperation and conflict.

What is Meritplan?

In August 2006, the Edward G. Connolly Massachusetts Military Enhanced Relief Individual MERIT plan was signed into law.

The Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services, has published an informative bulletin about the implications of this new law.

The MERIT plan amends and expands property tax exemptions for veterans.

Can a landlord ask for first and last month rent plus security?

It depends on the jurisdiction. Your best bet is to check with a local legal aid or tenant's rights organization to see if it's allowed in your particular location. In some places, the situation you've mentioned is perfectly fine; in others, anything above the first month's rent is considered a security deposit (regardless of what the rental agreement calls It) and is subject to restrictions on "reasonable" security deposit amounts.

In practice, it may not matter much.

California, for example, allows landlords renting an unfurnished property to collect a security deposit of two months' rent, but not more than that, no matter what it's called: security deposit, last month's rent, pet deposit, key fee, cleaning fee, all of these are regarded by the state as a security deposit and cannot total more than two months' rent (with the exception that the landlord may charge a "screening fee"; the amount may not be more than the landlord's actual out-of-pocket expenses, such as obtaining a credit report, and is subject to a statutory maximum dollar limit as well -- this is NOT part of the security deposit). So, that puts you on the hook for about $50, plus first month's rent, plus two months' rent equivalent as a security deposit, maximum; a total of just over 3 months' rent.

In contrast, Massachusetts allows landlords to collect first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit and treats them all separately ... but limits the security deposit to one month's rent instead. So you'd still have to come up with three months' rent (plus the cost of a new lock and key, which MA law also explicitly allows) to move in, it would just be broken down slightly differently.

How long do you have to pay child support in Massachusetts?

If there is an unmarried child that's reached 18, is a full-time high school student and lives with one of the parents, the parents will maintain their respective support if the child needs it, until the child completes the twelfth grade or reaches 19 years of age, whichever comes first. If the child becomes emancipated, the obligation to pay support ends. see link below for list on all states

What is the minimum wage for waitresses in Massachusetts?

The answer is 2.63 per hour. The reason is, that waitresses make tips. The employer is given what they call a tip credit. In order to pay a waitress the 2.63 per hour, the waitress must make up the difference between 2.63 and the state minimum of 8.00. Which would be 5.37 per hour in tips.

How old do you have to be to get your learner's permit in Ohio and are you old enough if you were born in 1991?

i was born in 90 and got it at 15.5 rumor has it that you can't get it until 16, that is just an unpassed law, so you can get it at 15.5 if you werwe born in 91