An Act modernizing the Massachusetts laws

This bill (HD 1021) makes minor technical revisions to Massachusetts licensing laws in Chapter 138. It removes the redundant phrase "and contiguous" from multiple sections of the law, clarifying existing definitions. The bill also adds a new requirement that applicants must be "satisfactory to licensing authorities with respect to their character" (Section 6) and changes a reference from "five business" to "ten business" days (Section 7). These changes affect individuals and entities applying for licenses under Chapter 138, such as for professions or businesses requiring state authorization. The bill does not create new programs or significantly alter policy, focusing solely on updating statutory language.