# Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 13: Life sciences sector database

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 13
- **Heading:** Life sciences sector database
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MA Code / Part I / Title II / Chapter 23I / Section 13

## Text

Section 13. The center shall develop a comprehensive, internet-based life sciences sector database for the organization of all relevant information, as determined by the center, related to the life sciences sector in the commonwealth. Access to said database shall be limited at the discretion of the center's president. Any documentary materials or data received by the center from any entity, private or public, for the express purpose of adding information to the life science database shall be exempt from section 10 of chapter 66 and the board may hold any discussion or consideration of database materials in executive session closed to the public, notwithstanding the provisions of section 11A1/2 of chapter 30A, but the purpose of any such executive session shall be set forth in the official minutes of the center and business not directly related to such purpose shall not be transacted nor shall any vote be taken during such executive session.

Section 13. The center shall develop a comprehensive, internet-based life sciences sector database for the organization of all relevant information, as determined by the center, related to the life sciences sector in the commonwealth. Access to said database shall be limited at the discretion of the center's president. Any documentary materials or data received by the center from any entity, private or public, for the express purpose of adding information to the life science database shall be exempt from section 10 of chapter 66 and the board may hold any discussion or consideration of database materials in executive session closed to the public, notwithstanding the provisions of section 11A1/2 of chapter 30A, but the purpose of any such executive session shall be set forth in the official minutes of the center and business not directly related to such purpose shall not be transacted nor shall any vote be taken during such executive session.

## Nearby sections

- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 1 Findings and declarations relating to life sciences](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S1.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S2.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 3 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center; board of directors; officers and employees; meetings and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S3.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 4 Powers of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S4.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 5 Life sciences investment program; company certification; benefits eligibility; tax incentives; revocation of certification; capital funding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S5.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 6 Massachusetts Life Sciences Breakthrough Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S6.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 7 Dr. Craig C. Mello Small Business Equity Investment Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S7.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 8 Dr. Judah Folkman Higher Education Grant Fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S8.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 11 Regional technology and innovation center; purpose; duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S11.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 13 Life sciences sector database](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S13.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 14 Exercise of powers as essential government functions; taxation; property owned by the center](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S14.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 15 Annual report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S15.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 16 Audit of books and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S16.md)
- [Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 23I, sec. 17 Retirement programs; election to participate; contribution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MA_PI_TII_C23I_S17.md)

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