950 CMR, § 20.06 - Exceptions

The Secretary may grant agency requests for exception from one or more of the format requirements of 950 CMR 20.03(2) or (3) where the Secretary finds that an exception would be in the public interest. Requests for an exception must be submitted in writing at least one week prior to an agency filing the notice of public hearing/comment in compliance with M.G.L. c. 30A, § 2 or 3 and 950 CMR 20.04(1). In considering whether any exception would be in the public interest the Secretary will consider the extent to which:

(1) the exception would impair the uniformity and readability of the Code;

(2) the exception would foster uniformity of regulations nationally;

(3) an exception would contribute to public understanding of the regulation; and

(4) an exception would otherwise contribute to the public interest.

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950 CMR, § 20.06

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1306, eff. 12/12/2016.