Petitions for Waivers

Notwithstanding any of the requirements, limitations, provisions and/or deadlines set forth in 309 CMR 1.00 through 8.00, any licensee or applicant may petition the Board for good cause shown to waive any requirement, limitation or provision, or waive or extend any deadline, and the Board shall in its sole discretion, approve or deny any such petition. The Board shall require said licensee or applicant to demonstrate why the petition is within the spirit of the Board's regulations and is not contrary to the public interest. Under no circumstances shall the Board approve a petition allowing any of the following: (a) waiver of any fees; and (b) waiver of any rules of professional conduct set forth in 309 CMR 4.00: Rules of Professional Conduct. The affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Board members shall be required to approve or deny such petitions. 309 CMR - 10.1