Regulations Do Not Limit Statutory Authority, Cancellation

Nothing contained in 803 CMR 1.00 shall be interpreted to limit, contradict or override the authority granted to the Sex Offender Registry Board or others pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6, §§ 178C through 178Q and any other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. 803 CMR 1.00 cancels all previous Sex Offender Registry Board policy statements, rules orregulations to the extent they are inconsistent with 803 CMR 1.00. The recommended classification of any sex offender who has not been finally classified prior to the effective date of 803 CMR 1.00 shall remain valid. Likewise, the Final Classification of any sex offender issued prior to the effective date of 803 CMR 1.00 shall also be deemed to remain valid.