Scope and Purpose

950 CMR 20.00 establishes standards for preparing, filing and publishing state agency regulations and is applicable to all regulations filed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 1 through 6A. 950 CMR 20.00 establishes the organization and numbering system used in the Code of Massachusetts Regulations and the requirements that must be met by every agency filing regulations with the Secretary. Any change in text would be considered a change in regulations so as to require compliance with M.G.L. c. 30A. The purpose of 950 CMR 20.00 is the promotion of uniformity, clarity and coherence in form; timeliness and economy in printing and distribution, and public accessibility.