Purpose and Scope

(1) Purpose. 201 CMR 16.00 implements the provisions of M.G.L. c. 93, § 62A relative to the methods of requesting, temporarily lifting and removing security freezes for the benefit of consumers. 201 CMR 16.00 also establishes standards for expediting the methods of placing, temporarily lifting and removing security freezes, including how certain information in connection therewith should be provided. (2) Scope. The provisions of 201 CMR 16.00 relating to security freezes applies to all persons subject to M.G.L. c. 93, §§ 50, 55, 56, 58, 62A, 62B, 63 and 64.