Waivers/Time for Compliance

Exemption from compliance with the requirements of any of the provisions of these regulations may be granted for cause by the Commissioner/Deputy Director of the Division of Standards upon the filing of a statement setting forth the reason for inability to comply with any of the requirements. Any such exemption, including requests for extensions of time, may be granted by the Commissioner/Deputy Director of the Division of Standards for such period of time as he or she may deem reasonable. (2) Concurrency period. Retail stores may conform, without violation, with 202 CMR 5.00 as it appears immediately preceding the most recent amendment(s) for a period of 120 days following final promulgation of the new regulations.