Withdrawal of Application

(1) Except as provided in 205 CMR 213.01(2), a written notice of withdrawal of an application or renewal papers may be filed by an Applicant, Qualifier, licensee or registrant at any time prior to final commission action thereon. (2) Withdrawal requests submitted in accordance with 205 CMR 213.01(2) shall be permitted without the need for Commission approval except under the following conditions, in which cases no withdrawal will be allowed without express Commission approval upon a finding of good cause: (a) If a hearing, or evaluation in accordance with 205 CMR 215.01(2)(c), on an initial application or renewal has been requested by a party or directed by the Bureau or Commission; (b) If the Commission has made a determination to hear the application or renewal matter directly; or (c) If the application or renewal matter has been assigned to any other hearing examiner authorized by law to hear such matter. (3) If the Commission agrees to grant withdrawal under any of the circumstances in 205 CMR 213.01(2), the Commission may condition that withdrawal with appropriate terms it deems necessary including, but not limited to, a period of time within which the applicant may not reapply. (4) The provisions of 205 CMR 111.05(4) governing the surrender of credentials shall govern the surrender of any credential issued under M.G.L. c. 23N or the sections of 205 CMR governing sports wagering. 4/14/23 (Effective 1/25/23) 205 CMR - 655 (Mass. Register #1493, 4/14/2023)