Code of Massachusetts Regulations
205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
Title 205 CMR 106.00 - Information and Filings
Section 106.02 - Communications; Notices

Universal Citation: 205 MA Code of Regs 205.106

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Except as otherwise provided by 205 CMR 101.00, or as specified by the commission on its website, all applications, papers, process or correspondence relating to the commission or the bureau shall be addressed to, submitted to, filed with or served upon the commission or the bureau, respectively, at its main office.

(2) Service of process upon the commission or the bureau shall be made in accordance with Mass. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(3).

(3) Service of all papers, documents, notices and pleadings in adjudicatory proceedings conducted by or on behalf of the commission or the bureau shall be made in accordance with 205 CMR 101.00: M.G.L. c. 23K Adjudicatory Proceedings.

(4) Except as set forth in 205 CMR 106.03, all other applications, papers, documents, notices, correspondence or filings shall be deemed to have been received by the commission when delivered to the main office of the commission or to the chair, a commissioner, or such employee or employees of the commission as may be designated by the chair and posted on the commission's website. Except as set forth in 205 CMR 106.03, all other applications, papers, documents, notices, correspondence or filings shall be deemed to have been received by the bureau when delivered to the main office of the bureau or to the deputy director or such employee, employees, or agents of the bureau as may be specified by 205 CMR 101.00: M.G.L. c. 23K Adjudicatory Proceedings or as may be designated by the deputy director as posted on the commission's website.

(5) Except as otherwise specifically provided by M.G.L. chs. 23K, 23N or 205 CMR 101.00 the commission or the bureau as applicable:

(a) will send any notice of public hearing and any decision of the commission or the bureau concerning a specific applicant, licensee or registrant to the applicant, licensee or registrant either by in hand delivery, by mail, or by electronic mail to the address shown in the most recent application or notice of change of address received from such person; and

(b) may send any other papers, documents, notices, or correspondence by any method specified in 205 CMR 106.02(5)(a) or by first class mail, postage prepaid. Notices from the commission or the bureau shall be deemed to have been received upon the earlier of in hand delivery, electronic mail transmission, or deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and the time specified in any such notice shall commence to run from that date.

(6) Any applicant or person or entity holding a license or registration issued by the commission shall have an ongoing duty to report any change of mailing address, email address, or other contact information to the commission. The contact information on file at the commission shall be deemed accurate for purposes of service of any notification required to be provided including that required by 205 CMR, M.G.L. c. 30A, and/or M.G.L. chs. 23K and 23N.

(7) Any applicant, licensee or registrant who desires to have notices or other communications from the commission or the bureau sent to an address other than that specified in the most recent application or notice of change of address on file with the commission and the bureau shall file with the commission and the bureau a written notice of change of address, and, within a reasonable time after receipt thereof by the commission and the bureau, subsequent notices and other communications from the commission or the bureau will be sent to the applicant, licensee or registrant at such address.

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