Code of Massachusetts Regulations
211 CMR - DIVISION OF INSURANCE
Title 211 CMR 121.00 - Procedures Concerning Rate Filings Made Pursuant To M.g.l. C. 176k, And The Conduct Of Hearings On Such Filings
Section 121.03 - General Provisions
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Filing. The provisions in 211 CMR 121.00 apply when a Hearing is required by statute, M.G.L. c. 176K, § 7(g), or by the Commissioner, M.G.L. c. 176K, § 7(d). The provisions in 211 CMR 121.00 apply independently of any other filings that are prescribed by the Commissioner in a different form or manner.
(2) Timely Filing. Papers must be filed within the time limits specified in M.G.L. c. 176K. The date of filing shall be determined as follows:
(3) Computation of Time. Computation of a time period specified in 211 CMR 121.00 begins with the first day after the date of the initiating act. The last day of the period so computed is included unless it is a day when the Division's principal office is closed, in which case the period runs until the end of the next business day. When a time period is five days or fewer, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are excluded from the computation.
(4) Modifications of Time Periods. Except for time periods prescribed by statute, the Presiding Officer has the discretion to modify a time limit prescribed or allowed by 211 CMR 121.00, for good cause shown. A request for an extension must be made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or previously extended.
(5) Signatures. The filing Party or its counsel or authorized representative shall sign all Papers. Signature certifies that the signer has read the document and knows the content thereof, that the statements contained therein are believed to be true, that the document is not interposed for delay and that the signer has full power and authority to sign the document.
(6) Notice of Appointment of Counsel or Other Representative and Appearances. Other than the State Rating Bureau, each Party shall enter an appearance by filing and serving a notice that contains the name, address, e-mail address, fax number, and telephone number of the Party's counsel or authorized representative. All Papers served on a Party must be given to the counsel or representative named in that Party's notice.