Code of Massachusetts Regulations
220 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Title 220 CMR 149.00 - Procedures For The Determination Of Violations And For Enforcement Of M.g.l. C. 159a And M.g.l. C. 159b
Section 149.06 - Consent Orders
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the Department may at any time resolve an outstanding enforcement issue with a consent order. A consent order must be signed by the person to whom it is issued, or a duly authorized representative of that person, and must indicate agreement with the terms therein. A consent order need not contain an admission by any person that a violation has occurred, and without such a term, does not constitute such an admission.
(2) A consent order is a final order of the Department, having the same force and effect as a remedial order issued pursuant to 220 CMR 149.05.
(3) A consent order shall not be appealable and shall include an express waiver of appeal and judicial review rights that might otherwise attach to a final order of the Department.