Code of Massachusetts Regulations
555 CMR - PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Title 555 CMR 11.00 - Regulatory Action and Advisory Opinions
Section 11.02 - Definitions

(1)555 CMR 11.00 incorporates all definitions and rules of construction set forth in 555 CMR 2.02: Definitions and 555 CMR 2.03: Construction, except those definitions of terms that are defined in 555 CMR 11.02(2).

(2) For the purposes of 555 CMR 11.00, the following terms have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:

Advisory Opinion. An advisory ruling with respect to the applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any statute or regulation enforced or administered by the Commission, under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 8, or any other opinion that relates to the Commission's authority or responsibilities and is formally issued in writing by the Commission.

Agency. An "agency" as defined in M.G.L. c. 30A, § 1.

Commission. The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission established under M.G.L c. 6E, § 2 as an agency, including its Commissioners and its staff.

Executive Director. The Executive Director of the Commission appointed pursuant to M.G.L. c. 6E, § 2(g), or that person's designee for relevant purposes.

Law Enforcement Agency. A "law enforcement agency" as defined in M.G.L. c. 6E, § 1.

Officer. A "law enforcement officer" as defined in M.G.L. c. 6E, § 1.

Petition. A request for regulatory action or the issuance of an advisory opinion submitted to the Commission.

Petitioner. A person or entity who submits a request for regulatory action or the issuance of an advisory opinion to the Commission.

Regulation. A "regulation" as defined in M.G.L. c. 30A, § 1.

Regulatory Action. The adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation.

Vote of the Commissioners. A vote sufficient to satisfy the requirements of M.G.L. c. 6E, § 2(e).