Code of Massachusetts Regulations
700 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Title 700 CMR 3.00 - Control And Restriction Of Billboards, Signs, And Other Outdoor Advertising Devices
Section 3.04 - Procedure for Processing and Requirements for Application for a License and License Renewal

Universal Citation: 700 MA Code of Regs 700.3

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

(1) Upon receipt of a completed application issued by the Director and all other necessary documents along with the required fee for a license or license renewal, the Director shall consider the application. In determining whether to grant or deny the application, the Director shall consider whether the applicant is fit to engage in the business of outdoor advertising in the Commonwealth based on the record, character, business reputation, actions or omissions of the applicant, or of any person specified in the application. If the application is denied, the Director shall issue a concise statement of the reasons for the denial.

(2) Any person aggrieved by the determination of the Director to deny a license may initiate an adjudicatory proceeding in accordance with 700 CMR 3.19.

(3) A determination to grant or deny a license shall become final if no hearing is requested within the time allowed by law.

(4) Pursuant to 700 CMR 3.02(1), the application requirements for a new license are as follows:

(a) A completed license application issued by the Director.

(b) Certification that the applicant has paid all local taxes and all state taxes due and payable as required by M.G.L.c. 62C, § 49A.

(c) A Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (This applies to Corporations and Limited Liability Companies only).

(d) The required license fee.

(5) Pursuant to 700 CMR 3.02(1), the application requirements for renewal of a license are as follows:

(a) A completed license renewal application issued by the Director.

(b) Certification that the applicant has paid all local taxes and all state taxes due and payable as required by M.G.L.c. 62C, § 49A.

(c) Certification that the applicant maintains liability insurance for all Outdoor Advertising permitted signs.

(d) The required license fee.

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