Subsection 110.R4.1 - ADMINISTRATION110.R4.1.1Scope. The provisions of 780 CMR 110.R4 shall govern the licensing of native lumber producers.110.R4.1.2Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of 780 CMR 110.R4 and as used elsewhere in 780 CMR, have the meaning indicated in 780 CMR 110.R4.1.2. NATIVE LUMBER. Native lumber is wood processed in the Commonwealth by a mill registered in accordance with 780 CMR. Such wood is ungraded but is stamped or certified in accordance with 780 CMR 23.00. Native lumber shall be restricted to use in one-and two-story dwellings, barns, sheds, agricultural and accessory buildings and structures and other uses as permitted by 780 CMR 23.00.
NATIVE LUMBER PRODUCERS. Persons or corporations in the business of milling wood into native lumber within the Commonwealth.
PERSON. Individual, partnership, corporation, trust, joint venture, etc.
110.R4.1.3Registration. No person shall produce native lumber for use in buildings or structures within the Commonwealth unless registered by the BBRS.110.R4.1.4Application. Native lumber producers shall apply and furnish qualifications satisfactory to the BBRS in accordance with 780 CMR 110.R4 and qualification requirements provided by the BBRS with the application form.110.R4.1.5Registration Fee. Applications shall be accompanied by a registration fee in accordance with 801 CMR 4.02: Fees for Licenses, Permits, and Services to be Charged by State Agencies. This initial registration shall be valid for two years.110.R4.1.6Renewals. Registration shall be renewed every two years. Within 30 days before the registration expiration date, the BBRS shall forward to each registrant a renewal form. Upon receipt of the completed form and fee in accordance with 801 CMR 4.02: Fees for Licenses, Permits, and Services to be Charged by State Agencies, the BBRS shall renew the registration for a period of two years or notify the applicant of reasons for refusal. Any application for renewal of a registration which has expired shall require the payment of a new registration fee.110.R4.1.7Prequalifying Agent. State inspectors of the Division of Professional Licensure shall act as agents of the BBRS to inspect native lumber producing facilities. Upon receipt of a completed application, the state inspector shall inspect the facility for compliance with the required qualifications and make recommendation to the BBRS.110.R4.1.8Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of 780 CMR 110.R4 or who falsifies an application shall be subject to the penalties and actions as prescribed in section 114.0 of 780 CMR.780 CMR, ch. 110.00, 780 CMR 110R4, 110.R4.1
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1532, eff. 10/11/2024.