Section 1.04 - Jurisdiction(1) The Board's jurisdiction to hear and decide appeals is governed by statute. The Board cannot waive statutory jurisdictional requirements or excuse the failure of Appellants to comply with these requirements, regardless of the reason. Appellants should therefore ensure that they have complied with all jurisdictional requirements prior to filing an appeal with the Board.(2) The Board's receipt and docketing of an appeal does not constitute an acknowledgment that jurisdictional requirements have been met.(3) The Board, on its own motion or the motion of an Appellee, may determine at any point in the proceedings that the Board has no jurisdiction and dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdictionAmended by Mass Register Issue 1512, eff. 1/5/2024.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1514, eff. 1/5/2024.