Mattapoisett, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. 19:00 (2021) § 19:16
Request for Relief from Regulations
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Any owner, operator, or person who is aggravated by these regulations and their amendments may request a hearing before the Board of Health. Said request must be submitted in writing to the office of the Mattapoisett Board of Health seven days prior to the hearing date and describe in explicit detail the nature of the request.
Section 19:16 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations establishes a formal process by which any owner, operator, or affected person may seek relief from the requirements set out in these regulations. To trigger this process, a written request must be submitted to the Mattapoisett Board of Health at least seven days before the scheduled hearing date, and the request must describe the nature of the concern in explicit detail. This provision ensures that a structured administrative avenue exists for challenging or seeking exceptions to the regulations and their amendments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19:16 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations, hotel and motel operators who find a particular regulatory requirement burdensome have a recognized path to seek relief. A compliant approach involves submitting a written request to the Mattapoisett Board of Health office no fewer than seven days before the hearing date, with a thorough and explicit description of the issue being raised. Operators generally keep records of their written submissions and confirm receipt to ensure the procedural timeline is properly documented.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19:16 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations makes clear that the relief process is available to owners and operators, but it also signals that the Mattapoisett Board of Health is the body overseeing these regulations and is accessible for administrative matters. Guests or residents who believe a hotel or motel is not complying with the broader regulations may consider contacting the Mattapoisett Board of Health directly to understand what complaint or inquiry options are available. Tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid resources can help individuals understand how administrative hearing processes under provisions like § 19:16 may be relevant to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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