452 CMR 1.00 is promulgated pursuant to M.G.L. c. 152, § 5, as most recently amended, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of M.G.L. c. 152. Except where it would violate justice or equity to do so, the rules as herein published or subsequently amended shall apply to all claims and complaints before the Department of Industrial Accidents, irrespective of the date of injury, except for 452 CMR 1.19(1) through (7), which shall apply only to claims and complaints regarding injuries arising on or after November 1, 1986.
