1. Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure. The Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons operates under this division. The Division's official mission statement is "to protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing qualified individuals and businesses to provide services to consumers." This overarching mission defines the Board's primary purpose. (Source: Official MA.GOV website, Division of Occupational Licensure, "About Us" section).
2. Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 112, Section 87AAA. This statute outlines the Board's powers to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a license. The grounds for such actions consistently relate to protecting the public, such as acting for more than one party to a transaction without the knowledge and consent of all parties, or any other conduct which is "likely to deceive or harm the public." This statutory language confirms the Board's role as a public protection agency.