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Division of Standards
SW · 1 year from issuance

Scanner Waiver

Allows a retail food store to sell groceries without affixing a price label to every item (in exchange, strict price-accuracy and shelf-tag rules apply).

Filing fee
$250
Typical turnaround
4–6 weeks (includes on-site scanner audit)
Term
1 year from issuance
Documents required
  • Store inventory count (SKU)
  • Scanner count per register
  • Most recent price-accuracy audit
  • $250–$1,000 fee by store size
Two ways to submit
Online (recommended)

Submit through the DOS e-licensing portal. New users create an account; existing licensees use their license number to renew.

Open e-licensing portal
In person / by mail

Division of Standards
1 Federal Street, Suite 730
Boston, MA 02110