The commission shall promulgate regulations as may be necessary for:—\n(1) nominating properties for listing in and removal from the state register of historic places; and\n(2) establishing criteria for properties to be listed in the state register of historic places. The commission shall use the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a guide in establishing criteria for listing in the state register.\nThe commission may accept a nomination from any local government or state agency for listing of a property in the state register of historic places. The commission may include in the state register of historic places any property for which a nomination is made if the commission determines that the property is eligible in accordance with the regulations promulgated under this section.
Massachusetts Legal Code