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Section 1: Governance & Administration
* [1.1 – Timekeeping (Applies to Entire Handbook)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/VjRMUDfZ0Hw8G1b1J5zg#id-1.1-timekeeping-applies-to-entire-handbook)
* [1.2 – Authority to Amend Rules](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/VjRMUDfZ0Hw8G1b1J5zg#id-1.2-authority-to-amend-rules)
* [1.3 – Contractual Nature; Scope of Authority](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/VjRMUDfZ0Hw8G1b1J5zg#id-1.3-contractual-nature-scope-of-authority)
* [1.4 – REALTOR® Code of Ethics; Exclusive Association Jurisdiction](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/VjRMUDfZ0Hw8G1b1J5zg#id-1.4-realtor-r-code-of-ethics-exclusive-association-jurisdiction)
Section 2: Membership, Participants, and Subscribers
* [2.1 – MLS Roles](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/v7uCsMa4Ob3asfg0swKK#id-2.1-mls-roles)
* [2.2 – Membership and Licensing Requirements](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/v7uCsMa4Ob3asfg0swKK#id-2.2-membership-and-licensing-requirements-nar-policy-7.9)
* [2.3 – Membership Suspension, Termination, Reinstatement, and Listing Status](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/v7uCsMa4Ob3asfg0swKK#id-2.3-membership-suspension-termination-reinstatement-and-listing-status)
* [2.4 – Office & Listing Transfers](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/v7uCsMa4Ob3asfg0swKK#id-2.4-office-and-listing-transfers)
* [2.5 – Mandatory Orientation & Training](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/v7uCsMa4Ob3asfg0swKK#id-2.5-mandatory-orientation-and-training-nar-orientation-provisions)
Section 3: Fees & Billing Schedule
* [3.1 – Recurring Subscription Fees](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/0Lk7wLMdwviDJI22FV2G#id-3.1-recurring-subscription-fees)
* [3.2 – Administrative & One-Time Fees](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/0Lk7wLMdwviDJI22FV2G#id-3.2-administrative-and-one-time-fees)
* [3.3 – Billing Responsibility, Schedule & Refunds](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/0Lk7wLMdwviDJI22FV2G#id-3.3-billing-responsibility-schedule-and-refunds)
* [3.4 – Certification of Non-Use (Request for Waiver of Fees)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/0Lk7wLMdwviDJI22FV2G#id-3.4-certification-of-non-use-request-for-waiver-of-fees-nar-policies-7.42-and-7.43)
* [3.5 – SentriLock Subscription Fees](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/0Lk7wLMdwviDJI22FV2G#id-3.5-sentrilock-subscription-fees)
* [3.6 – Lockbox Sales](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/0Lk7wLMdwviDJI22FV2G#id-3.6-lockbox-sales)
Section 4: Key MLS Concepts, Jurisdiction & Agreements
* [4.1 – Key MLS Concepts and Definitions](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/zwpkycNdgSBdOO3sXOxt#id-4.1-key-mls-concepts-and-definitions)
* [4.2 – BSCMLS Service Area and Jurisdiction](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/zwpkycNdgSBdOO3sXOxt#id-4.2-bscmls-service-area-and-jurisdiction)
* [4.3 – Authorized Listing Agreements](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/zwpkycNdgSBdOO3sXOxt#id-4.3-authorized-listing-agreements-nar-model-rules)
* [4.4 – Prohibited Agreements](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/zwpkycNdgSBdOO3sXOxt#id-4.4-prohibited-agreements-nar-model-rules)
* [4.5 – Listing Agreement Validity & Dates](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/zwpkycNdgSBdOO3sXOxt#id-4.5-listing-agreement-validity-and-dates-nar-model-rules)
Section 5: Property Classifications
* [5.1 – Mandatory Submission (Property Types Subject to CCP)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/2lQd8DvPaLSQ1sFYXgth#id-5.1-mandatory-submission-property-types-subject-to-ccp)
* [5.2 – Exempt Property Types](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/2lQd8DvPaLSQ1sFYXgth#id-5.2-exempt-property-types)
* [5.3 – Prohibited Property Types](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/2lQd8DvPaLSQ1sFYXgth#id-5.3-prohibited-property-types)
Section 6: Multiple Listing Options for Sellers & CCP Compliance (National Policy)
* [6.1 – Option 1: Open Market (Maximum Exposure)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.1-option-1-open-market-maximum-exposure)
* [6.2 – Option 2: Delayed Internet Advertising (Limited Exposure)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.2-option-2-delayed-internet-a-dvertising-limited-exposure)
* [6.3 – Option 3: Office Exclusive (Private Marketing)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.3-option-3-office-exclusive-private-marketing)
* [On/Off-MLS Office Exclusive](/section-6-multiple-listing-options-for-sellers-and-ccp-compliance-nar-policy-8.00.md#on-mls-office-exclusive)
* [6.4 – Office Exclusive Filing Methods & Future MLS Entry](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.4-office-exclusive-filing-methods-and-future-mls-entry)
* [6.5 – Office Exclusive Disclosure Requirements (Seller Certification)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.5-office-exclusive-disclosure-requirements-seller-certification-nar-policy-8.14)
* [6.6 – Clear Cooperation Policy (“CCP”) Violation and Repercussions](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.6-clear-cooperation-policy-ccp-violation-and-repercussions-nar-policy-8.00)
* [6.7 – Public Marketing Definitions & Permitted Communications](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.7-public-marketing-definitions-and-permitted-communications-nar-office-exclusive-guidance)
* [6.8 – Unprofessional Conduct - Sanction of License](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Ly52oj7Jm1RUXjXdk2ur#id-6.8-unprofessional-conduct-sanction-of-license)
Section 7: Data Entry & Content Integrity
* [7.1 – Listing Content, Accuracy & Media Integrity](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/iKOYWRR0ggGFD7YZctEN#id-7.1-listing-content-accuracy-and-media-integrity)
* [7.2 – Public Associated Documents](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/iKOYWRR0ggGFD7YZctEN#id-7.2-public-associated-documents)
* [7.3 – Prohibited Content Standards (Fair Housing)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/iKOYWRR0ggGFD7YZctEN#id-7.3-prohibited-content-standards-fair-housing)
* [7.4 – Disclosure of Interest](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/iKOYWRR0ggGFD7YZctEN#id-7.4-disclosure-of-interest)
Section 8: Compensation & Buyer Representation
* [8.1 – Prohibition of Compensation Offers in the MLS](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/tFB2KFfdICx3s9YIGYwB#id-8.1-prohibition-of-compensation-offers-in-the-mls-nar-policy-8.11)
* [8.2 – Seller Concessions in the MLS](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/tFB2KFfdICx3s9YIGYwB#id-8.2-seller-concessions-in-the-mls)
* [8.3 – Required Consumer Disclosure on Compensation](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/tFB2KFfdICx3s9YIGYwB#id-8.3-required-consumer-disclosure-on-compensation-nar-policy-8.12)
* [8.4 – Required Written Buyer Agreements (Prior to Touring a Home)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/tFB2KFfdICx3s9YIGYwB#id-8.4-required-written-buyer-agreements-prior-to-touring-a-home-nar-policy-8.13)
Section 9: Showings, Offers & Lockboxes
* [9.1 – Lockbox Security and Access Rules](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/oaAM6P6XP8jmZE6N2dMB#id-9.1-lockbox-security-and-access-rules)
* [9.2 – Showings and Negotiations](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/oaAM6P6XP8jmZE6N2dMB#id-9.2-showings-and-negotiations-nar-participants-rights)
* [9.3 – Presentation of Offers and Counteroffers](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/oaAM6P6XP8jmZE6N2dMB#id-9.3-presentation-of-offers-and-counteroffers)
Section 10: Listing Statuses & Protocol
* [10.1 – Status Definitions](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Z2LdsbimRtq63X22466p#id-10.1-status-definitions)
* [10.2 – Status Change Deadlines and Protocols](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Z2LdsbimRtq63X22466p#id-10.2-status-change-deadlines-and-protocols)
Section 11: Sold Data & Permitted Use
* [11.1 – Comparison Only Sales (“COMP ONLY”)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/aJ9uVyuBt9rjWl5xYxB3#id-11.1-comparison-only-sales-comp-only)
* [11.2 – Sold Data Policy: Reporting, Privacy, and MLS Record Retention](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/aJ9uVyuBt9rjWl5xYxB3#id-11.2-sold-data-policy-reporting-privacy-and-mls-record-retention-nar-policy-7.75)
Section 12: Intellectual Property & Data Ownership
* [12.1 – Ownership of MLS Compilation and Content](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/6eavjMmww5AsBwZZNBmf#id-12.1-ownership-of-mls-compilation-and-content-nar-policy-7.85)
* [12.2 – Use of Copyrighted MLS Information](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/6eavjMmww5AsBwZZNBmf#id-12.2-use-of-copyrighted-mls-information)
* [12.3 – Confidential MLS Information (Non-Public Fields)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/6eavjMmww5AsBwZZNBmf#id-12.3-confidential-mls-information-non-public-fields)
Section 13: Advertising & Solicitation
* [13.1 – Advertising Claims Based on MLS Data](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/syi2rFgbE58W7QGfpVrr#id-13.1-a-dvertising-claims-based-on-mls-data)
* [13.2 – Yard Signs](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/syi2rFgbE58W7QGfpVrr#id-13.2-yard-signs)
* [13.3 – Solicitation of Active Listings](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/syi2rFgbE58W7QGfpVrr#id-13.3-solicitation-of-active-listings)
* [13.4 – Use of the Term “MLS”](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/syi2rFgbE58W7QGfpVrr#id-13.4-use-of-the-term-mls)
* [13.5 – General Internet Advertising Rules](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/syi2rFgbE58W7QGfpVrr#id-13.5-general-internet-a-dvertising-rules-nar-policy-7.80)
* [13.6 – Services Advertised as “Free”](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/syi2rFgbE58W7QGfpVrr#id-13.6-services-a-dvertised-as-free-nar-policy-8.4)
Section 14: Data Feeds, IDX/VOW Policy, Website Display Rules
* [14.1 – Data Feed Types](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.1-data-feed-types-nar-idx-vow-data-feed-policies)
* [14.2 – Data Feed Access & Vendor Requirements](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.2-data-feed-access-and-vendor-requirements-nar-policies-8.3-8.6-8.7-and-7.90)
* [14.3 – Prohibited Uses (Antitrust Compliance)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.3-prohibited-uses-antitrust-compliance)
* [14.4 – IDX Display Rules (Public Advertising)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.4-idx-display-rules-public-a-dvertising-nar-policy-7.58)
* [14.5 – VOW Policy (Virtual Office Websites)](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.5-vow-policy-virtual-office-websites-nar-policy-7.91)
* [14.6 – Broker Back Office (BBO) Policy](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.6-broker-back-office-bbo-policy-nar-policy-8.7)
* [14.7 – DMCA Safe Harbor Notice](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/nJrX8YvRjxFkQodbCoQj#id-14.7-dmca-safe-harbor-notice-nar-policy-7.99)
Section 15: AI Policy
* [15.1 – Purpose and Scope](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Zk8KcCzfIJnx5DE3SFOs#id-15.1-purpose-and-scope)
* [15.2 – Definitions and General Standards](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Zk8KcCzfIJnx5DE3SFOs#id-15.2-definitions-and-general-standards)
* [15.3 – AI-Generated Listing Content and Media](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Zk8KcCzfIJnx5DE3SFOs#id-15.3-ai-generated-listing-content-and-media)
* [15.4 – Fair Housing and Prohibited Content](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Zk8KcCzfIJnx5DE3SFOs#id-15.4-fair-housing-and-prohibited-content)
* [15.5 – Privacy, Security, and Intellectual Property](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Zk8KcCzfIJnx5DE3SFOs#id-15.5-privacy-security-and-intellectual-property)
* [15.6 – Responsibility for AI Tools and Third Parties](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/Zk8KcCzfIJnx5DE3SFOs#id-15.6-responsibility-for-ai-tools-and-third-parties)
Section 16: MLS Policy & Enforcement
* [16.1 – Rules Enforcement, Fines, and Disputes](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/lFLOsplLFKrR9CdeEU0f#id-16.1-rules-enforcement-fines-and-disputes-nar-policies-7.21-and-7.22)
* [16.2 – Violation Categories & Fine Schedule](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/lFLOsplLFKrR9CdeEU0f#id-16.2-violation-categories-and-fine-schedule)
* [CATEGORY 1: DATA INTEGRITY & CONTENT STANDARDS](/section-16-mls-policy-and-enforcement.md#category-1-data-integrity-and-content-standards)
* [CATEGORY 2: OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE](/section-16-mls-policy-and-enforcement.md#category-2-operational-and-administrative-compliance)
* [CATEGORY 3: CONTRACTS & SECURITY COMPLIANCE](/section-16-mls-policy-and-enforcement.md#category-3-contracts-and-security-compliance)
* [CATEGORY 4: UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS](/section-16-mls-policy-and-enforcement.md#category-4-unauthorized-access)
* [CATEGORY 5: CLEAR COOPERATION POLICY (“CCP”)](/section-16-mls-policy-and-enforcement.md#category-5-clear-cooperation-policy-ccp)
* [CATEGORY 6: REGULATORY MANDATES & DATA FEED MISUSE](/section-16-mls-policy-and-enforcement.md#category-6-regulatory-mandates-and-data-feed-misuse)
* [16.3 – Complaint, Enforcement, and Arbitration Procedures](https://rulebook.bscmls.com/pages/lFLOsplLFKrR9CdeEU0f#id-16.3-complaint-enforcement-and-arbitration-procedures)
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