Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - SECRETARY OF STATE
Title 437 - DIGITAL SIGNATURES ACT
Chapter 5 - PROVISIONS FOR ADDING NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES
Section 437-5-001
Current through September 17, 2024
Provisions for Adding New Technologies and Practices to the List of Acceptable Technologies and Practices.
001.01 Any person may, by providing a written request that includes a full explanation of a proposed technology which meets the requirements of Chapter 3 of this Title, apply to the Secretary of State to review the technology and practices proposed. If the Secretary of State determines that the technology is acceptable for use under the Digital Signatures Act, the Secretary of State shall draft proposed regulations to be reviewed and adopted as provided in the Administrative Procedures Act which would add the proposed technology to the list of acceptable technologies in Chapter 4 of this Title.
001.02 The Secretary of State has 180 days from the date of the request to review the application and either accept or reject it. If the Secretary of State does not approve the request within 180 days, the petitioner's request shall be considered denied, unless an extension is granted in writing by the Secretary of State.