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19.34.291 - Discontinuation of certification authority services -- Duties of authority -- Continuation of guaranty -- Process to maintain and update records -- Rules -- Costs.

(1) A licensed certification authority that discontinues providing certification authority services shall:

     (a) Notify all subscribers listed in valid certificates issued by the certification authority, before discontinuing services;

     (b) Minimize, to the extent commercially reasonable, disruption to the subscribers of valid certificates and relying parties; and

     (c) Make reasonable arrangements for preservation of the certification authority's records.

     (2) A suitable guaranty of a licensed certification authority may not be released until the expiration of the term specified in the guaranty.

     (3) The secretary may provide by rule for a process by which the secretary may, in any combination, receive, administer, or disburse the records of a licensed certification authority or a recognized repository that discontinues providing services, for the purpose of maintaining access to the records and revoking any previously issued valid certificates in a manner that minimizes disruption to subscribers and relying parties. The secretary's rules may include provisions by which the secretary may recover costs incurred in doing so.

[1997 c 27 § 15.]

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