Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 12A-15-121
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Registration of certification authorities
Official statutory text
(a) No person, other than a state agency, board, or commission,
shall act as a registered certification authority in this state
until such person:
(1) Registers with the Secretary on forms approved and provided
by the Secretary;
(2) Files with the Secretary a good and sufficient surety bond,
certificate of insurance, or other evidence of financial security in
the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00); and
(3) Meets the requirements of any rules promulgated by the
Secretary.
(b) District and appellate court filings shall not be subject
to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State,
but shall require the use of a registered certification authority or
electronic signature pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court.
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(c) If a registered certification authority fails to maintain
any of the qualifications listed in subsection (a) of this section,
the registration of the certification authority shall be deemed
lapsed.
(d) Any person who knowingly acts as a registered certification
authority who has not met the requirements set forth in subsection
(a) of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or up to thirty (30) days in a county
jail, or both, for each violation. Each violation shall be a
separate offense under this section.
(e) Notwithstanding any contractual provisions to the contrary,
a certification authority shall be liable for damages suffered by
any person injured as a result of the fraudulent or unauthorized
acts of the certification authority.
(f) In addition to any civil or criminal actions, the Secretary
or the Attorney General may apply to the district court in the
county in which a violation of this section has allegedly occurred
for an order enjoining or restraining the person from continuing the
acts specified in the complaint. The court may grant a temporary or
permanent injunction or restraining order, with or without bond, as
it deems just and proper.
(g) The Secretary is authorized to adopt rules to implement the
provisions of this section, and related provisions.
(h) The Secretary shall have the authority to establish
reciprocity with other states and nations for purposes of this
section, and related provisions.
shall act as a registered certification authority in this state
until such person:
(1) Registers with the Secretary on forms approved and provided
by the Secretary;
(2) Files with the Secretary a good and sufficient surety bond,
certificate of insurance, or other evidence of financial security in
the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00); and
(3) Meets the requirements of any rules promulgated by the
Secretary.
(b) District and appellate court filings shall not be subject
to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State,
but shall require the use of a registered certification authority or
electronic signature pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 12A. Uniform Commercial Code Page 482
(c) If a registered certification authority fails to maintain
any of the qualifications listed in subsection (a) of this section,
the registration of the certification authority shall be deemed
lapsed.
(d) Any person who knowingly acts as a registered certification
authority who has not met the requirements set forth in subsection
(a) of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or up to thirty (30) days in a county
jail, or both, for each violation. Each violation shall be a
separate offense under this section.
(e) Notwithstanding any contractual provisions to the contrary,
a certification authority shall be liable for damages suffered by
any person injured as a result of the fraudulent or unauthorized
acts of the certification authority.
(f) In addition to any civil or criminal actions, the Secretary
or the Attorney General may apply to the district court in the
county in which a violation of this section has allegedly occurred
for an order enjoining or restraining the person from continuing the
acts specified in the complaint. The court may grant a temporary or
permanent injunction or restraining order, with or without bond, as
it deems just and proper.
(g) The Secretary is authorized to adopt rules to implement the
provisions of this section, and related provisions.
(h) The Secretary shall have the authority to establish
reciprocity with other states and nations for purposes of this
section, and related provisions.
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