Section 434-180-410. Revocation of recognition of a repository.

(1) This rule describes the secretary's procedure for revoking the recognition of a repository, without also revoking the license of the certification authority that operates the repository. Because a valid license as a certification authority is a statutory requirement for recognition of a repository, the secretary shall automatically revoke the recognition of any repository operated by a certification authority whose license is revoked, expired, or otherwise inoperative.

(2) The secretary may revoke recognition of a repository, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, for failure to comply with any requirement of RCW 19.34.400 or this chapter, or for failure to comply with a lawful order of the secretary.

(3) The secretary shall inform a licensed certification authority that operates a recognized repository by written order, by mail directed to the mailing address listed on the licensee's application, of a decision to revoke recognition of the repository. The notification shall state when the revocation shall be effective, which shall not be less than thirty days following the issuance of the order.

(4) If the certification authority files an application for an adjudicative hearing, pursuant to WAC 434-180-500, prior to the effective date of revocation, the revocation shall not take effect until so ordered by the presiding officer.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.34.030, 19.34.040, 19.34.100, 19.34.111 and 19.34.400. WSR 97-24-053, § 434-180-410, filed 11/26/97, effective 12/27/97.]

RCW 19.34.030, 19.34.040, 19.34.100, 19.34.111 and 19.34.400. WSR 97-24-053, § 434-180-410, filed 11/26/97, effective 12/27/97.

Rules

434-180-500,