(1) If a signature of a unit of state or local government, including its appropriate officers or employees, is required by statute, administrative rule, court rule, or requirement of the office of financial management, that unit of state or local government may become a subscriber to a certificate issued by a licensed certification authority for purposes of conducting official public business with electronic records.

     (2) A city or county may become a licensed certification authority under RCW 19.34.100 for purposes of providing services to local government, if authorized by ordinance adopted by the city or county legislative authority.

     (3) A unit of state government, except the secretary, may not act as a certification authority.

[2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 809; 2011 c 183 § 2; 1999 c 287 § 12; 1997 c 27 § 10.]

NOTES:

     Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2011 c 183 § 2 and by 2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 809, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

     Effective date -- Purpose -- 2011 1st sp.s. c 43: See notes following RCW 43.19.003.

     Effective date -- 1999 c 287: See note following RCW 19.34.010.

     Effective date -- Severability -- 1997 c 27: See notes following RCW 19.34.030.