The Florida Senate

282.745  Voluntary licensure.--

(1)  The Secretary of State may adopt, amend, or repeal any rules as necessary, pursuant to chapter 120, to implement, enforce, and interpret the voluntary licensure of private certification authorities. Such rules shall provide, at a minimum, for:

(a)  Licensing fees sufficient to support the licensing program.

(b)  Standards and requirements for voluntary licensure.

(c)  Audit procedures and requirements to assure program compliance.

(d)  Insurance reserve or bonding requirements.

(e)  Procedures for license revocation and suspension for failure to meet licensure requirements or for misconduct.

(2)  No private certification authority shall be required to obtain a license from the Secretary of State pursuant to this section.

(3)  The Secretary of State may also enter into reciprocity agreements with other jurisdictions on behalf of this state to allow for the fullest possible recognition of digital signatures executed under Florida law and the fullest possible recognition of certification authorities licensed under this section.

History.--s. 3, ch. 97-241.