111:3-2-03 Escrow procedures.

(A) To the extent not covered in these rules, the guidelines and standards of the federal elections commission shall be followed with regard to the following and are adopted as if stated herein:

(1) Requirements for computer software developers to place in escrow with an independent escrow agent a copy of all source code and related documentation, together with periodic updates as they become known or available.

(B) Documentation referred to in paragraph (A)(1) of the Administrative Code shall include a system configuration.

(C) Source code documentation referred to in paragraph (A)(1) of the Administrative Code shall include all relevant program statements in low-or high-level languages.

(D) The independent escrow agent is subject to the approval of the secretary of state and must agree to all requirements of state law.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/26/2006

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: RC 3506.05(H)

Rule Amplifies: RC 3506.05(H)(2)

Prior Effective Dates: 1/28/95