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LR 1469
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1.__Validity of documents. Affect the validity or invalidity
of the document in whole or in part;

 
2.__Correctness of information. Relate to the correctness or
incorrectness of information contained in the document; or

 
3.__Presumption of validity or correctness. Create a
presumption that the document is valid or invalid or that the
information in the document is correct or incorrect.

 
§1456.__Rules

 
The Secretary of State may adopt rules not inconsistent with
this chapter pertaining to the filing of documents with the
Secretary of State.__Rules adopted pursuant to this section are
routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375,
subchapter 2-A. These may include, but are not limited to, rules
to:

 
1.__Forms.__Prescribe forms for any or all documents required
or permitted to be delivered for filing under this chapter and to
refuse to file documents not utilizing these prescribed forms;

 
2.__Approve filing. Refuse to file any document that is not
clearly legible or that may not be clearly reproducible
photographically;

 
3.__Appoint designee. Appoint a designee or other agent to
receive documents for filing and to file documents on behalf of
the Secretary of State;

 
4.__Electronic filings; facsimile signatures. Permit the
filing of documents by electronic transmission and permit
facsimile signatures on documents to be filed;

 
5.__Effective dates of filings. Unless specifically stated in
this chapter, set forth the effective dates of filings required
by this chapter; and

 
6.__Annual report filing date. Provide alternative dates for
filing annual reports and for determining the dates covered by
those reports.

 
§1457.__Expedited service

 
The Secretary of State may provide an expedited service for
the processing of documents in accordance with this chapter. If
the service is provided, the Secretary of State shall establish
by rule a fee schedule and governing procedures in accordance


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