16 USC 718q - State application

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

§ 718q.

State application

(a)

Approval of application required

(b)

Contents of application

The Secretary may not approve a State application unless the application contains—

(1)

a description of the format of the electronic stamp that the State will issue under this subchapter, including identifying features of the licensee that will be specified on the stamp;

(2)

a description of any fee the State will charge for issuance of an electronic stamp;

(3)

a description of the process the State will use to account for and transfer to the Secretary the amounts collected by the State that are required to be transferred to the Secretary under the program;

(4)

the manner by which the State will transmit electronic stamp customer data to the Secretary;

(5)

the manner by which actual stamps will be delivered;

(6)

the policies and procedures under which the State will issue duplicate electronic stamps; and

(7)

such other policies, procedures, and information as may be reasonably required by the Secretary.

(c)

Publication of deadlines, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria

Not later than 30 days before the date on which the Secretary begins accepting applications under this section, the Secretary shall publish—

(1)

deadlines for submission of applications;

(2)

eligibility requirements for submitting applications; and

(3)

criteria for approving applications.

(Pub. L. 113–239, § 4, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2848.)

cite as: 16 USC 718q