W. Va. Code R. § 112-13-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 112-13-7 - Political Subdivision Financial Electronic Commerce Requirement and Exemption Criteria

7.1. On or before March 1, 2023, every political subdivision must offer a system, with an online presence for acceptance of payments through the STO, in accordance with specifications above or through an outside entity.

7.2. A political subdivision may seek an exemption from the requirement to offer the system described in section 7.1. Criteria for granting an exemption is established according to Treasurer's Office internal procedures and the determination of whether to grant an exemption will be based on the information a political subdivision includes in an exemption request.

7.3. To request an exemption, a political subdivision must submit a written exemption request to the Treasurer. The following information must be included in an exemption request:

7.3.1. The types and annual totals of state revenue collected by the political subdivision;

7.3.2. The types and annual totals of any other revenue collected by the political subdivision; and

7.3.3. Information regarding the political subdivision's business operations, as requested by the STO.

7.4. Upon receipt of the exemption request, the Treasurer will approve or deny the exemption request in accordance with internal metrics, policies, and procedures. The Treasurer has the exclusive authority to grant or deny an exemption.

7.4.1. A political subdivision shall immediately report any significant change in the information included in an approved exemption request to the Treasurer.

7.4.2.The STO may reevaluate an exemption request or withdraw an exemption based on a report received pursuant to subsection 7.4.1.

W. Va. Code R. § 112-13-7