R156-38b-505. Status of and Process for Filings Not Accepted by the Designated Agent

  (1) A filing that is not accepted by the designated agent shall not be considered to be filed.

  (2) The designated agent shall electronically indicate to a person whose electronic filing is not accepted that the filing is not accepted and the reason or reasons why it is not accepted. The designated agent shall allow the person making the electronic filing to attempt to correct any defects, if possible.

  (3) The designated agent shall notify a person whose alternate means filing is not accepted that the filing is not accepted and the reason or reasons why it is not accepted. The designated agent shall allow the person making the alternate means filing to correct the defect or defects.

  (4) A fee payment received with a filing submitted by alternate means that is not accepted shall be retained by the designated agent as the processing fee for handling the incomplete filing.

  (5) For auditing purposes, the designated agent shall maintain a record of all processing fees received with filings submitted by alternate means that are not accepted.