OAR 809-050-0005
Signature
(1)
After the registrant’s seal has been applied to the original or record copy, the registrant shall place the registrant’s handwritten signature in permanent ink across the seal. The registrant shall write the word “Expires” followed by the registration expiration date directly below the seal. This requirement applies unless a digital signature is used as provided under Section (2).(2)
For an electronic or digital document, an electronic or digital signature is acceptable as allowed by ORS 84.001 (Short title) to 84.064 (State Chief Information Officer duties).(3)
An electronic or digital signature must be:(a)
Unique to the registrant using it;(b)
Under the direct control of the registrant,(c)
Verifiable, and(d)
Include the registrant’s expiration date immediately preceded by the word “Expires”.(4)
Each displayed copy of and each hard copy printed from a transmitted or stored electronic document containing an electronic or digital signature shall bear the seal and the signature.(5)
If the electronic or digital document with an electronic or digital signature is altered in any manner, the seal is no longer valid and the document can no longer be considered prepared or approved by or under the direction of a Registered Geologist.(6)
The use of an electronic or digital signature by any person other than the owner may be grounds for disciplinary action.
Source:
Rule 809-050-0005 — Signature, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=809-050-0005.