For purposes of this article of the secretary's regulations, each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in this regulation: (a) "Digital certificate" has the meaning specified for "certificate" in K.A.R. 7-41-1.

1. (b) "Notarial certificate" means the certificate evidencing the performance of a notarial act.
2. (c) "Secretary" means secretary of state.
3. (d) "Sole control" means being in the direct physical custody of the notary public or safeguarded by the notary public with a password or other secure means of authentication.

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 53-5a27; effective, T-7-6-30-22, June 30, 2022; effective Oct. 28, 2022; amended Dec. 29, 2023.)