55 Pa. Code § 1163.451a – Clarification of the term ‘‘in writing’’—statement of policy.

(a) The term ‘‘in writing’’ in § 1163.451(h) (relating to general payment policy) includes orders that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written orders transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.

The provisions of this § 1163.451a adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.