Sec 23-568. Alternative registration; fee

A. The secretary of state may establish by rule an alternative registration that accepts an affidavit or certification of a bonded, independent and qualified assurance organization that certifies the qualifications of a professional employer organization under section 23-564, 23-565 or 23-566. The secretary of state shall approve any bonded, independent and qualified assurance organization that issues an affidavit or certification under this subsection.

B. An alternative registration is valid for one year and shall be renewed annually within one hundred eighty days of a registrant's completed fiscal year. Each professional employer organization shall pay an alternative registration fee established by the secretary of state when the alternative registration is filed or renewed with the secretary of state.