Filing of Claims Protests by Facsimile Transmission

PURPOSE: This rule establishes the manner in which the division will accept facsimile transmitted claims protests. Facsimile transmissions (fax) of claims protests as provided for in section 288.070.1, RSMo that are received by an office of the division on a regular workday will be considered as filed on that day. A fax transmission received on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday will be considered as filed on the next regular division workday. Date and time of receipt will be determined by the division’s receiving office’s facsimile machine. Persons making fax transmissions must retain their receipt with the original copy for reference by the division if so requested. AUTHORITY: section 288.220.5, RSMo 1994.* This rule was previously filed as 8 CSR 10-2.040(1)(A). Original rule filed Nov. 16, 1992, effective June 7, 1993. *Original authority: 288.220.5, RSMo 1951, amended 1955, 1961, 1963, 1967, 1971.