(a) Each certified software vendor shall update its electronic filing system to conform to changes to the CAL-ACCESS system and the Electronic Filing Specifications made by the Secretary of State.

(b) Each certified software vendor shall update its electronic filing system to conform to changes to the CAL-ACCESS system and the Electronic Filing Specifications made by the Secretary of State within the time period specified by the Secretary of State. This time period may vary based on the scope and urgency of the changes but will be no less than thirty (30) business days after notification by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State will provide certified software vendors with information regarding changes to the Electronic Filing Specifications and the ability to test their systems. The Secretary of State will not unreasonably deny certified software vendor requests for additional time to make these changes.

(c) If a certified software vendor does not update its electronic filing system to comply with system changes after notification of such changes by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of State may de-certify the certified software vendor, as described in Section 22708.

(d) If a certified software vendor makes a significant change to its electronic filing system that affects data moving through the API, the certified software vendor shall notify the Secretary of State at least ten (10) business days before implementing the change and conduct certification testing of the changes if requested by the Secretary of State. The certified software vendor shall not implement the change until the Secretary of State approves the change.