21 CFR §1311.50
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- (a)The recipient of a digitally signed order must do the following before filling the order:
- (1)Verify the integrity of the signature and the order by having the system validate the order.
- (2)Verify that the certificate holder's CSOS digital certificate has not expired by checking the expiration date against the date the order was signed.
- (3)Check the validity of the certificate holder's certificate by checking the Certificate Revocation List.
- (4)Check the certificate extension data to determine whether the sender has the authority to order the controlled substance.
- (b)A recipient may cache Certificate Revocation Lists for use until they expire.