In addition to the aforesaid standards, use of continuous alcohol monitoring devices installed pursuant to a court probation order shall also be subject to the following requirements:

   a. Installation:  Continuous alcohol monitoring devices shall be installed by the manufacturer or by private sector providers in conformance with the directions of the manufacturer.   A continuous alcohol monitoring device shall be used in accordance with the prescribed procedures and maintenance of the manufacturer.

   b. Phone Line:  To the extent required for proper operation of the device, individuals sentenced to probation are required to maintain a phone line unless the court approves another telephone-enabled location.   All phone bills associated with the program are paid by the individual sentenced to probation.  Individuals sentenced to probation will be responsible for limiting the use of the phone or internet use via the phone line during the hours when the individuals sentenced to probation is scheduled for downloads.

   c. Payment:  Individuals sentenced to probation are required to pay a per-day fee as set by the manufacturer, in conjunction with the Office of Probation Administration. Additionally, a one-time fee is assessed for initial installation and activation of the equipment. Fees are to be paid monthly in advance to the manufacturer or their representative.

   d. Employment:  Individuals sentenced to probation are not required to be employed to be eligible for the continuous alcohol monitoring device, however, they will be held financially responsible for the costs associated with the program.

   e. Copy:  The manufacturer or their designated representative shall furnish the Office of Probation Administration or designated probation office a written copy of verification that a continuous alcohol monitoring device has been installed.

   f. Reporting Requirements:  The manufacturer or their designated representative shall report to the Office of Probation Administration or designated probation office at the end of the monitoring period or upon a written request, a complete record of installation and usage records of a continuous alcohol monitoring device placed in service by the court.

   g. Reporting Requirements to the Administration:  The manufacturer or their designated representative shall report to the Administration when requested, a complete record of installation and usage records of any continuous alcohol monitoring devices placed in service in Nebraska.

   h. Independent Checks on Continuous Alcohol Monitoring Devices:  The Administration may conduct or have conducted independent checks on any of the approved continuous alcohol monitoring devices to determine if the devices are operating within this rule.   If the check indicates that this rule is not being followed, the Administration shall require the manufacturer or their designated representative installer to correct any abnormality found in the installation or usage records of the device. The manufacturer or their designated representative installer shall report in writing to the Administration within 30 days after receiving notification of the abnormality.   The Administration shall have the authority to remove from the list of approved continuous alcohol monitoring devices, any device, any manufacturer of a device or any representative of a manufacturer not found to be in compliance with this rule.