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4-47-1203. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
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4-47-1203. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but this chapter does not modify, limit, or supersede § 101(c) of that Act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in § 103(b) of that Act.
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4-47-1203. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., but this chapter does not modify, limit, or supersede § 101(c) of that Act or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in § 103(b) of that Act.
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**(a) In general** Notwithstanding any statute, regulation, or other rule of law (other than this subchapter and subchapter II), with respect to any transaction in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce—
(1) a signature, contract, or other record relating to such transaction may not be denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form; and
(2) a contract relating to such transaction may not be denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability solely because an electronic signature or electronic record was used in its formation.
**(b) Preservation of rights and obligations** This subchapter does not—
(1) limit, alter, or otherwise affect any requirement imposed by a statute, regulation, or rule of law relating to the rights and obligations of persons under such statute, regulation, or rule of law other than a requirement that contracts or other records be written, signed, or in nonelectronic form; or
(2) require any person to agree to use or accept electronic records or electronic signatures, other than a governmental agency with respect to a record other than a contract to which it is a party.
**(c) Consumer disclosures**
(1) **Consent to electronic records** — Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a statute, regulation, or other rule of law requires that information relating to a transaction or transactions in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce be provided or made available to a consumer in writing, the use of an electronic record to provide or make available (whichever is required) such information satisfies the requirement that such information be in writing if—
(A) the consumer has affirmatively consented to such use and has not withdrawn such consent;
(B) the consumer, prior to consenting, is provided wi
Source: Supplied U.S. Code snapshot — release unconfirmed · 15 U.S.C. § 7001
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TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE
§ 7001
CHAPTER 96—ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN
GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE
SUBCHAPTER I—ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND
SIGNATURES IN COMMERCE
Sec.
7001.
General rule of validity.
7002.
Exemption to preemption.
7003.
Specific exceptions.
7004.
Applicability to Federal and State govern-
ments.
7005.
Studies.
7006.
Definitions.
SUBCHAPTER II—TRANSFERABLE RECORDS
7021.
Transferable records.
SUBCHAPTER III—PROMOTION OF
INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
7031.
Principles governing the use of electronic sig-
natures in international transactions.
SUBCHAPTER I—ELECTRONIC RECORDS
AND SIGNATURES IN COMMERCE
§ 7001. General rule of validity
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any statute, regulation, or
other rule of law (other than this subchapter
and subchapter II), with respect to any trans-
action in or affecting interstate or foreign com-
merce—
(1) a signature, contract, or other record re-
lating to such transaction may not be denied
legal effect, validity, or enforceability solely
because it is in electronic form; and
(2) a contract relating to such transaction
may not be denied legal effect, validity, or en-
forceability solely because an electronic sig-
nature or electronic record was used in its for-
mation.
(b) Preservation of rights and obligations
This subchapter does not—
(1) limit, alter, or otherwise affect any re-
quirement imposed by a statute, regulation, or
rule of law relating to the rights and obliga-
tions of persons under such statute, regula-
tion, or rule of law other than a requirement
that contracts or other records be written,
signed, or in nonelectronic form; or
(2) require any person to agree to use or ac-
cept electronic records or electronic signa-
tures, other than a governmental agency
Source: Supplied 2024 U.S. Code historical extraction · 15 U.S.C. § 7001
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