[§658F-3]  Applicability.  (a)  Except
as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to a
foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:



(1)  Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and



(2)  Under the law of the foreign country where
rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.



(b)  This chapter does not apply to a
foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a
sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:



(1)  A judgment for taxes;



(2)  A fine or other penalty; or



(3)  A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance,
or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.



(c)  A party seeking recognition of a
foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this chapter
applies to the foreign-country judgment. [L 2009, c 34, pt of §1]