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Chapter 16.--CONTRACTS AND PROMISES


Article 16.--ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS

     
16-1609.   Attribution and effect of electronic
records and electronic signatures.

(a) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable
to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown
in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure
applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic
signature was attributable.

     
(b)   The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to
a person under subsection (a) is determined from the context and surrounding
circumstances at the time of its creation, execution or adoption, including
the parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.

     
History:   L. 2000, ch. 120, § 9; July 1.