Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
N.D. Cent. Code § 45-13-01.1
in effect45-13-01.1. Legal recognition of electronic records and electronic signatures
For purposes of this chapter:
1. A record of signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it
is in electronic form;
2. A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic
record was used in its formation;
3. If a provision requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the
requirement;
4. If a provision requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the requirement;
and
5. The provisions of this chapter relating to electronic records and electronic transactions
do not limit or supersede chapter 9-16.
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