West Virginia Code 39A-1-7 – Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts
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(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 39A-1-7
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.
(c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.
(d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.