(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-1A-7

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(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.
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