1.    For purposes of this chapter:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 10-15-01.1

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

a.    A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form; b.    A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation; c.    If a provision requires a record to be in writing, then an electronic record satisfies the requirement; and

d.    If a provision requires a signature, then an electronic signature satisfies the requirement.

2.    The provisions of this chapter relating to electronic records or electronic transactions do not limit or supersede any provision of chapter 9-16.