For purposes of this chapter:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 10-19.1-01.1

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

1.    A record or 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; and

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