For purposes of this chapter:

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 45-10.2-05

  • 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, then an electronic record satisfies the requirement; 4.    If a provision requires a signature, then 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 any provision of chapter 9-16.