§ 25-31-101. Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Electronic Records and Signatures Act”.

§ 25-31-102. Construction

The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to promote the development of electronic government and electronic commerce. The Secretary of State shall develop guidelines for the use of electronic signatures and provide a register of electronic signature verification companies.

§ 25-31-103. Definitions

As used in this chapter the term: (1) “Electronic signature” means an electronic or digital method executed or adopted by a party with the intent to be bound by or to authenticate a record, which is: (A) Unique to the person using it; (B) Capable of verification; (C) Under the sole control of the person […]

§ 25-31-104. Agreement to electronic record or signature

(a) Any person may, but shall not be required to, accept or agree to be bound by an electronic record which is: (1) Executed or adopted with an electronic signature; and (2) Witnessed or notarized using an electronic signature, when that acceptance or agreement is otherwise required to be witnessed or notarized. (b) When a […]

§ 25-31-105. Unauthorized use of electronic signature

(a) A person whose electronic signature is used in an unauthorized fashion may recover or obtain any or all of the following against the person who engaged in such an unauthorized use, provided that the use of the electronic signature in an unauthorized fashion was negligent, reckless, or intentional: (1) Actual damages; (2) Equitable relief, […]