§ 10-12-20. Chapter Modifies, Limits, and Supersedes Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in Section 103(b) of that act, 15 […]
§ 10-12-9. Attributing Electronic Record or Signature to Particular Person; Effect of Attributing Electronic Record or Signature to a Person
An electronic record or electronic signature shall be attributable to a person if such record or signature was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to whom the electronic record or […]
§ 10-12-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.” History. Code 1981, § 10-12-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 698, § 1/HB 126. Cross references. Electronic records, signatures and filing documents, § 44-2-35 et seq.
§ 10-12-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Agreement” means the bargain of the parties in fact, as found in their language or inferred from other circumstances and from rules, regulations, and procedures, given the effect of agreements under laws otherwise applicable to a particular transaction. “Automated transaction” means a transaction conducted or performed, in whole […]
§ 10-12-3. Applicability to Electronic Records and Signatures Relating to a Transaction
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, this chapter shall apply to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. This chapter shall not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; Title 11 […]
§ 10-12-4. Applicability to Electronic Records and Signatures Created on or After July 1, 2009
This chapter shall apply to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after July 1, 2009. History. Code 1981, § 10-12-4 , enacted by Ga. L. 2009, p. 698, § 1/HB 126.
§ 10-12-5. Chapter Does Not Create Requirement for Electronic Transactions; Determination as to Whether Parties Intend to Conduct Electronic Transactions
This chapter shall not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored, or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form. This chapter shall apply only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct […]
§ 10-12-6. Construction and Applicability
This chapter shall be construed and applied: To facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable laws; To be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and To effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting […]
§ 10-12-7. Legal Effect of Electronic Records or Signatures
A record or signature shall not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. A contract shall not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record shall satisfy the […]
§ 10-12-8. Ability to Retain, Store, and Print Electronic Records; Requirements for Posting and Display of Records; Variation by Agreement
If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law requires a person to provide, send, or deliver information in writing to another person, the requirement shall be satisfied if the information is provided, sent, or delivered, as the case may be, in an electronic record capable of retention by the […]