Section 294-E:1 – Short Title.

    294-E:1 Short Title. – This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Source. 2001, 265:1, eff. Sept. 11, 2001.

Section 294-E:10 – Effect of Change or Error.

    294-E:10 Effect of Change or Error. – If a change or error in an electronic record occurs in a transmission between parties to a transaction, the following rules apply: I. If the parties have agreed to use a security procedure to detect changes or errors and one party has conformed to the procedure, but […]

Section 294-E:11 – Notarization and Acknowledgment.

    294-E:11 Notarization and Acknowledgment. – If a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified, or made under oath, the requirement is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform those acts, together with all other information required to be included by other applicable law, is attached to […]

Section 294-E:12 – Retention of Electronic Records; Originals.

    294-E:12 Retention of Electronic Records; Originals. – I. If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record which: (a) Accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an […]

Section 294-E:13 – Admissibility in Evidence.

    294-E:13 Admissibility in Evidence. – In a proceeding, evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form. Source. 2001, 265:1, eff. Sept. 11, 2001.

Section 294-E:14 – Automated Transaction.

    294-E:14 Automated Transaction. – In an automated transaction, the following rules apply: I. A contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no individual was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents’ actions or the resulting terms and agreements. II. A contract may be formed by the […]

Section 294-E:15 – Time and Place of Sending and Receipt.

    294-E:15 Time and Place of Sending and Receipt. – I. Unless otherwise agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is sent when it: (a) Is addressed properly or otherwise directed properly to an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or […]

Section 294-E:16 – Transferable Records.

    294-E:16 Transferable Records. – I. In this section, " transferable record " means an electronic record that: (a) Would be a note under Article 3 of the Uniform Commercial Code or a document under Article 7 of the Uniform Commercial Code if the electronic record were in writing; and (b) The issuer of the […]

Section 294-E:17 – Creation and Retention of Electronic Records and Conversion of Written Records by Governmental Agencies.

    294-E:17 Creation and Retention of Electronic Records and Conversion of Written Records by Governmental Agencies. – The secretary of state in cooperation with the department of information technology and the department of administrative services may create standards by which a governmental agency may create and retain electronic records and convert written records to electronic […]

Section 294-E:18 – Acceptance and Distribution of Electronic Records by Governmental Agencies.

    294-E:18 Acceptance and Distribution of Electronic Records by Governmental Agencies. – I. Except as otherwise provided in RSA 294-E:12, VI, the department of information technology, in cooperation with the secretary of state and the department of administrative services may develop standards by which a governmental agency may send and accept electronic records and electronic […]

Section 294-E:19 – Interoperability.

    294-E:19 Interoperability. – The department of information technology, in cooperation with the secretary of state and the department of administrative services, after adopting standards pursuant to RSA 294-E:18, may encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with similar requirements adopted by other governmental agencies of this and other states and the federal government and nongovernmental […]

Section 294-E:2 – Definitions.

    294-E:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " 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. II. " Automated transaction " means a […]

Section 294-E:20 – Severability Clause.

    294-E:20 Severability Clause. – If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are […]

Section 294-E:3 – Scope.

    294-E:3 Scope. – I. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph II, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. II. This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: (a) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts. […]

Section 294-E:4 – Prospective Application.

    294-E:4 Prospective Application. – This chapter applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after the effective date of this chapter. Source. 2001, 265:1, eff. Sept. 11, 2001.

Section 294-E:5 – Use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures; Variation by Agreement.

    294-E:5 Use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures; Variation by Agreement. – I. This chapter does 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. II. This chapter applies only to transactions between parties each of which […]

Section 294-E:6 – Construction and Application.

    294-E:6 Construction and Application. – This chapter shall be construed and applied to: I. Facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law. II. Be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices. III. Effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject […]

Section 294-E:7 – Legal Recognition of Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, and Electronic Contracts.

    294-E:7 Legal Recognition of Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures, and Electronic Contracts. – I. A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. II. A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. III. […]

Section 294-E:8 – Provision of Information in Writing; Presentation of Records.

    294-E:8 Provision of Information in Writing; Presentation of Records. – I. 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 is satisfied if the information is provided, sent, or delivered, as the case […]

Section 294-E:9 – Attribution and Effect of Electronic Record and Electronic Signature.

    294-E:9 Attribution and Effect of Electronic Record and Electronic Signature. – I. An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it 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 […]