(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Blockchain distributed ledger technology” means technology that uses a distributed, decentralized, shared, and replicated ledger that is:
(A) Either:
(i) Public; or
(ii) Private;
(B) Either:
(i) Permissioned; or
(ii) Permissionless; and
(C) Contains data that is:
(i) Securely protected with cryptography;
(ii) Immutable;
(iii) Auditable; and
(iv) Provides an uncensored truth;
(2) “Blockchain technology” means a shared, immutable ledger that facilitates the process of recording one (1) or more transactions and tracking one (1) or more tangible or intangible assets in a business network; and
(3) “Smart contract” means:
(A) Business logic that runs on a blockchain; or
(B) A software program that stores rules on a shared and replicated ledger and uses the stored rules for:
(i) Negotiating the terms of a contract;
(ii) Automatically verifying the contract; and
(iii) Executing the terms of a contract.
(b) A signature that is secured through blockchain technology shall be considered to be in electronic form and an electronic signature.
(c) A record or contract that is secured through blockchain technology shall be considered to be in electronic form and an electronic record.
(d)
(1) A smart contract shall be considered a commercial contract.
(2) A contract that contains a smart contract term and relates to a transaction shall not be denied legal effect, validity, or enforceability.
Structure Arkansas Code
Chapter 32 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
§ 25-32-104. Prospective application
§ 25-32-105. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures — Variation by agreement
§ 25-32-106. Construction and application
§ 25-32-108. Provision of information in writing — Presentation of records
§ 25-32-109. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
§ 25-32-110. Effect of change or error
§ 25-32-111. Notarization and acknowledgment
§ 25-32-112. Retention of electronic records — Originals
§ 25-32-113. Admissibility in evidence
§ 25-32-114. Automated transaction
§ 25-32-115. Time and place of sending and receipt
§ 25-32-116. Transferable records
§ 25-32-118. Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies
§ 25-32-120. Severability clause
§ 25-32-122. Signatures and records secured through blockchain technology — Definitions