(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:
(1) A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; and
(2) Title 8.1A except § 8.1A-306, Title 8.3A, Title 8.4, Title 8.4A, Title 8.5A, Title 8.7, Title 8.8A, Title 8.9A, Title 8.10, and Title 8.11.
(c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection (b) to the extent it is governed by law other than those specified in subsection (b).
(d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.
2000, c. 995; 2001, c. 86; 2003, c. 353; 2011, c. 369.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 42.1 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
§ 59.1-482. Prospective application
§ 59.1-483. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
§ 59.1-484. Construction and application
§ 59.1-485. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
§ 59.1-486. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
§ 59.1-487. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
§ 59.1-488. Effect of change or error
§ 59.1-489. Notarization and acknowledgment
§ 59.1-490. Retention of electronic record
§ 59.1-491. Admissibility of evidence
§ 59.1-492. Automated transactions
§ 59.1-493. Time and place of sending and receipt