(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, 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; or
(2) Subtitle I of this title, except for §§ 28:1-107 and 28:1-206 and Articles 2 and 2A.
(c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection (b) of this section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection (b) of this section.
(d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.
(Oct. 3, 2001, D.C. Law 14-28, § 3502(b), 48 DCR 6981; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 64, 51 DCR 881.)
D.C. Law 15-105 validated previously made technical corrections.
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 3202(b) of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (1999 Act).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 28 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]
Chapter 49 - Uniform Electronic Transactions
§ 28–4903. Prospective application
§ 28–4904. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
§ 28–4905. Construction and application
§ 28–4906. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts
§ 28–4907. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
§ 28–4908. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
§ 28–4909. Effect of change or error
§ 28–4910. Notarization and acknowledgment
§ 28–4911. Retention of electronic records; originals
§ 28–4912. Admissibility in evidence
§ 28–4913. Automated transaction
§ 28–4914. Time and place of sending and receipt
§ 28–4915. Transferable records
§ 28–4917. Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies