Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 110g - Uniform Electronic Transactions
Section 5 - Transactions Governed by Chapter; Consent of Parties; Waiver

Section 5. (a) 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.
(b) This chapter applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct.
(c) A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in this chapter of the words ''unless otherwise agreed'', or words of similar import, shall not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement.
(e) Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XV - Regulation of Trade

Chapter 110g - Uniform Electronic Transactions

Section 1 - Title of Chapter

Section 2 - Definitions

Section 3 - Application of Chapter; Transactions Governed by Other Laws

Section 4 - Electronic Records or Electronic Signatures Governed by Chapter

Section 5 - Transactions Governed by Chapter; Consent of Parties; Waiver

Section 6 - Construction of Chapter

Section 7 - Electronic Signature; Enforceability; Satisfaction of Legal Requirements

Section 8 - Information Provided in Electronic Form; Posting or Display of Records; Ability to Retain; Agreements Regarding Non-Use of United States Mail

Section 9 - Attribution of Electronic Signature; Effect

Section 10 - Change or Error During Transmission of Electronic Record

Section 11 - Fulfillment of Notarization, Acknowledgement, Verification, or Oath Requirements

Section 12 - Retention Requirements

Section 13 - Legal Proceedings

Section 14 - Automated Transactions; Contracts

Section 15 - When Electronic Record Is Sent and Received; Location; Knowledge; Documentation

Section 16 - Transferable Record; Control; Holder for Purposes of Uniform Commercial Code; Proof

Section 17 - Creation, Maintenance and Preservation of Electronic Records by Executive Department Agencies and Other Government Agencies

Section 18 - Promotion of Consistency and Interoperability Among Governmental Agencies and Nongovernmental Persons; Standards