(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 transactions by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct.
(c) If a party agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means, this chapter does not prohibit the party from refusing to conduct other transactions by electronic means. This paragraph may not be varied 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 certain provisions of this chapter of the words "unless otherwise agreed," or words of similar import, does 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.
2000 c 371 s 5
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 324 - 341 — Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection
Chapter 325L — Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Section 325L.01 — Short Title.
Section 325L.02 — Definitions.
Section 325L.04 — Prospective Application.
Section 325L.05 — Use Of Electronic Records And Electronic Signatures; Variation By Agreement.
Section 325L.06 — Construction And Application.
Section 325L.08 — Provision Of Information In Writing; Presentation Of Records.
Section 325L.09 — Attribution And Effect Of Electronic Record And Electronic Signature.
Section 325L.10 — Effect Of Change Or Error.
Section 325L.11 — Notarization And Acknowledgment.
Section 325L.12 — Retention Of Electronic Records; Originals.
Section 325L.13 — Admissibility In Evidence.
Section 325L.14 — Automated Transactions.
Section 325L.15 — Time And Place Of Sending And Receipt.
Section 325L.16 — Transferable Record.
Section 325L.18 — Acceptance And Distribution Of Electronic Records By Governmental Agencies.