(a) Except as otherwise provided in section 325L.12, paragraphs (f) and (g), each governmental agency of this state shall determine whether, and the extent to which, it will send and accept electronic records and electronic signatures to and from other persons and otherwise create, generate, communicate, store, process, use, and rely upon electronic records and electronic signatures.
(b) To the extent that a governmental agency uses electronic records and electronic signatures under paragraph (a), the governmental agency giving due consideration to security, may specify:
(1) the manner and format in which the electronic records must be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, and stored and the systems established for those purposes;
(2) if electronic records must be signed by electronic means, the type of electronic signature required, the manner and format in which the electronic signature must be affixed to the electronic record, and the identity of, or criteria that must be met by, any third party used by a person filing a document to facilitate the process;
(3) control processes and procedures as appropriate to ensure adequate preservation, disposition, integrity, security, confidentiality, and auditability of electronic records; and
(4) any other required attributes for electronic records which are specified for corresponding nonelectronic records or reasonably necessary under the circumstances.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in section 325L.12, paragraph (f), this chapter does not require a governmental agency of this state to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures.
2000 c 371 s 18
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.