(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
(b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.
(c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.
(d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.
History: Laws 2001, ch. 131, ยง 7.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 14 - Records, Rules, Legal Notices, Oaths
Article 16 - Uniform Electronic Transactions
Section 14-16-1 - Short title.
Section 14-16-2 - Definitions.
Section 14-16-4 - Prospective application.
Section 14-16-5 - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement.
Section 14-16-6 - Construction and application.
Section 14-16-8 - Provision of information in writing; presentation of records.
Section 14-16-9 - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Section 14-16-10 - Effect of change or error.
Section 14-16-11 - Notarization and acknowledgment.
Section 14-16-12 - Retention of electronic records; originals.
Section 14-16-13 - Admissibility in evidence.
Section 14-16-14 - Automated transaction.
Section 14-16-15 - Time and place of sending and receipt.
Section 14-16-16 - Transferable records.
Section 14-16-18 - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.
Section 14-16-19 - Interoperability.
Section 14-16-20 - Electronic certifications, permits, registrations and licenses.
Section 14-16-21 - Electronic certifications, permits, registrations and licenses.