§ 42-127.1-4. Prospective application.
This chapter applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored on or after July 13, 2000. Any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored prior to the effective date of this chapter, but on or after the effective date of the Electronic Signatures and Records Act (formerly chapter 127 of this title) which this replaces, shall be subject to the terms of the Electronic Signatures and Records Act as it stood at the time of that creation, generation, sending, communication, reception, or storage.
History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 175, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 259, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-127.1 - Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Section 42-127.1-1. - Short title.
Section 42-127.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 42-127.1-4. - Prospective application.
Section 42-127.1-5. - Use of electronic records and electronic signatures — Variations by agreement.
Section 42-127.1-6. - Construction and application.
Section 42-127.1-8. - Provision of information in writing — Presentation of records.
Section 42-127.1-9. - Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Section 42-127.1-10. - Effect of change or error.
Section 42-127.1-11. - Notarization and acknowledgement.
Section 42-127.1-12. - Retention of electronic records — Originals.
Section 42-127.1-13. - Admissibility in evidence.
Section 42-127.1-14. - Automated transaction.
Section 42-127.1-15. - Time and place of sending and receipt.
Section 42-127.1-16. - Transferable records.
Section 42-127.1-18. - Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies.