(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.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 39A. Electronic Commerce
Article 1. Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
§39A-1-4. Prospective Application
§39A-1-5. Use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures; Variation by Agreement
§39A-1-6. Construction and Application
§39A-1-7. Legal Recognition of Electronic Records, Electronic Signatures and Electronic Contracts
§39A-1-8. Provision of Information in Writing; Presentation of Records
§39A-1-9. Attribution and Effect of Electronic Record and Electronic Signature
§39A-1-10. Effect of Change or Error
§39A-1-11. Notarization and Acknowledgment
§39A-1-12. Retention of Electronic Records; Originals
§39A-1-13. Admissibility in Evidence
§39A-1-14. Automated Transaction
§39A-1-15. Time and Place of Sending and Receipt