Section 09.80.010. Scope.  


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  •    (a) Except as otherwise provided in (b) and (c) of this section, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.
       (b) This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by
            (1) a law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts;
            (2) the Uniform Commercial Code other than AS 45.01.306, AS 45.02, AS 45.12, and, to the extent allowed by AS 45.07.113(c), AS 45.07.
       (c) This chapter applies to a transaction governed by 15 U.S.C. 7001 - 7031 (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act), but this chapter is not intended to limit, modify, or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c). To the extent excluded from the scope of 15 U.S.C. 7001 - 7031 under 15 U.S.C. 7003, this chapter does not apply to a notice to the extent that it is governed by a law requiring the furnishing of
            (1) any notice of
                 (A) the cancellation or termination of utility services, including water, heat, and power;
                 (B) default, acceleration, repossession, foreclosure, or eviction, or the right to cure, under a credit agreement secured by, or a rental agreement for, a primary residence of an individual;
                 (C) the cancellation or termination of health insurance or benefits or life insurance benefits, excluding annuities; or
                 (D) recall of a product, or material failure of a product, that risks endangering health or safety; or
            (2) a document to accompany any transportation or handling of hazardous materials, pesticides, or other toxic or dangerous materials.
       (d) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under (b) or (c) of this section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in (b) or (c) of this section.
       (e) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.

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History

(Sec. 1 ch 110 SLA 2004; am Sec. 2 ch 44 SLA 2009)