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UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act)
A US state-level law that provides the legal framework for electronic signatures and records. Adopted by 49 states (all except New York, which has its own equivalent).
UETA was drafted in 1999 to harmonise state laws on electronic transactions. It establishes that electronic records and signatures cannot be denied legal effect solely because they are electronic.
UETA works alongside the federal ESIGN Act. Where both apply, UETA generally governs intrastate transactions while ESIGN covers interstate commerce. The practical effect is the same: electronic signatures are legally valid.
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