325L.03 SCOPE.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (e), 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) the Uniform Commercial Code other than section
336.1-306, article 2, and article 2A; and
(2) section
145C.03, subdivision 1, relating to requirements for creation of a health care
directive; section
507.24, relating to requirements for recording any conveyance, power of
attorney, or other instrument affecting real estate; section
523.23, subdivision 3, relating to
requirements for creation of a statutory short form power of attorney; and section
253B.03,
subdivision 6b
, relating to requirements for creation of a declaration of preferences or instructions
regarding intrusive mental health treatment.
(c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded
from the application of this chapter under paragraph (b) to the extent it is governed by a law
other than those specified in paragraph (b).
(d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.
(e) This chapter does not apply to the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or trusts other
than trusts relating to the conduct of business, commercial, or governmental purposes.
History: 2000 c 371 s 3; 2004 c 162 art 3 s 8