17.4.806    EFFECT OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE

(1) The presence of an electronic signature on an electronic record submitted pursuant to this subchapter establishes that the signatory intended to sign the electronic record and submit it to fulfill the purpose of the record.

(2) When an electronic record submitted pursuant to this subchapter bears an electronic signature, the electronic signature obligates and legally binds the person to the same extent as the signatory's handwritten signature on a paper document submitted to satisfy the same requirement.

History: 30-18-118, MCA; IMP, 30-18-108, 30-18-117, MCA; NEW, 2011 MAR p. 1135, Eff. 6/24/11.