N.M. Stat. § 14-15-2

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 14-15-2 - Purpose

The purpose of the Electronic Authentication of Documents Act is to:

A. provide a centralized technical approach to authenticating electronic documents;

B. promote electronic commerce by eliminating barriers resulting from uncertainties over signature requirements and promoting the development of the legal and business infrastructure necessary to implement secure electronic commerce;

C. facilitate electronic filing of documents with government agencies and promote efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable, secure electronic records and document transactions;

D. establish a coherent approach to rules and standards regarding the authentication of electronic records; and

E. promote technological neutrality in electronic authentication.

NMS § 14-15-2

Laws 1996, ch. 11, § 2; 1999, ch. 32, § 1; 2001, ch. 69, § 1.