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Cap. 229:03, s. 13 · Revised Edition 2020
(1) An expression in a law, whether used as a noun or verb,
including the terms “document”, “record”, “file”, “submit”,
“lodge”, “deliver”, “issue”, “publish”, “write in”, “print” “register” or words or expressions of similar effect, must be interpreted so as to include or permit such form, format or action in relation to an electronic record unless otherwise provided for in this Act.
(2) Where a seal is required by law to be affixed to a document and such law does not prescribe the method or form by which such document may be sealed, that requirement is met if the document indicates that it is required to be under seal and it includes the secure electronic signature of the person by whom it is required to be sealed or the use of any other type of electronic seal.
(3) Where information or a signature, document or record is required by a statutory provision or rule of law, or by contract or deed to be notarised, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, the requirement shall be satisfied if, in relation to an electronic signature, electronic document or electronic record,
the electronic signature of the person authorised to perform those acts, together with all other information required to be included by other applicable law, is attached to or logically associated with the electronic signature, electronic document or 12
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