KRS 161.695: Use and acceptance of electronic signatures.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of KRS 161.220 to 161.716 to the contrary, the

Teachers' Retirement System may, when it deems appropriate, use and accept

electronic signatures on any retirement system document, and for any reason that

the retirement system w ould otherwise require a signature, if the electronic

signatures are submitted using technology that the board of trustees of the

retirement system deems sufficient to protect their integrity, security, and

authenticity.

(2) If deemed appropriate for use a nd acceptance under this section, an electronic

signature shall have the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.

(3) The board of trustees of the retirement system may promulgate an administrative

regulation in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to establish guidelines for the use

and acceptance of electronic signatures.