N.D. Cent. Code § 9-16-02: Scope

1.Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or 3, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.

2.Except as provided in subsection 3, this chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent the transaction is governed by:

a.A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts;

b.The Uniform Commercial Code other than section 41-01-20 and chapters 41-02 and 41-02.1; and

c.Chapters 41-03, 41-04, 41-04.1, 41-05, 41-07, 41-08, or 41-09.

3.Section 9-16-19 applies only to title 10 and transactions governed by chapters 41-02, 41-02.1, and 41-07.

4.This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection 2 or 3, to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection 2 or 3.

5.A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.