N.Y. State Technology Law § 304: Use of electronic signatures

§ 304. Use of electronic signatures. 1. The electronic facilitator

shall establish rules and regulations governing the use of electronic

signatures and authentication. The electronic facilitator shall not

establish rules or regulations that seek to apportion fault or impose or

limit liability relating to the use of electronic signatures.

2. In accordance with this section unless specifically provided

otherwise by law, an electronic signature may be used by a person in

lieu of a signature affixed by hand. The use of an electronic signature

shall have the same validity and effect as the use of a signature

affixed by hand.