Scope — Vermont Code § 272

Vermont Code § 272 — Scope. Reproduced from the official Vermont Statutes Online, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 272. Scope

  • (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, this chapter
    applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. (b) This chapter does not apply to: (1) a transaction to the extent it is governed by a law governing the creation and execution
    of wills, codicils, or testamentary trusts; (2) a transaction to the extent it is governed by a state statute, regulation, or other
    rule of law governing adoption, divorce, or other matters of family law; (3) a transaction to the extent it is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code, other than
    9A V.S.A. §§ 1-107 and 1-206, Article 2, and Article 2A; (4) court orders or notices, or official court documents, including briefs, pleadings,
    and other writings, required to be executed in connection with court proceedings;
    or (5) any notice of: (A) the cancellation or termination of utility services (including water, heat, and power); (B) default, acceleration, repossession, foreclosure, or eviction, or the right to cure,
    under a credit agreement secured by, or a rental agreement for, a primary residence
    of an individual; (C) the cancellation or termination of health insurance or benefits or life insurance
    benefits (excluding annuities); (D) recall of a product, or material failure of a product, that risks endangering health
    or safety; or (E) a right to cancel a home solicitation sale required pursuant to section 2454 of this title; (6) any document required to accompany any transportation or handling of hazardous materials,
    pesticides, or other toxic or dangerous materials. (c) This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded
    from the application of this chapter under subsection (b) of this section to the extent
    that it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection (b). (d) A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive
    law. (Added 2003, No. 44, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2004; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Vermont Statutes Online § 272
  • Jurisdiction: Vermont
  • Code: Vermont Statutes Online
  • Subject: Scope
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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