§ 7005. Studies

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2000

   Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

   Pub. L. 106–229 title I § 105 · 114 Stat. 464

   Enacted · 15 U.S.C. § 7005

   (Pub. L. 106–229, title I, § 105, June 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 471.)

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   (Pub. L. 106–229, title I, § 105, June 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 471.)

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 105. STUDIES. (a) Delivery.— Within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall conduct an inquiry regarding the effectiveness of the delivery of electronic records to consumers using electronic mail as compared with delivery of written records via the United States Postal Service and private express mail services. The Secretary Reports. shall submit a report to the Congress regarding the results of such inquiry by the conclusion of such 12-month period. (b) Study of Electronic Consent.— Within 12 months after Reports. the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission shall submit a report to the Congress evaluating any benefits provided to consumers by the procedure required by section 101(c)(1)(C)(ii); any burdens imposed on electronic commerce by that provision; whether the benefits outweigh the burdens; whether the absence of the procedure required by section 101(c)(1)(C)(ii) would increase the incidence of fraud directed against consumers; and suggesting any revisions to the provision deemed appropriate by the Secretary and the Commission. In conducting this evaluation, the Secretary and the Public information. Commission shall solicit comment from the general public, consumer representatives, and electronic commerce businesses.

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