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14-15-2. Purpose.

The purpose of the Electronic Authentication of Documents Act [ 14-15-1 to 14-15-6 NMSA 1978] is to:   

A.     provide a centralized technical approach to authenticating electronic documents;   

B.     promote electronic commerce by eliminating barriers resulting from uncertainties over signature requirements and promoting the development of the legal and business infrastructure necessary to implement secure electronic commerce;   

C.     facilitate electronic filing of documents with government agencies and promote efficient delivery of government services by means of reliable, secure electronic records and document transactions;   

D.     establish a coherent approach to rules and standards regarding the authentication of electronic records; and   

E.     promote technological neutrality in electronic authentication.