Title 59

NRS 719.045 “Blockchain” defined. 1. “Blockchain” means an electronic record of transactions or other data which is: (a) Uniformly ordered; (b) Processed using a decentralized method by which one or more computers or machines verify the recorded transactions or other data; (c) Re…

NRS 719.050 “Computer program” defined. “Computer program” means a set of statements or instructions to be used directly or indirectly in an information processing system in order to bring about a certain result. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.060 “Contract” defined. “Contract” means the total legal obligation resulting from the parties’ agreement as affected by this chapter and other applicable law. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.070 “Electronic” defined. “Electronic” means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic or similar capabilities. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.080 “Electronic agent” defined. “Electronic agent” means a computer program or an electronic or other automated means used independently to initiate an action or respond to electronic records or performances in whole or in part, without review or action by a natural perso…

NRS 719.090 “Electronic record” defined. “Electronic record” means a record created, generated, sent, communicated, received or stored by electronic means. The term includes, without limitation, a blockchain. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715; A 2017, 2572)

NRS 719.100 “Electronic signature” defined. “Electronic signature” means an electronic sound, symbol or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.110 “Governmental agency” defined. “Governmental agency” means an executive, legislative or judicial agency, department, board, commission, authority, institution or instrumentality of the Federal Government or of a state or of a county, municipality or other political su…

NRS 719.120 “Information” defined. “Information” means data, text, images, sounds, codes, computer programs, software, databases or the like. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.130 “Information processing system” defined. “Information processing system” means an electronic system for creating, generating, sending, receiving, storing, displaying or processing information. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.140 “Person” defined. “Person” includes a governmental agency and a public corporation. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.145 “Public blockchain” defined. “Public blockchain” means an electronic record of transactions or other data which: 1. Is uniformly ordered; 2. Is processed using a decentralized method by which two or more unaffiliated computers or machines verify the recorded transacti…

NRS 719.150 “Record” defined. “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.160 “Security procedure” defined. “Security procedure” means a procedure employed for the purpose of verifying that an electronic signature, record or performance is that of a specific person or for detecting changes or errors in the information in an electronic record. T…

NRS 719.170 “State” defined. “State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. The term includes an Indian tribe or band, or …

NRS 719.175 “State of the public blockchain” defined. “State of the public blockchain” means the cumulative record of data on a public blockchain, consisting of the first block of the public blockchain, all finalized transactions on the public blockchain and all block rewards rec…

NRS 719.180 “Transaction” defined. “Transaction” means an action or set of actions occurring between two or more persons relating to the conduct of business, commercial or governmental affairs. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2715)

NRS 719.185 “Unaffiliated computers or machines” defined. “Unaffiliated computers or machines” means computers or machines that are not under common ownership or control. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2818, 2826)

NRS 719.200 Scope. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the provisions of this chapter apply to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. 2. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by: (a)…

NRS 719.210 Prospective application; application of Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. 1. The provisions of this chapter apply to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received or stored on or after October 1…

NRS 719.220 Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement. 1. The provisions of this chapter do not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in …

NRS 719.230 Application and construction: Promotion of uniformity. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2721)

NRS 719.240 Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts. 1. A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. 2. A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability s…

NRS 719.245 Use of public blockchain to secure information does not affect right to ownership or use of information; exception. 1. A person who uses a public blockchain to secure information that the person owns or has the right to use does not thereby relinquish any right of own…

NRS 719.250 Provision of information in writing; presentation of records. 1. If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law requires that a contract or other record relating to the transaction be in writing, the legal effect, validity or enforceabil…

NRS 719.260 Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature. 1. An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of …

NRS 719.270 Effect of change or error. If a change or error in an electronic record occurs in a transmission between parties to a transaction, the following rules apply: 1. If the parties have agreed to use a security procedure to detect changes or errors and one party has confor…

NRS 719.280 Notarization and acknowledgment. If a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, the requirement is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform those acts, together with all other inform…

NRS 719.290 Retention of electronic records; originals. 1. If a law requires that a record be retained, the requirement is satisfied by retaining an electronic record of the information in the record which: (a) Accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it …

NRS 719.300 Admissibility in evidence. In a proceeding, evidence of a record or signature must not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2719)

NRS 719.310 Automated transaction. In an automated transaction, the following rules apply: 1. A contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no natural person was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents’ actions or the resulting terms …

NRS 719.320 Time and place of sending and receipt. 1. Unless otherwise agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is sent when it: (a) Is addressed properly or otherwise directed properly to an information processing system that the recipient has designated…

NRS 719.330 Transferable records. 1. In this section, “transferable record” means an electronic record that: (a) Would be a note under NRS 104.3101 to 104.3605, inclusive, or a document under NRS 104.7101 to 104.7603, inclusive, if the electronic record were in writing; and (b) T…

NRS 719.340 Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by governmental agencies. Each governmental agency of this State shall determine whether, and the extent to which, it will create and retain electronic records and convert written records t…

NRS 719.345 Governmental agency may be required to have certain electronic capabilities as condition of participation in state business portal. The Secretary of State may require a governmental agency of this State or a governmental agency of a political subdivision of this State…

NRS 719.350 Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6 of NRS 719.290 and NRS 719.345 and 719.360, each governmental agency of this state shall determine whether, and the extent to which, it will sen…

NRS 719.360 Governmental agencies and political subdivisions to consider use of equipment and software to enable use of electronic records and signatures; acceptance of certified copies in electronic form; fees. 1. Whenever a governmental agency of this State or a political subdi…