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NJ Rev Stat § 12A:9-806 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:9-806 - When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement.

12A:9-806. When initial financing statement suffices to continue effectiveness of financing statement.  12A:9-806. When Initial Financing Statement Suffices to Continue Effectiveness of Financing Statement. (a) Initial financing statement in lieu of continuation statement. The filing of an initial financing statement in the office specified in 12A:9-501 continues the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect if: (1) the filing of an initial financing statement in that office would be effective to perfect a security interest under Chapter 9 as amended by this act; (2) the pre-effective-date financing statement was filed in an office in another state; and (3) the initial financing statement satisfies subsection (c). (b) Period of continued effectiveness. The filing of an initial financing statement under subsection (a) continues the effectiveness of the pre-effective-date financing statement: (1) if the initial financing statement is filed before this act takes effect, for the period provided in unamended 12A:9-515 with respect to an initial financing statement; and (2) if the initial financing statement is filed after this act takes effect, for the period provided in 12A:9-515 as amended by this act with respect to an initial financing statement. (c) Requirements for initial financing statement under subsection (a). To be effective for purposes of subsection (a), an initial financing statement must: (1) satisfy the requirements of Subchapter 5 as amended by this act for an initial financing statement; (2) identify the pre-effective-date financing statement by indicating the office in which the financing statement was filed and providing the dates of filing and file numbers, if any, of the financing statement and of the most recent continuation statement filed with respect to the financing statement; and (3) indicate that the pre-effective-date financing statement remains effective. L.2013, c.65, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:9-807 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:9-807 - Amendment of pre-effective-date financing statement.

12A:9-807. Amendment of pre-effective-date financing statement.  12A:9-807. Amendment of Pre-Effective-Date Financing Statement. (a) "Pre-effective-date financing statement." In this section, "pre-effective-date financing statement" means a financing statement filed before this act takes effect. (b) Applicable law. After this act takes effect, a person may add or delete collateral covered by, continue or terminate the effectiveness of, or otherwise amend the information provided in, a pre-effective-date financing statement only in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in Chapter 9 as amended by this act. However, the effectiveness of a pre-effective-date financing statement also may be terminated in accordance with the law of the jurisdiction in which the financing statement is filed. (c) Method of amending: general rule. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d), if the law of this State governs perfection of a security interest, the information in a pre-effective-date financing statement may be amended after this act takes effect only if: (1) the pre-effective-date financing statement and an amendment are filed in the office specified in 12A:9-501; (2) an amendment is filed in the office specified in 12A:9-501 concurrently with, or after the filing in that office of, an initial financing statement that satisfies 12A:9-806 (c); or (3) an initial financing statement that provides the information as amended and satisfies 12A:9-806 (c) is filed in the office specified in 12A:9-501. (d) Method of amending: continuation. If the law of this State governs perfection of a security interest, the effectiveness of a pre-effective-date financing statement may be continued only under 12A:9-805(c) and (e) or 12A:9-806. (e) Method of amending: additional termination rule. Whether or not the law of this State governs perfection of a security interest, the effectiveness of a pre-effective-date financing statement filed in this State may be terminated after this act takes effect by filing a termination statement in the office in which the pre-effective-date financing statement is filed, unless an initial financing statement that satisfies 12A:9-806(c) has been filed in the office specified by the law of the jurisdiction governing perfection as provided in Chapter 9 as amended by this act as the office in which to file a financing statement. L.2013, c.65, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:9-808 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:9-808 - Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.

12A:9-808. Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.  12A:9-808. Person Entitled to File Initial Financing Statement or Continuation Statement. A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if: (1) the secured party of record authorizes the filing; and (2) the filing is necessary under this part: (A) to continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect; or (B) to perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest. L.2013, c.65, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:9-809 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:9-809 - Priority.

12A:9-809. Priority.  12A:9-809. Priority. This act determines the priority of conflicting claims to collateral. However, if the relative priorities of the claims were established before this act takes effect, Chapter 9 as it existed before amendment determines priority. L.2013, c.65, s.30.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:10-102 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:10-102 - Construction

12A:10-102. Construction  This act shall be so interpreted and construed, if possible, as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those States which enact it. L.1961, c. 120, s. 10-102.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:10-103 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:10-103 - Common law rights etc. not revived

12A:10-103. Common law rights etc. not revived  The repeal of any statute or part of a statute hereby affected shall not of itself revive any right or remedy abolished or superseded by the statute or part of a statute so repealed. L.1961, c. 120, s. 10-103.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:10-106 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:10-106 - Effective date

12A:10-106. Effective date  This act shall take effect January 1, 1963. L.1961, c. 120, s. 10-106.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-1 - Short title

12A:12-1. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act." L.2001, c.116, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-3 - Applicability of act to electronic records, signatures; exceptions.

12A:12-3 Applicability of act to electronic records, signatures; exceptions.  3. a. Except as provided in subsections b. and c. of this section, this act applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction. b. This act does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by a law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils or testamentary trusts. c. This act does not apply to: (1) court orders or notices or official court documents (including briefs, pleadings and other writings) required to be executed in connection with court proceedings; (2) any notice of: (a) the cancellation or termination of utility services (including water, heat and power); (b) the 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 benefits or life insurance benefits (excluding annuities); or (d) the recall of a product, or material failure of a product, that risks endangering health or safety; or (3) any document required to accompany any transportation or handling of hazardous materials, pesticides or other toxic or dangerous materials. d. This act applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this act under subsection b. of this section to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection b. of this section. e. A transaction subject to this act is subject also to other applicable substantive law. L.2001, c.116, s.3; amended 2021, c.179, s.36.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-4 - Act applies on or after June 26, 2001

12A:12-4. Act applies on or after June 26, 2001  4. This act applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received or stored on or after the effective date of this act. L.2001, c.116, s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-5 - Electronic record, signature not required

12A:12-5. Electronic record, signature not required  5. a. This act does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, stored, sent, communicated, received, stored or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form. b. This act applies only to transactions between parties each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct. c. A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement. d. Except as otherwise provided in this act, the effect of any of its provisions may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of this act of the words "unless otherwise agreed," or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement. e. Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this act and other applicable law. L.2001, c.116, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-6 - Construction of act

12A:12-6. Construction of act  6. This act shall be construed and applied: a. to facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law; b. to be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and c. to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this act among the states enacting it. L.2001, c.116, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-7 - Legal effect and enforceability

12A:12-7. Legal effect and enforceability  7. a. A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. b. A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. c. If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. d. If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law. L.2001, c.116, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-8 - Use, retention, content, format of electronic records

12A:12-8. Use, retention, content, format of electronic records  8. a. If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law requires a person to provide, send, or deliver information in writing to another person, the requirement is satisfied if the information is provided, sent, or delivered, as the case may be, in an electronic record capable of retention by the recipient at the time of receipt. An electronic record is not capable of retention by the recipient if the sender or its information processing system inhibits the ability of the recipient to print or store the electronic record. b. If a law other than this act requires a record to be posted or displayed in a certain manner, to be sent, communicated or transmitted by a specified method, or to contain information that is formatted in a certain manner, the following apply: (1) The record shall be posted or displayed in the manner specified in the other law. (2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of subsection d. of this section, the record shall be sent, communicated or transmitted by the method specified in the other law. (3) The record shall contain the information formatted in the manner specified in the other law. c. If a sender inhibits the ability of a recipient to store or print an electronic record, the electronic record is not enforceable against the recipient. d. The requirements of this section may not be varied by agreement, but: (1) to the extent a law other than this act requires information to be provided, sent, or delivered in writing but permits that requirement to be varied by agreement, the requirement under subsection a. of this section that the information be in the form of an electronic record capable of retention may also be varied by agreement; and (2) a requirement under a law other than this act to send, communicate, or transmit a record by United States mail, may be varied by agreement to the extent permitted by the other law. L.2001, c.116, s.8.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-9 - Attribution, effect of electronic records, signatures

12A:12-9. Attribution, effect of electronic records, signatures  9. a. 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 any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable. b. The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection a. of this section is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution or adoption, including the parties' agreement, if any, and as otherwise provided by law. L.2001, c.116, s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-10 - Rules applicable to changes, errors in electronic records

12A:12-10. Rules applicable to changes, errors in electronic records  10. If a change or error in an electronic record occurs in a transmission between parties to a transaction, the following rules apply: a. If the parties have agreed to use a security procedure to detect changes or errors and one party has consented to the procedure but the other party has not, and the nonconforming party would have detected the change or error had that party also conformed, the conforming party may avoid the effect of the changed or erroneous electronic record. b. In an automated transaction involving an individual, the individual may avoid the effect of an electronic record that resulted from an error made by the individual in dealing with the electronic agent of another person if the electronic agent did not provide an opportunity for the prevention or correction of the error, and, at the time the individual learns of the error, the individual: (1) promptly notifies the other person of the error and that the individual did not intend to be bound by the electronic record received by the other person; (2) takes reasonable steps, including steps that conform to the other persons's reasonable instructions, to return to the other person or, if instructed by the other person, to destroy the consideration received, if any, as a result of the erroneous electronic record; and (3) has not used or received any benefit or value from the consideration, if any, received from the other person. c. If neither subsection a. or b. of this section applies, the change or error has the effect provided by other law, including the law of mistake, and the parties' contract, if any. d. Subsections b. and c. of this section may not be varied by agreement. L.2001, c.116, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-11 - Notarized signatures or records

12A:12-11. Notarized signatures or records  11. 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 information required to be included by other applicable law, is attached to or logically associated with the signature or record. L.2001, c.116, s.11.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-12 - Retention of electronic records

12A:12-12. Retention of electronic records  12. a. 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: (1) accurately reflects the information set forth in the record after it was first generated in its final form as an electronic record or otherwise; and (2) remains accessible for later reference. b. A requirement to retain a record in accordance with subsection a. of this section does not apply to any information the sole purpose of which is to enable the record to be sent, communicated or received. c. A person may satisfy subsection a. of this section by using the services of another person if the requirements of that subsection are satisfied. d. If a law requires a record to be presented or retained in its original form, or provides consequences if the record is not presented or retained in its original form, that law is satisfied by an electronic record retained in accordance with subsection a. of this section. e. If a law requires retention of a check, that requirement is satisfied by retention of an electronic record of the information on the front and back of the check in accordance with subsection a. of this section. f. A record retained as an electronic record in accordance with subsection a. of this section satisfies a law requiring a person to retain a record for evidentiary, audit or like purposes, unless a law enacted after the effective date of this act specifically prohibits the use of an electronic record for the specified purpose. g. This section does not preclude a governmental agency of this State from specifying additional requirements for the retention of a records subject to the agency's jurisdiction. L.2001, c.116, s.12.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-13 - Admissibility of electronic records, signatures

12A:12-13. Admissibility of electronic records, signatures  13. In a proceeding, evidence of a record or signature may not be excluded solely because it is in electronic form. L.2001, c.116, s.13.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-14 - Rules applicable to automated transactions

12A:12-14. Rules applicable to automated transactions  14. In an automated transaction, the following rules apply: a. A contract may be formed by the interaction of electronic agents of the parties, even if no individual was aware of or reviewed the electronic agents' actions or the resulting terms and agreements. b. A contract may be formed by the interaction of an electronic agent and an individual, acting on the individual's own behalf or for another person, including by an interaction in which the individual performs actions that the individual is free to refuse to perform and which the individual knows or has reason to know will cause the electronic agent to complete the transaction or performance. c. The terms of the contract are determined by the substantive law applicable to it. L.2001, c.116, s.14.
NJ Rev Stat § 12A:12-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 12A - Commercial Transactions|Section 12A:12-15 - Conditions under which electronic record is sent, received

12A:12-15. Conditions under which electronic record is sent, received  15. a. Unless otherwise agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is sent when it: (1) is addressed properly or otherwise directed properly to an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record; (2) is in a form capable of being processed by that system; and (3) enters an information processing system outside the control of the sender or of a person that sent the electronic record on behalf of the sender or enters a region of the information processing system designated or used by the recipient which is under the control of the recipient. b. Unless otherwise agreed between a sender and the recipient, an electronic record is received when: (1) it enters an information processing system that the recipient has designated or uses for the purpose of receiving electronic records or information of the type sent and from which the recipient is able to retrieve the electronic record; and (2) is in a form capable of being processed by that system. c. Subsection b. of this section applies even if the place the information processing system is located is different from the place the electronic record is deemed to be received under subsection d. of this section. d. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the electronic record or agreed between the sender and the recipient, an electronic record is deemed to be sent from the sender's place of business and to be received at the recipient's place of business. For purposes of this subsection, the following rules apply: (1) If the sender or recipient has more than one place of business, the place of business of that person is the place having the closest relationship to the underlying transaction. (2) If the sender or the recipient does not have a place of business, the place of business is the sender's or recipient's residence, as the case may be. e. An electronic record is received under subsection b. of this section even if no individual is aware of its receipt. f. Receipt of an electronic acknowledgment from an information processing system described in subsection b. of this section establishes that a record was received but, by itself, does not establish that the content sent corresponds to the content received. g. If a person is aware that an electronic record purportedly sent under subsection a. of this section, or purportedly received under subsection b. of this section, was not actually sent or received, the legal effect of the sending or receipt is determined by other applicable law. Except to the extent permitted by the other law, the requirements of this subsection may not be varied by agreement. L.2001, c.116, s.15.