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[Laws in effect as of January 2, 2001]
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[CITE: 15USC7005]

 
                      TITLE 15--COMMERCE AND TRADE
 
    CHAPTER 96--ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL COMMERCE
 
       SUBCHAPTER I--ELECTRONIC RECORDS AND SIGNATURES IN COMMERCE
 
Sec. 7005. Studies


(a) Delivery

    Within 12 months after June 30, 2000, 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 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 June 30, 2000, 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 7001(c)(1)(C)(ii) of this title; any burdens imposed on 
electronic commerce by that provision; whether the benefits outweigh the 
burdens; whether the absence of the procedure required by section 
7001(c)(1)(C)(ii) of this title 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 Commission shall 
solicit comment from the general public, consumer representatives, and 
electronic commerce businesses.

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