The ________ recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds for most contracts.
A) Uniform Commercial Code
B) Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act
C) E-SIGN Act
D) Communications Decency Act

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The E-SIGN Act (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) recognizes electronic contracts as meeting the writing requirement of the Statute of Frauds for most contracts. The Uniform Commercial Code (A) governs commercial transactions and includes provisions related to contracts but does not specifically address electronic contracts. The Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (B) has been adopted in only a few states and has limited coverage. The Communications Decency Act (D) addresses the regulation of the internet and does not relate to contracts.

The ________ Recognizes Electronic Contracts as Meeting the Writing Requirement