§ 7005. — Studies.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[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.)
