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3 Use of counterparts: electronic documents
(1)Sections 1 and 2 apply to traditional documents and electronic documents.
(2)In section 1 any reference to subscription is to be read, in the case of an electronic document to which section 1(2) of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 (“the 1995 Act”) applies, as a reference to authentication of the electronic document within the meaning of section 9B of the 1995 Act.
(3)In this section—
“electronic document” has the meaning given by section 9A of the 1995 Act,
“traditional document” has the meaning given by section 1A of the 1995 Act.
Full captured verbatim text
(1) Sections 1 and 2 apply to traditional documents and electronic documents. (2) In section 1 any reference to subscription is to be read, in the case of an electronic document to which section 1(2) of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 (“the 1995 Act”) applies, as a reference to authentication of the electronic document within the meaning of section 9B of the 1995 Act. (3) In this section— “electronic document” has the meaning given by section 9A of the 1995 Act, “traditional document” has the meaning given by section 1A of the 1995 Act.