Alabama § 8-1A-19 - Interoperability.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-1A-19 — Interoperability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-1A-19. Interoperability.
(a) A governmental agency of this state which adopts standards pursuant to Section 8-1A-18 may encourage and promote consistency and interoperability with similar requirements adopted by other governmental agencies of this and other states and the federal government and nongovernmental persons interacting with governmental agencies of this state. If appropriate, those standards may specify differing levels of standards from which governmental agencies of this state may choose in implementing the most appropriate standard for a particular application.
(b) The Alabama Office of Information Technology, by rule, may provide a procedure for any agency under the purview of the office to create and retain electronic records, convert written records to electronic records, and accept electronic signatures. The rule shall satisfy the requirements of Sections 8-1A-17 and 8-1A-18, shall be permissive, and may not repeal or alter any existing or future agency rules relating to electronic signatures or electronic records.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-1A-19
What does Code of Alabama § 8-1A-19 cover?
Section 8-1A-19 ("Interoperability.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 8-1A-19?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 8-1A-19" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 8-1A-19 apply to my situation?
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