15 U.S.C. § 7005 : US Code - Section 7005: Studies

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(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.