Electronic Agreements. It is common practice for businesses and other entities to deliver electronic agreements in the process of performing transactions with consumers. Several businesses condition access to their products or services on the consumer's agreement to the terms and conditions presented in an electronic agreement. Such agreements are generally legally binding regardless of whether consumers read or understand the terms. 

Consumer Protection Act. The Consumer Protection Act (CPA), first enacted in 1961, prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in trade or commerce.  It includes prohibitions on anti-competitive behavior and restraints on trade.  The Legislature has enacted dozens of statutes covering specific areas of the marketplace, violation of which constitute per se violations of the CPA.  The attorney general and private consumers can bring actions to enforce violations of the CPA.

Creates a requirement for a plain-language summary of an agreement or policy presented in an electronic format. Summaries must appear in a conspicuous manner at the beginning of the agreement or policy and shall not exceed 100 words. 

This requirement applies to any user agreement, end-user license agreement, software-as-a-service agreement, or privacy policy.

Violations are defined as an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce, and an unfair method of competition, under the CPA. The attorney general is tasked with exclusive responsibilities of enforcement, no new private rights of action are created.