Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of this chapter apply to records generated, stored, processed, communicated, or used for any purpose by or with:

1. (1) Public entity activity--public entities of the State, including state agencies, boards, commissions, or institutions, or local political subdivisions including cities, counties, school districts, or public service districts. Nothing in this section requires any public entity to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures.
2. (2) Private entity activity--private, commercial entities for transactions including contracts and recordkeeping. Nothing in this section requires any private entity to use or permit the use of electronic records or electronic signatures.
3. (3) Contracts--A contract between public and/or private entities is not unenforceable, nor inadmissable in evidence, on the sole ground that the contract is evidenced by an electronic record or that it has been signed with an electronic signature.