(a) Definition of “agreement for electronic presentment”.--“Agreement for electronic presentment” means an agreement, clearinghouse rule or Federal Reserve regulation or operating circular, providing that presentment of an item may be made by transmission of an image of an item or information describing the item (“presentment notice”) rather than delivery of the item itself. The agreement may provide for procedures governing retention, presentment, payment, dishonor and other matters concerning items subject to the agreement.

(b) When presentment made.--Presentment of an item pursuant to an agreement for presentment is made when the presentment notice is received.

(c) Presentment by presentment notice.--If presentment is made by presentment notice, a reference to “item” or “check” in this division means the presentment notice unless the context otherwise indicates.