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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9403

Scope

Known as the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act

The act spans §§ 9401–9420 (20 sections).

PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW)

1. General rule. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.

2. Exceptions. This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:

A. A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils or testamentary trusts; and

B. The Uniform Commercial Code other than Title 11, section 1‑1306 and Articles 2 and 2‑A.

3. Limitation of exception. This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection 2 to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection 2.

4. Other law. A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.

Official source: Maine Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Maine statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.