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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10, § 9502

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Known as the Maine Digital Signature Act

The act spans §§ 9501–9507 (7 sections).

PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. Digital signature. "Digital signature" means a computer-created electronic signature that:

A. Is intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature;

B. Is unique to the person using it;

C. Is capable of verification;

D. Is under the sole control of the person using it; and

E. Is linked to data in such a manner that it is invalidated if the data are changed.

2. Electronic signature. "Electronic signature" has the same meaning as used in chapter 1051.

3. State agency. "State agency" means a state department, agency, office, board, commission, quasi-independent agency, authority or institution.

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