10 §9501. Short title
§9501. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the “Maine Digital Signature Act.” [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
10 §9502. Definitions
§9502. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] 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 […]
10 §9503. Rules adopted by Secretary of State
§9503. Rules adopted by Secretary of State When a digital signature is used in a transaction involving a state agency, it must conform to rules adopted by the Secretary of State. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 1999, c. 762, […]
10 §9504. Effect of use of digital signature
§9504. Effect of use of digital signature A digital signature may be accepted as a substitute for, and, if accepted, has the same force and effect as the use of, a manual signature. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
10 §9505. Effect of electronic filing with digital signature
§9505. Effect of electronic filing with digital signature A state agency may allow the electronic filing of information required by that agency. Information filed electronically with a state agency utilizing a digital signature has the same force and effect as if filed as a paper document with a manual signature. [PL 1999, c. 762, […]
10 §9506. Use of digital signature
§9506. Use of digital signature The use or acceptance of a digital signature is at the option of the parties. Nothing in this chapter requires a state agency to use or permit the use of a digital signature. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
10 §9507. Construction
§9507. Construction Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this chapter may be construed to preempt, replace or otherwise negate the requirements of chapter 1051. [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).