§1451. Uniformity of application and construction In applying and construing this Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 543, §C2 (NEW).
§1452. Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act This chapter modifies, limits or supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7001 et seq., but this chapter does not modify, limit or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act or authorize electronic delivery of any […]
§1453. Application to existing relationships 1. Before July 1, 2008. Before July 1, 2008, this chapter governs only: A. A limited partnership formed on or after July 1, 2007; and [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] B. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, a limited partnership formed before […]
§1454. Savings clause This chapter does not affect an action commenced, proceeding brought or right accrued before this chapter takes effect. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 543, §C2 (NEW).
§1455. Duty of Secretary of State The Secretary of State’s duty to file documents under this chapter is ministerial. The filing or refusal to file a document does not: [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] 1. Validity of documents. Affect the validity or invalidity of the document in whole or in part; […]
§1456. Rules The Secretary of State may adopt rules not inconsistent with this chapter pertaining to the filing of documents with the Secretary of State. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. These may include, but are not limited to, rules to: […]
§1457. Expedited service The Secretary of State may provide an expedited service for the processing of documents in accordance with this chapter. If the service is provided, the Secretary of State shall establish by rule a fee schedule and governing procedures in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. All fees collected for expedited service […]
§1458. Access to data base The Secretary of State may provide public access to the data base through a dial-in modem, through public terminals and through electronic duplicates of the data base. If access to the data base is provided to the public, the Secretary of State may adopt rules in accordance with the Maine […]
§1459. Publications 1. Fee schedule. The Secretary of State may establish by rule in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act a fee schedule to cover the cost of printing and distribution of publications and to set the procedures for the sale of these publications. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical […]
§1460. Fees; penalties A document required to be filed under this chapter is not effective until the applicable fee required by this section is paid. The following fees or penalties must be paid to and collected by the Secretary of State: [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] 1. Reservation. For filing of […]
§1461. Effective date This chapter takes effect July 1, 2007. [PL 2005, c. 543, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 543, §C2 (NEW).
