Scope

10 M.R.S. § 9403, under UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT.

10 M.R.S. § 9403

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 [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

B. The Uniform Commercial Code other than Title 11, section 1‑1306 and Articles 2 and 2‑A. [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).]

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.