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10 M.R.S. § 9501 Short title
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This chapter may be known and cited as the "Maine Digital Signature Act."
10 M.R.S. § 9502 Definitions
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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 ha…
10 M.R.S. § 9503 Rules adopted by Secretary of State
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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.
10 M.R.S. § 9504 Effect of use of digital signature
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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.
10 M.R.S. § 9505 Effect of electronic filing with digital signature
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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.