2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Chapter 1053: MAINE DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACT
10 §9502. Definitions

Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE

§9502. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [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 use of a manual signature; [1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

B. Is unique to the person using it; [1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

C. Is capable of verification; [1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

D. Is under the sole control of the person using it; and [1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

E. Is linked to data in such a manner that it is invalidated if the data are changed. [1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]

[ 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW) .]

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

[ 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW) .]

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

[ 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).