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§9501
Title 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE
Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
Chapter 1053: MAINE DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACT
§9503

§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 use of a manual signature;   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
B. Is unique to the person using it;   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
C. Is capable of verification;   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
D. Is under the sole control of the person using it; and   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
E. Is linked to data in such a manner that it is invalidated if the data are changed.   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Electronic signature.  "Electronic signature" has the same meaning as used in chapter 1051.  
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
3.  State agency.  "State agency" means a state department, agency, office, board, commission, quasi-independent agency, authority or institution.  
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
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