{"data":{"id":"us-me/10-m.r.s.-9502","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"10 M.R.S. §9502","heading":"Definitions","body":"As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.\n1.  Digital signature.  \"Digital signature\" means a computer-created electronic signature that:\nA.  Is intended by the person using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature;\nB.  Is unique to the person using it;\nC.  Is capable of verification;\nD.  Is under the sole control of the person using it; and\nE.  Is linked to data in such a manner that it is invalidated if the data are changed.\n2.  Electronic signature.  \"Electronic signature\" has the same meaning as used in chapter 1051.\n3.  State agency.  \"State agency\" means a state department, agency, office, board, commission, quasi-independent agency, authority or institution.","path":["TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE","PART 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE","CHAPTER 1053: MAINE DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACT"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/10/title10sec9502.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:24Z","sha256":"3b38e2b33612f1cbe1b8e36c3770181d36d60cb25054c9c7617a3d9114629dcb","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/10-m.r.s.-9501","next":"us-me/10-m.r.s.-9503"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}