§9403. Scope
1. General rule. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
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).]
[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.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
4. Other law. A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT
10 §9404. Prospective application
10 §9405. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
10 §9406. Construction and application
10 §9407. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts
10 §9408. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
10 §9409. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
10 §9410. Effect of change or error
10 §9411. Notarization and acknowledgment
10 §9412. Retention of electronic records; originals
10 §9413. Admissibility in evidence
10 §9414. Automated transaction
10 §9415. Time and place of sending and receipt
10 §9416. Transferable records
10 §9418. Acceptance and distribution of electronic records by governmental agencies