§9409. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
1. Attributable to person. An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2. Effect of attribution to person. The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection 1 is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution or adoption, including the parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
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