(a) A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
(b) A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.
(c) If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.
(d) If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 21 - The Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
Section 21-103 - Prospective Application
Section 21-104 - Use of Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures; Variation by Agreement
Section 21-105 - Construction and Application
Section 21-107 - Provision of Information in Writing; Presentation of Records
Section 21-108 - Attribution and Effect of Electronic Record and Electronic Signature
Section 21-109 - Effect of Change or Error
Section 21-110 - Notarization and Acknowledgment
Section 21-111 - Retention of Electronic Records; Originals
Section 21-112 - Admissibility in Evidence
Section 21-113 - Automated Transaction
Section 21-114 - Time and Place of Sending and Receipt
Section 21-115 - Transferable Records
Section 21-117 - Acceptance and Distribution of Electronic Records by Governmental Agencies
Section 21-118 - Interoperability
Section 21-118.1 - Use of Electronic Postmarks