(a) (1) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person.
(2) 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.
(b) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection (a) of this section 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.
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