§ 35-11-2. Facsimile signature.
(a) Any authorized officer may execute or cause to be executed with a facsimile signature in lieu of his or her manual signature any:
(1) Public security; provided, that at least one signature required or permitted to be placed thereon, which may be the signature of an authorized signer of a bank, trust company or other banking or financial institution action as trustee, authenticating agent, transfer agent, or similar agent, shall be manually subscribed; and
(2) Instrument of payment.
(b) The facsimile signature of an authorized officer has the same legal effect as his or her manual signature.
History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 122, § 1; P.L. 1983, ch. 103, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 35-11 - Uniform Facsimile Signatures of Public Officials
Section 35-11-1. - Definitions.
Section 35-11-2. - Facsimile signature.
Section 35-11-3. - Use of facsimile seal.
Section 35-11-4. - Violation and penalty.
Section 35-11-5. - Uniformity of interpretation.