| This bill implements recommendations of the Blue Ribbon |
Commission to Establish a Comprehensive Internet Policy. It |
requires state departments and agencies to implement procedures |
for accepting payment by major credit cards or other electronic |
means. It enacts the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, |
enabling businesses and residents of the State to conduct |
business and transactions electronically by affording such |
transactions the same legal status as traditional paper |
transactions. It enacts the Maine Digital Signature Act. |
Finally, it authorizes the Blue Ribbon Commission to Establish a |
Comprehensive Internet Policy to meet to conclude its work |
following the conclusion of the Second Regular Session of the |
119th Legislature. |