LD 2557
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LR 3953
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SUMMARY

 
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.


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