| 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. |