Legislation
SECTION 304
Use of electronic signatures
State Technology (STT) CHAPTER 57-A, ARTICLE 3
§ 304. Use of electronic signatures. 1. The electronic facilitator
shall establish rules and regulations governing the use of electronic
signatures and authentication. The electronic facilitator shall not
establish rules or regulations that seek to apportion fault or impose or
limit liability relating to the use of electronic signatures.
2. In accordance with this section unless specifically provided
otherwise by law, an electronic signature may be used by a person in
lieu of a signature affixed by hand. The use of an electronic signature
shall have the same validity and effect as the use of a signature
affixed by hand.
shall establish rules and regulations governing the use of electronic
signatures and authentication. The electronic facilitator shall not
establish rules or regulations that seek to apportion fault or impose or
limit liability relating to the use of electronic signatures.
2. In accordance with this section unless specifically provided
otherwise by law, an electronic signature may be used by a person in
lieu of a signature affixed by hand. The use of an electronic signature
shall have the same validity and effect as the use of a signature
affixed by hand.