Section 21-106 - Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-106. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures, and electronic contracts.
 

(a)  In general.- A record or signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form. 

(b)  Electronic contract.- A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation. 

(c)  Electronic record.- If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. 

(d)  Electronic signature.- If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law. 
 

[2000, ch. 8.]