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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9061. Definitions

§9061. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
1.  Board.
"Board" means the Manufactured Housing Board or its employees.
[PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
2.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §38 (AMD).]
3.  Dealer.
"Dealer" means any person engaged in the sale, leasing, or distribution of new manufactured homes primarily to persons who in good faith purchase or lease a manufactured home for purposes other than resale.
[PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
4.  Department.
"Department" means the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation or its employees.
[PL 1987, c. 395, Pt. A, §38 (AMD).]
5.  Distributor.
"Distributor" means any person engaged in the sale and distribution of manufactured homes for resale.
[PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
6.  Manufacturer.
"Manufacturer" means any person engaged in manufacturing or assembling manufactured homes, regardless of the destination of the homes, including any person engaged in importing homes for resale.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §24 (AMD).]
7.  Manufactured housing.
"Manufactured housing" means for the purpose of this subchapter, a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is 8 body feet or more in width, and 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling, with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, including the plumbing, heating, air-conditioning and electrical systems contained therein; except that the term shall include any structure which meets all the requirements of this subsection except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code 5401, et seq.
[PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
8.  Secretary.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
[PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
9.  State administrative agency.
"State administrative agency" means the department that has been approved or conditionally approved to carry out the state plan for enforcement of the standards pursuant to section 623 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, 42 United States Code, Section 5422 and 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 3282, Subpart G.
[PL 1993, c. 642, §31 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A38 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 642, §31 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §24 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9062. Duties

§9062. Duties
The board shall delegate the responsibility for administering the state administrative agency program to the Commissioner of Professional and Financial Regulation. The commissioner may delegate or contract out the administration of the program at the commissioner's discretion. The board is vested with the authority upon appropriate notice to discontinue participation in the federal enforcement program as a state administrative agency for this State.   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §14 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §H14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9063. Rules

§9063. Rules
The commissioner is authorized to issue, amend and revoke rules as necessary to implement all procedures required of a state administrative agency pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Paragraph 3282 and 42 United States Code, Sections 5401 to 5426, including the implementation of a consumer complaint handling process and the holding of hearings. In the event of a conflict between this chapter and the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 involving the state administrative agency program, the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 prevails.   [PL 1995, c. 353, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 642, §32 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9064. Standards

§9064. Standards
1.  Adoption, administration and enforcement of standards.
The department is charged with the adoption, administration and enforcement of manufactured housing construction and safety standards. The standards adopted must meet the standards adopted pursuant to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 United States Code, Sections 5401 to 5426.
[PL 1995, c. 353, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Rules.
The department may adopt rules necessary to enforce the standards adopted under subsection 1.
[PL 1995, c. 353, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A40 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 642, §33 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9065. Inspections

§9065. Inspections
The department, by authorized representatives, may enter, at reasonable times, any factory, warehouse or establishment in which manufactured housing is manufactured, stored or held for sale for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirements of the federal manufactured housing construction and safety standards and the rules of the department have been and are being met.   [PL 1995, c. 353, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 642, §34 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9065-A. Preoccupancy inspection fee

§9065-A. Preoccupancy inspection fee
The fee for a preoccupancy inspection of manufactured housing, as required pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 3286, is set pursuant to section 9021, subsection 2-A.   [PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 241, Pt. A, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9067. Criminal penalties

§9067. Criminal penalties
Any person or officer, director or agent of a corporation, who willfully or knowingly violates any of the provisions enumerated in state law in any manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both.   [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9068. Monitoring inspection fees

§9068. Monitoring inspection fees
The department shall establish a monitoring inspection fee in an amount established by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. This monitoring inspection fee is an amount paid by the manufacturer for each home produced in this State.   [PL 1995, c. 353, §6 (AMD).]
The monitoring inspection fee shall be paid by the manufacturer to the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, who shall distribute the fees collected from all home manufacturers among the approved and conditionally approved states, based on the number of new homes whose first location after leaving the manufacturing plant is on the premises of a distributor, dealer or purchaser in that state.   [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 642, §36 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9069. Reports

§9069. Reports
Each manufacturer, distributor and dealer of manufactured housing constructed under the federal standards shall establish and maintain the records, make the reports and provide such information as the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development may reasonably require in order for the secretary to be able to determine whether the manufacturer, distributor or dealer has acted or is acting in compliance with this chapter or the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 and shall, upon request of a person duly designated by the secretary, permit the person to inspect appropriate books, papers, records and documents relevant to determining whether the manufacturer, distributor or dealer has acted or is acting in compliance with this chapter or the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.   [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9070. Complaints

§9070. Complaints
All complaints concerning units constructed in compliance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 shall be handled in compliance with subpart I of the regulation established pursuant to the Act.   [PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9071. Revenue (REPEALED)

§9071. Revenue
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 642, §37 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 353, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 5: STATE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY › 10 §9072. Hearings (REPEALED)

§9072. Hearings
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 152, §16 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 395, §A41 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §12 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9081. Definitions

§9081. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
1.  Manufactured home.
"Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, that is 8 body feet or more in width and is 32 body feet or more in length and that is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems contained therein.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §27 (AMD).]
2.  Manufactured housing community.
"Manufactured housing community" means a parcel or adjoining parcel of land, under single ownership, that has been planned and improved for the placement of 3 or more manufactured homes, but does not include a construction camp.
[PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §28 (AMD).]
3.  Sanitarian.
[PL 1991, c. 391, §8 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 600, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 391, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §§27, 28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9082. License required

§9082. License required
A person may not conduct, control, manage or operate, for compensation, directly or indirectly, any manufactured housing community unless licensed by the board. Licenses issued must be displayed in a place readily visible to customers or other persons using a licensed establishment.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).]
Any person desiring a license shall submit satisfactory evidence, in a form acceptable to the board, of that person's ability to comply with the minimum standards of this subchapter and all rules adopted under this subchapter.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §29 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9083. Fees

§9083. Fees
Application and license fees for manufactured housing communities are set under section 9021, subsection 2-A, including applications for manufactured housing community expansion and license renewal. Fees are also set under section 9021, subsection 2-A for manufactured housing community inspections; for the cost of reviewing engineering and site plans; for costs incurred in evaluating an applicant’s eligibility for licensure as a manufactured housing community; and for costs incurred in evaluating a licensee’s ongoing compliance with the requirements of this subchapter and the rules of the board. Failure to pay costs billed to an applicant or licensee within 90 days of the billing date constitutes grounds for license revocation, unless an extension for an additional period not to exceed 90 days is granted in writing by the board.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §30 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 389, §7 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 600, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 714, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §13 (RPR). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §30 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9085. Rules

§9085. Rules
The board may make and enforce all necessary rules for the administration of this subchapter, and may repeal or amend such rules from time to time as may be in the public interest, insofar as that action is not in conflict with any of the provisions of this subchapter.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 381, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9086. Right of entry and inspection

§9086. Right of entry and inspection
The board and any duly designated officer or employee thereof may enter upon the premises of any manufactured housing community licensed pursuant to this subchapter at any reasonable time in order to determine the state of compliance with this subchapter and any rules in force pursuant to this subchapter. The right of entry and inspection extends to any premises under its jurisdiction that the board has reason to believe are being operated or maintained without a license, but no such entry or inspection of any premises may be made without the permission of the owner or person in charge of the premises or, after hearing, upon order of the court.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §35 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §35 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9087. Penalties

§9087. Penalties
Any person who operates any manufactured housing community without first obtaining a license as required by this subchapter is guilty of a Class E crime. Each day any such person operates the manufactured housing community without obtaining a license constitutes a separate offense.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §36 (AMD).]
In the event of any violation of this subchapter or any rule adopted under this subchapter the Attorney General may seek to enjoin further violation thereof, in addition to any other remedy.   [PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9088. Municipal inspections

§9088. Municipal inspections
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, the board may issue a license to a manufactured housing community on the basis of an inspection performed by an inspector who works for and is compensated by the municipality in which the establishment is located, but only if the following conditions have been met.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §37 (AMD).]
1.  Adopted rules; code of standards.
The municipality involved has adopted a set of rules, ordinances or other code of standards for the establishments which has been approved by the board and which is consistent with the rules used by the board for the issuance of the licenses in effect at the time of inspection.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
2.  Qualified to make inspections.
No municipally employed sanitarians may make inspections under the provisions of this subchapter, unless certified as qualified by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]
3.  Inspection to ascertain intent.
The board may from time to time inspect the municipally inspected establishment to ascertain that the intent of these statutes is being followed.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
4.  Inspection reports.
The municipalities shall furnish the board copies of its inspection reports relating to the inspections on a monthly basis.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
5.  Charge.
Municipalities may not charge the board for performing those inspections.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
6.  License fee.
When a license is issued on the basis of a municipal inspection, as specified in this section, the requirement for payment of a license fee to the board, as set forth in section 9021, subsection 2‑A, is waived.
[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §15 (AMD).]
7.  Licenses.
Licenses issued under this section shall be displayed, renewed and in every other way treated the same as licenses issued under this subchapter on the basis of inspection by the board.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW).]
8.  Certification.
Certification of municipally employed sanitarians shall be in accordance with standards set by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services and shall be for a period of 3 years.
[PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §15 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §37 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9089. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

§9089. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action
The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A.   [PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 553, §17 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. D, §16 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 676, Pt. A, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 951: MANUFACTURED HOUSING ACT › Subchapter 6: MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITIES › 10 §9090. Municipal foreclosure; unlicensed manufactured housing communities

§9090. Municipal foreclosure; unlicensed manufactured housing communities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a municipality that, as a result of the nonpayment of property taxes, forecloses and takes possession of real estate on which is located an unlicensed manufactured housing community may, if the municipality determines the manufactured housing community poses a risk to public health, welfare or safety, close the manufactured housing community and, with at least 30 days' prior written notice, evict the inhabitants of the community. A municipality that takes possession of real estate on which is located an unlicensed manufactured housing community does not enter a landlord and tenant relationship with any inhabitant of the community and is not subject to the provisions of chapter 953 or any other laws governing relations between a landlord and tenant. This section does not apply to a municipality that is or becomes the licensed operator of the manufactured housing community.   [PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 203, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 210, Pt. B, §38 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9092. Purchase of equipment

§9092. Purchase of equipment
No mobile home park owner or operator may require a resident of the park to purchase from the owner or operator any underskirting, equipment for tying down mobile homes or any other equipment required by law, local ordinance or rule of the mobile home park.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Permitted regulations.
The park operator may determine by rule the style or quality of the equipment which the tenant purchases from a vendor selected by the tenant.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9093. Fees; charges; assessments; rules

§9093. Fees; charges; assessments; rules
1.  Duty to disclose.
A mobile home park owner or operator shall disclose fully in writing all fees, charges, assessments and rules before a mobile home dweller assumes occupancy in the park.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Increases or changes.
The park owner or operator must give at least 30 days' written notice to all tenants before changing any rules or increasing any fees, charges or assessments.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Failure to disclose charges.
If the park owner or operator fails to fully disclose any fees, charges or assessments, those fees, charges or assessments may not be collected. The owner or operator may not use the mobile home dweller's refusal to pay any undisclosed charge as a cause for eviction in any court.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
4.  Rental payments.
A mobile home park owner or operator may establish a park rule to require that all rental payments and other fees due to the mobile home park owner or operator be paid in full before the home is removed from the park, sold or occupied by a new tenant or owner. If the owner or occupant is a lienholder who has informed the mobile home park owner or operator of its lien on the home pursuant to section 9097, subsection 2‑B, the terms of that subsection apply.
[PL 1999, c. 207, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 365, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 207, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9095. Restrictions on the purchase of fuel oil or bottled gas

§9095. Restrictions on the purchase of fuel oil or bottled gas
Except as provided in subsection 1, no mobile home park owner or operator may require, as a condition of tenancy or continued tenancy, that a mobile home owner or dweller purchase fuel oil or bottled gas from any particular fuel oil or bottled gas dealer or distributor.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Centralized distribution system.
This section does not apply to a mobile home park owner or operator who provides a centralized distribution system for fuel oil or bottled gas, or both, for residents in the park. No mobile home park owner or operator who provides such a centralized distribution system may charge residents more than the average retail price charged by other retail distributors for fuel oil or bottled gas in the county in which the mobile home park is located.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9096. Space for purchaser of mobile home from owner of park

§9096. Space for purchaser of mobile home from owner of park
A tenancy or other estate at will or lease in a mobile home park may not be terminated solely for the purpose of making the tenant's space in the park available for a person who purchased a mobile home from the owner of the mobile home park or the owner's agents.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,C10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9097-A. Unfair rental contracts

§9097-A. Unfair rental contracts
1.  Illegal waiver of rights.
It is an unfair and deceptive trade practice in violation of Title 5, section 207 for a park owner or operator to use a rental agreement or rule that has the effect of waiving a tenant right established in chapter 953 and, if applicable to mobile home park tenants, Title 14, chapters 709, 710 and 710‑A. This subsection does not apply when the law specifically allows the tenant to waive a statutory right during negotiations with the park owner or operator.
[PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).]
2.  Unenforceable provisions.
The following rental agreement or rule provisions are specifically declared to be unenforceable and in violation of Title 5, section 207:
A. Any provision that absolves the park owner or operator from liability for the negligence of the park owner or operator or the agent of the park owner or operator;   [PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).]
B. Any provision that requires the tenant to pay the legal fees of the park owner or operator in enforcing the rental agreement;   [PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).]
C. Any provision that requires the tenant to give a lien upon the tenant's property, including a tenant's mobile home, for the amount of any rent or other sums due the park owner or operator; and   [PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).]
D. Any provision that requires the tenant to acknowledge that the provisions of the rental agreement, including tenant rules, are fair and reasonable.   [PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).]
[PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 361, §1 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 361, §3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9097-B. Entry and detainer

§9097-B. Entry and detainer
Process of forcible entry and detainer pursuant to Title 14, chapter 709 must be used in mobile home evictions. This process includes mediation under Title 14, chapter 709, subchapter 1.   [PL 2007, c. 246, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 60, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 246, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 246, §6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9097-C. Penalties for late payment of rent

§9097-C. Penalties for late payment of rent
The owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents may assess a penalty against a tenant for late payment of rent under this section.   [PL 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Late payment.
A payment of rent is late if it is not made within 15 days from the time the payment is due.
[PL 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Maximum penalty.
The owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent that exceeds 4% of the amount due for one month.
[PL 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Notice in writing.
The owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents may not assess a penalty for the late payment of rent unless the owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents gives the tenant written notice at the time the owner of a mobile home park or the owner's agents and tenant enter into the rental agreement that a penalty, up to 4% of one month's rent, may be charged for the late payment of rent.
[PL 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 156, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 11: HOUSING › Chapter 953: REGULATION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; LANDLORD AND TENANT › 10 §9100. Violations

§9100. Violations
A violation of this chapter is a violation of Title 5, chapter 10, the unfair trade practices laws.   [PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. B, §11 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§B1,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§B11,C8,C10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1001: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 10 §9101. Establishment (REPEALED)

§9101. Establishment
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 320, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1001: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 10 §9102. Authority (REPEALED)

§9102. Authority
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 606, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 320, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1001: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 10 §9103. Fees (REPEALED)

§9103. Fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 320, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1001: ENERGY TESTING LABORATORY OF MAINE (REPEALED) › 10 §9104. Records (REPEALED)

§9104. Records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 569, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 320, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1003: NORTHERN MAINE TRANSMISSION CORPORATION › 10 §9201. Definitions

§9201. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Corporation.
"Corporation" means the Northern Maine Transmission Corporation established in section 9202, subsection 1.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Fund.
"Fund" means the Northern Maine Transmission Corporation Fund established in section 9204.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Authority.
"Authority" means the Finance Authority of Maine.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1003: NORTHERN MAINE TRANSMISSION CORPORATION › 10 §9203. Powers

§9203. Powers
The corporation has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out this chapter including, without limitation, those general powers provided to a nonprofit corporation by the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act, Title 13‑B and including, but not limited to, the following powers.   [PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Receipt of money and property.
The corporation may accept gifts, grants, bequests or devises from any source, including funds from the Federal Government or any of its political subdivisions, and may do any acts necessary, useful, desirable or convenient in connection with procuring acceptance or disposition of gifts, grants, requests or devises.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Cooperation with public and private entities.
The corporation may cooperate fully with any public and private entities as necessary, useful, desirable or convenient to carry out this chapter.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Acceptance of proposals for connections.
The corporation shall request and receive proposals from public and private entities to finance, permit, construct or operate any natural gas or electric transmission lines necessary to connect the facilities of any transmission and distribution utilities and natural gas customers in the northern part of the State with the transmission grid and natural gas transmission system outside of northern Maine in the United States or Canada, and may approve those proposals if they are in keeping with the intent of this chapter. If the corporation approves a project, the authority may separately consider providing financing for the project pursuant to section 1053, subsection 6, paragraph F if the proponent of the project submits a completed application to the authority.
[PL 2003, c. 506, §8 (AMD).]
4.  Conduct studies.
The corporation may conduct or fund such studies, including, but not limited to, feasibility studies, as may be necessary and convenient to the performance of its duties.
[PL 2003, c. 506, §9 (NEW).]
5.  Rulemaking.
The corporation may adopt any rule, including rules establishing its bylaws, necessary or useful for carrying out any of its powers or duties. Rules adopted under this subsection may provide for fees charged for review of project applications. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 506, §9 (NEW).]
6.  Contracts.
The corporation may enter into contracts with the authority for the provision of administrative and underwriting services.
[PL 2003, c. 506, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 506, §§8,9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1003: NORTHERN MAINE TRANSMISSION CORPORATION › 10 §9204. Fund established

§9204. Fund established
1.  Establishment of fund.
There is established the Northern Maine Transmission Corporation Fund, which must be used to provide funding for activities of the corporation to further its purpose under this chapter. The fund must be deposited with and maintained and administered by the authority and must contain appropriations provided for that purpose, interest accrued on the fund balance, funds received by the corporation to be applied to the fund and funds received in payment of loans. The fund is a nonlapsing revolving fund.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Administrative expenses.
Costs and expenses of maintaining, servicing and administering the fund and of performing any powers or duties under this chapter may be paid out of amounts in the fund.
[PL 2003, c. 506, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 506, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 12: ENERGY › Chapter 1003: NORTHERN MAINE TRANSMISSION CORPORATION › 10 §9205. Tax exemption

§9205. Tax exemption
1.  Bonds or notes.
All bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter are issued by a political subdivision or a body corporate and politic of the State and for an essential public and governmental purpose. Those bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, the interest on them and the income from them, including any profit on their sale, and all activities of the corporation and fees, charges, funds, revenue, income and other money of the corporation, whether or not pledged or available to pay or secure the payment of those bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness or interest on them, are exempt from all taxation franchise fees or special assessments of whatever kind except for transfer, inheritance and estate taxes.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Property taxes.
All real and personal property acquired by the corporation is subject to taxes to the same extent as real and personal property owned by other electric utilities.
[PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 513, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9401. Short title

§9401. Short title
This chapter may be known and cited as the "Uniform Electronic Transactions Act."   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9403. Scope

§9403. Scope
1.  General rule.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to a transaction.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Exceptions.
This chapter does not apply to a transaction to the extent it is governed by:
A. A law governing the creation and execution of wills, codicils or testamentary trusts; and   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
B. The Uniform Commercial Code other than Title 11, section 1‑1306 and Articles 2 and 2‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).]
3.  Limitation of exception.
This chapter applies to an electronic record or electronic signature otherwise excluded from the application of this chapter under subsection 2 to the extent it is governed by a law other than those specified in subsection 2.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Other law.
A transaction subject to this chapter is also subject to other applicable substantive law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 325, Pt. B, §27 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9404. Prospective application

§9404. Prospective application
This chapter applies to any electronic record or electronic signature created, generated, sent, communicated, received or stored on or after the effective date of this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9405. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement

§9405. Use of electronic records and electronic signatures; variation by agreement
1.  Electronic means or form not required.
This chapter does not require a record or signature to be created, generated, sent, communicated, received, stored or otherwise processed or used by electronic means or in electronic form.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Consent.
This chapter applies only to transactions between parties, each of which has agreed to conduct transactions by electronic means. Whether the parties agree to conduct a transaction by electronic means is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances, including the parties' conduct.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Other transactions.
A party that agrees to conduct a transaction by electronic means may refuse to conduct other transactions by electronic means. The right granted by this subsection may not be waived by agreement.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Variance by agreement.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the effect of any of the provisions of this chapter may be varied by agreement. The presence in certain provisions of this chapter of the words "unless otherwise agreed," or words of similar import, does not imply that the effect of other provisions may not be varied by agreement.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Conclusions of law.
Whether an electronic record or electronic signature has legal consequences is determined by this chapter and other applicable law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9406. Construction and application

§9406. Construction and application
This chapter must be construed and applied:   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Facilitation.
To facilitate electronic transactions consistent with other applicable law;
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Reasonable practices.
To be consistent with reasonable practices concerning electronic transactions and with the continued expansion of those practices; and
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
3.  General purpose.
To effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of this chapter among states enacting it.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9407. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts

§9407. Legal recognition of electronic records, electronic signatures and electronic contracts
1.  Form.
An electronic record or electronic signature may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because it is in electronic form.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Formation.
A contract may not be denied legal effect or enforceability solely because an electronic record was used in its formation.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Writing.
If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Signature.
If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9408. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records

§9408. Provision of information in writing; presentation of records
1.  Writing.
If parties have agreed to conduct a transaction by electronic means and a law requires a person to provide, send or deliver information in writing to another person, the requirement is satisfied if the information is provided, sent or delivered, as the case may be, in an electronic record capable of retention by the recipient at the time of receipt. An electronic record is not capable of retention by the recipient if the sender or its information processing system inhibits the ability of the recipient to print or store the electronic record.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Records.
If a law other than this chapter requires a record to be posted or displayed in a certain manner; to be sent, communicated or transmitted by a specified method; or to contain information that is formatted in a certain manner, the following rules apply:
A. The record must be posted or displayed in the manner specified in the other law;   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
B. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, paragraph B, the record must be sent, communicated or transmitted by the method specified in the other law; and   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
C. The record must contain the information formatted in the manner specified in the other law.   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Unenforceable.
If a sender inhibits the ability of a recipient to store or print an electronic record, the electronic record is not enforceable against the recipient.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Variance by agreement.
The requirements of this section may not be varied by agreement, but:
A. To the extent a law other than this chapter requires information to be provided, sent or delivered in writing but permits that requirement to be varied by agreement, the requirement under subsection 1 that the information be in the form of an electronic record capable of retention may also be varied by agreement; and   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
B. A requirement under a law other than this chapter to send, communicate or transmit a record by certified mail, return receipt requested; first-class mail, postage prepaid; or regular United States mail may be varied by agreement to the extent permitted by the other law.   [PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 10: COMMERCE AND TRADE › Part 13: ELECTRONIC COMMERCE › Chapter 1051: UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ACT › 10 §9409. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature

§9409. Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature
1.  Attributable to person.
An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Effect of attribution to person.
The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection 1 is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution or adoption, including the parties' agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.
[PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 762, §2 (NEW).