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§ 5-601.1. Electronic signatures.

MD Health-Gen Code § 5-601.1 (2019) (N/A)
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For purposes of this Part I of this subtitle, an electronic signature shall have the same effect as a manual signature if the electronic signature:

(1)    Uses an algorithm approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology;

(2)    Is unique to the individual using it;

(3)    Is capable of verification;

(4)    Is under the sole control of the individual using it;

(5)    Is linked to data in such a manner that if the data are changed, the electronic signature is invalidated;

(6)    Persists with the document and not by association in separate files; and

(7)    Is bound to a digital certificate.

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