Md. Code, Health - General § 5-601.1

Md. Code, Health - General § 5-601.1
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§5–601.1. 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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg&section=5-601.1&enactments=falseFetched: 10/17/2026