USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 18-B. TRUSTS (HEADING. PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7-1-05)
Chapter : Chapter 11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (HEADING. PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7-1-05)
Title 18-B - §1101. Uniformity of application and construction
Title 18-B: TRUSTS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Chapter 11: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)

§1101. Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this Code, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A1 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A2 (AFF).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 18-B - §1102. Electronic records and signatures
Title 18-B: TRUSTS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Chapter 11: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)

§1102. Electronic records and signatures

The provisions of this Code governing the legal effect, validity or enforceability of electronic records or electronic signatures, and of contracts formed or performed with the use of such records or signatures, conform to the requirements of Section 102 of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 United States Code, Section 7002, and supersede, modify and limit the requirements of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A1 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A2 (AFF).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 18-B - §1103. Effective date
Title 18-B: TRUSTS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Chapter 11: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)

§1103. Effective date

This Code takes effect on July 1, 2005. [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A1 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A2 (AFF).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 18-B - §1104. Application to existing relationships
Title 18-B: TRUSTS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Part 1: MAINE UNIFORM TRUST CODE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)
Chapter 11: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 618, Pt. A, @1 (new); @2 (aff) Effective 7105)

§1104. Application to existing relationships

1. Application. Except as otherwise provided in this Code, on July 1, 2005:



A. This Code applies to all trusts created before, on or after July 1, 2005; [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]




B. This Code applies to all judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced on or after July 1, 2005; [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]




C. This Code applies to judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced before July 1, 2005 unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of this Code would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial proceedings or prejudice the rights of the parties, in which case the particular provision of this Code does not apply and the superseded law applies; [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]




D. Any rule of construction or presumption provided in this Code applies to trust instruments executed before July 1, 2005 unless there is a clear indication of a contrary intent in the terms of the trust; and [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]




E. An act done before July 1, 2005 is not affected by this Code. [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]

[2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]


2. Continued application of statute. If a right is acquired, extinguished or barred upon the expiration of a prescribed period that has commenced to run under any other statute before July 1, 2005, that statute continues to apply to the right even if it has been repealed or superseded. [2003, c. 618, Pt. A, §1 (new); §2 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A1 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 618,
§A2 (AFF).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007