Sec. 8. 1 MRSA §534, sub-§5, ¶M is enacted to read:

M.__Authorize the network manager to collect funds for information and electronic services provided and transactions conducted electronically.

Sec. 9. 1 MRSA §535, sub-§2, ¶¶I and J, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 713, §1, are amended to read:

I. Seek advice from the general public, subscribers, professional associations, academic groups and institutions and individuals with knowledge of and interest in areas of networking, electronic mail, public information access, gateway services, add-on services and electronic filing of information; and

J. Ensure that confidential information is not disclosed by the network manager without the express authorization of the data custodian.; and

Sec. 10. 1 MRSA §535, sub-§2, ¶K is enacted to read:

K.__Collect funds for electronic services and information provided and distribute funds collected to the appropriate data custodians or agencies;

SUMMARY

This bill clarifies various definitions to accurately represent the electronic services provided by InforME and the services available to those who pay the subscriber fee. This bill also clarifies the manner in which funds are collected and distributed by InforME to data custodians or agencies.