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An Act To Provide for Minimum Wage and Overtime Coverage for Certain Domestic Workers
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0224
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: HASKELL, BRYANT, BURNS, CONOVER, DRISCOLL, PATRICK, ROSEN
Amends: 26 MRSA §663

Legislative Document 
No. 224 
H.P. 195 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Provide for Minimum Wage and Overtime Coverage for 
Certain Domestic Workers 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HASKELL of Portland. 
Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and 
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MILLICENT M. MacfARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CONOVER of Oakland, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, 
PATRICK of Rumford, ROSEN of Bucksport. 
Printed on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of l\laine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 26 MRS A §663, sub-§3, ~ 
is amended to read: 
B. 
Any An individual employed in domestic service in or about a private home and 
engaged directly by the resident or owner of that private home or the family of the 
resident or homeowner; 
Sec. 2. 26 MRSA §663, sub-§3, ~J is amended to read: 
J. 
Members of the family of the employer who reside with and are dependent upon 
the employer; and 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that the minimum wage and overtime exemptions for domestic 
service in and about a private home do not apply to domestic workers employed by for-
profit, 3rd-party employers. It also makes a technical change.
An Act To Allow the Reimbursement of Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes in Certain Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0227
Committee Amendment CA_A_H76 (House)
Amends: 36 MRSA §1482

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A to H.P. 198, L.D. 227, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Reimbursement of Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes in Certain Cases" 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1482, sub-§5,~, as amended by PL 1997, c. 175, §1, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
D. 
If the credit available under this subsection exceeds the amount transferred to 
another vehicle, a municipality may choose, but is not required to refund the excess 
amount. If a municipality chooses to refund excess amounts it must do so in all 
instances where there is an excess amount.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment authorizes municipalities to refund excess motor vehicle excise tax 
credits but does not require them to do so. The amendment also removes from the bill the 
requirement that credits be prorated for the portion of the registration year that the vehicle 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide Flexibility in Health Insurance for Spouses under the State Employee Health Insurance Plan
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0225
Committee: Labor
Sponsors: FISCHER, JACKSON, TUTTLE
Amends: 5 MRSA §285

Legislative Document 
No. 225 
H.P.196 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Provide Flexibility in Health Insurance for Spouses 
under the State Employee Health Insurance Plan 
Reference to the Committee on Labor suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, TUTTLE of Sanford. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§3-B, ~A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 641, §1, IS 
amended to read: 
A. 
Upon retirement, the retiree may enroll a spouse and dependent or dependents 
for coverage under the plan effective on the date of retirement; ef 
Sec. 2. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§3-B, ~, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 641, § 1, is 
amended to read: 
B. 
Subsequent to retirement, the retiree may enroll a spouse and dependent or 
dependents for coverage under the plan if: 
(1) At the time of retirement, the retiree designated in writing the name of the 
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spouse and dependent or dependents to be enrolled at a future date; and 
(2) The spouse and dependent or dependents can demonstrate coverage for at 
least 18 months immediately prior to enrollment under another health insurance 
plan or can demonstrate that health insurance coverage for that person pursuant to 
the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 under a 
prior plan has been exhausted~~ 
Sec. 3. 5 MRSA §285, sub-§3-B, ~C is enacted to read: 
C. Subsequent to retirement, if a spouse obtains health insurance from an employer, 
that spouse may make a one-time election to leave the plan and be eligible to enroll at 
a future date. 
The spouse must demonstrate coverage for at least 18 months 
immediately prior to enrollment under the plan under another health insurance plan or 
under the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. 
SUMMARY 
This bill proposes a new health insurance coverage option for the spouse of a retiree 
under the State's group health plan. The new option applies to a spouse that has his or her 
own coverage at the time of retirement. Currently, if a spouse enrolls under the retiree's 
plan at the time of retirement and subsequently changes jobs and the new employer 
provides paid health insurance, that spouse, if the spouse decides to leave the State's 
group health plan, does not have the option to return when the new employer's paid plan 
is no longer in effect. Under the bill, the spouse is given a one-time election to leave the 
State's group health plan and have a one-time opportunity to return to the State's group 
health plan. 
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An Act To Allow the Reimbursement of Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes in Certain Cases
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0227
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: HOLMAN, CLARK, FLETCHER
Amends: 36 MRSA §1482

Legislative Document 
No. 227 
H.P.198 
House of Representatives, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Allow the Reimbursement of Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 
in Certain Cases 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative HOLMAN of Fayette. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLARK of Millinocket and 
Representative: FLETCHER of Winslow. 
Prulted on rel..:yded paper 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §1482, sub-§5, ~C, as amended by PL 1997, c. 175, §I, is 
repealed. 
Sec. 2. 36 MRSA §1482, sub-§5, ~G is enacted to read: 
G. A credit provided under this subsection must be in an amount equal to the amount 
paid in excise tax less a prorated amount for the portion of the registration year that 
the motor vehicle was in service by the owner or lessee and be applied against the 
amount of the excise tax levied on a new motor vehicle that the owner or lessee may 
be registering within the registration year, with any remaining balance returned to the 
owner or lessee as a refund. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires that a credit on the excise tax paid for a vehicle that is transferred, 
lost by fire, theft or accident or permanently junked or abandoned within a registration 
year in the amount of the tax less a prorated amount for the portion of the registration 
year that the vehicle was in service be applied to the excise tax for a new motor vehicle 
the owner or lessee is registering with in the registration year and that any remaining sum 
be returned to the owner or lessee as a refund. 
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An Act To Establish a Special Veterans License Plate for Motorcycles
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0228
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: BURNS, SULLIVAN, CANAVAN, CARTER, DRISCOLL, EMERY, GREELEY, HILL, MARLEY, WHEELER
Amends: 29-A MRSA §523

Legislative Document 
No. 228 
H.P.199 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Establish a Special Veterans License Plate for 
Motorcycles 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative BURNS of Berwick. 
Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York and 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CARTER of Bethel, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, 
EMERY of Cutler, GREELEY of Levant, HILL of York, MARLEY of Portland, WHEELER 
of Kittery. 
Primed on re(;yded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §523, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. Motorcycle plates; veterans. 
In addition to any plate issued pursuant to 
subsection 3, the Secretary of State, on application and evidence of payment of the excise 
tax required by Title 36, section 1482, shaIl issue a registration certificate and a special 
veterans registration plate for one designated motorcycle owned or controlled by a person 
who has served in the United States Armed Forces and who has been honorably 
discharged. 
Each application must be accompanied by the applicant's Armed Forces Report of 
Transfer or Discharge, DO Form 214, or certification from the United States Veterans 
Administration or the appropriate branch of the United States Armed Forces verifying the 
applicant's military service and honorable discharge. 
AIl surplus revenue collected for issuance of the special registration plates is retained by 
the Secretary of State to maintain and support this program. 
The surviving spouse of a special veteran plate recipient issued a motorcycle plate in 
accordance with this subsection may retain and display the special veteran plate as long 
as the surviving spouse remains unmarried. Upon remarriage, the surviving spouse may 
not use the special veteran plate on a motorcycle, but may retain it as a keepsake. Upon 
the death of the surviving spouse, the family may retain the special veteran plate, but may 
not use it on a motorcycle. 
SUMMARY 
This bill authorizes the Secretary of State to issue special veterans motorcycle 
registration plates for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. 
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An Act To Facilitate the Establishment of Tribal Electric Utility Districts
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0229
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: PINGREE, LORING, EMERY, FLETCHER, MOORE, RINES, SOCTOMAH, MARRACHE, PERRY, RAYE

Legislative Document 
No. 229 
H.P.200 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Facilitate the Establishment of Tribal Electric Utility 
Districts 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven. 
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MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representative LORING of the Penobscot Nation and 
Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, FLETCHER of Winslow, MOORE of Standish, RINES of 
Wiscasset, SOCTOMAH of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Senators: MARRACHE of Kennebec, 
PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington. 
Pruned on recyded paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 35-A MRS A §3915, as amended by PL 1995, c. 254, § 11, is further 
amended to read: 
§3915. Existing service areas 
-A- Except as provided in subsection 1, a municipal power district may not serve as a 
public utility, as defined in section 102, without consent from the commission in 
accordance with section 2102. 
1. Tribal power districts. A municipal power district formed by the Penobscot 
Nation or the Passamaquoddy Tribe pursuant to this chapter under the authority specified 
in Title 30, section 6206, subsection 1 may serve as a public utility within its respective 
Indian territory upon approval of the commission pursuant to this subsection. 
Upon 
application by the Penobscot Nation or the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the commission shall 
authorize a municipal power district formed by the Penobscot Nation or Passamaquoddy 
Tribe to serve its respective Indian territory and direct any transmission and distribution 
utility serving in that territory to convey to the district for reasonable compensation 
transmission and distribution assets located within the district. 
SUMMARY 
Under current law, the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation possess the 
authority of municipalities within their respective Indian territories. Municipalities are 
authorized to form municipal power districts. 
This bill directs the Public Utilities 
Commission to authorize, upon application by the Passamaquoddy Tribe or Penobscot 
Nation, a municipal power district formed by the Passamaquoddy Tribe or Penobscot 
Nation to serve its respective Indian territory and to direct any transmission and 
distribution utility serving in that territory to convey to the district for reasonable 
compensation transmission and distribution assets located within the district. 
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An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Garnishment of Wages
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0231
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, PINEAU, FINCH, FITTS, HANLEY, MOORE, PATRICK
Amends: 9-A MRSA §5

Legislative Document 
No. 231 
S.P.69 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Modify the Laws Regarding Garnishment of Wages 
Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative PINEAU of Jay and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Representatives: FINCH of Fairfield, FITTS of Pittsfield, HANLEY of Gardiner, MOORE of 
Standish, PATRICK of Rumford. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 9-A MRSA §5-105, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1995, c. 614, Pt. A, §5, is 
repealed and the following enacted in its place: 
2. 
The maximum part of the aggregate disposable earnings of an individual for any 
workweek that is subjected to garnishment to enforce payment of a judgment arising from 
a consumer credit transaction may not exceed the lesser of: 
A. 
Twenty-five percent of the individual's disposable earnings for that week; and 
B. 
The amount by which the individual's disposable earnings for that week exceed 
times the federal minimum hourly wage prescribed by Section 6(a)(I) of the Fair 
Labor Standards Act of 1938, 29 United States Code, Section 206(a)(I), or the state 
minimum wage prescribed by Title 26, section 664, whichever is higher, in effect at 
the time the earnings are payable. 
In the case of earnings for a pay period other than a week, the administrator shall 
prescribe by rule a multiple of the minimum hourly wage equivalent in effect to that 
set forth in this paragraph. 
SUMMARY 
This bill revises the Maine Consumer Credit Code so that a garnishment judgment for 
a consumer credit debt must allow a worker to retain at least the equivalent of the federal 
or state minimum wage, whichever is higher. 
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An Act To Clarify the Scope of Conservation Programs with Respect to Electricity Use
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0230
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: BARTLETT, BLISS, BROMLEY, HOBBINS, MARRACHE, EBERLE, HINCK

Legislative Document 
No. 230 
S.P.68 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Clarify the Scope of Conservation Programs with 
Respect to Electricity Use 
Submitted by the Office of the Public Advocate pursuant to Joint Rule 204. 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland. 
Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MARRACHE of Kennebec, 
Representatives: EBERLE of South Portland, HINCK of Portland. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 3S-A MRSA §3211-A, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 624, §4, is 
amended to read: 
D. 
"Conservation programs" means programs developed by the COlTIIlllSSlOn 
pursuant to this section designed to reduce inefficient electricity use. Conservation 
programs may also result in savings in nonelectric fuels that are incidental to 
electricity savings. 
SUMMARY 
This bill clarifies that conservation programs administered by the Public Utilities 
Commission may result in savings in nonelectric fuels that are incidental to electricity 
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Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation to Establish the Elton R. Brooks Memorial Rest Area and Boat Launching Facility
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0232
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: RA YE, PERRY

Legislative Document 
No. 232 
S.P.70 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation to Establish 
the Elton R. Brooks Memorial Rest Area and Boat Launching 
Facility 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator RA YE of Washington. 
Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais. 
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JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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Sec. 1. Rest area and boat launch site in Robbinston named. Resolved: 
That the Department of Transportation shall designate with appropriate signs and notices 
the rest area and boat launch site off U.S. Route I in Robbinston as the Elton R. Brooks 
Memorial Rest Area and Boat Launching Facility to honor the memory of Elton R. 
Brooks, as requested by the municipal officers of the Town of Robbinston. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve directs the Department of Transportation to designate with appropriate 
signs and notices the rest area and boat launch site in the Town of Robbinston, on U.S. 
Route I, as the Elton R. Brooks Memorial Rest Area and Boat Launching Facility, as 
requested by the municipal officers of the Town of Robbinston. 
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An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Assessment of Rates for Workers' Compensation
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0234
Committee: Insurance and Financial Services
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, HASTINGS, NASS, ROSEN, STRIMLING

Legislative Document 
No. 234 
S.P.72 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Assessment of Rates for 
Workers' Compensation 
Reference to the Committee on Insurance and Financial Services suggested and ordered 
printed. 
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Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, NASS of York, ROSEN of Hancock, 
STRIMLING of Cumberland. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 24-A MRS A §2382-C, sub-§l-A is enacted to read: 
i-A. Proportionate classification on basis of work activities. In accordance with 
subsection 1, an insurer shall develop subclassifications of the uniform classification 
system under section 2382-B that reasonably reflect the proportionate exposure to claims 
based on differences in work activities to determine the rate for certain occupations. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires workers' compensation insurers to develop rates that reflect the 
differences in work activities and exposure to risk of injury for certain occupations.
An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Pay of Maine Residents Who Are Members of the Armed Services Stationed outside of the State Earned while on Active Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0236
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, DUPREY, COURTNEY, CHASE, KNIGHT, PATRICK, TARDY

Legislative Document 
No. 236 
S.P.74 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Pay of Maine 
Residents Who Are Members of the Armed Services Stationed 
outside of the State Earned while on Active Duty 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative DUPREY of Hampden and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: COURTNEY of York, Representatives: CHASE of Wells, KNIGHT of Livermore 
Falls, PATRICK of Rumford, TARDY of Newport. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §S122, sub-§2, ~ 
is enacted to read: 
Y. Income received by an individual for active duty in the Armed Forces of the 
United States while the individual is stationed outside the State. 
Sec. 2. Application. That section of this Act that enacts the Maine Revised 
Statutes, Title 36, section 5122, subsection 2, paragraph Y applies to tax years beginning 
on or after January 1,2007. 
SUMMARY 
This bill exempts from income tax income received by an individual for active duty 
lOin the Armed Forces of the United States while the individual is stationed outside of the 
State. 
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An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Pay of Maine Residents Who Are Members of the Armed Services Stationed outside of the State Earned while on Active Duty
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0236
Committee Amendment CA_A_S232 (Senate)

Majority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A " to S.P. 74, L.D. 236, Bill, "An Act To Exempt 
from the Income Tax Military Pay of Maine Residents Who Are Members of the Armed 
Services Stationed outside of the State Earned while on Active Duty" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The foHowing appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Revenue Services - Bureau of 0002 
Initiative: Provides funds for the additional costs associated with exempting military pay 
from income tax if earned out of the State while on active duty, including funds for one 
part-time Tax Examiner position. 
GENERAL FUND 
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 
Personal Services 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
0.500 
$13,512 
$21,534 
$35,046 
This amendment adds an appropriations and allocations section. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
2008-09 
0.500 
$28,492 
$7,334 
$35,826 
Approved: 05/29/07 Mac:::.. 
LD236 
LR 64(02) 
An Act To Exempt from the Income Tax Military Pay of Maine Residents Who Are Members of the 
Armed Services Stationed outside of the State Earned while on Active Duty 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ':A " 
Net Cost (Savings) 
General Fund 
Appropriations/Allocations 
General Fund 
Revenue 
General Fund 
Other Special Revenue Funds 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Committee: Taxation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
2007-08 
$2,583,920 
$35,046 
($2,548,874) 
($139,812) 
2008-09 
$1,917,444 
$35,826 
($1,881,618) 
($103,211) 
Projections 
2009-10 
$1,975,318 
$37,251 
($1,938,067) 
($106,307) 
Projections 
2010-11 
$2,034,955 
$38,746 
($1,996,209) 
($109,497) 
The estimated General Fund cost of exempting certain military pay from the income tax is estimated to be $2,548,874 
in fiscal year 2007-08 and $1,881,618 in fiscal year 2008-09. This bill also includes a General Fund appropriation of 
$35,046 in fiscal year 2007-08 and $35,826 in fiscal year 2008-09 for Maine Revenue Services related administrative 
costs, including funds for one part-time Tax Examiner position to.audit a portion of the returns. 
LR0064(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0237
Committee: Taxation
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, CLARK, BRYANT, ROSEN, JACKSON, PATRICK, THOMAS
Amends: 36 MRSA §584-B

Legislative Document 
No. 237 
S.P.75 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law 
Reference to the Committee on Taxation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Representative CLARK of Millinocket and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, 
PATRICK of Rumford, THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 36 MRSA §584-B is enacted to read: 
§584-B. Traditional uses 
A parcel of land 500 acres or larger that is taxed pursuant to this subchapter must be 
open to the public for traditional uses. For purposes of this section, "traditional uses" 
includes, but is not limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling and hiking. 
SUMMARY 
This bill provides that a parcel of land 500 acres or larger that is taxed pursuant to the 
Maine Tree Growth Tax Law must be open to the public for traditional uses, including, 
but not limited to, hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling and hiking. 
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An Act To Require Maine To Submit DNA Samples of Sex Offenders to the National DNA Registry
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0238
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: PLOWMAN, COURTNEY, HASTINGS, SHERMAN, DUPREY

Legislative Document 
No. 238 
S.P.76 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Require Maine To Submit DNA Samples of Sex 
Offenders to the National DNA Registry 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
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Presented by Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot. 
Cosponsored by Senators: COURTNEY of York, HASTINGS of Oxford, SHERMAN of 
Aroostook, Representative: DUPREY of Hampden. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 25 MRS A §1574, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 
7. Sex offenders. A person convicted of a sex offense as defined in Title 34-A, 
section 11203, subsection 6 or a sexually violent offense as defined in Title 34-A, section 
11203, subsection 7 shall submit to having a DNA sample taken as required under 
subsection 1. A profile of a DNA sample taken under this subsection must be sent to 
CODIS. 
SUMMARY 
This bill requires a person convicted of a sex offense or a sexually violent offense to 
submit to having a DNA sample taken and the Chief of the State Police is required to 
send a profile of that DNA sample to the Federal Bureau oflnvestigation's national DNA 
identification index system. 
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An Act To Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0239
Committee Amendment CA_A_H21 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,~" to H.P. 201, L.D. 239, Bill, "An Act To Provide 
a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §752-E in subsection 1 in the 3rd line (page 1, line 6 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "duties" the following: 'at the scene of a fire or 
other emergency' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is the majority report of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Committee. The amendment specifies that the Class C assault on a firefighter applies only 
in situations where the firefighter is performing official duties at the scene of a fire or 
other emergency. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/21/07 frac 
LD239 
LR 1133(02) 
An Act To Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment "~,, 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class C crimes; increases correctional and judicial costs 
LRl133(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0239
Committee Amendment CA_C_H658 (House)
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ,l! " to H.P. 201, L.D. 239, Bill, "An Act To 
Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter" 
Amend the bill in section 1 in §752-E in subsection I in the 3rd line (page I, line 6 in 
L.D.) by inserting after the following: "duties" the following: 'at the scene of a fire or 
other emergency' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment is one of two minority reports of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Criminal Justice and Public Safety. The amendment specifies that the provision that 
establishes assault on a firefighter as a Class C crime applies only when the firefighter is 
performing official duties at the scene of a fire or other emergency. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 01111108 frac 
LD239 
LR 1133(05) 
An Act To Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,(~;, 
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Increases class of crime from Class D to Class C. Number of cases and convictions expected to be rare. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
The Department of Corrections will incur additional costs in the event a conviction occurs. The total estimated cost 
for each conviction based on the average cost to the state for a Class C crime would be $70,173 with an average length 
of stay of I year and 10 months or 675 days. 
Any additional indigent defense costs associated with the infrequent number of convictions can be absorbed within the 
Judicial Department's existing budgeted resources. 
LRI133(05) - Fiscal Note - Page I of I
An Act To Establish a Discounted Cable Rate for Senior Citizens and Assisted Living Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0240
Committee Amendment CA_A_S46 (Senate)
Amends: 30-A MRSA §3010-A

Reported by: Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A " to S.P. 77, L.D. 240, Bill, "An Act To 
Establish a Discounted Cable Rate for Senior Citizens and Assisted Living Facilities" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act Regarding Discounts for Cable Television Service' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and inserting the following: 
'Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §3010-A is enacted to read: 
§3010-A. Discounted cable rates; pass-through 
If a cable franchisee provides a discount on the price of cable television services to a 
facility that provides housing for older persons, the facility shall pass through a minimum 
of 95% of that discount to the residents of the facility. For the purposes of this section, 
"housing for older persons" has the same meaning as in Title 5, section 4581, subsection 
2.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill and is the minority report of the committee. The 
amendment requires a housing facility for older persons that receives a discount on cable 
television services to pass through 95% of the discount to residents of the facility. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0239
Committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Sponsors: DUCHESNE, ANNIS, BLANCHETTE, GREELEY, PRAIT, RINES, SMITH
Amends: 17-A MRSA §752-E

Legislative Document 
No. 239 
H.P.201 
House of Representatives, January 16,2007 
An Act To Provide a Felony Penalty for Assault on a Firefighter 
Reference to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson. 
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1J7. 7lltlC~ 
MILLICENT M. MacFARLAND 
Clerk 
Cosponsored by Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, 
GREELEY of Levant, PRAIT of Eddington, RINES of Wiscasset, SMITH of Monmouth. 
Printed on recycled paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 17-A MRSA §752-E is enacted to read: 
§752-E. Assault on a firefighter 
1. A person is guilty of assault on a firefighter if the person intentionally, knowingly 
or recklessly causes bodily injury to a firefighter while the firefighter is in the 
performance of the firefighter's official duties. 
2. As used in this section, "firefighter" means a municipal firefighter as defined in 
Title 30-A, section 3151, subsection 2 or a volunteer firefighter as defined in Title 30-A, 
section 3151, subsection 4. 
3. Assault on a firefighter is a Class C crime. 
SUMMARY 
Current law makes assault on a police officer or emergency medical services person a 
Class C crime. This bill extends the same penalty to assault on a firefighter while the 
firefighter is engaged in the firefighter's official duties. 
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An Act To Establish a Discounted Cable Rate for Senior Citizens and Assisted Living Facilities
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0240
Committee: Utilities and Energy
Sponsors: MITCHELL, CROCKETT, BARTLETT, DOW, BLANCHARD, BLISS, GERZOFSKY, HOGAN, MAZUREK

Legislative Document 
No. 240 
S.P.77 
In Senate, January 16, 2007 
An Act To Establish a Discounted Cable Rate for Senior Citizens 
and Assisted Living Facilities 
Reference to the Committee on Utilities and Energy suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROCKETT of Augusta and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: BLANCHARD of 
Old Town, BLISS of South Portland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOGAN of Old Orchard 
Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland. 
Prmtt'd ~ 111 fecyded r.lper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
CONCEPT DRAFT 
SUMMARY 
This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. 
This bill proposes to provide a discounted rate for cable television service for senior 
citizens and persons who reside in assisted living facilities. 
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An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Issue a Work-restricted License to First-time License Holders II Not Yet 21 Years of Age with Less than 2 Years of Driving Time
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0241
Committee Amendment CA_A_S47 (Senate)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2503

Reported by: Minority 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to S.P. 78, L.D. 241, Bill, "An Act To Allow 
the Secretary of State To Issue a Work-restricted License to First-time License Holders 
II 
Not Yet 21 Years of Age with Less than 2 Years of Driving Time" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following: 
'Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §2503, sub-§2, ~C, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, 
§2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
C. Has not completed the alcohol and drug program by the end of the statutory 
suspension period if the suspension was for an OUI offense or pursuant to section 
2453 or section 2472, subsection 3, paragraph B.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment, which is the minority report of the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation, corrects a technical problem created by the bill. 
It provides that a 
juvenile who receives a work-restricted license after license suspension for a moving 
violation that does not relate to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of 
intoxicants is not required to complete an alcohol and drug program during the period of 
the statutory suspension. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Issue a Work-restricted License to First-time License Holders Not Yet 21 Years of Age with Less than 2 Years of Driving Time
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0241
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: SULLIVAN, SCHNEIDER, DAMON, FISHER, MARLEY, THOMAS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §2503

Legislative Document 
No. 241 
S.P.78 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Issue a Work-restricted 
License to First-time License Holders Not Yet 21 Years of Age with 
Less than 2 Years of Driving Time 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York. 
Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: FISHER of Brewer, MARLEY of Portland, 
THOMAS of Ripley. 
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §2503, sub-§l, as amended by PL 1997, c. 737, §21, is 
further amended to read: 
1. Administrative suspension; work-restricted license. On receipt of a petition for 
a work-restricted license from a person under suspension pursuant to section 2453 or 
section 2472, subsection 2 or subsection 3, paragraph B for a first offense, the Secretary 
of State may stay a suspension during the statutory suspension period and issue a work-
restricted license, if the petitioner shows by clear and convincing evidence that: 
A. 
As determined by the Secretary of State, a license is necessary to operate a 
motor vehicle: 
(1) 
Between the residence and a place of employment or in the scope of 
employment, or both; or 
(2) Between the residence and an educational facility attended by the petitioner 
if the suspension is under section 2472, subsection 2 or subsection 3, paragraph B 
for a first offense; 
B. 
No alternative means of transportation is available; and 
C. 
The petitioner has not, within 10 years, been under suspension for an OUI 
offense or pursuant to section 2453. 
SUMMARY 
This bill alIows the Secretary of State to stay a suspension of the license of a person 
with a juvenile provisional license for moving violations and to issue a work-restricted 
license. 
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An Act To Establish a "Do Not Fax" List
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0242
Committee: Business, Research and Economic Development
Sponsors: MITCHELL, BARTLETT, HOBBINS, SMITH, FAIRCLOTH, FLETCHER

Legislative Document 
No. 242 
S.P.79 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Establish a "Do Not Fax" List 
Reference to the Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development suggested 
and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, SMITH of 
Piscataquis, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FLETCHER of Winslow. 
PrimeJ llll ft'l.:ydeJ paper 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 10 MRS A §1496, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 758, is amended to 
read: 
2. Prohibition. No person may initiate: 
A. 
The unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message: 
(1) Seeking charitable contributions; or 
(2) 
Promoting real property, goods or services for purchase or rent by the 
recipient of such a message~;..Q[ 
B. 
The unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message to a telephone number 
that is listed on a "Do Not Fax" list of numbers maintained by the Office of the 
Attorney General. 
Sec. 2. 10 MRS A §1496, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 758, is amended to 
read: 
3. Exception. Subsection 2, paragraph A, does not apply if the person initiating the 
transmission and the recipient have a contractual or business relationship and no request 
to cease any such transmission has been made by the recipient in writing or by 
telefacsimile message to the person initiating the transmission. 
Sec. 3. "Do Not Fax" List. The Office of the Attorney General shall establish a 
"Do Not Fax" list of telephone numbers in this State of persons who do not want 
unsolicited telefacsimile transmissions. This list must be published in a form that is 
available to those initiating telefacsimile transmissions in order to allow them to ascertain 
if a telephone number is prohibited. 
SUMMARY 
This bill establishes a "Do Not Fax" list. 
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An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Office of Substance Abuse
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0244
Committee: Appropriations and Financial Affairs
Sponsors: ROSEN, CROSTHWAITE, DAMON, EATON, KOFFMAN, PINGREE, SCHATZ, WEDDELL

Legislative Document 
No. 244 
S.P.81 
January 18,2007 
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for the Office of Substance 
Abuse 
Reference to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs suggested and ordered 
printed. 
Presented by Senator ROSEN of Hancock. 
Cosponsored by Representative CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth and 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Senator: DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: EATON of Sullivan, KOFFMAN of Bar 
Harbor, PINGREE of North Haven, ROSEN of Bucksport, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, WEDDELL 
of Frankfort. 
Printed nn re!.:ycJeJ p:1pt'f 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and 
allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Substance Abuse 
Initiative: Provides additional funding for the Office of Substance Abuse. 
GENERAL FUND 
All Other 
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
SUMMARY 
2007-08 
$150,000 
$150,000 
2008-09 
$150,000 
$150,000 
This bill provides additional funding of $150,000 in each year of the biennium for the 
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Substance Abuse. 
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An Act To Establish November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0243
Committee: State and Local Government
Sponsors: MITCHELL, MARRACHE, MARTIN, GROSE, PERRY, WALKER
Amends: 1 MRSA §150

Legislative Document 
No. 243 
S.P.80 
In Senate, January 16,2007 
An Act To Establish November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month 
Reference to the Committee on State and Local Government suggested and ordered printed . 
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec. 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Cosponsored by Senators: MARRACHE of Kennebec, MARTIN of Aroostook, 
Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, PERRY of Calais, WALKER of Lincolnville. 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150 is enacted to read: 
§150. Lung Cancer Awareness Month 
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside the month of 
November each year as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation must invite 
and urge citizens, health agencies, schools and other suitable organizations and groups to 
observe this month through appropriate activities. 
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SUMMARY 
This bill establishes November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month each year. 
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An Act To Establish November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0243
Committee Amendment CA_A_S13 (Senate)
Amends: 1 MRSA §150

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 'ttl" to S.P. 80, L.D. 243, Bill, "An Act To Establish 
November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'An Act To Establish Cancer Awareness Week and Lung Cancer Awareness 
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Day' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 1 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 1 MRSA §150 is enacted to read: 
§150. Cancer Awareness Week 
The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation setting aside November 1st to 
November 7th each year as Cancer Awareness Week and November 1st as Lung Cancer 
Awareness Day. The proclamation must invite and urge citizens, health agencies, schools 
and other suitable organizations and groups to observe this week through appropriate 
activities. ' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment establishes November 1st to 7th as Cancer Awareness Week and 
November 1st as Lung Cancer Awareness Day. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Licensing of Motor Vehicle Dealerships
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0245
Committee Amendment CA_A_S81 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT ''// "to S.P. 82, L.D. 245, Bill, "An Act To Amend 
the Laws Pertaining to the Licensing of Motor Vehicle Dealerships" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Direct the Secretary of State To Study Issues Related to Dealer 
Plates' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Secretary of State to examine laws. Resolved: That the Secretary of 
State shall establish a working group to examine and develop recommendations for 
changes to the laws and rules governing dealer plates, including, but not limited to, laws 
governing the number of types of dealer plates issued and eligibility standards for 
issuance of the plates. The Secretary of State shall seek to include in the working group 
persons representing new car dealers, used car dealers and equipment dealers. 
The 
working group also must include a representative of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The 
Secretary of State shall report the findings and recommendations of the working group to 
the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation no later than November 30, 2007. The 
Secretary of State shall include with the report draft legislation to make appropriate 
changes to the dealer plate laws based on the findings and recommendations of the 
working group; and be it further 
Sec. 2. 
Authorization to submit legislation. Resolved: 
That the Joint 
Standing Committee on Transportation may submit a bill related to the subject matter of 
the working group's report to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature.' 
SUMMARY 
This amendment replaces the bill with a resolve that directs the Secretary of State to 
establish a working group to examine and develop recommendations for changes to the 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT j4 "to S.P. 82, L.D. 245 
laws and rules governing dealer plates, including but not limited to laws governing the 
number of types of dealer plates issued and eligibility standards for issuance of the plates. 
The Secretary of State is required to report the findings and recommendations of the 
working group to the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation no later than 
November 30, 2007 together with draft legislation to implement those findings and 
recommendations. 
The amendment authorizes the Joint Standing Committee on 
Transportation to submit a bill related to the subject matter of the working group's report 
to the Second Regular Session of the 123rd Legislature. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 04/27/07 frac.. 
LD245 
LR 530(02) 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Licensing of Motor Vehicle Dealerships 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment.A " 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
LR0530(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of 1
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Licensing of Motor . Vehicle Dealerships
Maine Legislature, Session 123, LD 0245
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: NASS
Amends: 29-A MRSA §903

Legislative Document 
No. 245 
S.P.82 
January 18,2007 
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Licensing of Motor 
. Vehicle Dealerships 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
Presented by Senator NASS of York. 
Prinled on recycled paper 
JOY J. O'BRIEN 
Secretary of the Senate 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §903, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2005, c. 433, § 12 and 
affected by §28, is further amended to read: 
3. Plate reduction. Upon renewal of a dealer license, the Humhef ef fJlates allewee 
a motor vehicle dealer who fails to sell a minimum of one vehicle per month or 12 
vehicles within a 12-month period must he fedueed te eRe dealef fJlate, aBd the FRetef 
'1ehiele dealef may not be issued a dealer plate under section 1002, suhseetieR 1, 
fJaragr6fJh B except that a motor vehicle dealer who has sold more than 6 but fewer than 
vehicles within a I2-month period may be issued at least 2 dealer plates under section 
1002. Upon a 2nd application for renewal of a dealer license, a motor vehicle dealer must 
be denied renewal if the Secretary of State determines that the dealer sold fewer than 4- § 
vehicles in the previous license year, at which time all dealer credentials issued 
previously must be returned to the Secretary of State. 
A motor vehicle dealer who is denied a license renewal under this subsection may not 
reapply until the license has been expired at least one year. 
A motor vehicle dealer who holds a vehicle auction business license under section 1051 is 
exempt from this subsection. 
A motor vehicle dealer who engages primarily in the sale of vehicles more than 15 years 
old, emergency vehicles or industrial or farm equipment is exempt from this subsection. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRS A §9S1, sub-§l, ~, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 
and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read: 
B. 
Sells more than.§. § vehicles in any 12-month period; or 
SUMMARY 
This bill increases the number of vehicles that a motor vehicle dealer must sell to 
become a licensed motor vehicle dealer. It also provides that motor vehicle dealers that 
sell more than 6 motor vehicles, but fewer than 12, within a 12-month period may be 
issued at least 2 dealer plates.