An Act To Amend the Requirement for a Certificate of Title for Junk and Scrap Automobiles and Vehicles
Maine Legislature, Session 127, LD 0520
Committee: Transportation
Sponsors: COLLINS, KINNEY, PARRY, BLUME, CAMPBELL, FOLEY, GOLDEN, HANINGTON, MASTRACCIO, SAUCIER, SEAVEY
Amends: 29-A MRSA §652

Legislative Document 
No. 520 
S.P. 188 
In Senate, February 26, 2015 
An Act To Amend the Requirement for a Certificate of Title for 
Junk and Scrap Automobiles and Vehicles 
(EMERGENCY) 
Reference to the Committee on Transportation suggested and ordered printed. 
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST 
Secretary of the Senate 
Presented by Senator COLLINS of York. 
Cosponsored by Representative KINNEY of Limington, Representative PARRY of Arundel 
Representatives: BLUME of York, CAMPBELL of Newfield, FOLEY of Wells, GOLDEN of 
Lewiston, HANINGTON of Lincoln, MASTRACCIO of Sanford, SAUCIER of Presque Isle, 
SEAVEY of Kennebunkport. 
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not 
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and 
Whereas, properly disposing of automobiles that have reached the end of their 
useful lives is in the best interest of Maine's environment and aesthetics; and 
Whereas, the inconsistency between Maine and neighboring jurisdictions in the 
certificate of title requirements for automobiles destined for junk and scrap metal disposal 
has caused a loss of employment and income to Maine residents and income tax revenue 
to the State; and 
Whereas, to reduce the loss of employment, income and revenue, it is imperative 
that this legislation take effect as soon as possible; and 
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within 
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, 
therefore, 
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: 
Sec. 1.  29-A MRSA §652, sub-§13, as amended by PL 2009, c. 435, §10, is 
further amended to read: 
13.  Certain automobiles and commercial vehicles.  Automobiles Except as 
provided in subsection 13-A, automobiles and all over-the-road commercial vehicles with 
a model year prior to 1995, except when the Secretary of State determines it is in the best 
interest of the State and the applicant to issue a title to a vehicle with a model year prior 
to 1995; 
Sec. 2.  29-A MRSA §652, sub-§13-A is enacted to read: 
13-A.  Junk and scrap automobiles and commercial vehicles.  Automobiles and all 
over-the-road commercial vehicles that are more than 15 years old, as determined by the 
model year, and that are being transferred for junk or scrap; 
Emergency clause.  In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this 
legislation takes effect when approved. 
SUMMARY 
Current law exempts automobiles and vehicles older than model year 1995 from the 
requirement to have a certificate of title, except when the Secretary of State determines it 
is in the best interest of the State and the applicant to issue a title to such a vehicle.  This 
bill adds an exemption for a vehicle more than 15 years old being transferred for junk or 
scrap.