An Act To
Maine Legislature, Session 129, LD 1782
Committee Amendment CA_A_H510 (House)
Amends: 29-A MRSA §1352

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/}" to H.P. 1267, L.D. 1782, Bill, "An Act To 
Amend the Motorcycle Rider Education and Driver Education Laws" 
Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 1 to 4 and inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1352, sub-§2, ,r~ to Hare enacted to read: 
F. 
A person who successfully completes a motorcycle rider education course, 
approved by the Secretary of State, on a 2-wheel motorcycle may be licensed to 
operate a 2-wheel or 3-wheel motorcycle. 
G. 
A person who successfully completes a motorcycle rider education course, 
approved by the Secretary of State, on a 3-wheel motorcycle is restricted to the 
operation of a 3-wheel motorcycle. 
H. 
A person who holds a motorcycle learner's permit and who successfully 
completes the motorcycle road test. administered by the Secretary of State, on a 
3-wheel motorcycle is restricted to the operation of a 3-wheel motorcycle. 
Sec. 2. 29-A MRSA §1352, sub-§§2-A and 2-B are enacted to read: 
2-A. Motorcycle rider education schools. A person may not conduct a motorcycle 
rider education course unless the person is licensed as a motorcycle rider education 
school and employs instructors licensed by the Secretary of State. 
A. A licensed motorcycle rider education school shall: 
(1) Provide a classroom, including a motorcycle riding range, in a permanent or 
temporary location approved by the Secretary of State; 
(2) Display a business sign at the licensed place of business; 
(3) Provide confirmation to the Secretary of State of liability insurance coverage 
for motorcycle riders operating on the motorcycle rider education school's 
motorcycle riding range; 
( 4) Maintain a surety bond in the amount of $10,000; 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT.),, to H.P. 1267, L.D. 1782 
(5) Ensure that each instructor employed by the motorcycle rider education 
school holds a valid motorcycle rider education instructor license: 
(6) Ensure that each motorcycle owned. rented. leased or borrowed and used for 
any hands-on training course at the motorcycle rider education school is 
approved by the Secretary of State: 
(7) Submit and retain copies of course forms provided by the Secretary of State. 
All records under this subparagraph must be retained by the motorcycle rider 
education school for 5 years; and 
(8) Immediately notify the Secretary of State, in writing, whenever the location 
or mailing address of the motorcycle rider education school changes. 
B. The Secretary of State shall upon initial review or renewal of an application, and 
may at any other reasonable time, conduct an on-site inspection of a motorcycle rider 
education school's records, facilities and equipment to determine compliance with 
this subsection. 
2-B. Penalty. Operating a motorcycle rider education school without a license is a 
Class E crime. A licensed motorcycle rider education school that fails to comply with the 
requirements of subsection 2-A, paragraph A commits a traffic infraction. 
Sec. 3. 29-A MRSA §1352, sub-§3, 1~ and E are enacted to read: 
D. The Secretary of State may, at any reasonable time, monitor and evaluate an 
instructor's performance to determine compliance with this section. 
E. 
The instructor shall immediately notify the Secretary of State, in writing, 
whenever the instructor's mailing address or name changes. 
Sec. 4. 29-A MRSA §1352, sub-§3-A is enacted to read: 
3-A. Penalty. Providing motorcycle rider education instruction without a license is a 
Class E crime. A licensed motorcycle rider education instructor that fails to comply with 
the requirements of subsection 3, paragraph E or qualification standards and requirements 
established by the Secretary of State under subsection 3, paragraph B, subparagraph (2) 
commits a traffic infraction.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Patt letter or 
section number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amendment makes the following changes to the bill. 
1. It clarifies the motorcycle rider education course provisions. 
2. It clarifies that a motorcycle rider education school must continually comply with 
the requirements to obtain or renew a motorcycle rider education school license. 
3. It clarifies which records must be retained by a motorcycle rider education school 
for 5 years. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 1267, L.D. 1782 
4. It clarifies the penalty provisions contained in the bill and makes failure to comply 
with motorcycle rider education instructor standards and requirements a traffic infraction. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 06/04/19 ::wac:.. 
LD 1782 
LR2279(02) 
An Act To Amend the Motorcycle Rider Education and Driver Education Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ,f;{ j}- SJ 0 
Committee: Transportation 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost' increase - General Fund 
Minor cost increase - Highway Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
Establishes new Class E crimes 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. 
The collection of additional fine revenue will increase General Fund and dedicated revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Additional costs to the Department of Secretaty of State associated with this legislation can be absorbed within 
existing budgeted resources. 
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