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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13103. Rule violations; snowmobiles and snowmobile races

§13103. Rule violations; snowmobiles and snowmobile races
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating snowmobiles or the protection and safety of spectators at snowmobile races.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §385 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating snowmobiles or the protection and safety of spectators at snowmobile races commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §385 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Criminal.
A person who violates a rule regulating snowmobiles or the protection and safety of spectators at snowmobile races after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §385 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B385 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13105. Snowmobile registration agents

§13105. Snowmobile registration agents
1.  Appointment of snowmobile registration agents; report; fees.
Appointment of snowmobile registration agents and applicable fees are governed by the following.
A. The commissioner may appoint municipal clerks or other persons who a municipality may designate as municipal agents to issue snowmobile registrations. The commissioner may designate other agents as necessary to issue snowmobile registrations. The commissioner shall determine by rule the period when agents shall act.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §392 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Agents may charge a service fee of not more than $5 for each snowmobile registration or renewal registration covered by sections 13002 to 13005. This service fee is retained by the agent.   [PL 2023, c. 213, §1 (AMD).]
C. An agent is delinquent if that agent fails to forward to the commissioner funds collected by that agent by the date established in rules adopted under this subsection. Failure to remit the funds as provided in this subsection results in the following sanctions, in addition to any other provided by law.
(3) If an agent is delinquent for more than 150 days or is delinquent 3 or more times in one year, the commissioner shall:
(a) Terminate the agency for the balance of the year; and
(b) Order that the agency not be renewed for the next year.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §46 (AMD).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2023, c. 213, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Unlawful issuance of snowmobile registration.
An agent may not issue a resident snowmobile registration to a nonresident or a nonresident snowmobile registration to a resident.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §392 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §392 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §392 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B392 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 533, §10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §46 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 213, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13106. Operation of snowmobile (REPEALED)

§13106. Operation of snowmobile
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B393 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13106-B. Snowmobile accidents involving personal injury or death

§13106-B. Snowmobile accidents involving personal injury or death
The following provisions govern snowmobile accidents that result in personal injury or death of a person.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
1.  Law enforcement officer notification.
The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death of a person shall immediately report the accident, by the quickest means of communication, to the available law enforcement officer nearest to the place where the accident occurred.
A. The owner of a snowmobile who knows that that snowmobile was involved in an accident as described in this subsection shall report the accident as provided in this subsection if the operator of the snowmobile is unknown.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Provide information to injured party.
The operator or a person acting on behalf of the operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident shall provide to an injured person or the operator or an occupant of any other snowmobile involved in the accident:
A. The operator's name and address; and   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
B. The registration number of the operator's snowmobile.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
3.  Render assistance.
The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident shall render reasonable assistance to an injured person.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
4.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
5.  Aggravated punishment category.
Notwithstanding subsection 4, a person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to comply with this section when the accident resulted in serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, or death, commits a Class C crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13106-C. Snowmobile accident reports

§13106-C. Snowmobile accident reports
1.  Report requirements.
A person shall give notice of a snowmobile accident within 72 hours to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner if the person is:
A. The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that does not result in injuries requiring the services of a physician or in the death of a person but involves property damage estimated to cost $1,000 or more;   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
B. A person acting for the operator of a snowmobile described in paragraph A; or   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
C. The owner of a snowmobile described in paragraph A having knowledge of the accident, if the operator of the snowmobile is unknown.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13106-D. Accidents involving property damage

§13106-D. Accidents involving property damage
1.  Notification to property owner.
The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that results in property damage shall take reasonable steps to notify the owner of that property of the accident.
[PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
2.  Provide information to property owner.
The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident under subsection 1 shall, if the property owner is notified pursuant to subsection 1, provide to the property owner:
A. The operator's name and address;   [PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
B. The registration number of the operator's snowmobile; and   [PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
C. An opportunity to examine the registration certificate if the owner so requests and the certificate is available.   [PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
3.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13107. Unlawfully operating vehicle on snowmobile trail

§13107. Unlawfully operating vehicle on snowmobile trail
A person may not operate any 4-wheel-drive vehicle, dune buggy, all-terrain vehicle, motorcycle or any other motor vehicle, other than a snowmobile and appurtenant equipment, on snowmobile trails that are financed in whole or in part with funds from the Snowmobile Trail Fund, unless that use has been authorized by the landowner or the landowner's agent, or unless the use is necessitated by an emergency involving safety of persons or property.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1.  Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §395 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Repeat violations.
A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §395 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B395 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13108. Liability for damage caused by minors

§13108. Liability for damage caused by minors
The owner of a snowmobile, the person who gives or furnishes that snowmobile to a person under 18 years of age and the parent or guardian responsible for the care of that minor are jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages caused in the operation of the snowmobile by that minor.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13110. Snowmobile repair shop registration and license

§13110. Snowmobile repair shop registration and license
1.  Application and issuance.
A person whose business includes repairing snowmobiles but who is not required to be licensed as a snowmobile dealer under section 13109 may register that business entity as a snowmobile repair shop and secure a snowmobile repair shop license and number plate from the commissioner.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Fee.
The commissioner shall set the fee for a snowmobile repair shop license. The fee may not exceed $15 for any 12-month period.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Field testing repairs on unregistered snowmobiles.
The owner of a snowmobile repair shop licensed under this section may operate or allow the operation of an unregistered snowmobile for the purpose of field testing repairs to that snowmobile if:
A. Valid snowmobile repair shop number plates issued under this section are affixed to the snowmobile during the field test; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. The snowmobile is not owned by the snowmobile repair shop or any person employed by the snowmobile repair shop.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
Operating an unregistered snowmobile in compliance with this subsection is not a violation of section 13104, subsection 1.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13111. Snowmobile rental agent certificate

§13111. Snowmobile rental agent certificate
1.  Registration and issuance.
Except as provided in this section, a person or business may not rent or lease a snowmobile unless that person or business:
A. Registers with the department as a snowmobile rental agent and is issued a snowmobile rental agent certificate from the commissioner;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Obtains a Maine certificate of number for each snowmobile being offered for rent or lease in the name of the person or business holding that certificate; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Instructs each person who rents or leases a snowmobile how to operate the snowmobile, including how to use the brake, throttle and kill switch, and provides to that person a pamphlet describing proper hand signals.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §398 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Exception; guides.
This section does not apply to a person lawfully engaged in guiding activities under section 12853 who accompanies others on guided trips that include the use of snowmobiles, except that such a person must provide the operators of snowmobiles with instructions equivalent to those described in subsection 1, paragraph C.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Fee.
The fee for a snowmobile rental agent certificate is $25. The certificate is valid from July 1st to June 30th.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Prohibition; penalty.
A person may not rent or lease a snowmobile in violation of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §399 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §399 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §399 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B398,399 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13112. Racing meets

§13112. Racing meets
Notwithstanding section 10650 and section 13106‑A, subsections 14‑A, 15 and 16, snowmobiles operated at a prearranged racing meet whose sponsor has obtained a permit to hold such a meet from the commissioner are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, noise, horsepower and lights during the time of operation at such meets and at all prerace practices at the location of the meet.   [PL 2017, c. 71, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B400 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 71, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13151. Application

§13151. Application
This chapter applies to the operation of ATVs in the State.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13152. License and training

§13152. License and training
1.  License.
An operator's license is not required for the operation of an ATV, except as required by Title 29‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Training.
A person over 9 years of age and under 16 years of age must successfully complete a training program approved by the department prior to operating an ATV except on:
A. Land on which that person is domiciled;   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §17 (RPR).]
B. Land owned or leased by that person's parent or guardian; or   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §17 (RPR).]
C. A safety training site approved by the department.   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §17 (RPR).]
The training program must include instruction on the safe operation of ATVs, the laws pertaining to ATVs, the effect of ATVs on the environment and ways to minimize that effect, courtesy to landowners and other recreationists and landowners and other materials as determined by the department.
[PL 2023, c. 228, §16 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B401 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 695, §B10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §E17 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 228, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13153. Rule violations; ATVs

§13153. Rule violations; ATVs
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating ATVs.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §402 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating ATVs commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §402 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Criminal.
A person who violates a rule regulating ATVs after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §402 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B402 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13154. Age restrictions (REPEALED)

§13154. Age restrictions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B403 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 695, §B11 (RP). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13156. ATV registration agents

§13156. ATV registration agents
1.  Appointment of ATV registration agents.
The commissioner may appoint municipal clerks or other persons whom a municipality may designate as municipal agents to issue ATV registrations. The commissioner may designate other agents as necessary to issue ATV registrations. The commissioner shall determine by rule the period when the agents must act. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §412 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Failure to remit funds.
An agent is delinquent if that agent fails to forward to the commissioner funds collected by that agent by the date established in rules adopted under subsection 1. Failure to remit the funds as provided in this subsection results in the following sanctions, in addition to any other provided by law.
A. [PL 2011, c. 533, §12 (RP).]
B. [PL 2015, c. 301, §47 (RP).]
C. If an agent is delinquent for more than 150 days or is delinquent 3 or more times in one year, the commissioner shall:
(1) Terminate the agency for the balance of the year; and
(2) Order that the agency not be renewed for the next year.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2015, c. 301, §47 (AMD).]
3.  Service fees.
An agent may charge a service fee of not more than $5 for each ATV registration or renewal registration covered by sections 13002 to 13005. This service fee is retained by the agent.
[PL 2023, c. 213, §2 (AMD).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §412 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B412 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 533, §12 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §47 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 213, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13156-A. Findings

§13156-A. Findings
The Legislature finds that activities associated with ATVs constitute a more intrusive use of private property open to recreational use by the public than do other recreational activities, and that abusive uses of ATVs puts access to private property for recreational use at risk.   [PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §14 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 695, §B14 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13157. Operation of ATVs (REPEALED)

§13157. Operation of ATVs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B413 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 695, §§B15-23 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §E19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13157-B. ATV accidents involving personal injury or death

§13157-B. ATV accidents involving personal injury or death
1.  Law enforcement officer notification.
The operator of an ATV involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death of a person shall immediately report the accident, by the quickest means of communication, to the available law enforcement officer nearest to the place where the accident occurred.
A. The owner of an ATV who knows that that ATV was involved in an accident as described in this subsection shall report the accident as provided in this subsection if the operator of the ATV is unknown.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
2.  Provide information to injured party.
The operator or a person acting on behalf of the operator of an ATV involved in an accident shall provide to an injured person or the operator or an occupant of any other ATV involved in the accident:
A. The operator's name and address; and   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
B. The registration number of the operator's ATV.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
3.  Render assistance.
The operator of an ATV involved in an accident shall render reasonable assistance to an injured person.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
4.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
5.  Aggravated punishment category.
Notwithstanding subsection 4, a person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to comply with this section when the accident resulted in serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, or death, commits a Class C crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13157-C. ATV accident reports

§13157-C. ATV accident reports
1.  Report requirements.
A person shall give notice of an ATV accident within 72 hours to the commissioner on forms provided by the commissioner if the person is:
A. The operator of an ATV involved in an accident that does not result in injuries requiring the services of a physician or in the death of a person but involves property damage estimated to cost $1,000 or more;   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
B. A person acting for the operator of an ATV described in paragraph A; or   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
C. The owner of an ATV described in paragraph A having knowledge of the accident if the operator of the ATV is unknown.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13158. Unlawfully permitting operation; liability for damage by other persons (REPEALED)

§13158. Unlawfully permitting operation; liability for damage by other persons
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B415 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13158-A. Unlawfully permitting operation; liability for damage by other persons

§13158-A. Unlawfully permitting operation; liability for damage by other persons
1.  ATV owner; operation by another.
A person is in violation of this subsection if that person is the owner of an ATV that is operated in violation of this chapter.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Parent or guardian; operation by minor.
A person is in violation of this subsection if that person is a parent or guardian responsible for the care of a minor under 18 years of age who is operating an ATV in violation of this chapter.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Furnishing ATV.
An owner of an ATV, a person who gives or furnishes an ATV to a person and a parent or guardian responsible for the care of a minor under 18 years of age are jointly and severally liable with the operator for damages caused in the operation of the vehicle or by the minor in operating any ATV.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §416 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B416 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13159. Racing meets

§13159. Racing meets
Notwithstanding section 13155 and section 13157‑A, subsection 16, paragraph A, subsection 17 and subsection 25, ATVs used exclusively for scheduled racing meets and operated solely on predefined race courses are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, mufflers, snorkel kits and lights during the time of operation at these meets and at all prerace practices at the location of the meets.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §51 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B417 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 695, §B24 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §E27 (RPR). PL 2015, c. 301, §51 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 939: ATVS › 12 §13161. Sale of ATV; light equipment

§13161. Sale of ATV; light equipment
1.  Headlight and taillight required.
A person may not sell or offer to sell a new ATV unless:
A. That ATV is equipped with a functioning headlight and taillight; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. The ATV:
(1) Is a 2-wheel off-road motorcycle; or
(2) Has an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters or less and has 4 or more wheels.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1-A.  Dealer to provide registration information.
A dealer may not sell a new or used oversized ATV without providing to the purchaser a written form developed and provided by the department explaining the size and weight restrictions for registering that ATV under section 13155, subsection 5‑B and the provisions of section 13157‑A regarding the use of oversized ATVs on designated state-approved ATV trails. The department shall develop a form for use by dealers under this section, which must include a place for a purchaser to sign acknowledging receipt of the form. For purposes of this subsection, "oversized ATV" has the same meaning as defined in section 13155, subsection 5‑B.
[PL 2021, c. 215, §12 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B420 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 215, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 7: LOCAL REGULATION › Chapter 941: LOCAL REGULATION › 12 §13201. Limits on local regulation

§13201. Limits on local regulation
A municipality or political subdivision of the State may not enact any ordinance, law or rule regulating or charging a fee for the hunting, trapping or fishing for any species of fish or wildlife; the possession or use of any equipment expressly permitted for use in hunting under this Part; the operation, registration or numbering of all-terrain vehicles, watercraft or snowmobiles or any other subject matter relating to all-terrain vehicles, watercraft or snowmobiles regulated under chapter 935 or 937 or under any other provisions of this Part, except that a municipality may regulate the operation of all-terrain vehicles on municipal property and on rights-of-way and easements held by that municipality. For purposes of this section, except as provided in subsection 3, the regulation of fishing includes the regulation of ice fishing shacks. This section does not prohibit:   [PL 2013, c. 199, §1 (AMD).]
1.  Firearm discharge.
The enactment of any ordinance generally regulating the discharge of firearms in a municipality or any part of a municipality;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Certain rules.
The adoption of rules as authorized in section 13051; or
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Ice fishing shacks.
The enactment of any ordinance regulating ice fishing shacks on:
A. Sources of public water supply as provided under Title 22, section 2642 except that a municipality or political subdivision of the State may not impose a fee on ice fishing shacks on sources of public water supply; or   [PL 2011, c. 519, §1 (AMD).]
B. Coastal waters as defined in section 6001, subsection 6 except that a municipality or political subdivision of the State may not impose a fee on ice fishing shacks on coastal waters.   [PL 2011, c. 519, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 519, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B421 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 519, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 199, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION UNDER SPECIAL ACT › 13 §41. First meeting

§41. First meeting
The first meeting of any corporation chartered by special act of the Legislature, unless otherwise provided, shall be called by a notice signed by some person named in the act of incorporation, setting forth the time, place and purpose of the meeting, a copy of which shall be delivered to each member or published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county 7 days before the meeting.   [PL 1987, c. 667, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 667, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION UNDER SPECIAL ACT › 13 §42. Capital stock; record of owners

§42. Capital stock; record of owners
The capital of corporations incorporated by special Act of the Legislature must be fixed and divided into shares. The names of the owners and the number of shares owned by each must be entered of record at the first meeting. The capital may be subsequently increased as provided in Title 13-C, chapter 10, by an appropriate amendment to its articles of incorporation.   [RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §25 (COR); RR 2001, c. 2, Pt. B, §58 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §11 (AMD). RR 2001, c. 2, §B25 (COR). RR 2001, c. 2, §B58 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION UNDER SPECIAL ACT › 13 §43. Certificate of organization

§43. Certificate of organization
Before commencing business, the president, treasurer and a majority of the directors of any corporation chartered by a special act of the Legislature shall prepare, sign, date and deliver for filing with the Secretary of State articles of incorporation as required by Title 13-C, section 202. In addition to the provisions under Title 13-C, section 202, the corporation must provide the date of approval of its charter and purposes of the corporation. If articles of incorporation delivered for filing to the Secretary of State pursuant to this section satisfy the requirements of this subchapter and Title 13-C, section 202, the Secretary of State shall file the articles of incorporation. The date of filing is the date of receipt by the Secretary of State. After filing the articles of incorporation under this subchapter, the Secretary of State shall deliver to the corporation or its representative a copy of the document with an acknowledgment of the date of filing.   [PL 2009, c. 56, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 56, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION UNDER SPECIAL ACT › 13 §44. Fees

§44. Fees
The filing fee for the articles of incorporation filed under section 43 is the same as for a corporation filing articles of incorporation under Title 13-C.   [PL 2009, c. 56, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 56, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 1: ORGANIZATION UNDER SPECIAL ACT › 13 §45. Business forbidden until certificate filed

§45. Business forbidden until certificate filed
No corporation created by special act of the Legislature, municipal corporations excepted, shall carry on any business whatsoever before filing in the office of the Secretary of State the certificate of organization provided by section 43. Whoever, whether named in the act of the Legislature or not, conducts and carries on any business whatsoever in the name of such corporation before said certificate is filed shall be personally and individually liable for all contracts and debts of said corporation contracted prior to the filing of said certificate. This section shall apply to all individuals granted special rights and privileges by act of the Legislature.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §71. Purposes (REPEALED)

§71. Purposes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §72. First meeting; notice of waiver (REPEALED)

§72. First meeting; notice of waiver
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §73. Certificate of organization; fees (REPEALED)

§73. Certificate of organization; fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 276, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §74. Protection for corporate name (REPEALED)

§74. Protection for corporate name
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 67 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 187 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §75. Composite certificate of organization (REPEALED)

§75. Composite certificate of organization
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §76. Quasi-public corporations; fees (REPEALED)

§76. Quasi-public corporations; fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §77. Certificates of organization filed prior to March 15, 1893 (REPEALED)

§77. Certificates of organization filed prior to March 15, 1893
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 319 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §78. Organization complete on filing of certificate (REPEALED)

§78. Organization complete on filing of certificate
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 2: ORGANIZATION UNDER GENERAL LAW › 13 §79. Nonpar stock certificates (REPEALED)

§79. Nonpar stock certificates
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §101. Meetings by consent (REPEALED)

§101. Meetings by consent
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §102. Meetings called by justice of peace (REPEALED)

§102. Meetings called by justice of peace
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §103. Presiding officer (REPEALED)

§103. Presiding officer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §104. Proxies; general power of attorney (REPEALED)

§104. Proxies; general power of attorney
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §105. Voting pledged stock (REPEALED)

§105. Voting pledged stock
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §106. Officers holding over; election after annual meeting; objections (REPEALED)

§106. Officers holding over; election after annual meeting; objections
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 3: FORMATION, CERTIFICATES AND MEETINGS › Subchapter 3: MEETINGS › 13 §107. New election if objections filed (REPEALED)

§107. New election if objections filed
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: POWERS › 13 §141. General powers (REPEALED)

§141. General powers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 227 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 355 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: POWERS › 13 §142. Out-of-state business (REPEALED)

§142. Out-of-state business
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: POWERS › 13 §143. Ownership of corporate stock (REPEALED)

§143. Ownership of corporate stock
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: POWERS › 13 §145. Making and altering bylaws (REPEALED)

§145. Making and altering bylaws
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 276, §2 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 376 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: POWERS › 13 §146. Right of indemnification (REPEALED)

§146. Right of indemnification
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 278 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 1: POWERS › 13 §147. Assessments; sale of shares for neglect to pay (REPEALED)

§147. Assessments; sale of shares for neglect to pay
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 439, §25 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 2: LIMITATIONS › 13 §171. Formation of trusts forbidden

§171. Formation of trusts forbidden
It is unlawful for any firm or incorporated company, or any number of firms or incorporated companies, or any unincorporated company or association of persons or stockholders, organized for the purpose of manufacturing, producing, refining or mining any article or product that enters into general use and consumption by the people, to form or organize any trust or to enter into any combination of firms, incorporated or unincorporated companies or association of stockholders, or to delegate to any one or more board or boards of trustees or directors the power to conduct and direct the business of the whole number of firms, corporations, companies or associations that have formed or that propose to form a trust, combination or association inconsistent with this section and contrary to public policy. No association or corporation organized for the sole purpose of marketing fish, shellfish or any of the fish products or agricultural products of this State, or the members of or stockholders in which are actually engaged in the production of such products, or in the selling, canning or otherwise preserving of fish products, may be deemed to be a conspiracy or a combination or in restraint of trade or an attempt to lessen competition or to fix prices arbitrarily; nor may the marketing contracts and agreements between such association or corporation and its members or stockholders be considered illegal as such or in unlawful restraint of trade or as part of a conspiracy or combination to accomplish an improper or illegal purpose.   [PL 2003, c. 46, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 489, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 46, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 13: CORPORATIONS › Part 1: CORPORATIONS GENERALLY › Chapter 5: POWERS AND AMENDMENTS › Subchapter 2: LIMITATIONS › 13 §172. Evidence of interest in trust has no legal recognition

§172. Evidence of interest in trust has no legal recognition
No certificate of stock or other evidence of interest in any trust, combination or association, as named in section 171, shall have legal recognition in any court in this State, and any deed of real estate given by any person, firm or corporation for the purpose of becoming interested in such trust, combination or association, or any mortgage given by the latter to the seller, as well as all certificates growing out of such transaction, shall be void.