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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 25: MAINE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION REFORM ACT (REPEALED) › 29 §2708-A. Insurance, bond or self-insurance required (REPEALED)

§2708-A. Insurance, bond or self-insurance required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 793, §11 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 793, §13 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 21, §1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 21, §§2,3 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 414, §G1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 414, §G2 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 658, §§34-38 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 683, §A1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 25: MAINE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION REFORM ACT (REPEALED) › 29 §2709. Exemptions in operation of motor vehicles (REPEALED)

§2709. Exemptions in operation of motor vehicles
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 469, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 234, §5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 696, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 304, §32 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 812, §§C7-10 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 555 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 781, §§10,15 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 866, §§B25,26 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 793, §12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 793, §13 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 658, §39 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 683, §A1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 25: MAINE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION REFORM ACT (REPEALED) › 29 §2710. Exceptions (REPEALED)

§2710. Exceptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 469, §2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §A1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 25: MAINE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION REFORM ACT (REPEALED) › 29 §2711. Penalties and evidence (REPEALED)

§2711. Penalties and evidence
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 469, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 141, §B29 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 781, §§11,15 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 683, §A1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 25: MAINE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION REFORM ACT (REPEALED) › 29 §2712. Agents for service of process (REPEALED)

§2712. Agents for service of process
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 469, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 781, §§12,15 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 658, §40 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 683, §A1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29: MOTOR VEHICLES › Chapter 25: MAINE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION REFORM ACT (REPEALED) › 29 §2713. Transportation Safety Fund (REPEALED)

§2713. Transportation Safety Fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 469, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 234, §6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 397, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 480, §A36 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 350, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §A58 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B128 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 141, §B30 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 442, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A116 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 515, §§10,11,16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 547, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 837, §A76 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 288, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 683, §A1 (RP). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §102. Public way use authorized

§102. Public way use authorized
Any vehicle may be operated on a public way unless prohibited or restricted by this Title, by special law or municipal ordinance, or by rule of the department.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Operation of low-speed vehicles; beginning June 1, 2003.
[PL 2003, c. 397, §2 (NEW); MRSA T. 29-A §102, sub-§1 (RP).]
2.  Operation of low-speed vehicles; beginning September 1, 2003.
The registration and operation of low-speed vehicles in accordance with section 501, subsection 11 and section 2089 are authorized beginning September 1, 2003. A municipality may prohibit the use of low-speed vehicles by municipal ordinance or restrict the use of low-speed vehicles in accordance with section 2089 subsection 2.
[PL 2003, c. 397, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 397, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §103. Traffic infraction

§103. Traffic infraction
1.  Traffic infraction.
A traffic infraction is not a crime. The penalty for a traffic infraction may not be deemed for any purpose a penal or criminal punishment.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Jury trial.
There is no right to trial by jury for a traffic infraction.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Exclusive penalty.
The exclusive penalty for a traffic infraction is a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $500, unless specifically authorized, or suspension of a license, or both.
[PL 1995, c. 584, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Standard of proof.
The burden of proof that a traffic infraction has occurred is on the State and must be established by a standard of a preponderance of the evidence.
[PL 2011, c. 156, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §B2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 156, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §104. Penalty for violation of provisions of Title

§104. Penalty for violation of provisions of Title
Except as otherwise provided, a person who violates a provision of this Title commits a traffic infraction. When a violation of this Title has a designated minimum sentence, the court may not suspend the sentence.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §105. Enforcement

§105. Enforcement
1.  Authority to stop motor vehicle.
If a law enforcement officer has reasonable and articulable suspicion to believe that a violation of law has taken or is taking place, that officer, if the officer is in uniform, may stop a motor vehicle for the purpose of:
A. Arresting the operator for a criminal violation;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Issuing the appropriate written process for a criminal or civil violation or a traffic infraction; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Questioning the operator or occupants.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1995, c. 368, Pt. AAA, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Scope of inspection.
A law enforcement officer who has stopped a motor vehicle pursuant to subsection 1 may demand and inspect the driver's license, certificate of registration, permits and the identification numbers of the motor vehicle. A state police officer who is trained pursuant to the motor carrier safety rules of the motor carrier safety regulations of the United States Department of Transportation may demand and inspect the driver's record of duty status and medical examiner's certificate, if applicable.
[PL 2001, c. 360, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Impoundment.
When a motor vehicle is operated by a person not able to produce a certificate of registration, or by a person other than the person in whose name the vehicle is registered and the operator is unable to present reasonable evidence of authority to operate that vehicle, an officer may impound and hold that vehicle until that vehicle is claimed by the registered owner or until the registered owner verifies the authority of the operator. The registered owner must be notified immediately of the impoundment.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Violation.
A person is guilty of a Class E crime if a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe the person violated or is violating this Title and the person intentionally fails or refuses upon request to give the person's correct name, address or date of birth to a law enforcement officer.
[PL 2003, c. 657, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 368, §AAA1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 437, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 653, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 360, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 657, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §106. Enforcement of laws pertaining to dealers, transporters and automobile graveyards

§106. Enforcement of laws pertaining to dealers, transporters and automobile graveyards
All state, county and local law enforcement officers and all motor vehicle detectives appointed by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 152, subsection 2 shall expeditiously enforce the provisions of chapter 9; section 1612; Title 10, chapter 217; and Title 30‑A, chapter 183, subchapter 1 as it relates to automobile graveyards.   [PL 2019, c. 397, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 397, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §107. Officers authorized to serve process or notice

§107. Officers authorized to serve process or notice
A person authorized to serve civil process may serve a process or notice required by this Title.   [RR 1995, c. 2, §70 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). RR 1995, c. 2, §70 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §109. Reciprocity

§109. Reciprocity
1.  Provisions not applicable to nonresidents.
The provisions of this Title on registration of vehicles and operator's licenses do not apply to:
A. A nonresident owner or operator, if that person has complied with the provisions of the laws on registration and licensing of the jurisdiction of residence; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A nonresident student enrolled in a university, college or school within this State as long as that student possesses a valid registration and license issued by the jurisdiction of legal residence.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
The exemptions from registration of this subsection apply only to the noncommercial use and operation of vehicles in this State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Formal agreements.
The Secretary of State, after determining that like privileges are granted by a jurisdiction of the United States or province, shall enter into a written agreement with that jurisdiction of the United States or province setting forth the conditions under which residents of that jurisdiction engaged in interstate commerce operations in and through this State are exempt from the registration and licensing laws of this State.
[PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §83 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
3.  Limitation.
A vehicle may not be operated commercially at a site within this State or used for the transportation of persons, merchandise or materials from one point in this State to another point in this State unless registered in this State or exempt from registration by a written reciprocity agreement as provided in this section, except that a nonresident-owned semitrailer drawn by a truck tractor registered in this State is permitted to transport merchandise in intrastate commerce.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Weight.
Nothing in this Title permits operation on a public way of a vehicle not registered in this State with weight that exceeds or equipment that does not meet that required of similar resident vehicles.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Violation.
A violation of this section is a Class E crime.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A83 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §110. Application for license and registration by person establishing residency (REPEALED)

§110. Application for license and registration by person establishing residency
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 584, §B3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §111. Hearings; fees of witnesses; summary process

§111. Hearings; fees of witnesses; summary process
In the administration of the laws relative to vehicles and to the operators and the operation thereof, the Secretary of State or a deputy may conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony and order the production of books and papers, and for the purposes mentioned in this Title may issue all processes necessary for the performance of the Secretary of State's duties. The fees for travel and attendance of witnesses are the same as for witnesses before the Superior Court and must be paid by the State out of vehicle registration fees upon certificates of the Secretary of State filed with the State Controller. The Superior Court, on the petition of the Secretary of State, may issue summary process to enforce the lawful orders of the Secretary of State in any matter. Hearings conducted by the Secretary of State must be as provided by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §112. Notice of hearing

§112. Notice of hearing
Notice of any hearing held by the Secretary of State or by the Secretary of State's authority under this Title must be consistent with Title 5, section 9052 and notify the licensee or registrant that the licensee or registrant may then and there appear, in person or through counsel, to show cause why that license or certificate of registration should not be suspended or revoked. Service of that notice is sufficient if sent by regular mail to the address given by the licensee or registrant at least 10 days before the date set for hearing.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §113. Computer transcripts as evidence

§113. Computer transcripts as evidence
1.  Transcript.
A properly certified transcript of entries of conviction, adjudication, suspension or revocation in official records stored within a computer or data processing device is admissible in evidence to show the truth of the facts stated in the transcript.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Certification.
A transcript may be certified by:
A. A clerk or deputy clerk of any judicial division of the District Court or the violations bureau for records from a judicial division or the violations bureau;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A clerk or deputy clerk of a Superior Court for Superior Court records; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. The Secretary of State for any court's records received by the Secretary of State from a court, including records received by electronic means.   [PL 2001, c. 361, §3 (AMD).]
[PL 2001, c. 361, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Secretary of State's certification.
Notwithstanding any other law or rule of evidence, the certificate of the Secretary of State or a deputy, under seal of the State, must be received in a judicial or administrative proceeding as prima facie evidence of any fact stated in the certificate or documents attached to the certificate.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Records from other states.
A motor vehicle record bearing the seal of any state or of a department, officer or agency of any state that is admissible pursuant to the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 902 is prima facie evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding of any fact stated in the motor vehicle record.
[PL 1997, c. 776, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 776, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 361, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §114. Business and occupational licenses

§114. Business and occupational licenses
The provisions of Title 5, chapter 341 do not apply to business and occupational licenses authorized to be issued by the Secretary of State.   [PL 1999, c. 470, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 470, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §115. Juvenile violations

§115. Juvenile violations
Notwithstanding other provisions of law, a person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is convicted of a crime for a violation of a provision of this Title that is not defined as a juvenile crime under Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1 may not be sentenced to imprisonment but may be ordered to serve a period of confinement in a Department of Corrections juvenile correctional facility that may not exceed 30 days, which may be suspended in whole or in part, if the court determines that:   [PL 2005, c. 507, §17 (AMD).]
1.  Crime.
The crime is one that, if committed by a person who has attained 18 years of age, would carry a mandatory term of imprisonment that may not be suspended;
[PL 2005, c. 328, §15 (NEW).]
2.  Nature.
The aggravated nature and seriousness of the crime warrants a period of confinement; or
[PL 2005, c. 507, §17 (AMD).]
3.  History.
The record or previous history of the defendant warrants a period of confinement.
[PL 2005, c. 507, §17 (AMD).]
The court is not required to impose a period of confinement notwithstanding that there is a mandatory term of imprisonment applicable to a person who has attained 18 years of age.   [PL 2005, c. 507, §17 (AMD).]
Any period of confinement must be served concurrently with any other period of confinement previously imposed and not fully discharged or imposed on the same date. Any period of confinement is subject to Title 17‑A, section 2305, except that a statement is not required to be furnished and the day-for-day deduction must be determined by the facility, but is not subject to Title 17‑A, section 2305, subsection 4 or 4‑A; section 2307, subsections 2, 3 and 4; section 2308, subsection 2; section 2309, subsection 2; or section 2310, subsections 3, 6 and 7. If the court suspends the period of confinement in whole or in part, the court shall impose a period of administrative release not to exceed one year. The administrative release must be administered pursuant to Title 17‑A, chapter 67, subchapter 2, and revocation of the administrative release is governed by the provisions of that subchapter.   [PL 2021, c. 330, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 410, §8 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 328, §15 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 507, §17 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §73 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 330, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §151. Duties of Secretary of State

§151. Duties of Secretary of State
The Secretary of State shall:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Forms; certificates; notices.
Except as otherwise prescribed in this Title, prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, notices of security interests and all other notices and forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this Title;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Maintain offices.
Maintain offices at convenient places to carry out duties related to applications for registration of and licenses for the operation of motor vehicles; and
[PL 2005, c. 573, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Publish abstract of laws.
Publish an abstract of statutes pertaining to vehicles and rules made by the Secretary of State and the Department of Transportation pertaining to this Title, together with other information related to public safety and regulation of traffic.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 573, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §153. Rules

§153. Rules
The Secretary of State may adopt, amend or repeal rules necessary to administer this Title, as provided in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Unless defined otherwise, rules adopted pursuant to this Title are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 437, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 437, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §154-A. Suspension for failure to pay required fees or taxes

§154-A. Suspension for failure to pay required fees or taxes
When a fee or use tax required to be collected by the Secretary of State is not paid when due, the Secretary of State may notify the person liable for the fee or tax in writing that, if the amount due is not paid within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, suspension of the person's license and registration will result. If the person fails to pay the required amount within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, the Secretary of State may suspend all licenses, permits, certificates and registrations of the person liable for the fee or tax.   [PL 2001, c. 671, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 671, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §155. Reciprocal taxes or fees (REPEALED)

§155. Reciprocal taxes or fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §B1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §156. Reciprocal agreements with New Hampshire

§156. Reciprocal agreements with New Hampshire
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Secretary of State may make agreements with the duly authorized representatives of the State of New Hampshire to provide that buses, taxicabs, trucks, truck tractors, trailers, semitrailers or double-bottoms owned by residents of that state and legally registered in that state may be operated in this State, including for purposes of intrastate commerce, within a zone not to exceed 10 miles from the border with that state. The agreements must provide that a resident of this State, when using the public ways of that adjoining state, is entitled to receive substantially equivalent benefits and privileges.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §157. Reciprocal and apportioned registrations; International Registration Plan

§157. Reciprocal and apportioned registrations; International Registration Plan
Notwithstanding this Title, the Secretary of State, in concurrence with the Commissioner of Transportation, may enter into reciprocal agreements or plans with another jurisdiction providing for the registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis. In the exercise of this authority, the Secretary of State may enter into and become a member of the International Registration Plan. Registration of vehicles under the plan must be in accordance with chapter 5, subchapter I, article 5.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §158. Asset forfeiture

§158. Asset forfeiture
Funds or assets forfeited pursuant to Title 15, chapter 517 may be awarded to the bureau. Funds or assets received in accordance with this section must be used for law enforcement training or for law enforcement equipment.   [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. B, §2 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §B2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §159. Motor Vehicle Services Fund

§159. Motor Vehicle Services Fund
1.  Fund created.
The Motor Vehicle Services Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund in the bureau.
[PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Use of funds.
Money deposited into the fund may be used by the bureau for motor vehicle-related projects and services.
[PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Source of funds.
Money deposited in the fund includes, but is not limited to, revenue transferred into the fund pursuant to the sale of catalytic converters forfeited to the State under section 1113, subsection 15. The fund may accept funds from other sources.
[PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 660, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §160. Mobile motor vehicle services

§160. Mobile motor vehicle services
The Secretary of State shall establish and operate a program to provide mobile services.   [PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Populations served.
The program under this section must provide mobile services:
A. In rural areas where members of the public are required to travel an inconvenient distance to reach offices that can provide services under this section; and   [PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
B. To individuals who are unhoused, immigrants or refugees.   [PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Services.
The services under this section must include, to the maximum extent feasible:
A. Vehicle registration pursuant to chapter 5, subchapter 1; and   [PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
B. Renewal or replacement of a driver's license or nondriver identification card under chapter 11.   [PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §160. Motor vehicle services (As enacted by PL 2023, c. 419, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 29-A, SECTION 161)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 418, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION › 29-A §161. Motor vehicle services (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 160)

§161. Motor vehicle services
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 160)
The Secretary of State shall establish and operate 8 self‑service kiosks that provide, to the maximum extent feasible, at least the following services:   [PL 2023, c. 419, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §25 (RAL).]
1.  Vehicle registration.
Vehicle registration renewal pursuant to chapter 5, subchapter 1; and
[PL 2023, c. 419, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §25 (RAL).]
2.  Licenses or identification cards.
Renewal or replacement for a driver's license or nondriver identification card under chapter 11.
[PL 2023, c. 419, §1 (NEW); RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §25 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2023, c. 419, §1 (NEW). RR 2023, c. 1, Pt. A, §25 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS › 29-A §202. Appointment of agents for the issuance of noncommercial driver's license renewals, duplicates of noncommercial driver's license renewals and nondriver identification card renewals

§202. Appointment of agents for the issuance of noncommercial driver's license renewals, duplicates of noncommercial driver's license renewals and nondriver identification card renewals
The Secretary of State may appoint agents authorized to issue noncommercial driver's license renewals, duplicates of noncommercial driver's license renewals and nondriver identification card renewals who are stationed at convenient locations in the State. Agents may charge an applicant a fee over the required fees for each renewal or duplicate issued. The agent retains the additional fee and forwards all other fees to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall determine by rule the fee to be charged by an agent under this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 556, §2 (AMD).]
Agents appointed pursuant to this section are not authorized to issue registrations, initial noncommercial driver's licenses or initial nondriver identification cards.   [PL 2011, c. 556, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 671, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 556, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS › 29-A §203. Disposal of fees; certain towns (REPEALED)

§203. Disposal of fees; certain towns
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 392, Pt. I, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS › 29-A §203-A. Shipping highway construction and maintenance materials to Isle au Haut; costs paid from Highway Fund

§203-A. Shipping highway construction and maintenance materials to Isle au Haut; costs paid from Highway Fund
The costs of transporting highway construction and maintenance materials to Isle au Haut by boat must be paid from the Highway Fund in the amount of $50,000 in fiscal year 1999-00 and $10,000 in each fiscal year thereafter.   [PL 1999, c. 524, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 524, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS › 29-A §204. Registration agents

§204. Registration agents
1.  Appointment; scope of authority.
The Secretary of State may appoint registration agents to issue original registrations, to renew registrations and to transfer registrations from one vehicle to another. The Secretary of State may limit the agent's authority to the issuance of renewals or to the issuance of renewals and transfers only. A registration agent may issue, renew or transfer a registration only when one of the following conditions is met:
A. The registration does not require payment of excise tax; or   [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
B. Excise tax has been paid in accordance with Title 36, chapter 111.   [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
[PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
2.  Training.
The Secretary of State shall provide necessary training for registration agents. A registration agent appointed pursuant to this section shall complete a training program or programs required by the Secretary of State.
[PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
3.  Duration of appointment.
An appointment for a registration agent remains in effect until revoked by the Secretary of State or voluntarily surrendered. An appointment may be revoked by the Secretary of State for cause.
[PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
4.  Rules.
The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. The rules may include limits on agent fees, requirements for training of registration agents, accounting standards and inventory control processes and requirements for the electronic collection and transmission of data and funds between registrants, registration agents and the bureau. By rule, the Secretary of State may also designate specific registration requirements that can not be met by filing electronically with an agent. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 1999, c. 680, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 645, §B5 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 645, §B24 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 680, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §251. Records and databases related to driver's licenses and motor vehicles

§251. Records and databases related to driver's licenses and motor vehicles
1.  Records required to be kept.
The Secretary of State shall keep a record of applications for driver's licenses, motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title and of issued driver's licenses, learner's permits, motor vehicle registrations and certificates of title.
[PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Public access to records.
Records of the Secretary of State pertaining to the applications, registrations and certifications of vehicles and to driver's licenses must be open to public inspection during office hours. The Secretary of State shall provide a copy of a record pertaining to the applications, registrations and certifications of vehicles or to driver's licenses for a fee of $5 each.
[PL 2003, c. 434, §4 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]
2-A.  Databases.
The Secretary of State may provide databases of records pertaining to applications, registrations and certifications of vehicles and to driver's licenses to individuals, businesses and other entities as allowed by section 256 and all other applicable laws. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish a fee schedule and governing procedures.
[PL 2023, c. 257, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Complaints confidential.
Written complaints and certain control numbers used in the titling of motor vehicles may be kept confidential.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Confidentiality of e-mail addresses.
If a person submits an e-mail address as part of the application process for a license or registration under this Title, the e-mail address is confidential and may not be disclosed to anyone outside the Department of the Secretary of State except for law enforcement officers or for purposes of court proceedings.
[PL 2013, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 434, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 283, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 381, Pt. B, §9 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 257, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §252. Driver history records and databases

§252. Driver history records and databases
1.  Reports furnished.
The Secretary of State shall provide a copy of a record pertaining to convictions, adjudications, accidents, suspensions and revocations of a driver's license for a fee of $5 each for a driving record covering 3 years and $10 each for a driving record covering more than 3 years. Certified copies are an additional $1. A person receiving a report by electronic transmittal shall pay the fee associated with that transmittal. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish a fee schedule and procedures governing electronic transmittal of a record.
[PL 2005, c. 433, §4 (AMD); PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).]
1-A.  Databases.
The Secretary of State may provide databases of records pertaining to convictions, adjudications, accidents, suspensions and revocations to individuals, businesses and other entities. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules to establish a fee schedule and governing procedures under this subsection.
[PL 2003, c. 434, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]
2.  Fee waived for official requests.
There is no fee for requests from other motor vehicle departments, state, county and federal agencies and law enforcement agencies.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 65, §A85 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 65, §§A153,C15 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 482, §A2 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 625, §A31 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 434, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 433, §4 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §253. Confidentiality of nongovernment vehicle records

§253. Confidentiality of nongovernment vehicle records
Upon receiving a written request by an appropriate criminal justice official and showing cause that it is in the best interest of public safety, the Secretary of State may determine that records of a nongovernment vehicle may be held confidential for a specific period of time, which may not exceed the expiration of the current registration.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §254. Rented vehicles; records

§254. Rented vehicles; records
1.  Owner of vehicle to keep record.
A person engaged in the business of renting motor vehicles with or without a driver, other than as a transaction involving the sale of the vehicle, shall maintain a record of the identity of the person to whom the vehicle is rented, including a record of the driver's license of the person to whom the vehicle is rented and the exact time the vehicle is subject to that rental or in the person's possession. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. Violation of this subsection is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Records open to inspection.
A person required to maintain records pursuant to subsection 1 shall allow inspection of those records by any law enforcement officer. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. Violation of this subsection is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Offense.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §1 (RP); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Form.
If the Secretary of State prescribes a form for the keeping of the record required in subsection 1, the owner shall use that form. The form must be carried in the vehicle during the period of lease or hire.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §1 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §255. Confidentiality for public safety

§255. Confidentiality for public safety
1.  Confidential records.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of State or a designee of the Secretary of State may hold records relating to a person's motor vehicle registration and driver's license confidential for a specified period of time when the following conditions are met:
A. The Secretary of State has received a written request along with a copy of a protection order that has been issued under Title 5, section 4654 or 4655; Title 15, section 321; Title 19‑A, section 4108 or 4110; or Title 22, chapter 1071 to protect the requestor from harassment or abuse; or   [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §108 (AMD).]
B. The Secretary of State or a designee of the Secretary of State has:
(1) Received a written request showing cause that a person is in danger of serious bodily injury or death by another person and that the endangered person is relocating for the specific purpose of avoiding harm;
(2) Consulted with the Commissioner of Public Safety or a designee of the commissioner and the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General; and
(3) Determined that holding the endangered person's driver's license and motor vehicle registration records as confidential is in the best interest of public safety.   [PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §108 (AMD).]
2.  Release of records.
The Secretary of State may release information held in confidence pursuant to subsection 1 to law enforcement officers, insurance companies and municipal, county, state or federal agencies that demonstrate a necessity for the information. The Secretary of State shall prescribe the conditions under which the information may be used and the person receiving the information may only use the information as prescribed.
[PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
3.  Liability for release.
Neither failure of the Secretary of State or an employee of the Secretary of State to perform the requirements of this section nor compliance with it subjects the Secretary of State or employees of the Secretary of State to liability in a civil action.
[PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
4.  Rules.
The Secretary of State may, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Safety and the Attorney General, adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §6 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §24 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 645, §B6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 645, §B24 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §108 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §256. Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994

§256. Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994
The Secretary of State shall adopt routine technical rules to implement the provisions of 18 United States Code, Chapter 123 in disclosing records.   [PL 2017, c. 229, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 645, §B6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 645, §B24 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 229, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE › Subchapter 3: RECORDS › 29-A §257. Confidentiality of technology system information (REPEALED)

§257. Confidentiality of technology system information
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 434, §6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 250, Pt. C, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 5: VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Subchapter 1: REGISTRATION › Article 1: GENERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › 29-A §352. Minors

§352. Minors
1.  Application for registration.
The Secretary of State may not approve the application of a minor for registration of a vehicle unless the minor is at least 15 years old and the application is signed by:
A. A parent or guardian who has the custody of the minor;   [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
B. If the minor has no parent or guardian, the minor's employer; or   [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
C. If the minor is emancipated, the minor. In this case, the application must be accompanied by an attested copy of the court order of emancipation.   [PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (RPR).]
2.  Suspension.
If a person who has signed the application files with the Secretary of State a notarized written request that the registration be suspended, the Secretary of State shall, pursuant to chapter 23, suspend the registration without hearing.
[PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (RPR).]
3.  Minor.
[PL 1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §2 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 482, §B2 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 5: VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Subchapter 1: REGISTRATION › Article 1: GENERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › 29-A §353. Members of Armed Forces

§353. Members of Armed Forces
A registration issued by the Armed Forces of the United States in foreign countries for a vehicle owned by military personnel is valid for 45 days after the owner has returned to the United States.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 5: VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Subchapter 1: REGISTRATION › Article 1: GENERAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS › 29-A §354. Off-road vehicles

§354. Off-road vehicles
Off-road vehicles may not be registered in accordance with this Title. Vehicles owned and operated by government entities are not subject to the provisions of this section.   [PL 2021, c. 216, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 577, §8 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 216, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 5: VEHICLE REGISTRATION › Subchapter 1: REGISTRATION › Article 2: CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION › 29-A §401. Application

§401. Application
1.  Filing of application.
Application for vehicle registration may be made by mail or otherwise to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Content of application.
An application must contain information requested by the Secretary of State, including legal name, residence and address of the registrant, current mileage of a motor vehicle, a brief description of the vehicle, the maker, the vehicle identification number, the year of manufacture, and the type of motor fuel or motive power and, for trucks, truck tractors and special mobile equipment, the gross weight. A registrant that is a corporation, trust, limited partnership or other similar entity must provide either a federal taxpayer identification number or an identification number issued by the department. An initial application for registration must be signed by the registrant or the registrant's legal representative. The Secretary of State shall keep initial applications on file until that registration is terminated.
[PL 2015, c. 473, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Issuance of registration.
The Secretary of State, on approving the application, shall issue:
A. A registration number or other distinguishing mark; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A certificate of registration that contains the name, place of residence and address of the registered owner.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Refusal.
The Secretary of State may refuse to register the vehicle or to issue a certificate if the applicant has not provided satisfactory information or if the Secretary of State determines that the type of vehicle should not be permitted to be on the highways of the State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  File.
The Secretary of State shall maintain a file of applications and registrations arranged alphabetically according to the name of the applicant and numerically according to registration number.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 482, §B3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 645, §B7 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 645, §B24 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 361, §6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 361, §38 (AFF). RR 2009, c. 2, §81 (COR). PL 2015, c. 473, §4 (AMD).