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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 2: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE › 29-A §661. Duplicate certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien

§661. Duplicate certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien
1.  Application.
If a certificate of title or certificate of salvage is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or becomes illegible, the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the Secretary of State, shall promptly make application for and may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing information satisfactory to the Secretary of State. A duplicate certificate of title or certificate of salvage must contain the legend, "This is a duplicate certificate and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate." It must be mailed to the owner named on the certificate unless that owner gives written authorization to mail the certificate to another person. If a certificate of lien has been lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or becomes illegible, the first lienholder shown on the certificate may apply for and obtain a duplicate upon furnishing information satisfactory to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Time.
The Secretary of State is not required to issue a duplicate until 15 days after the previous title was issued.
[PL 2009, c. 435, §11 (AMD).]
3.  Surrender of original.
A person recovering an original certificate for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly surrender the original to the Secretary of State. Violation of this subsection 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 2001, c. 361, §22 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 361, §38 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 435, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 2: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE › 29-A §663. Transfer on death of spouse

§663. Transfer on death of spouse
On the death of a married resident owner of a motor vehicle registered in this State, ownership of the motor vehicle passes to the surviving spouse if no will provides otherwise and permission is granted by a lienholder. Registration and title of the vehicle must be transferred to the surviving spouse at no fee and is exempt from the purchase and use tax.   [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 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 2: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE › 29-A §664. Resale by dealer (REPEALED)

§664. Resale by dealer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 645, §A9 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 645, §A18 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 437, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 2: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE › 29-A §664-A. Resale by dealer

§664-A. Resale by dealer
1.  Vehicle sold by dealer.
A vehicle that is sold by a dealer must be accompanied by a properly assigned and valid certificate of title or certificate of salvage at the time of its sale. A dealer may retain and process certificates of title and certificates of salvage at the dealer’s primary facility if in the case when the dealer displays a vehicle at an annex facility the dealer maintains a copy of the certificate of title or certificate of salvage at the annex facility. A dealer selling a vehicle to a lessee who elects to purchase the leased vehicle at the end of the lease term is exempt from this provision.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §17 (AMD).]
2.  Vehicle held by dealer.
If a dealer holds a vehicle for resale and obtains the certificate of title or certificate of salvage, the dealer is not required to deliver the certificate to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1997, c. 437, §20 (NEW).]
3.  Transfer.
When transferring possession of a vehicle held for resale to a retail purchaser or selling a leased vehicle to the lessee, a dealer shall comply with section 654.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §18 (AMD).]
4.  Unreleased security interest.
If a certificate of title shows an unreleased security interest, a dealer may not transfer possession of the vehicle unless the dealer possesses a properly released certificate of lien or the Secretary of State has issued a replacement certificate omitting the security interest under section 705.
[PL 2001, c. 671, §14 (AMD).]
5.  Sold at auction.
Except for a vehicle sold to a dealer at a vehicle auction licensed under section 1051, a vehicle that is sold at an auction must be accompanied by a valid certificate of title or salvage at the time of its sale. The seller of a vehicle sold to a dealer at a vehicle auction licensed under section 1051 must provide the purchasing dealer with a valid certificate of title or certificate of salvage within 30 days.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §19 (AMD).]
6.  Documentation.
A vehicle that is exempt under section 652 or a vehicle from a jurisdiction that does not issue certificates of title must be accompanied by information and documents to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of a security interest in it.
[PL 1997, c. 437, §20 (NEW).]
7.  Penalty.
Violation of this section is a Class E crime.
[PL 1997, c. 437, §20 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 437, §20 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 671, §14 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 598, §29 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 556, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 216, §§17-19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 2: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE › 29-A §666. Records of surrendered certificates of title

§666. Records of surrendered certificates of title
The Secretary of State shall maintain a file for 5 years of every surrendered certificate for tracing title of vehicles.   [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 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 2: CERTIFICATE OF TITLE AND CERTIFICATE OF SALVAGE › 29-A §670. Maine Lemon Law vehicle

§670. Maine Lemon Law vehicle
This section applies to any motor vehicle subject to the disclosure requirements of Title 10, section 1163, subsection 7. A manufacturer to whom the motor vehicle was returned pursuant to Title 10, section 1163, subsection 2 shall return the title of the motor vehicle to the Secretary of State with an application for a new title in the name of the manufacturer. The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of title that includes the following brand: "Lemon Law Buyback." All subsequent certificates of title to that vehicle must contain the same brand.   [PL 2007, c. 383, §18 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 383, §18 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §701. Creation of security interests

§701. Creation of security interests
1.  Application.
If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle, the owner shall:
A. Complete an application that provides the name and address of the lienholder and the date of the lien; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Immediately deliver the certificate of title, application and fee to the lienholder.   [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).]
2.  Delivery by lienholder.
The lienholder shall deliver the certificate, application and fee to the Secretary of State within 30 days of receipt.
[PL 2009, c. 598, §32 (AMD).]
3.  Additional.
Upon request of the owner or subordinate lienholder, and receipt of an owner's application and fee, a lienholder in possession of the certificate of title shall deliver the certificate to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall record the subordinate lien and reissue the title to the first lienholder. The delivery of the certificate does not affect the rights of the first lienholder under that lienholder's security agreement.
[PL 2009, c. 435, §12 (AMD).]
4.  New certificate.
Upon receipt of the certificate, the application and fee, the Secretary of State shall issue a new certificate containing the name and address of the new lienholders. The Secretary of State shall mail a certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the first lienholder.
[PL 2007, c. 383, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 645, §A13 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 383, §19 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 435, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 598, §32 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §702. Perfecting security interest

§702. Perfecting security interest
1.  Valid against creditors, transferees and lienholders.
A security interest in a vehicle for which a certificate of title is issued is not valid against creditors of the owner or subsequent transferees or lienholders unless perfected as provided in this subchapter.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Method.
A security interest is perfected by the delivery to the Secretary of State of:
A. The certificate of origin or existing certificate of title or certificate of salvage;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. An application for a certificate of title containing the name and address of the lienholder and the date of the security agreement; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. The required fee.   [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).]
2-A.  Lienholder registration.
A lienholder who participates in the electronic lien titling program is required to register with the Secretary of State for a lienholder identification number in accordance with rules adopted by the Secretary of State.
[PL 2023, c. 257, §11 (AMD).]
3.  Date.
A security interest is perfected as of the date of delivery under subsection 2.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §26 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §28 (AFF).]
4.  Vehicle brought into State.
If a vehicle is subject to a security interest when brought into this State, the perfection, effect of perfection and priority of the security interest is determined in accordance with Title 11, Article 9‑A, Part 3.
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §26 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §28 (AFF).]
5.  Vehicles located outside State and registered in State.
If a vehicle is located outside this State and is not the subject of a valid certificate of title issued by another jurisdiction, upon registration of the vehicle in this State, the provisions of this chapter on perfection of a security interest apply. Notwithstanding Title 11, Article 9‑A, Part 3, perfection under this subchapter remains valid until the certificate issued by this State is surrendered for retitling in another jurisdiction.
A.   [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §27 (RP); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §28 (AFF).]
B.   [PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §27 (RP); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §28 (AFF).]
[PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §27 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 699, Pt. B, §28 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1993, c. 2, §18 (COR). PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 699, §§B26,27 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 699, §B28 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 216, §20 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 257, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §703. Exemptions

§703. Exemptions
This subchapter does not affect:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Liens for services or materials.
A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Government lien.
A lien given by statute to the United States, this State or a political subdivision of this State;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Salvage lien.
A lien given for a salvage vehicle, except when the vehicle is repaired or rebuilt for operation on a public way; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Manufacturer's lien.
A security interest created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the vehicle for sale. A buyer in the ordinary course of trade from the manufacturer or dealer takes free of this security interest.
[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 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §704. Assignment of security interest

§704. Assignment of security interest
1.  Assignment.
A lienholder may assign a security interest to a person other than the owner without affecting the interest of the owner or the validity of the security interest. Except as provided in subsection 5, a lienholder who assigns a security interest to a person other than the owner must provide notice of the assignment to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the assignment. The notice must include the name, address and telephone number of the assignee, the name of the owner and the certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or certificate of title number. Failure to provide notice to the Secretary of State as required by this subsection is a civil violation for which the Secretary of State may assess a civil penalty of not more than $500 per violation.
[PL 2005, c. 234, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Obligations continue.
A person without notice of an assignment is protected in dealing with the lienholder as the holder of the security interest.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Liability.
The lienholder remains liable for an obligation as lienholder until the assignee is named as lienholder on the certificate of title or certificate of salvage.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Endorsement.
Except as provided in subsection 5, the assignee must, in order to perfect the assignment, have a certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien issued with the assignee named as lienholder, by delivering to the Secretary of State within 30 days of the assignment the certificate and an assignment by the lienholder named in the certificate in the form the Secretary of State prescribes, together with an application and the required fee.
[PL 2005, c. 234, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Exceptions.
The notice requirement described in subsection 1 and the filing requirement described in subsection 4 do not apply to an assignment of a security interest by a lienholder if the lienholder retains the obligation to perform servicing functions in connection with the security interest. As used in this subsection, "servicing functions" includes, without limitation, the obligations to release the lien or the obligation to obtain the release of lien upon satisfaction of the security interest as provided in section 705, to furnish information as provided in section 706, to respond to a request for information concerning the security interest from the Secretary of State and to retain possession of the certificate of title or certificate of salvage.
[PL 2005, c. 234, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 671, §15 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 234, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §706. Lienholder to furnish information

§706. Lienholder to furnish information
Upon request of the owner, another lienholder named on the certificate of title or certificate of salvage or a dealer to which the vehicle has been transferred, a lienholder shall disclose pertinent information as to the security agreement, the indebtedness secured by that agreement, the existence and identity of subordinate lienholders on the certificate of title or certificate of salvage or other written documentation held by the lienholder and the certificate of title or certificate of salvage numbers.   [PL 2003, c. 240, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 240, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §707. Method of perfecting security interest exclusive

§707. Method of perfecting security interest exclusive
This subchapter provides the exclusive method for perfecting and giving notice of security interests subject to this subchapter. These security interests are exempt from other provisions of law concerning the filing of instruments creating or evidencing security interests.   [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 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 3: SECURITY INTEREST › 29-A §708. Manufactured housing or tiny home

§708. Manufactured housing or tiny home
This subchapter applies to perfection of security interests in manufactured housing or a tiny home that is not permanently affixed to real property that is owned by the owner of the manufactured housing or tiny home.   [PL 2019, c. 650, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 678, §12 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 678, §13 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 125, §4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 650, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 4: ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES › 29-A §751. Altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates

§751. Altering, forging or counterfeiting certificates
A person is guilty of a Class D crime if that person:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Certificate.
Alters, forges or counterfeits a certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Assignment.
Alters or forges an assignment of a certificate of title or certificate of salvage or an assignment or release of a security interest on a certificate of title, certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or an official form of the Secretary of State;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Possession of forgery.
Has possession of or uses a certificate knowing that the certificate of title, certificate of salvage or certificate of lien had been altered, forged or counterfeited;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  False statement.
Uses a false or fictitious name or address, makes a material false statement, fails to disclose a security interest or conceals any other material fact in an application for a certificate of title, certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or on any documents in support of that application; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Sale.
Sells or exchanges, offers to sell or exchange or gives away a certificate of title, certificate of salvage, certificate of lien or vehicle identification number plate.
[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 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 4: ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES › 29-A §752-A. Exempted odometer information

§752-A. Exempted odometer information
A vehicle's odometer reading is not required to be disclosed on transfers of the following vehicles:   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]
1.  Not self-propelled.
A vehicle that is not self-propelled; or
[PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]
2.  Twenty years old.
A vehicle, beginning with model year 2011, that is 20 years old or older.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §21 (AMD).]
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Title, the Secretary of State may require odometer information for any vehicle, as set forth in section 752, upon showing by records or other sufficient evidence that vehicle mileage discrepancies exist.   [PL 2005, c. 683, Pt. A, §49 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 433, §11 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 433, §28 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 683, §A49 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 216, §21 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 4: ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES › 29-A §753. Other offenses

§753. Other offenses
A person commits a Class E crime if that person:   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
1.  Use.
Permits another person, without authority, to use or possess a certificate of title or certificate of salvage;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Delivery to Secretary of State.
[PL 2001, c. 361, §26 (RP).]
3.  Delivery to transferee.
Fails to deliver to a transferee a certificate of title or certificate of salvage within 10 days after the time required;
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Assigned.
Fails to have a correctly assigned clear title to a vehicle as required by section 664-A;
[PL 1997, c. 437, §22 (AMD).]
5.  False report.
Knowingly makes a false report of the theft or conversion of a vehicle to a law enforcement officer or to the Secretary of State; or
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
6.  Other.
Violates a provision of this chapter that, notwithstanding section 104, is not expressly declared a traffic infraction or another class of 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. 482, §A17 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 437, §22 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 361, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 4: ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES › 29-A §754. Examination and impoundment of vehicle

§754. Examination and impoundment of vehicle
1.  Examination of identification numbers.
A State Police officer or a motor vehicle detective may examine the vehicle identification numbers of a vehicle or vehicle part. Failure to allow the examination is a Class E crime.
[PL 2017, c. 229, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Impoundment.
When a State Police officer or an investigator has reasonable grounds to believe that a vehicle identification number is fictitious, removed or altered, or that a violation of law involving a vehicle or vehicle part has taken place, the police officer or investigator may impound the vehicle or vehicle part and hold the vehicle or part until the violation is cleared.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Vehicle identification numbers.
A manufacturer or assembler of a vehicle shall provide that vehicle with a vehicle identification number and on request shall supply the Secretary of State and the Chief of the State Police with all available information concerning the location of vehicle identification numbers and other identifying numbers on that vehicle.
The Secretary of State may refuse to register or issue a certificate of title for a vehicle made by a manufacturer or assembler who fails to comply with this section.
The vehicle identification number for a motor vehicle must conform with the requirements of the Federal Government.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Vehicle disposal.
Impounded vehicles that are unclaimed, recovered after theft or unidentifiable become the property of the State. The Secretary of State shall dispose of those vehicles in the following manner.
A. Within 10 days after impoundment, the Secretary of State shall notify by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the last known owner and all lienholders of record. The notice must describe the year, make, model and vehicle identification number, if known. The notice must state that failure of the owner or lienholder to exercise the owner's or the lienholder's right to reclaim the vehicle within 30 days from receipt of notice means the vehicle is abandoned.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. After expiration of the 30-day notice period, the Secretary of State may dispose of the vehicle at public auction or report the vehicle as abandoned under Title 33, chapter 45.   [PL 2019, c. 498, §18 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 498, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 508, §A3 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 508, §B7 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 229, §16 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 498, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 4: ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES › 29-A §755. Report of theft; recovery of unclaimed vehicle

§755. Report of theft; recovery of unclaimed vehicle
1.  Enforcement officers.
A law enforcement officer who learns of the theft of a vehicle not since recovered or of the recovery of a vehicle whose theft or conversion the officer knows or has reason to believe has been reported to the Secretary of State shall report the theft or recovery of a motor vehicle to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Owner or lienholder.
An owner or a lienholder may report the theft or conversion of a vehicle to the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State may disregard the report of a conversion unless a warrant has been issued for the arrest of a person charged with the conversion.
A person who has reported the theft or conversion, after learning of the vehicle's recovery, shall report the recovery to the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Suspension.
The Secretary of State may suspend the certificate of registration of a vehicle reported stolen or converted.
[PL 2015, c. 473, §11 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 473, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 7: TITLE TO VEHICLES › Subchapter 4: ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES › 29-A §756. Impeachment of defendant

§756. Impeachment of defendant
In a prosecution for a crime under this subchapter, a certified copy of a conviction under section 751 is admissible to impeach the credibility of the defendant.   [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 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §852. Fees

§852. Fees
1.  Initial application fee.
The fee for an initial application for a license under this subchapter is $150. The fee is not refundable. When a licensed dealer applies for an additional type of license this application fee is not required.
[PL 2001, c. 671, §17 (AMD).]
2.  Dealer licenses.
The annual fee for a dealer license or renewal is:
A. For a motorcycle dealer, $50;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. For a light trailer dealer, $50; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. For any other vehicle dealer, $150.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 216, §22 (AMD).]
3.  Dealer plates.
The annual fee for each dealer plate is:
A. For a motorcycle dealer, $5;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. For a light trailer dealer, $5; and   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. For any other vehicle dealer, $20.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
The fee for an additional plate issued to a dealer other than a motorcycle dealer or a light trailer dealer within the last 4 months of the dealer's licensing period is 1/2 of the annual plate fee. The 1/2-price plate fee also applies to additional service plates and wrecker plates.
For a fee of $5 per plate, the Secretary of State shall furnish dealer plates to motorcycle dealers and light trailer dealers to replace lost or mutilated dealer plates.
[PL 1999, c. 470, §10 (AMD).]
4.  Branch or annex location.
[PL 1997, c. 437, §23 (RP).]
5.  Vehicle auction business license.
The annual fee for a vehicle auction business license is $150.
[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 1997, c. 437, §23 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 97, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 470, §10 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 671, §17 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 434, §11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 216, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 29-A §853. Suspension and revocation

§853. Suspension and revocation
Notwithstanding Title 4, section 152, subsection 9 and Title 5, sections 10003 and 10051, the Secretary of State may suspend, revoke or deny any license, registration or renewal issued pursuant to this chapter.   [PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §47 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 547, §B47 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 2: APPLICATION FOR DEALER LICENSE › 29-A §902. Action on application for dealer license

§902. Action on application for dealer license
The Secretary of State shall act on an application for an initial dealer license or a renewal of such a license within 90 days of receipt of the application.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
If the Secretary of State refuses to grant or renew a license, notice must be given to the applicant that an opportunity for hearing before the Secretary of State will be provided on request to show cause why that license should be granted or renewed.   [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 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 2: APPLICATION FOR DEALER LICENSE › 29-A §904. Vicarious liability

§904. Vicarious liability
1.  Acts of officers, directors, trustees or partners.
There is sufficient cause for the denial, suspension or revocation of the license of a partnership or corporation if an officer, director, trustee or partner has committed an act or omitted a duty that would be cause for denying, suspending or revoking a license to the party as an individual.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Acts of sales representative.
A licensee is responsible for the acts of a sales representative acting as the licensee's agent, if the licensee approved of or had knowledge of the acts or other similar acts and, after such approval or knowledge, retained the benefit, proceeds, profits or advantages accruing from those acts or otherwise ratified those acts.
[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 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS › 29-A §952. Requirements

§952. Requirements
1.  Facilities.
To qualify for a dealer license, an applicant must maintain the following facilities and personnel:
A. Facilities for the display of vehicles being handled;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A repair department for repair of vehicles;   [PL 2011, c. 556, §7 (AMD).]
C. Sufficient tools and equipment for servicing of the vehicles handled;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
D. A suitable office in which business is conducted and records of the business are kept; and   [PL 2021, c. 216, §24 (AMD).]
E. At least one mechanic, who may be the owner, who has a thorough knowledge of the vehicles being handled.   [PL 2021, c. 216, §25 (AMD).]
F. [PL 2021, c. 216, §26 (RP).]
[PL 2021, c. 216, §§24-26 (AMD).]
1-A.  Display license.
A dealer shall display the dealer's license at the dealer's place of business.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §27 (NEW).]
1-B.  Vehicles.
A dealer shall:
A. On all used motor vehicles offered for sale, ensure that the written vehicle history statement is conspicuously affixed to the vehicle pursuant to Title 10, section 1475;   [PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (AMD).]
B. For all vehicles sold, comply with the provisions of Title 10, chapter 217; and   [PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (AMD).]
C. For a motor vehicle sold at retail to the end consumer, engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter in a location that is visible from the underside of the motor vehicle. The vehicle identification number engraved on the catalytic converter must be legible. This paragraph does not require a dealer to engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter if:
(1) The motor vehicle is sold at wholesale; or
(2) The catalytic converter is not in a location where it is clearly visible from the underside of the motor vehicle.   [PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Exemptions.
A person who held used car registration plates on January 1, 1964 is exempt from subsection 1, paragraphs B and E. This exemption expires if that person sells or discontinues that business and subsequently becomes licensed again on or after January 1, 1985.
A vehicle manufacturer who does not retail vehicles directly to the public is exempt from the requirements under subsection 1, except the requirement under paragraph D.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who fails to comply with subsections 1, 1‑A and 1‑B commits a traffic infraction.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §29 (AMD).]
4.  Display.
[PL 2021, c. 216, §30 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 771, §C3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 671, §18 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 556, §7 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 216, §§24-30 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 660, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS › 29-A §953. License to deal in new vehicle

§953. License to deal in new vehicle
1.  License; new vehicle dealer.
A person may not have on a licensed facility at any one time more than 5 new vehicles unless the person is licensed as a new vehicle dealer.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Requirements.
A new vehicle dealer license may be issued only to:
A. A sales branch or agency of a manufacturer of vehicles;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. A distributor of new vehicles who holds an unexpired appointment in writing from the manufacturer of such vehicles; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. A dealer in new vehicles who holds an unexpired appointment in writing from the manufacturer of such vehicles or from an authorized distributor of such vehicles.   [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).]
3.  Copy of appointment.
An applicant for a license to deal in new vehicles shall submit with the application a certification of franchise from the manufacturer of the new vehicles to be sold.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  License.
The make of the new vehicle in which the licensee is authorized to deal must be stated on the license.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Additional charges.
A new vehicle dealer may not charge an extra charge for preparation service or optional equipment unless that charge is described and clearly posted on the motor vehicle to which it applies. For purposes of this subsection, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Extra charge" means a consumer charge that is not included in the manufacturer's suggested retail price.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. "Preparation service" means an adjustment, inspection, test, repair, replacement of parts, cleaning, polishing or other labor performed by the dealer without prior written authorization of the purchaser.   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. "Optional equipment" means equipment, protective coating, special feature, appliance, part or accessory added to a vehicle and not included in the manufacturer's suggested retail price.   [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).]
6.  Penalty.
A person who fails to comply with this section commits a traffic infraction.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §4 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 771, §C4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS › 29-A §953-A. Document fees

§953-A. Document fees
A dealer selling a new or used motor vehicle shall post on the vehicle any document preparation fee that will be added to the vehicle's sale price. A violation of this section is prima facie evidence of an unfair trade practice and is a violation of Title 5, section 207.   [PL 1999, c. 211, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 211, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS › 29-A §955. Change in status of dealership

§955. Change in status of dealership
1.  Termination of new vehicle dealership.
A new vehicle dealer whose franchise is terminated or changed shall immediately surrender the dealer plates and license to the Secretary of State. If business is to be continued, the Secretary of State shall issue the appropriate class of plates.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Used vehicle dealer obtaining a new vehicle franchise.
A used vehicle dealer who obtains a new vehicle franchise from a manufacturer or distributor shall immediately surrender the used vehicle plates and certificates and the Secretary of State shall issue the appropriate class of plates.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who fails to comply with this section commits a traffic infraction.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §5 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 771, §C5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 4: DISPLAY › 29-A §1001. Display and content of license

§1001. Display and content of license
1.  Specify place of business.
A dealer license must specify the location of each place of business occupied by the licensee in conducting business.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Specify vehicle types.
A dealer license must state the types of vehicle that the licensee may deal and the location in which each particular type of vehicle is dealt.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Display.
A license must be conspicuously displayed at each location.
[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 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 4: DISPLAY › 29-A §1003. Loaner registration certificate and plates

§1003. Loaner registration certificate and plates
1.  Application for certificate and plates.
A dealer or an owner of a body shop, transmission shop or garage may apply for a loaner license and plates.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Permissible use.
A loaner plate may be used on a vehicle owned by the licensee for the sole purpose of loaning the vehicle to a customer when the customer's vehicle is disabled and in the garage for repairs. The limit on the use of the loaned vehicle is 7 consecutive days. The Secretary of State may extend the period to no more than 30 days. A fee for the use of a loaner plate may not be charged to a customer.
[PL 2003, c. 434, §14 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF).]
3.  Disabled vehicle registration; restrictions; permissions.
The registration certificate assigned to the disabled vehicle must be carried in the loaner vehicle and produced upon demand of a law enforcement officer. Restrictions imposed on or permissions granted to the disabled vehicle apply to the loaner vehicle.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Record.
A complete record must be kept at the licensee's established place of business, stating the hour and date the vehicle is loaned and returned, the serial number of the vehicle loaned, the loaner plate number and the registration number of the customer's vehicle. Failure to keep this record is a traffic infraction.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
5.  Operator license.
Before releasing a vehicle to an operator, the licensee must see that the operator has a current operator license and record that operator's name and address.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
6.  Personal use.
A loaner plate may not be used by the licensee for personal use or pleasure, in lieu of registration.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
7.  Special vanity registration plates.
A car dealer or an owner of a body shop, transmission shop or garage holding special vanity registration plates issued pursuant to section 459 may apply for special vanity loaner plates bearing the same combination of letters and numbers as appears on the special vanity registration plates. Special vanity loaner plates may not be used to supplement existing loaner registration numbers assigned. The Secretary of State shall charge an additional $30 fee per special vanity loaner registration plate.
[PL 2011, c. 44, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 771, §C6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 434, §14 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 434, §37 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 44, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 4: DISPLAY › 29-A §1004. Transit placard

§1004. Transit placard
1.  Issuance of transit placard.
The Secretary of State may issue a transit placard upon application by any person involved in the business of importing new motor vehicles. The transit placard is to be used to facilitate the movement over the highway of the motor vehicles from the port of entry to a storage yard within a 10-mile radius of the port.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Required use of transit placard.
A transit placard must be displayed in or on any unregistered motor vehicle that is being operated or towed from the port to a storage yard.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Prohibited use of transit placard.
A transit placard may not be used:
A. On a towing vehicle; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. For any purpose other than that permitted under this section.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
4.  Expiration.
Transit placards expire at the end of the month one year from the month of issue.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
5.  Fee.
The fee for a transit license is $100 annually and the fee for each placard is $10. Government and quasi-government agencies may not be assessed a fee.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (NEW); 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, §Q16 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC › Chapter 9: DEALERS › Subchapter 5: VEHICLE AUCTION BUSINESS › 29-A §1051. Vehicle auction business license

§1051. Vehicle auction business license
1.  License.
A person may not engage in the business of auctioning vehicles without first being issued a vehicle auction business license.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
2.  Conditions for license.
A vehicle auction business license may be issued only after the Secretary of State has made a thorough inspection of the premises on which the business is to be conducted and is satisfied that the proposed business meets all requirements and that the proposed methods of operation are suitable for the business.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
3.  Facilities.
A vehicle auction business must maintain proper facilities for display of vehicles being auctioned. The Secretary of State may waive the provision of this subsection for an auction business that does not auction vehicles on its own premises if the facilities used are proper for the display of vehicles.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
4.  Records.
A vehicle auction business must maintain an office in which books, records and files related to the business are kept.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
5.  Authority of the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State may:
A. Attend all motor vehicle auctions;   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
B. Inspect all books, records and files related to a vehicle auction business; or   [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
C. Inspect all vehicles to be auctioned.   [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).]
6.  Location.
Except as provided in subsection 3, a vehicle auction business license authorizes business at the licensed premises only. The boundaries of the business are determined by the plan submitted with the application and may be altered with the approval of the Secretary of State.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
7.  Nontransferability.
A vehicle auction business license is not transferable.
[PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).]
8.  Application.
This section does not apply to vehicle auctioneers who are licensed and bonded pursuant to Title 32, chapter 5-B and who are conducting a vehicle auction incidental to the liquidation of a business or an estate.
[PL 1999, c. 146, §3 (AMD).]
9.  Penalty.
A person who fails to obtain a vehicle auction business license as required by this section commits a traffic infraction.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1, 2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 146, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §C7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).