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Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 102 - TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 250-102-4 - ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED VEHICLES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
In order for a person claiming ownership of an abandoned or
					 unclaimed vehicle to obtain title of the vehicle, the following requirements
					 must be met:
A. Person claiming
				  ownership. The person claiming ownership shall:
1. Comply with 29 M.R.S.A. Section 1111 or 29
				  M. R.S.A. Section 895-A, whichever is applicable;
2. File an application for Maine title with
				  the applicable fee; and
3. Submit
				  documentation showing proof that he was unsuccessful in his attempt to notify
				  the owner of the vehicle, via certified mail or by publication in a newspaper
				  as required by 29 M.R.S.A. Section 1111 or 29 M. R.S.A. Section 895-A, that the
				  vehicle is in his possession.
4.
				  Submit a certificate, on a form provided by the Secretary of State, that the
				  vehicle identification number of the vehicle was visually inspected by a person
				  authorized by the Secretary of State.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 102 - TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 250-102-5 - WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. An application for certificate of title
				  may not be withdrawn after the title certificate is issued and
				  mailed.
B. When an application for
				  certificate of title is withdrawn, all fees paid in submission of the
				  application shall be forfeited.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 102 - TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 250-102-6 - DESIGN OF CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The
				  Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin shall be on such safety paper as follows:
1. Border design printed by intaglio steel
				  plate process.
2. Border design to
				  contain latent image letters, in positive-negative treatment on upper corners
				  when reviewed at prescribed angle.
3. Two color underlying fine line duplex
				  tint, printed in colors which make photographic and color xerographic
				  reproduction extremely difficult.
4. Inks to be fluorescent, erasure sensitive
				  leach and bleach, which will render evident common types of chemical and
				  mechanical alterations.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 102 - TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 250-102-7 - FACE OF CERTIFICATE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Visibly react
				  under natural light to an alcohol or chlorine base eradicator.
B. Clearly show attempts at erasure under
				  ultra-violet light.
C. Fine line
				  prismatic tint will fluoresce under ultra violet light.
D. Numbering front-control number exclusive
				  to the manufacturer printed in red.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 102 - TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES › Section 250-102-8 - BACK OF CERTIFICATE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Fine line
				  prismatic tint printed in fluorescent erasive sensitive leach and bleach ink
				  which will render evident common types of chemical and mechanical
				  alterations.
B. Text matters
				  printed in permanent fluorescent lithographic ink.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-I - REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CAR DEALERS AND USED CAR DEALERS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Established place of business or
				  annex
. The established place of business and any annex locations of a
				  new car dealer or used car dealer shall:
1.
				  Be located in a permanent, enclosed building(s) which:
a. Is in good repair;
b. Is free of obstruction;
c. Has a source of heat:
d. Is owned or leased by the
				  dealer;
e. Is used exclusively by
				  the dealer for the purpose of displaying, repairing, buying, and selling
				  vehicles and other vehicle related items.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-II - REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTORCYCLE DEALERS, LIGHT TRAILER, HEAVY TRAILER DEALERS, AND EQUIPMENT DEALERS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Established Place of Business or Annex
. The established place of
				  business and any annex location of a motorcycle dealer, light trailer, heavy
				  trailer or equipment dealer shall:
1. Be
				  located in a permanent, enclosed building(s) which:
a. Is in good repair;
b. Is free of obstructions or material not
				  related to the display, repair or sale of vehicles or other vehicle related
				  items;
c. Has a source of
				  heat;
d. Is owned or leased by the
				  dealer;
e. Contains a solid wall
				  separating the established place of business from any other unrelated business
				  in the building;
f. Has an entrance
				  used exclusively to gain access to the established place of business.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-III - REQUIREMENTS OF RECYCLERS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Established Place of Business
. The established place of business
				  of a recycler shall:
1. Be a permanent
				  location within the State which is easily accessible and open to the public at
				  all reasonable times:
a. Is owned or leased by
				  the applicant. If leased, a witnessed or notarized copy of the lease is
				  required to be filed with the application;
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-IV - REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE CRUSHERS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
License Requirements.
1. A
				  mobile crusher must be licensed as a recycler if they engage in any activity
				  that meets the definition of a recycler under
				  29-A M.R.S.,
				  Section1101.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-V - REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE AUCTIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Established Place of Business or Annex
. The established place of
				  business or annex of persons in the business of conducting vehicle auctions
				  shall:
1. Be located in a permanent, enclosed
				  building(s) which:
a. Is in good
				  repair;
b. Is free of obstructions
				  or material not related to a vehicle auction;
c. Has a heat source;
d. Is owned or leased by the vehicle
				  auction;
e. Is used exclusively for
				  the purpose of vehicle auctions and preparing vehicles for auction;
f. Contains a solid wall separating the
				  established place of business or annex from any other unrelated business in the
				  building; and
g. Has an entrance
				  used exclusively to gain access to the established place of business or
				  annex.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-VI - REQUIREMENT FOR DEALER AND AUCTION SECONDARY LOCATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Secondary Locations
. A
				  secondary location of a vehicle dealer or auction shall:
1. Have a display area which meets the
				  following requirements:
a. The display area
				  shall be an established commercial location;
b. The display area shall be large enough to
				  permit the display of at least 2 of the largest units of the type of vehicles
				  the applicant will be licensed to sell;
c. Any outside surface of the display area
				  shall be paved, graded gravel, crushed rock or a mowed grassy surface and shall
				  be kept plowed in winter to allow an all weather and all season display of
				  vehicles being offered for sale;
d.
				  Ground space occupied by gas pumps, junk vehicles and the normal drive approach
				  to the customer parking or repair areas shall not be included when determining
				  the size of the display area;
e.
				  The display area shall be free from debris, hazards and unrelated
				  materials;
f. The location, degree
				  of slope and the grade of the display area shall be such that the display of
				  vehicles does not constitute a hazard; and
g. Any office at the secondary location shall
				  conform to all rules and regulations set for an office in the rules and
				  regulations of the established place of business, except the records may be
				  maintained exclusively at the established place of business.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-VII - REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDERS OF TRANSPORTER PLATES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Business or Annex Location
.
				  Any business or annex location of a holder of transporter plates shall:
1. Be located in a permanent, enclosed
				  building which is in good repair and which is owned or leased by the
				  applicant;
2. Not be required to
				  have a display area;
3. Have an
				  office which:
a. Is located at the business
				  or annex location and is free of debris and unrelated materials;
b. Is heated during business hours;
c. Is entered through a door which is
				  properly labelled and readily accessible to the public;
d. Is separate from any living
				  quarters.
4. Have
				  reasonable business hours which:
a. Shall be
				  posted and clearly visible on the exterior or through a window of the building
				  identified as the business location or annex;
5. Not be required to have a repair
				  facility
6. Not be required to have
				  tools or equipment;
7. Display the
				  license and supplement license(s) issued in a public space visible to the
				  general public;
8. Have a sign
				  which meets the following requirements (unless a municipality has established
				  ordinances regulating signs contrary to these rules, whereupon the Secretary of
				  State, upon notification by the dealer of such ordinances, may grant an
				  exception to these rules to the licensee affected):
a. The sign shall be permanently
				  mounted;
b. The sign shall contain
				  the trade or business name of the transporter and related business
				  only;
c. The sign shall display the
				  name of the transporter in letters at least 4 inches high;
d. The sign shall be visible from the
				  entrance to the business or annex location; and
e. The sign shall be displayed at the
				  business location and any annex or secondary location used by the
				  licensee.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-VIII - REQUIREMENTS FOR HOLDERS OF LOANER PLATES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Established Place of Business or Annex Location
. The established
				  place of business or annex of a holder of loaner plates shall:
1. Be located in a permanent, enclosed
				  building which:
a. Is in good
				  repair;
b. Is free of obstructions
				  or material not related to the business;
c. Has a source of heat;
d. Is owned or leased by the
				  applicant;
e. Contains a solid wall
				  separating the established place of business from any other unrelated business
				  in the building; and
f. Has an
				  entrance used exclusively to gain access to the established place of
				  business.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-IX - DEALER LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
For the purposes of this subsection the "licensee" means
					 the holder of a vehicle dealer, motorcycle, auction, transporter, recycler,
					 and/or loaner license.
1. If a
				  licensee violates any Maine law or any rule relating to a vehicle dealer,
				  motorcycle, auction, transporter, recycler, or loaner license, the Secretary of
				  State may suspend the license(s) pursuant to
				  29-A
				  M.R.S.
				  §903(1).
2. The suspension shall be for a period of up
				  to six months for the first offense. A second violation may result in a
				  suspension of up to one year or an indefinite revocation.
3. A licensee revoked indefinitely may
				  petition for restoration after one year.
4. A violation committed within the past five
				  (5) years constitutes a prior violation.
5. A Bureau of Motor Vehicle Detective may
				  warn a licensee for minor violations of statute or rule relating to vehicle
				  dealer, auction, transporter, recycler, mobile crusher or loaner laws and
				  rules. Repeated warnings may result in suspension or revocation.
6. A report or conviction for violation of
				  
				  29-A M.R.S. §903(1)(A), (F),
				  (G), or (H) may result in an indefinite
				  license revocation. The licensee may petition for restoration after one
				  year.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Section 250-103-X - RIGHTS TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A licensee may request a hearing, in writing, within 10
					 days from the effective date of the suspension or revocation. The hearing, if
					 requested, will be held according to the applicable laws and rules pursuant to
					  29-A M.R.S.
					 §§2484 and
					 2485, 5 M.R.S.
					 §§9051 to 9064, which includes the right to subpoena witnesses. The
					 hearing request must be sent to Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles,
					 Dealer Licensing, 29 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS › Appendix 250-103-A - Dealer Plates by Sales Chart

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Sales
Business Plates
Sales
Business Plates
Sales
Business Plates
4 to 12
2
775 to 799
35
1600 to 1624
68
13 to 18
3
800 to 824
36
1625 to 1649
69
19 to 25
4
825 to 849
37
1650 to 1674
70
26 to 50
5
850 to 874
38
1675 to 1699
71
51 to 75
6
875 to 899
39
1700 to 1724
72
76 to 100
7
900 to 924
40
1725 to 1749
73
101 to 124
8
925 to 949
41
1750 to 1774
74
125 to 149
9
950 to 974
42
1775 to 1799
75
150 to 174
10
975 to 999
43
1800 to 1824
76
175 to 199
11
1000 to 1024
44
1825 to 1849
77
200 to 224
12
1025 to 1049
45
1850 to 1874
78
225 to 249
13
1050 to 1074
46
1875 to 1899
79
250 to 274
14
1075 to 1099
47
1900 to 1924
80
275 to 299
15
1100 to 1124
48
1925 to 1949
81
300 to 324
16
1125 to 1149
49
1950 to 1974
82
325 to 349
17
1150 to 1174
50
1975 to 1979
83
350 to 374
18
1175 to 1199
51
2000 to 2024
84
375 to 399
19
1200 to 1224
52
2025 to 2049
85
400 to 424
20
1225 to 1249
53
2050 to 2074
86
425 to 449
21
1250 to 1274
54
2075 to 2099
87
450 to 474
22
1275 to 1299
55
2100 to 2124
88
475 to 499
23
1300 to 1324
56
2125 to 2149
89
500 to 524
24
1325 to 1349
57
2150 to 2174
90
525 to 549
25
1350 to 1374
58
2175 to 2200
91
550 to 574
26
1375 to 1399
59
2200 to 2224
92
575 to 599
27
1400 to 1424
60
2225 to 2249
93
600 to 624
28
1425 to 1449
61
2250 to 2274
94
625 to 649
29
1450 to 1474
62
2275 to 2299
95
650 to 674
30
1475 to 1499
63
2300 to 2324
96
675 to 699
31
1500 to 1524
64
2325 to 2349
97
700 to 724
32
1525 to 1549
65
2350 to 2374
98
725 to 749
33
1550 to 1574
66
2375 to 2399
99
750 to 774
34
1575 to 1599
67
2400 or more
100
This chart is a guideline. A dealer may request additional
					 plates based on operational need. The Bureau may require additional
					 information, and may consider such issues as the number of secondary locations
					 and annexes, or the number of salespeople and support staff.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-1 - Authority

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This rule is promulgated by the Secretary of State pursuant
					 to Title
					 10 M.R.S.A.
					 §1171-B(4) and Title
					  5 M.R.S.A.
					 §8071.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-2 - Purpose

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The purpose of this rule is to establish the requirements
					 for obtaining a license for a Manufacturer or Distributor of new motor vehicles
					 in the State of Maine.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-3 - Scope

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This rule applies to any person or business that engages in
					 the business of or serves in the capacity of or acts as a manufacturer or
					 distributor of new motor vehicles within the State of Maine in accordance with
					 the provisions of Title 10, c. 204, the Regulation of Business Practices
					 Between Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-4 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
For the purpose of this Rule, the following terms have the
					 following meanings:
1. "Manufacturer"
				  means a person, partnership, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident
				  or nonresident, who manufactures or assembles new motor vehicles or imports for
				  distribution through distributors of motor vehicles or any partnership, firm,
				  association, joint venture, corporation or trust, resident or nonresident that
				  is controlled by the manufacturer. The term "manufacturer" includes the terms
				  "franchiser", "distributor", "distributor branch", "factory branch" and
				  "factory representative".
2. "Motor
				  Vehicle" means any motor driven vehicle, except motorcycles and recreational
				  vehicles, required to be registered under Title 29-A § 351
et
				  seq
.
3. "New Motor
				  Vehicle" means a motor vehicle that has not been previously sold to any person
				  except a distributor, wholesaler or motor vehicle dealer for resale by a
				  franchise.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-5 - License Requirements

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. An application
				  for a manufacturer's license shall be made on the Application form provided by
				  the Secretary of State (attached as appendix A).
2. A separate application shall be required
				  for each separate franchise. For example, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile,
				  Buick, Cadillac and GMC each issue separate franchises, and each must submit
				  applications in accordance with this rule. Chevrolet and Chevrolet Trucks are
				  distributed to dealers under the same franchise agreement, however, and require
				  only one application.
3. A $1,500
				  annual license fee shall accompany each application.
4. Each applicant shall appoint a registered
				  agent in the State, and include in the application the name, address and
				  telephone number of the registered agent.
5. Each applicant shall provide the address
				  of its principal place of business.
6. Each applicant shall provide a copy of the
				  annual report that qualifies them to do business in the State of Maine and a
				  list of its franchised new motor vehicle dealers in the State of Maine shall
				  accompany each application.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-6 - Hearing Provisions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
As specified in
					  10 MRSA,
					 Section1171-B, the Secretary of State may,
					 after a hearing, take action against a license or licensee and impose civil
					 penalties.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE › Section 250-108-7 - Separability

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
If any provision of this Rule or any application thereof to
					 any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid, the remainder
					 of the Rule and the application of such provision to other persons or
					 circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 109 - RULE ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION PLATES › Section 250-109-1.0 - PURPOSE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The purpose of this rule is to establish the fee for the
					 special legislators' motorcycle registration plate authorized in 29A MRSA
					 section 460,(2A). The law required the Secretary of State to develop a special
					 motorcycle registration plate to be made available to members of the
					 legislature, including representatives of an Indian tribe, the President of the
					 Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The plate may be used
					 in lieu of the regular motorcycle registration plate. The law requires the
					 Secretary of State to produce the plate within existing resources, and to
					 establish a special fee by rule to offset the costs of producing the
					 plate.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 109 - RULE ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION PLATES › Section 250-109-2.0 - PLATE COST

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Secretary of State has determined that the cost of
					 producing the special legislative motorcycle plate is twenty-four dollars per
					 plate. That determination is based on the following cost break down:
Plate material
$ 2.00
Printing
$19.00
Administrative Cost
$ 3.00
Total Cost
$24.00
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 109 - RULE ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION PLATES › Section 250-109-3.0 - FEE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Based on the average per plate cost established in Section
					 2.0, the fee for the special
					 legislative motorcycle plate shall be twenty-four dollars per plate. The
					 special fee is a one time fee based on the production and issuance of the
					 plate. This fee is in addition to the regular motorcycle registration fee which
					 must be paid annually.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-A - COMMUNICATIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. All communications shall be directed to:
				  Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Municipal &Agent Services, 29 State House
				  Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0029. E-mail: municipal.bmv@maine.gov. Phone:
				  207/624-9000 x. 52163. (Hereinafter, the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles,
				  Municipal &Agent Services shall be referred to as the "Bureau").
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-B - REMITTANCES

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. All remittances shall be in US funds,
				  payable to the Maine Secretary of State.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-C - DEFINITIONS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Unless the context clearly states
				  otherwise, terms shall have the same meaning as in Title 29-A.
2.
Non-governmental Registration
				  Agent
. Non-governmental Registration Agent means a registration agent
				  approved by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles authorized to issue original and
				  renewal registrations, and to conduct related transactions on the Bureau's
				  behalf, and to receive, possess, and issue registration plates, validation
				  decals, registration certificates. A Non-governmental Registration Agent must
				  be a Maine resident or resident corporation with a place of business in Maine.
3.
Resident agent
.
				  Resident Agent means a registration agent who has successfully completed the
				  Bureau of Motor Vehicle's agent training program. A Resident Agent must be a
				  Maine resident or resident corporation. A Resident Agent is authorized to
				  receive registration forms and related documents, and to prepare and present,
				  and pay for registration documents on behalf of clients, and to receive
				  validated registrations, registration plates, and validation decals for their
				  clients.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-D - APPLICATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. An applicant desiring to become a
				  registration agent shall submit an application to the Bureau on the application
				  form ("Application Form") approved by the Bureau.
2. An applicant must be a Maine resident or
				  Maine Resident Corporation must have a place of business in Maine.
3. Must maintain all records in
				  Maine.
4. The Application Form
				  requires:
* The company name
* Officers' Federal identification tax number
* Principal physical address where records are kept
* Mailing address, telephone number, email address
* The name of one or more persons to be trained as
					 agents.
* After review of the Application Form, the Bureau may
					 request additional information.
* A corporate, partnership or trust applicant is required
					 to seek authorization for one or more employees to serve as a registration
					 agent. In the event a corporate entity names more than one registration agent,
					 one registration agent shall be designated the principal agent. In addition, in
					 order to serve as a registration agent, a corporate entity must have at least
					 one full time employee who has completed training and has been authorized to be
					 an agent.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-E - AUTHORIZATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. An applicant must receive written
				  authorization from the Bureau prior to serving as a registration
				  agent.
2. Prior to serving as a
				  registration agent, an applicant must complete all of the Bureau's limited new,
				  new registration, and truck training modules.
3. Authorization may be granted both to a
				  corporate entity, partnership or trust, and to specific employees who have
				  completed training.
4. The
				  authorization shall state the services for which the registration agent is
				  authorized to provide.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-F - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT COMPUTER SYSTEM

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A Non-governmental Registration Agent must
				  use one of the Bureau-approved vendor computer systems for processing all motor
				  vehicle-related transactions.
a.
				  Notwithstanding, the Bureau may authorize a Non-governmental Registration Agent
				  to develop and implement a private computer system to process registration
				  transactions. Any system must conform to the Bureau's specifications with
				  respect to security, validation of credentials, fee calculations, inventory and
				  financial reporting, data transfer, and audit requirements. The Bureau may
				  approve the physical location of any hardware, or any third-party software or
				  data farm or cloud services vendor. The Bureau may require proof of periodic
				  security audits, the cost of which shall be paid by the
				  agent.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-G - DOCUMENTS AND FUNDS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. All
				  registrations and related documents and all funds must be delivered to the
				  Bureau at least weekly.
2.
				  Documents and fees must correspond to the electronic data submitted and they
				  must meet the application and fee requirements set forth in
Motor
				  Vehicle Code
, Title 29-A of the
Maine Revised
				  Statutes
.
3. All documents
				  issued, fees, cash reports, and electronic data submitted must be tallied and
				  balanced correctly and completely.
4. The Bureau will provide notice to a
				  registration agent when transactions are incomplete or incorrect, and may,
				  after notice, refuse to accept transactions until they are completed
				  correctly.
5. All taxes and fees
				  collected on behalf of the State must be submitted by company check, money
				  order, or by a mutually agreed secure funds transfer process.
6. The failure to submit sufficient funds in
				  a timely manner may result in the registration agent's authority being
				  suspended or revoked.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-H - INVENTORY

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The Bureau may authorize a registration
				  agent to have plate and validation sticker inventory.
2. The Non-governmental registration agent
				  shall be responsible for accounting for all assigned inventory, and shall
				  submit inventory used/on hand reports at least once a week.
3. The reports shall be in the format the
				  Bureau prescribes.
4. The failure
				  to maintain and submit inventory reports and account for assigned inventory may
				  result in the suspension or revocation of the registration agent's
				  authority.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-I - AUDIT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. The Bureau may conduct an audit of a
				  registration agent's records, documents and credentials relating to vehicle
				  registrations and inventory.
2.
				  Generally, the Bureau will schedule an audit for a mutually agreed time.
				  However, the Bureau reserves the right to conduct an unannounced audit during
				  normal business hours.
3. The
				  failure to meet auditing standards may result in the suspension or revocation
				  of the registration agent's authority.
4. Any loss or theft of motor vehicle
				  inventory must immediately be reported to the Bureau.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-J - BONDING REQUIREMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A
				  Non-governmental Registration Agent shall maintain a bond in a form approved by
				  the Bureau and in the amount of $25,000.
2. The bond shall be payable to the State of
				  Maine, Department of Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and shall be
				  filed with the Bureau within ten (10) days of receipt of authorization to serve
				  as a registration agent.
3. The
				  Bureau may invoke the bond in the event the registration agent is in breach of
				  the terms and conditions of authorization, or refuses or fails to pay
				  registration-related taxes and fees.
4. A Non-governmental Registration Agent
				  shall maintain the bond for the entire period for which authorization to act as
				  a registered agent is in effect. In the event of cancellation, the bond must be
				  replaced with no lapse of coverage.
5. The Bureau must be notified at least 30
				  days in advance of any cancellation.
6. Failure to maintain the bond may result in
				  the suspension or revocation of authorization.
7. The authorization to serve as a
				  Non-governmental Registration Agent that has suspended for failure to maintain
				  the required bond may be restored when a bond is acquired.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-K - DOCUMENT AND CREDENTIAL SECURITY

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A
				  Non-governmental Registration Agent shall maintain all Bureau-issued plates,
				  validation decals, and forms in a secure location at a BMV-approved facility
				  located in Maine. The secure location must be the agent's principal office or
				  approved annex, and may not be shared or co-located with any other business.
				  The location must have an electronic security system. All motor vehicle
				  inventory must be locked in a secure cabinet, closet, or safe when not being
				  used.
2. Any security breach or
				  loss or theft of motor vehicle materials must be reported to the Bureau as soon
				  as possible.
3. Any proposed change
				  in office location must be reported to the Bureau prior to moving.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-L - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A registration
				  agent may be suspended for up to six months for a violation of this rule, or
				  upon conviction of a relevant crime, including theft, forgery, or similar
				  violations.
2. For a second or
				  subsequent violation within five years, the registration agent may be suspended
				  for up to a year or permanently revoked.
3. A registration agent may be required to
				  re-take training prior to restoration.
4. The Bureau may require a corporation,
				  partnership or trust to remove and/or replace an employee serving as a
				  registration agent when the Bureau, in its sole discretion, determines that
				  removal or replacement is in the State's best interest.
5. Any replacement must be authorized to
				  serve as a registration agent as provided in this rule.
6. Prior to restoration, a registration agent
				  shall pay a restoration fee as specified in
				  29-A M.R.S.
				  §2486(1).
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Section 250-110-M - HEARINGS

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. A registration agent whose authorization
				  has been suspended or revoked, or any applicant who has been denied
				  authorization, may request a hearing. Hearings shall be held pursuant to the
				  Secretary of State's rules for the conduct of hearings.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Appendix 250-110-A

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Department of the Secretary of State
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Matthew Dunlap Patty A. Morneault
Secretary of State Deputy Secretary of State
Garry Hinkley
Director of Vehicle Services
Application to become
A Non-governmental Registration Agent
I/we hereby make application to become a Bureau of Motor
					 Vehicles non-governmental registration agent pursuant to 29A MRSA section 204.
					 I/we have read and agree to BMV' "Non-governmental Registration Agent
					 Requirements" rule.
Application date:_______________
Contact person:______________________________
Company name:______________________________
Federal Identification
					 Number:______________________________
Telephone number:_______________ Email
					 address:_______________
Physical Address:______________________________
Mailing address:______________________________
Company officers/owners: (list at least the president and
					 secretary, and any owner with at least 20 percent ownership.) Please include
					 either a DOB or driver license number for each person.
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
List the name(s) of each person (including a DOB or driver
					 license number) to be trained and designated as an authorized agent.
(This is the person who will hold the authorization, and
					 will be responsible for the preparation and submission of all work.)
1._____________________________________________
2._____________________________________________
3._____________________________________________
4._____________________________________________
5._____________________________________________
Indicate the level of authorization desired.
___ Annual trailers
___Long term trailers
___ Motor Vehicles
________________________________________________________________
(Signed) (Date)
_________________________________________________________________
Printed Name & Title
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Appendix 250-110-B - Electronic Registration Vendor Information

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Revised 10/30/13
Tyler Technologies Inc. / Munis (approved
					 Vendor)
One Cole Haan Drive
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone: 207-781-2260
Fax: 207-781-6005
Northern Data Systems (approved vendor)
362 U.S. Route One
PO Box 66738
Falmouth, ME 04105
Phone: 207-781-3236
Fax: 207-781-3226
TRIO Software, a Division of Harris Computer Systems
					 (approved vendor)
56 Banair Rd.
Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: 207-942-6222
Fax: 207- 942-0879
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Appendix 250-110-C - Inventory control data elements

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
List out the corresponding plates in their
							 respective columns without trying to tie out line by line.
Plates on Hand Start
Plates Received
Plates Issued
Plates Voided
Plates on Hand End
17-12345 - 17-12500
20-12501
17-12345 - 17-12360
17-12346
17-12361 - 17-12500
18-12000 - 18-12500
18-12000 - 18-12200
17-12350
18-12201 - 18-12500
18-12700 - 18-12800
19-12000 - 19-12005
18-12001 - 18-12003
18-12700 - 18-12800
19-12000 - 19-12500
19-1300B - 19-1301B
18-12050
19-12006 - 19-12500
19-1300B - 19-1400B
20-12000 - 20-12050
18-12052
19-1302B - 19-1400B
20-12000 - 20-12500
20-12052
18-12055
20-12051 - 20-12151
21-12000- 20-12500
20-12054
19-1301B
20-12053 - 20-12053
20-12055 - 20-12500
21-12000 - 20-12501
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 110 - NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGISTRATION AGENT and RESIDENT AGENT REQUIREMENTS › Appendix 250-110-D - MAINE REGISTRATION AGENT BOND

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
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BOND NO. ________________
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT WE,
______________________________________________________________________________________
					 of __________________________________________________________________________
					 as Principal, and _______________________________________, a
					 _______________________ corporation with its principal office at
					 ______________________________________________, as Surety, are held and firmly
					 bound unto
					 ______________________________________________________________________________,
					 as Obligee, in the sum of
					 ______________________________________________________($____________________),
					 for thepayment of which sum, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our
					 personal representatives, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly
					 by these presents.
Whereas the Principal has obtained, or shall obtain, a
					 license or permit from the Obligee to act as a Maine BMV Registration Agent.
					 This bond is effective beginning .
NOW, THEREFORE, if Principal shall faithfully observe and
					 comply with all terms of the underlying license or permit, and all Ordinances,
					 Rules and Regulations, and any Amendments thereto, applicable to the obligation
					 of this bond, then this obligation shall become void and of no effect,
					 otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue.
The Surety may, if it shall so elect, cancel this bond by
					 giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Obligee and the bond shall be
					 deemed canceled at the expiration of said period; the Surety remaining liable,
					 however subject to all the terms, conditions and provisions of this bond, for
					 any act or acts covered which may have been committed by the Principal up to
					 the date of such cancellation.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond may be continued from
					 year to year by certificate executed by the Surety hereon. Regardless of the
					 number of years or terms this bond remains in effect, and regardless of the
					 number and amount of claims that may be made, the maximum aggregate liability
					 of the Surety is limited to the penal sum of the bond.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DATED on this _______ day of
					 ____________________, _______.
_______________________________________________
By_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
By_______________________________________________
Attorney-in-Fact
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 151 - RULES GOVERNING ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL HEAVY VEHICLE USE TAX › Section 250-151-A - DEFINITION

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax
- An annual excise tax collected by the IRS on vehicles with a taxable gross
				  weight of 55,000 pounds or more. Taxable gross weight generally means the
				  highest weight authorized for general operation (registered gross weight), and
				  does not generally include special travel permits.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 151 - RULES GOVERNING ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL HEAVY VEHICLE USE TAX › Section 250-151-B - EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Any of the following shall be evidence of compliance with
					 Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax requirements. Proof must be made for the correct
					 tax year.
1. A copy of Form 2290,
				  schedule A receipted (stamped) by the Internal Revenue Service. For registrants
				  with fewer than 22 vehicles, each vehicle must be shown by VIN. For registrants
				  with 22 or more vehicles, VIN's are not necessary, however, the registrant's
				  name must match the 2290.
2. A copy
				  of a completed, unreceipted Form 2290, plus both sides of the canceled check
				  showing payment to the IRS.
3. Any
				  other proof that the Secretary of the Treasury may authorize.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 151 - RULES GOVERNING ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL HEAVY VEHICLE USE TAX › Section 250-151-C - QUALIFIED VEHICLE

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Any motor vehicle registered or base-registered pursuant
					 to the International Registration Plan in the State of Maine for a gross weight
					 of 55,000 pounds or more. For the purposes of this rule, a Temporary Increase
					 in Registered Gross Weight is considered a registration subject to Federal
					 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax enforcement.
TAX YEAR
1. The tax year is the current July to June
				  period for which the vehicle registration is issued.
2. Notwithstanding, for vehicles with
				  registrations that expire in the months of July, August, and September previous
				  tax year receipt will be acceptable.
Code of Maine Rules › 29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE › 250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES › Bureau of Motor Vehicles › Chapter 151 - RULES GOVERNING ENFORCEMENT OF THE FEDERAL HEAVY VEHICLE USE TAX › Section 250-151-D - ENFORCEMENT

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Vehicles registered pursuant to the
				  International Registration Plan
Proof of Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax compliance is
					 required at the time of registration. Notwithstanding, the Secretary of State
					 may issue a temporary registration for a period not exceeding 45 days in order
					 to allow the registrant time to comply. Permanent registration credentials may
					 not be issued until the registrant satisfies HVUT requirements.
Newly Acquired Vehicles
Notwithstanding the above, a newly acquired vehicle being
					 placed in the IRP may be registered without proof of HVUT payment. Proof must
					 be received by the Commercial Vehicle Division within four months of
					 registration or the Secretary of State will initiate suspension
					 proceedings.
2.
Motor
				  Vehicles not registered pursuant to the International Registration Plan
The Secretary of State may issue any registration for a
					 qualified vehicle not registered in the IRP without evidence of HVUT
					 compliance. Evidence of compliance must be received no later than four months
					 from the month of issuance of the registration. The Secretary of State shall
					 suspend the registration certificate, and registration plates for which
					 evidence of HVUT compliance has not been received within four months.