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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 08. AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter : Chapter 22. MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
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Title 8 - §561. License required; issuance of license
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§561. License required; issuance of license
No person or organization shall operate any type of motor vehicle racing within the State unless such person or organization
has obtained a license therefor from the Commissioner of Public Safety.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
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A license for the operation of motor vehicle racing may be issued by the commissioner to the person or organization applying
for such license if the commissioner is satisfied that such person or organization has complied with all the provisions of
this chapter and all the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to section 562 and that such person
or organization has furnished the commissioner, in an amount to be determined by him, a certificate of public liability insurance
to cover the losses, damages or injuries that might ensue to persons or property by reason of the operation of motor vehicle
racing.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
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All licenses issued for the operation of any type of motor vehicle racing shall expire December 31st of each year unless sooner
revoked by the commissioner for violation of any provision of this chapter or for violation of any rule or regulation promulgated
by the commissioner pursuant to section 562. Any such license issued shall not be transferable or assignable.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 8 - §562. Rules
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§562. Rules
The Commissioner of Public Safety shall make, amend or rescind, after public hearing, notice of which has been duly advertised
in the state paper, reasonable rules to be enforced with respect to the location, erection, construction and maintenance of
grandstands, bleachers, stadiums, arenas, fences, safety barriers or other like structures intended primarily to support or
protect spectators during any type of motor vehicle racing and with respect to public liability insurance coverage required
by section 561.
[1997, c. 728, §4 (amd).]
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Rules become effective when reviewed for form and legality by the Office of the Attorney General and approved in writing
by the Commissioner of Public Safety and when a certified copy of the rules has been filed with the Secretary of State.
[1997, c. 728, §4 (amd).]
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The Commissioner of Public Safety may waive the requirements of any rules to cover any special circumstances or conditions
when the commissioner is satisfied that the special circumstances or conditions provide at least the same amount of safety
to spectators at motor vehicle races that the rules, the waiver of which is requested, were intended to provide.
[1997, c. 728, §4 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
PL 1975,
Ch. 771,
§108
(AMD).
PL 1979,
Ch. 156,
§1,2
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 728,
§4
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 8 - §563. Fees
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§563. Fees
The fee for the inspection of all structures and the annual license for motor vehicle raceways is $300. The fee permits the
holder of any motor vehicle raceway license to provide entertainment events such as auto thrill shows, motorcycle acts and
other spectacular stunts at the licensed raceway. These events must be included in the certificate of public liability required
pursuant to section 562. These fees must accompany the application and be credited to a special revenue account to defray
expenses in carrying out this section. Any balance of these fees does not lapse but is carried forward as a continuing account
to be expended for the same purposes in the following years.
[1997, c. 728, §5 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
PL 1983,
Ch. 210,
§
(RPR).
PL 1995,
Ch. 533,
§2
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 728,
§5
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 8 - §564. Appeal
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§564. Appeal
Any person aggrieved by any rule or regulation adopted by the Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to this chapter, or the
reasonableness of such rule or regulation, or any act or order of the commissioner in enforcing such rule or regulation, may
appeal to the Superior Court by filing a complaint therefor, and the court shall fix a time and place of hearing, and cause
notice thereof to be given to the commissioner. After the hearing, the court may affirm or reverse the rule, regulation, act
or order of the commissioner.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 8 - §565. Penalties
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§565. Penalties
Any person or organization who operates any type of motor vehicle racing without a license duly issued therefor shall be punished
by a fine of not more than $1,000.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
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Any person or organization who operates any type of motor vehicle racing or who locates, erects, constructs or maintains any
motor vehicle racing structure except as provided for in the rules and regulations of the Commissioner of Public Safety shall
be punished by a fine of not more than $500 for each offense.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 8 - §566. Injunctions
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§566. Injunctions
In addition to any other remedy set forth in this chapter for the enforcement of this chapter or any rule, regulation, order
or decision of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction upon complaint filed by the commissioner,
or any person duly authorized to act for the commissioner, to restrain or enjoin any person or organization from operating
any type of motor vehicle racing or doing any act prohibited by this chapter or prohibited by any rule or regulation of the
commissioner. If it is established upon hearing that the person or organization, or the officers, agents, servants or employees
of such person or organization, charged has been or is operating any type of motor vehicle racing in violation of any rule,
regulation, order or decision of the commissioner, the court shall enter a decree enjoining said person or organization and
the officers, agents, servants and employees of said person or organization and any other person from further operation of
such motor vehicle racing. In case of violation of any injunction issued under this section, the court shall summarily try
and punish the person for contempt of court. The existence of other civil or criminal remedies shall be no defense to this
proceeding. The commissioner or his authorized agent shall not be required to give or post a bond when making an application
for an injunction under this section.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 8 - §567. Motorcycle racing excluded
Title 8: AMUSEMENTS AND SPORTS
Chapter 22: MOTOR VEHICLE RACING
§567. Motorcycle racing excluded
This chapter shall not apply to motorcycle racing.
[1973, c. 662, § 2 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1973,
Ch. 662,
§2
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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