USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 29-A. MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING. PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter : Chapter 03. SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING. PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Title 29-A - §151. Duties of Secretary of State head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§151. Duties of Secretary of State

The Secretary of State shall: [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

1. Forms; certificates; notices. Except as otherwise prescribed in this Title, prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, notices of security interests and all other notices and forms necessary to carry out the provisions of this Title; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


2. Maintain offices. Maintain 13 full-time offices at convenient places to carry out duties related to applications for registration of and licenses for the operation of motor vehicles; and [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


3. Publish abstract of laws. Publish an abstract of statutes pertaining to vehicles and rules made by the Secretary of State and the Department of Transportation pertaining to this Title, together with other information related to public safety and regulation of traffic. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
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Title 29-A - §152. Powers of Secretary of State head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§152. Powers of Secretary of State

The Secretary of State may: [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

1. Investigation for information. Make necessary investigations for information required to carry out the provisions of this Title, including, but not limited to, review of records and investigations in the field; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


2. Deputize agents, examiners and investigators. Appoint and deputize agents, examiners and motor vehicle investigators, stationed at convenient places, to receive applications for registration and licenses for the operation of vehicles, to conduct examinations and to perform assigned duties. A motor vehicle investigator may enforce section 254, chapters 5, 7, 9 and 11, section 1754, chapter 15, subchapters II and III, chapter 19, subchapter II, chapter 23, subchapter III and those provisions of Title 17-A that relate to duties assigned under this Title with the powers throughout the State that a sheriff has in a county. Enforcement power does not include provisions under section 2054, subsection 2, paragraph D and does not include authority to make routine motor vehicle stops; [2001, c. 361, §4 (amd).]


3. Central computer system. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, purchase and maintain a central computer system for purposes of administering this Title and conducting departmental operations. All other uses must be approved by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall adopt rules regarding the maintenance and use of data processing information files required to be kept confidential and shall distinguish those files from files available to the public; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


4. Facsimile signature of Secretary of State. Use a facsimile signature, which has the same validity as the Secretary of State's written signature and is admissible in court; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


5. Assign new identification number. Assign a new identification number to a vehicle if it has none, or if the vehicle's identification number is destroyed or obliterated, or if the frame, chassis or, if the vehicle is a truck, the cab is changed, or if the vehicle is a reconstructed motorcycle, and shall issue a new certificate of title showing the new identification number upon surrender of the old certificate and completion of an application for title and payment of the fee; and [1997, c. 776, §5 (amd).]


6. Other data. Require data necessary on forms, applications, certificates, licenses or other documents. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 776,
§4,5 (AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 361,
§4 (AMD).
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Title 29-A - §154-A. Suspension for failure to pay required fees or taxes head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§154-A. Suspension for failure to pay required fees or taxes

When a fee or use tax required to be collected by the Secretary of State is not paid when due, the Secretary of State may notify the person liable for the fee or tax in writing that, if the amount due is not paid within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, suspension of the person's license and registration will result. If the person fails to pay the required amount within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, the Secretary of State may suspend all licenses, permits, certificates and registrations of the person liable for the fee or tax. [2001, c. 671, §1 (new).]

Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 671,
§1 (NEW).
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Title 29-A - §154. Collection of fees; report head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§154. Collection of fees; report

1. Collection of fees. The Secretary of State shall collect all fees required for registering vehicles and licensing operators and all permit fees and transmit these fees to the Treasurer of State. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


2. Report. The Secretary of State, as required by the Governor, shall make a report of the fees received for vehicle registrations and issuances of licenses and from other sources, with appropriate recommendations. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


3. Collection costs. Whenever the payment of a fee results in a protest or is returned by the bank upon which it was drawn because of insufficient funds, closed account, no account or a similar reason, the Secretary of State shall charge a service collection fee of $2 plus the cost of collection. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


4. Recovery of fees or use taxes. Whenever the payment of a fee or use tax required to be collected by the Secretary of State results in a protest or is returned by the bank upon which it was drawn because of insufficient funds, closed account, no account or a similar reason, the Secretary of State may mail a notice of dishonor, as defined in Title 11, section 3-1503, to the person liable, demanding payment and warning the person that if the amount due is not paid within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, suspension of the person's license and registration will result. If the person fails to pay the required amount within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, the Secretary of State may suspend all licenses, permits, certificates and registrations of the person liable for the fee, fees or tax. [1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (aff); Pt. C, §1 (amd); §15 (aff)]


5. Recovery of tax on vehicles. Upon receipt of notification of the State Tax Assessor under Title 36, sections 1955-A or 1955-B, the Secretary of State shall mail a notice to the person liable for the tax, warning that if the amount of tax due is not paid within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, suspension of the registration issued for the vehicle in question will result. If the person fails to pay the required amount within 10 days after the mailing of the notice, the Secretary of State shall suspend the registration issued for the vehicle on which the tax remains unpaid. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


6. Recovery of turnpike tolls. Upon receipt of notice from the Maine Turnpike Authority in accordance with Title 23, section 1980, subsection 2-A, paragraph G, the Secretary of State, in accordance with section 2482, shall mail the required 10-day notice and suspend the registration certificate and plates issued for the vehicle in question. The Secretary of State may not reinstate the registration certificate and plates until the Maine Turnpike Authority provides notice that the toll and applicable fines and penalties have been paid. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Title 5, section 9052, subsection 1 does not apply to a notice of suspension issued pursuant to this subsection. [2003, c. 591, §4 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A84,C1 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 591,
§4 (AMD).
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Title 29-A - §155. Reciprocal taxes or fees (REPEALED) head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§155. Reciprocal taxes or fees (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§B1 (RP ).
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Title 29-A - §156. Reciprocal agreements with New Hampshire head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§156. Reciprocal agreements with New Hampshire

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Secretary of State may make agreements with the duly authorized representatives of the State of New Hampshire to provide that buses, taxicabs, trucks, truck tractors, trailers, semitrailers or double-bottoms owned by residents of that state and legally registered in that state may be operated in this State, including for purposes of intrastate commerce, within a zone not to exceed 10 miles from the border with that state. The agreements must provide that a resident of this State, when using the public ways of that adjoining state, is entitled to receive substantially equivalent benefits and privileges. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
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Title 29-A - §157. Reciprocal and apportioned registrations; International Registration Plan head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§157. Reciprocal and apportioned registrations; International Registration Plan

Notwithstanding this Title, the Secretary of State, in concurrence with the Commissioner of Transportation, may enter into reciprocal agreements or plans with another jurisdiction providing for the registration of vehicles on an apportionment or allocation basis. In the exercise of this authority, the Secretary of State may enter into and become a member of the International Registration Plan. Registration of vehicles under the plan must be in accordance with chapter 5, subchapter I, article 5. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
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Title 29-A - §158. Asset forfeiture head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 1: ADMINISTRATION (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))

§158. Asset forfeiture

Funds or assets forfeited pursuant to Title 15, chapter 517 may be awarded to the bureau. Funds or assets received in accordance with this section must be used for law enforcement training or for law enforcement equipment. [1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (aff); Pt. B, §2 (new); Pt. C, §15 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A153,C15 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§B2 (NEW).
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Title 29-A - §201. Municipal officials as agents head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff); 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, @3 (rpr))

§201. Municipal officials as agents

1. Appointment of agents by Secretary of State; scope of authority. With the approval of the municipal officers, the Secretary of State may appoint a municipal tax collector, or other persons designated by a municipality, to collect excise taxes on vehicles and to receive applications for licenses, license renewals, registrations and renewals of registrations of motor vehicles, trailers and semitrailers. The Secretary of State may authorize a municipal agent to issue licenses, registrations and renewals of licenses and registrations or may limit the agent's authority to the issuance of renewals only. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


2. Issuance of registrations or renewals. An agent appointed in accordance with subsection 1 may:



A. Issue renewals of registration for school buses operated by school administrative units or private contractors; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




B. Issue registration renewals for all motor vehicles and trailers, except for those required to be registered directly through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as designated by the Secretary of State; and [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




C. If authorized to issue registrations and renewals of registrations, issue:

(1) Registrations for pickup trucks registered for 9,000 pounds or less gross vehicular weight, automobiles, trailers, semitrailers and farm tractors; and


(2) Registrations for trucks of greater gross weight than provided in subparagraph (1), after the agent has satisfactorily participated in special training as prescribed by the Secretary of State.
[1997, c. 776, §6 (amd).]

[1997, c. 776, §6 (amd).]


3. Service fees. Municipal agents appointed in accordance with subsection 1 may charge service fees for licenses, registrations and renewals of licenses and registrations as follows.



A. A municipal agent may charge an applicant a fee not to exceed $3 over the required fee for each renewal of license or registration issued and a fee not to exceed $4 over the required fee for each new license or registration issued. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




B. In a municipality in which agents are authorized to issue licenses, registrations or renewals of licenses or registrations for applicants from another municipality or from an unorganized territory, the agent may charge those applicants $1 in addition to the fees authorized by this subsection for each license, registration or renewal. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




C. A municipal agent authorized to issue temporary registration permits may charge an applicant a fee not to exceed $1 over the required permit fee. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




D. A municipal agent authorized to process permits and decals for vehicles with gross vehicle weight in excess of 6,000 may charge a fee not to exceed $1 over the required fee for each permit or decal issued. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




E. A municipal agent may charge a fee not to exceed $1 over the required fee for the issuance of a duplicate registration. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




F. A municipal agent may charge any applicant a fee not to exceed $2 over and above the required operator's license fee for each renewal issued. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




G. A municipal agent may charge an applicant a fee not to exceed $1 over the required fee when an applicant is requesting issuance of a set of plates designated as specialty plates by the Secretary of State to replace previously issued plates. [1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §1 (new).]

The municipality may retain all service fees authorized in this subsection. [1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §1 (amd).]


4. Training. The Secretary of State shall provide necessary training for municipal agents. A municipal agent may not be appointed for specific duties unless the agent has successfully completed the appropriate training program. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


5. Duration of appointment; revocation of appointment. Unless revoked, the appointment of an agent continues as long as the agent holds that office or employment. An appointment may be revoked:



A. If the municipal officers that approved the appointment request that it be revoked; or [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]




B. For cause by the Secretary of State. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 482,
§B1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 776,
§6 (AMD).
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Title 29-A - §202. Appointment of agents for renewal of operator's licenses only head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff); 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, @3 (rpr))

§202. Appointment of agents for renewal of operator's licenses only

The Secretary of State may appoint agents authorized solely to issue renewals of operator's licenses and who are stationed at convenient locations in the State. Agents may charge an applicant a fee over the required operator's license fee for each renewal issued. The agent retains the additional fee and forwards all other fees to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall determine by rule the fee to be charged by an agent under this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [2001, c. 671, §2 (amd).] div>
Renewal agents appointed pursuant to this section are not authorized to issue registrations or initial operator's licenses. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
PL 2001,
Ch. 671,
§2 (AMD).
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Title 29-A - §203-A. Shipping highway construction and maintenance materials to Isle au Haut; costs paid from Highway Fund head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff); 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, @3 (rpr))

§203-A. Shipping highway construction and maintenance materials to Isle au Haut; costs paid from Highway Fund

The costs of transporting highway construction and maintenance materials to Isle au Haut by boat must be paid from the Highway Fund in the amount of $50,000 in fiscal year 1999-00 and $10,000 in each fiscal year thereafter. [1999, c. 524, §1 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 524,
§1 (NEW).
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Title 29-A - §203. Disposal of fees; certain towns head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff); 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, @3 (rpr))

§203. Disposal of fees; certain towns

Seventy-five percent of all fees received by the State from the inhabitants of the towns of Cranberry Isles, Frenchboro, Swan's Island, Isle au Haut, North Haven, Vinalhaven and Islesboro for the registration of motor vehicles must be spent in those towns, under the supervision of the Department of Transportation, on the roads in each town according to the proportion the amount paid by its inhabitants bears to the amount paid by the inhabitants of all of these towns. [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5 (AFF).
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Title 29-A - §204. Registration agents head>

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 3: SECRETARY OF STATE (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 2: MUNICIPAL AGENTS, RENEWAL AGENTS AND REGISTRATION AGENTS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff); 1995, c. 645, Pt. B, @3 (rpr))

§204. Registration agents

1. Appointment; scope of authority. The Secretary of State may appoint registration agents to issue original registrations, to renew registrations and to transfer registrations from one vehicle to another. The Secretary of State may limit the agent's authority to the issuance of renewals or to the issuance of renewals and transfers only. A registration agent may issue, renew or transfer a registration only when one of the following conditions is met:



A. The registration does not require payment of excise tax; or [1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (new); §24 (aff).]




B. Excise tax has been paid in accordance with Title 36, chapter 111. [1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (new); §24 (aff).]

[1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (new); §24 (aff).]


2. Training. The Secretary of State shall provide necessary training for registration agents. A registration agent appointed pursuant to this section shall complete a training program or programs required by the Secretary of State. [1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (new); §24 (aff).]


3. Duration of appointment. An appointment for a registration agent remains in effect until revoked by the Secretary of State or voluntarily surrendered. An appointment may be revoked by the Secretary of State for cause. [1995, c. 645, Pt. B, §5 (new); §24 (aff).]


4. Rules. The Secretary of State may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. The rules may include limits on agent fees, requirements for training of registration agents, accounting standards and inventory control processes and requirements for the electronic collection and transmission of data and funds between registrants, registration agents and the bureau. By rule, the Secretary of State may also designate specific registration requirements that can not be met by filing electronically with an agent. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. [1999, c. 680, §1 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1995,
Ch. 645,
§B24 (AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 645,
§B5 (NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 680,
§1 (AMD).
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