USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 29-A. MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING. PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter : Chapter 09. DEALERS (HEADING. PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Title 29-A - §1001. Display and content of license
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 4: DISPLAY (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
3. Display. A license must be conspicuously displayed at each location.
[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).
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
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 29-A - §1002. Vehicle and equipment dealer plates
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 4: DISPLAY (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1002. Vehicle and equipment dealer plates
1. Limitations on use. A person using a dealer plate may not operate a vehicle owned or controlled by a manufacturer or dealer except for:
A. Purposes directly connected with the business of buying, selling, testing, adjusting, servicing, demonstrating or exchanging
the vehicle, including use of that vehicle by a full-time employee to attend schools and seminars designed to assist the employee
in the testing, adjusting or servicing of vehicles;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. Personal use by a manufacturer or dealer. There may be no more than one dealer plate for the personal use of the manufacturer
or dealer and one dealer plate for the personal use of the immediate family of the dealer;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. Use of the vehicle in a funeral or public parade when no charge is made for that use;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
D. Use by a full-time sales representative, general manager, sales manager or service manager who is on the dealer's payroll
but not in the dealer's immediate family or members of that person's household;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
E. Use by customers for not more than 7 days to demonstrate the vehicle; or
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
F. Use by the manufacturer or dealer when the combined weight of the vehicle and the load does not exceed 10,000 pounds unless
the vehicle, by design, exceeds 10,000 pounds without a load.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §11 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
1-A. Limitation on use. A person using a dealer plate may not permit a vehicle owned or controlled by a manufacturer or dealer to be operated except
for the purposes authorized under subsection 1.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §12 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
2. Term. Dealer plates expire on the last day of the month, one year from issuance. The Secretary of State may determine the number
and conditions of use of dealer plates.
[1999, c. 470, §13 (amd).]
3. Penalty. A violation of subsection 1 or subsection 1-A is a traffic infraction for which a minimum penalty of $200 must be adjudged
for each infraction. That penalty may not be suspended.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §13 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
4. Service vehicle. A dealer may attach to that dealer's service vehicles specially designed service vehicle plates. These plates may be used
only in direct connection with the licensee's business. A dealer may attach a service vehicle plate only to a vehicle used
for the service or repair of vehicles sold or being repaired by the dealer. A dealer may not attach a service vehicle plate
to a vehicle that delivers parts to individuals or to businesses that are not owned by the licensee.
A. A dealer is not entitled to more than 3 service vehicle plates at each established place of business.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. The weight limit for a service vehicle, including the combined weight of vehicle and load, may not exceed 24,000 pounds.
This weight limit does not apply to service vehicles of equipment dealers.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. The fee for a service vehicle plate is $50 annually per plate.
[1999, c. 470, §14 (amd).]
D. A vehicle to which a service vehicle plate is attached must have the name of the licensed dealership on the sides of the
vehicle in letters at least 3 inches in height and clearly visible. The name of any other business may not be displayed on
the sides of the vehicle to which the service vehicle plate is attached.
[2005, c. 433, §14 (new); §28 (aff).]
[2005, c. 433, §14 (amd); §28 (aff).]
5. Equipment dealers. Unless otherwise prohibited, equipment dealer plates may be attached only for demonstration, emergency and service purposes
to the following:
A. Motorized graders;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. Power shovels;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. Front-end loaders;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
D. Backhoes;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
E. Rubber-tired bulldozers;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
F. Large 4-wheel drive trucks and snowplows;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
G. Motor cranes;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
H. Road sweepers;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
I. Sidewalk cleaners;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
J. Log skidders;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
K. Other related heavy equipment;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
L. Farm tractors;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
M. Self-propelled combines;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
N. Harvesters;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
O. Other related farm machinery; or
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
P. Equipment or a motor vehicle taken in trade.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
A specially designed equipment dealer plate may be attached to a motor truck used for service in direct connection with the
equipment dealer business. Any motor truck to which a specially designed equipment dealer plate has been attached may not
be used for any purpose except in the service of equipment directly connected with the business of the equipment dealer.
An equipment dealer business may not be provided with more than 3 specially designed equipment dealer plates.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
6. Wreckers. The following provisions apply to the operation of wreckers and to dealer wrecker plates.
A. A vehicle dealer or equipment dealer may operate a wrecker with a dealer wrecker plate if the wrecker is used only in direct
connection with the buying, selling, service or repair business of the dealer to which it is issued.
[1995, c. 482, Pt. B, §16 (amd).]
B. A wrecker on which a dealer wrecker plate is attached may not be used in commercial towing.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. The annual fee for a dealer wrecker plate is $50 per plate for attachment to a wrecker that does not exceed 24,000 pounds
gross vehicle weight and $200 for attachment to a wrecker that does not exceed 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
[1999, c. 470, §15 (amd).]
D.
[1999, c. 470, §16 (rp).]
E. The certificate of registration for the dealer wrecker plate must be displayed at the dealer's established place of business.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
F. The Secretary of State shall determine the number of dealer wrecker plates that may be issued to a dealer.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[1999, c. 470, §§15, 16 (amd).]
7. Demonstrating a loaded truck. A dealer must obtain a written permit from the Secretary of State to demonstrate a loaded truck, truck tractor, trailer,
semitrailer or combination of vehicles bearing dealer plates.
A permit may be issued to a nonresident dealer when reciprocity has been established.
A permit may not be issued to allow demonstration for a period longer than 7 days. A permit to demonstrate can not be issued
to the same individual or company more than once to cause use for a period of more than 7 days.
A permit may not be issued to a vehicle or combination of vehicles that is being rented or leased.
The processing fee for a permit to demonstrate is $1.
[2003, c. 434, §12 (amd); §37 (aff).]
8. Vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The following provisions apply to the use of dealer plates on vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds.
A. Except as provided in paragraph B, a truck tractor and trailer or semitrailer combination may be operated with dealer plates
if the dealer is licensed as a new vehicle dealer or used vehicle dealer and heavy trailer dealer and if the trailer or semitrailer
does not contain a load.
[2003, c. 652, Pt. B, §5 (new); §8 (aff).]
B. A dealer must obtain a written permit from the Secretary of State to operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying
a load. The permit must be issued in accordance with the following provisions.
(1) The operation of the vehicle or combination of vehicles and load must be in conjunction with the sale or purchase of
a motor vehicle, vehicle or equipment by the dealer.
(2) The load must consist of a motor vehicle, trailer or equipment that the dealer is licensed to sell.
(3) The load may not consist of more than one automobile, truck or truck tractor at any time.
(4) The initial fee and renewal fee for a permit issued under this paragraph are $200 each.
(5) A permit expires one year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually.
(6) A permit must contain the name and address of the licensed dealer, an effective date, an expiration date and any other
information required by the Secretary of State.
[2003, c. 652, Pt. B, §5 (new); §8 (aff).]
[2003, c. 652, Pt. B, §5 (rpr); §8 (aff).]
9. Mobile homes. A mobile home may not be moved over a public way unless the operator of the vehicle hauling it has in possession a permit
issued pursuant to section 2382 or a written certificate from the tax collector of the municipality in which the mobile home
is situated on the day of the move, identifying the mobile home and stating that all applicable property taxes, including
those for the current tax year, have been paid or that the mobile home is exempt from taxes. The tax year is the period from
April 1st to March 31st. For the purposes of this subsection, taxes for the current tax year include taxes not yet committed.
If the amount of these taxes can not then be determined, the amount must be presumed to be the same as the previous year's
taxes until the current year's taxes are assessed. Notwithstanding Title 36, section 506, the tax collector may accept prepayment
of these taxes and shall repay any amount paid in excess of that finally assessed, with interest on that amount as provided
in Title 36, section 506-A. If a mobile home was moved into the municipality after April 1st so that no tax was assessed
in the previous year and will be moved from the municipality before the commitment of the current year's taxes but after April
1st, the term "previous year's taxes" means taxes estimated by using the prior year's tax rate.
[1999, c. 117, §1 (amd).]
10. Loss of dealer plate. Upon the loss of a dealer plate, the dealer immediately shall notify the Secretary of State.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §14 (amd); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
11. Temporary dealer plate. If a dealer has written authorization from the Secretary of State, a dealer may use a temporary number plate bearing the
registration number issued to that dealer.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §15 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5
(AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 482,
§B16
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 117,
§1
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 470,
§13-16
(AMD).
PL 2001,
Ch. 671,
§20
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 434,
§12,13
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 434,
§37
(AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§Q11-15
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§X2
(AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 652,
§B5
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 652,
§B8
(AFF).
PL 2005,
Ch. 433,
§14
(AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 433,
§28
(AFF).
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
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 29-A - §1003. Loaner registration certificate and plates
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 4: DISPLAY (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[2003, c. 434, §14 (amd); §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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §6 (amd); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
7. Special initial registration plates. A new car dealer holding special initial registration plates issued pursuant to section 457 may apply for special loaner
plates bearing the same combination of letters and numbers as appears on the initial registration plates. Special 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 loaner registration plate.
[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 1999,
Ch. 771,
§C6
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 771,
§D1,2
(AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 434,
§14
(AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 434,
§37
(AFF).
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
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 29-A - §1004. Transit placard
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 4: DISPLAY (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§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.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); 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.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
3. Prohibited use of transit placard. A transit placard may not be used:
A. On a towing vehicle; or
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
B. For any purpose other than that permitted under this section.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
[2003, c. 2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
4. Expiration. Transit placards expire at the end of the month one year from the month of issue.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); 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.
[2003, c. 452, Pt. Q, §16 (new); Pt. X, §2 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5
(AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§Q16
(RPR).
PL 2003,
Ch. 452,
§X2
(AFF).
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
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 29-A - §1051. Vehicle auction business license
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 5: VEHICLE AUCTION BUSINESS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
5. Authority of the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may:
A. Attend all motor vehicle auctions;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. Inspect all books, records and files related to a vehicle auction business; or
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. Inspect all vehicles to be auctioned.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
7. Nontransferability. A vehicle auction business license is not transferable.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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.
[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.
[1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §7 (amd); Pt. D, §§1, 2 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5
(AFF).
PL 1999,
Ch. 146,
§3
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 771,
§C7
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 771,
§D1,2
(AFF).
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
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 29-A - §1052. Record of transactions by vehicle auction business
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 5: VEHICLE AUCTION BUSINESS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1052. Record of transactions by vehicle auction business
1. Record of sale. A vehicle auction business must complete a record for each sale of a vehicle.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. Contents of record. The record of sale must include the following:
A. A description of the vehicle;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. The name of the transferor and transferee;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. The date of the transaction;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
D. The odometer reading at the time of sale;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
E. A statement that a completed disclosure, as required by Title 10, section 1475, subsection 1, was affixed to the vehicle
before sale; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
F. Any additional information that may be required by the official form provided 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).]
3. Filing. A copy of the record of sale must be filed with the Secretary of State immediately following the sale.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
4. Maintaining record. The licensee shall maintain a copy of the record of sale for at least 5 years after the date of sale.
[1997, c. 437, §27 (amd).]
5. Availability of records for inspection. All books, records and files related to the sale of vehicles or vehicle parts must be available during normal business hours
for inspection by the Secretary of State, law enforcement officers or representatives of the office of the Attorney General.
The records must be kept in compliance with the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Public Law 99-579 and regulations promulgated
under 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 580.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
6. Penalty. Violation of this section is a traffic infraction.
[1999, c. 771, Pt. C, §8 (amd); Pt. D, §§1, 2 (aff).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5
(AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 437,
§27
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 771,
§C8
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 771,
§D1,2
(AFF).
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
This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 29-A - §1101. Recycler license required
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1101. Recycler license required
1. Recycler. "Recycler" means a person engaged in the business of purchasing or acquiring salvage vehicles for the purpose of:
A. Reselling the vehicle or its component parts;
[1997, c. 776, §33 (new).]
B. Rebuilding or repairing the vehicle for the purpose of resale;
[1997, c. 776, §33 (new).]
C. Selling the vehicle's basic materials;
[1997, c. 776, §33 (new).]
D. Displaying or storing the vehicle or its parts; or
[1997, c. 776, §33 (new).]
E. Acting as a scrap processor.
[1997, c. 776, §33 (new).]
A person may not engage in business as a recycler without a recycler license issued under this subchapter.
[1997, c. 776, §33 (rpr).]
2. Insurance salvage pool. A person may not engage in business as an insurance salvage pool without a license issued under section 1051.
[1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §19 (amd).]
3. Dealer registration. A person licensed under this section who displays, sells, exchanges, offers to negotiate, negotiates or advertises the sale
of rebuilt or repaired salvage vehicles must comply with chapter 9, subchapter III.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
4. Term.
[1999, c. 470, §17 (rp).]
4-A. Term. Recycler licenses issued on or after the effective date of this subsection must be issued on a staggered basis and expire
on the last day of the month, one year from issuance. All recycler licenses renewed for calendar year 2000 must be renewed
on a staggered basis and the license fees prorated.
[1999, c. 470, §18 (new).]
5. Penalty. Violation of this section is a Class E crime.
[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,
§A19
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 776,
§33
(AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 470,
§17,18
(AMD).
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Title 29-A - §1102. Exemptions
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1102. Exemptions
The following are exempt from this subchapter:
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
1. Financial institutions. A financial institution, as defined in Title 9-B, section 131, subsections 17 and 17-A;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. Insurance companies. An insurance company licensed to do business in this State;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
3. Persons performing repairs to own vehicles. A person performing repairs to a vehicle registered in that person's name;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
4. Certain retail businesses. A retail business that primarily sells new or rebuilt auto parts and does not buy salvage vehicles to dismantle for inventory;
and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
5. Towing businesses. A towing business or garage that tows accident-damaged vehicles and stores them while awaiting disposition or that acquires
vehicles pursuant to chapter 15, subchapter III, if the vehicles are disposed of through sale or transfer immediately upon
gaining ownership.
[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 - §1103. License requirements
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1103. License requirements
To qualify for a license, an applicant must:
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
1. Established place of business. Have an established place of business that is a permanent commercial location within the State:
A. That is easily accessible and open to the public at all reasonable times;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. At which the business of a recycler may be carried on in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, zoning and land use
regulations;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. At which the public may contact the recycler at all reasonable times; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
D. At which the books, records and files necessary to conduct business at that place are kept and maintained;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. Sign. Display an exterior sign permanently affixed to the land or buildings;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
3. Storage and display facilities. Have proper facilities for storage and display of vehicles being handled; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
4. Office. Have a suitable office from which business is conducted and in which records of the business are kept.
[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 - §1104. Application for license
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1104. Application for license
An application for a recycler license must contain the following information in such form as the Secretary of State may prescribe:
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
1. Identification. The applicant's name, type of business organization and place of organization;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. History. The qualifications and business history of the applicant and any partner, officer or director;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
3. Criminal and civil record. Whether the applicant has been found guilty of any criminal offense within the past 5 years or has had a judgment of liability
in a civil action involving fraud, misrepresentation or conversion. For a corporation or partnership, the application must
provide the information required in this subsection for all directors, officers or partners;
[1997, c. 776, §34 (amd).]
4. Place of business. A satisfactory report from a representative of the Secretary of State that the applicant has an established place of business
at each business location in the State; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
5. Additional information. Any other information that the Secretary of State requires to implement this section.
[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,
§34
(AMD).
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Title 29-A - §1105. License fees
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1105. License fees
1. Application fee. The fee for an initial application for a license under this subchapter is $150 and is nonrefundable.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. License fee. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a license is $150. A business licensed under this Title as a new car dealer, used
car dealer or equipment dealer is exempt from this fee.
[1997, c. 437, §28 (amd).]
3. Annex or secondary locations. Each secondary or annex location of a recycler must be approved and licensed by the Secretary of State. The annual fee
for each secondary location is $100. The annual fee for each annex location is $150.
[1997, c. 776, §35 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§A2
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 683,
§B5
(AFF).
PL 1997,
Ch. 437,
§28
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 776,
§35
(AMD).
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Title 29-A - §1106-A. Municipal notification
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1106-A. Municipal notification
The Secretary of State shall provide written notice of all license decisions under section 1106 to the code enforcement officer
or municipal designee of the municipality in which the applicant for a recycler license proposed its facilities to be located.
If any proposed location is not within an organized municipality, the Secretary of State shall provide written notice to
the county commissioners for that location.
[2003, c. 312, §1 (new).]
Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 312,
§1
(NEW).
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Title 29-A - §1106. Action on application for license or renewal
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1106. Action on application for license or renewal
The Secretary of State shall act on an application for a recycler license or its renewal within 90 days of receipt.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
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If the Secretary of State refuses to grant or to 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.
[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 - §1107. Display and content of license
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1107. Display and content of license
1. Content. A recycler license must specify:
A. The location of each established place of business and other locations occupied in conducting business;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. The effective and expiration dates of the license; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. Any other information the Secretary of State considers necessary to implement this section.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. Display. The license must be conspicuously displayed at each established place of business or other location occupied in conducting
business.
[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 - §1108. Denial, suspension or revocation of a recycler license
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1108. Denial, suspension or revocation of a recycler license
1. Grounds. The Secretary of State may deny, suspend or revoke a recycler license on the following grounds:
A. A material misstatement in an application for a license;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. Failure to comply with a provision of this subchapter, any lawful rule adopted by the Secretary of State or any provision
of Title 17 or Title 17-A or this Title as they relate to being a proper person to be in the business of the sales of vehicles
or parts;
[1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §20 (amd).]
C. Failure to maintain an established place of business;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
D. Failure to notify the Secretary of State in writing 30 days prior to moving or ceasing operation;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
E. The defrauding of a buyer, to the buyer's or another's damage, in the conduct of the licensee's business;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
F. Conviction of a fraudulent act in connection with the business of selling motor vehicles or parts or being held liable by
a civil judgment involving fraud, misrepresentation or conversion;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
G. Violation of Title 5, sections 206 to 212; Title 17, section 3203; or Title 30-A, sections 3751 to 3760;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
H. Submission of a check, draft or money order to the Secretary of State that is dishonored or refused upon presentation;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
I. Certification by the State Tax Assessor that a tax, other than property tax, considered final under Title 36, remained unpaid
in an amount exceeding $1,000 for a period greater than 60 days after notice of finality and that the licensee or applicant
refused to cooperate with the Bureau of Revenue Services in establishing and remaining in compliance with a reasonable plan
for meeting that liability; or
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff); 1997, c. 526, §14 (amd).]
J. Failure to appear at a hearing required by the Secretary of State or failure to appear in court pursuant to a lawful summons.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[1995, c. 482, Pt. A, §20 (amd); 1997, c. 526, §14 (amd).]
1-A. Appeal from action of the Secretary of State. Any person aggrieved by the act of the Secretary of State to refuse to grant or renew a license under this subchapter or
to suspend or revoke a license or by any other act of the Secretary of State that the person alleges to be improper, unreasonable
or unlawful under this subchapter may, within 30 days' notice of the decision, appeal to the Superior Court for a judicial
review, as provided in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter VII.
[1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §98 (new); §153 (aff); Pt. C, §15 (aff).]
2. Proximity to veterans' cemetery. A license may be denied if a place of business is within one mile of a federally owned or state veterans' cemetery, unless
the Secretary of State finds that:
A. The conduct of the business will not unduly interfere or degrade the purposes of the cemetery;
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. The business and location will be adequately screened for sight and noise; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
C. There is adequate distance, not less than 1,500 feet, between the cemetery and place of business.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
3. Refusal to surrender license. Any recycler who fails or refuses to surrender the license upon demand of the Secretary of State following the suspension
or revocation of that license, commits a Class E crime.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
4. Penalties. Any person who continues to engage in business as a salvage vehicle dealer, recycler or as a scrap processor, after suspension
or revocation of the license issued by the Secretary of State, is guilty of a Class E crime, punishable by a fine of not less
than $200 and that fine may not be suspended.
[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. 65,
§A153,C15
(AFF).
PL 1995,
Ch. 65,
§A98
(AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 482,
§A20
(AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 526,
§14
(AMD).
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Title 29-A - §1109. Vicarious liability
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1109. Vicarious liability
1. Corporators or partners. If a licensee is a partnership or corporation, it is sufficient cause for denial, suspension or revocation of a license
if an officer, director, trustee or partner of the partnership or corporation has committed an act or omitted a duty that
would be cause for denying, suspending or revoking a license.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. Employees. A licensee is responsible for the acts of employees if that licensee approved of or had knowledge of the acts or other similar
acts and after that approval or knowledge retained the benefit, proceeds, profits or advantages accruing from the acts or
otherwise ratified the acts.
[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 - §1110. Records of transactions
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1110. Records of transactions
1. Record keeping. A licensee shall maintain business records for 5 years, including a record of:
A. Every vehicle or component part received or disposed of; its make, model, model year, vehicle identification number and
any other part identifying number; the date of its receipt or disposition; and the name and address of the person from whom
received or to whom given; and
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
B. Every vehicle scrapped or dismantled by the licensee, the date of that action and the vehicle's make, model, model year
and vehicle identification number.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
A scrap processor is exempt from the requirements set forth in paragraph A for vehicles received that are already dismantled.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
2. Availability. The records, the place of business and the vehicles and vehicle parts in the possession of the licensee must be available
for inspection during normal business hours by the Secretary of State, a law enforcement officer or representatives of the
office of the Attorney General.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
3. Compliance with federal law. In the keeping of records, a licensee shall comply with the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Public Law 99-579, as
amended, and the regulations of the United States Secretary of Transportation, 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 580.
[1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (new); Pt. B, §5 (aff).]
4. Penalty. Violation of this section is a Class E crime.
[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 - §1111. Surrendering certificate
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1111. Surrendering certificate
A recycler who scraps or dismantles a vehicle shall deliver the certificate of title or certificate of salvage to the Secretary
of State for cancellation. Except for a dismantled vehicle that has been repaired or rebuilt, a certificate of title or registration
to the vehicle may not be issued again. Violation of this section is a Class E crime.
[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 - §1112. Identification number
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Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Chapter 9: DEALERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
Subchapter 6: LICENSING OF RECYCLERS (HEADING: PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. B, @5 (aff))
§1112. Identification number
A recycler may not possess or exercise control over a vehicle or vehicle part that has had the vehicle identification number
removed. It is not a defense that the recycler did not know that the vehicle identification number had been removed. Violation
of this section is a Class E crime.
[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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