Section 250-172-9 - Recall of non-compliant vanity registration platesThe Secretary of State will recall all vanity registration plates previously issued, that are prohibited by section 3 of this rule. In accordance with section 10 of this rule, the Secretary of State will provide notice, in writing, to the registrant of the recall and the reasons for the recall.
A. If the registrant does not request a hearing or apply for a compliant vanity registration plate within 14 days from the date of the letter sent by the Secretary of State recalling the vanity registration plate, the Bureau will issue the registrant a new registration and standard number registration plate and no additional fees will be charged. The Secretary of State will refund the vanity registration plate fee that was paid for any unused full months on a prorated basis.B. The effective date of the new registration shall be 21 days from the date the Secretary of State issues the new registration and registration plates. The Secretary of State will deactivate non-compliant vanity registration plates on the effective date of the new vanity registration plates.C. If the registrant requests a hearing of the Secretary of State's decision to recall the registrant's vanity registration plate, the Secretary of State will deactivate non-compliant vanity registration plates 30 days after the Secretary of State's final agency action, unless the registrant files an appeal of that final agency action in Superior Court.D. A registrant who displays inactive vanity registration plates on their vehicle is subject to penalties under 29-A M.R.S.A., Chapter 5.29-250 C.M.R. ch. 172, § 9