Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 13161

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 13161 - Sale of ATV; light equipment
1.Headlight and taillight required. A person may not sell or offer to sell a new ATV unless:
A. That ATV is equipped with a functioning headlight and taillight; or [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]
B. The ATV:
(1) Is a 2-wheel off-road motorcycle; or
(2) Has an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters or less and has 4 or more wheels. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9(AFF).]

1-A.Dealer to provide registration information. A dealer may not sell a new or used oversized ATV without providing to the purchaser a written form developed and provided by the department explaining the size and weight restrictions for registering that ATV under section 13155, subsection 5-B and the provisions of section 13157-A regarding the use of oversized ATVs on designated state-approved ATV trails. The department shall develop a form for use by dealers under this section, which must include a place for a purchaser to sign acknowledging receipt of the form. For purposes of this subsection, "oversized ATV" has the same meaning as defined in section 13155, subsection 5-B.

[2021, c. 215, §12(NEW).]

2.Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

[2003, c. 614, §9(AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420(AMD); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 13161

Amended by 2021SP1, c. 215,§ 12, eff. 10/18/2021.
2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) . 2003, c. 655, §B420 (AMD) . 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF) .