Me. Stat. tit. 29-A § 952

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 952 - Requirements
1.Facilities. To qualify for a dealer license, an applicant must maintain the following facilities and personnel:
A. Facilities for the display of vehicles being handled; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
B. A repair department for repair of vehicles; [2011, c. 556, §7(AMD).]
C. Sufficient tools and equipment for servicing of the vehicles handled; [1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2(NEW); 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5(AFF).]
D. A suitable office in which business is conducted and records of the business are kept; and [2021, c. 216, §24(AMD).]
E. At least one mechanic, who may be the owner, who has a thorough knowledge of the vehicles being handled. [2021, c. 216, §25(AMD).]
F. [2021, c. 216, §26(RP).]

[2021, c. 216, §§24-26(AMD).]

1-A.Display license. A dealer shall display the dealer's license at the dealer's place of business.

[2021, c. 216, §27(NEW).]

1-B.Vehicles. A dealer shall:
A. On all used motor vehicles offered for sale, ensure that the written vehicle history statement is conspicuously affixed to the vehicle pursuant to Title 10, section 1475; [2021, c. 660, §3(AMD).]
B. For all vehicles sold, comply with the provisions of Title 10, chapter 217; and [2021, c. 660, §3(AMD).]
C. For a motor vehicle sold at retail to the end consumer, engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter in a location that is visible from the underside of the motor vehicle. The vehicle identification number engraved on the catalytic converter must be legible. This paragraph does not require a dealer to engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter if:
(1) The motor vehicle is sold at wholesale; or
(2) The catalytic converter is not in a location where it is clearly visible from the underside of the motor vehicle. [2021, c. 660, §3(NEW).]

[2021, c. 660, §3(AMD).]

2.Exemptions. A person who held used car registration plates on January 1, 1964 is exempt from subsection 1, paragraphs B and E. This exemption expires if that person sells or discontinues that business and subsequently becomes licensed again on or after January 1, 1985.

A vehicle manufacturer who does not retail vehicles directly to the public is exempt from the requirements under subsection 1, except the requirement under paragraph D.

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

3.Penalty. A person who fails to comply with subsections 1, 1-A and 1-B commits a traffic infraction.

[2021, c. 216, §29(AMD).]

4.Display.

[2021, c. 216, §30(RP).]

29-A M.R.S. § 952

Amended by 2022, c. 660,§ 3, eff. 8/8/2022.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 30, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 29, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 28, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 27, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 26, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 25, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 216,§ 24, eff. 10/18/2021.
Amended by 2012, c. 556,§ 7, eff. 8/30/2012.
1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW) . 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF) . 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF) . 1999, c. 771, §C3 (AMD) . 2001, c. 671, § 18 (AMD) .