CHAPTER 219
S.P. 101 - L.D. 380
An Act to Clarify Maine's All-terrain Vehicle Laws and to Improve Competition between Maine's All-terrain Vehicle Industry and its Out-of-state Competitors
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7857, sub-§16, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 455, §42, is repealed.
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7857, sub-§24, ¶G, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 438, §41, is amended to read:
G. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 16, a person may operate an ATV without a headlight, and taillight and brake light between the hours of sunrise and sunset, provided:
(1) The ATV has an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters or less; and
(2) Has The ATV has 4 or more wheels; and.
(3) The American National Standards for Four-Wheel All-Terrain Vehicles, Equipment, Configuration, and Performance Requirements proscribed equipping the vehicle at the time of manufacture with the lighting equipment specified in subsection 16, paragraphs A, B and C.
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §7857, sub-§25, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 455, §43, is amended to read:
25. Prohibition on sales without lights. Except as provided in this subsection, a person may not sell or offer to sell a new ATV unless that ATV is equipped with a functioning headlight, a and taillight and brake light. This subsection does not apply to an ATV that:
A. Is a 2-wheel off-road motorcycle; or
B. Was manufactured prior to 1991. ; or
C. Has an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters or less and has 4 or more wheels.
Effective September 19, 1997, unless otherwise indicated.
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