Sec. D-1. 22 MRSA §1555-B, sub-§8, ¶B, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 305, §5, is amended to read:
B. A person who violates subsection 2 5 commits a civil violation for which the following forfeitures may be adjudged.
(1) For a first offense, a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $300 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the forfeiture permitted by this subparagraph, may assign the violator to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, the municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution.
(2) For a 2nd offense, a forfeiture of not less than $200 and not more than $500 may be imposed. The judge, as an alternative to or in addition to the forfeiture permitted by this subparagraph, may assign the violator to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, the municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution.
(3) For all subsequent offenses, a forfeiture of $500 must be imposed and that forfeiture may not be suspended. The judge, in addition to the forfeiture permitted by this subparagraph, may assign the violator to perform specified work for the benefit of the State, the municipality or other public entity or a charitable institution.
Sec. D-2. 29-A MRSA §515-A, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 287, §1 and affected by §2, is amended to read:
§515-A. Motorcycle registration plates
Motorcycle registration plates must bear the words "Ride Safe." Motorcycle registration plates issued prior to January 1, 1998 may be replaced, upon a registrant's request, by plates issued under this subsection section. The registrant shall surrender the original plates and pay a one-time $5 fee for the replacement plates.
Motorcycle plates issued under sections 457 and 517 are exempt from this subsection section.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective June 5, 1997, unless otherwise indicated.
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