B.__A person who violates this section after previously having been adjudicated as violating this section commits a traffic infraction for which a fine of $500 may be adjudged.

Sec. R-64. 29-A MRSA §2114, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 356, §1, is repealed.

Sec. R-65. 29-A MRSA §2358, sub-§7, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:

7. Out-of-service sticker. If the weight exceeds the maximum allowable gross vehicle weight by 20% or more, the officer shall affix an out-of-service sticker to the windshield until the vehicle is brought into compliance.

The vehicle may not be moved until it is brought into compliance.

When a vehicle is brought into compliance, an officer may attest to compliance by signing the out-of-service sticker.

A person commits a Class E crime if that person moves a vehicle with an out-of-service sticker that has not been signed by an officer attesting to compliance.

An owner or operator who fails to have the out-of-service sticker attested or who fails to return the attested sticker or portion to the Bureau of State Police within 15 days of issuance commits a traffic infraction.

A.__A person who moves a vehicle with an out-of-service sticker that has not been signed by an officer attesting to compliance commits a Class E crime.__Violation of this paragraph is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

B.__An owner or operator who fails to have the out-of- service sticker attested or who fails to return the attested sticker or portion to the Bureau of State Police within 15 days of issuance commits a traffic infraction.

Sec. R-66. 29-A MRSA §2360, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:

1. Violation of weight provision. A person who operates or causes operation of a motor vehicle in violation of a weight