CHAPTER 397

H.P. 313 - L.D. 393

An Act Authorizing the Operation of Low-speed Vehicles on

Certain Roads

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, recent advances in technology have allowed the development of certain low-speed vehicles; and

Whereas, these low-speed vehicles are important as they represent the cutting edge of transportation technology that does not rely solely on gasoline or diesel fuel, reducing both pollution and the State's reliance on oil-based fuel; and

Whereas, the advancement of this technology relies on public relations efforts and competition in the form of rallies and races, which take place primarily during the summer; and

Whereas, the effective date of this legislation would fall after the season for low-speed vehicle rallies and races; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: