Notwithstanding section 13155 and section 13159 13157, subsection 15, subsection 15-A, subsection 16, paragraph A and subsection 17, ATVs used exclusively for scheduled racing meets and operated solely on predefined race courses are exempt from the provisions of this chapter concerning registration, mufflers, snorkel kits and lights during the time of operation at these meets and at all prerace practices at the location of the meets.

Sec. B-25. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§25-A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §62 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is further amended to read:

25-A. All-terrain vehicles. All-terrain vehicles, as defined in Title 12, section 13001, purchased by a nonresident and intended to be driven or transported outside the State immediately upon delivery by the seller. The purchaser is exempt from use tax, unless the all-terrain vehicle is present in the State for more than 30 days during the 12-month period following the date of purchase or is registered in the State without being registered in another state within 12 months of the date of purchase person who is not a resident of this State;

Sec. B-26. 36 MRSA §2903-D, sub-§3, ķA, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 693, §7 and affected by §11, is amended to read:

A. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ATV Enforcement Grant and Aid Program established in Title 12, section 10322 receives 50% of that amount; and

Sec. B-27. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

Courts - Supreme, Superior, District

and Administrative 0063

Initiative: Provides funds for the additional costs associated with assistant clerks processing new ATV-related cases.

General Fund 2003-04 2004-05

Personal Services $0 $9,539

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General Fund Total $0 $9,539

JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2003-04 2004-05