An Act Relating to Temporary Disability Parking Permits
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §521, sub-§6-A is enacted to read:
6-A. Parking permit. The Secretary of State shall create a 21-day parking permit for a person with a disability to be used while a person is waiting to receive a disability registration plate or placard and may appoint a licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse as an agent authorized solely to issue such a permit. The Secretary of State shall determine by rule qualifications and requirements for an agent authorized under this subsection. The 21-day parking permit must be in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State by rule and convey the privileges and restrictions authorized under this section. The 21-day parking permit must be displayed in a manner so that it may be viewed from the front of the vehicle whenever the vehicle is parked in a parking space for a person with a disability. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
Agents appointed pursuant to this subsection may not charge a fee for issuing a 21-day parking permit for a person with a disability.
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 125th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.