An Act To Repeal the Requirement That Canadian Big Game or Wild Turkey Hunters Be Accompanied by Guides Licensed in the State and To Clarify the Laws Concerning the Civil Violation of Trespass by Motor Vehicle
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §11226-A, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 390, §2, is repealed.
Sec. 2. 17 MRSA §3853-C, as enacted by PL 1981, c. 251, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
§ 3853-C. Trespass by motor vehicle; civil violation
1. Violation. A person may not park a motor vehicle or allow a motor vehicle under that person's control to remain parked:
A. In a private drive or private way in a manner that blocks or interferes with the free passage of other vehicles without the permission of the owner of that private drive or way; or
B. On a public highway in a manner that blocks the entrance to a private driveway, gate or barway.
2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 must be adjudged.
3. Registered owner's liability for vehicle. There is a rebuttable presumption that a registered owner of a vehicle involved in a violation of subsection 1 has that vehicle under that person's control.
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 125th Legislature, Second Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.