SP0653, LD 1901, item 2, Document Text

Amend the bill in section 1 by striking out all of subsection 26-C (page 1, lines 21 to 33 in L.D.) and inserting the following:

‘26-C. Handheld electronic device. "Handheld electronic device" means any handheld electronic device or portable electronic device that is not part of the operating equipment of the motor vehicle, including but not limited to an electronic game, a device for sending or receiving electronic mail, a text messaging device or a computer. "Handheld electronic device" does not include a:

A. Device for communication over a citizens Citizens band radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 95.303, the multi-use radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 95.2703 or a land mobile radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 90.7 or 2-way radio; or

B. Personal medical device necessary to monitor or regulate a person's medical condition, including but not limited to an insulin pump or heart monitor . ; or

C. Device for communication over a land mobile radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 90.7.’

Amend the bill by striking out all of sections 2 to 5.

Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section number to read consecutively.

summary

This amendment removes parking areas from the places where using a handheld electronic device while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited and restores the exemption for devices utilizing "push to talk" features from the prohibition on the use of handheld electronic devices.

FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED

(See attached)

SP0653 LD 1901	Session - 129th Maine Legislature C "A", Filing Number S-386, Sponsored by		LR 2739 Item 2
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