Maine Code § 12-13161

Sale of ATV; light equipment
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1. Headlight and taillight required. A person may not sell or offer to sell a new ATV unless:

A. That ATV is equipped with a functioning headlight and taillight; or [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A,
§2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. The ATV:
(1) Is a 2-wheel off-road motorcycle; or
(2) Has an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters or less and has 4 or more wheels. [PL 2003,
c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1-A. Dealer to provide registration information. A dealer may not sell a new or used oversized
ATV without providing to the purchaser a written form developed and provided by the department
explaining the size and weight restrictions for registering that ATV under section 13155, subsection
5-B and the provisions of section 13157-A regarding the use of oversized ATVs on designated state-
approved ATV trails. The department shall develop a form for use by dealers under this section, which
must include a place for a purchaser to sign acknowledging receipt of the form. For purposes of this
subsection, "oversized ATV" has the same meaning as defined in section 13155, subsection 5-B.
[PL 2021, c. 215, §12 (NEW).]
2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than
$100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420 (NEW); PL 2003, c.
655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more
civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL
2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §420 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422
(AFF).]

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