SP0320, LD 943, item 2, Document Text

Amend the bill by striking out all of section 7 and inserting the following:

‘Sec. 7. 29-A MRSA §351, sub-§6 is enacted to read:

6. Improper registration. A traffic infraction for which a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged if the vehicle is not properly registered. For purposes of this subsection, "not properly registered" means the vehicle is either registered in a manner that is not reflective of its current actual use or as a type of vehicle that it is not as a matter of law, including, but not limited to, a motor vehicle registered as an antique auto when the vehicle is not an antique auto as defined in section 101, subsection 3.’

Amend the bill by inserting after section 8 the following:

‘Sec. 9. 29-A MRSA §2601, sub-§3-A is enacted to read:

3-A. Electronic Violation Summons and Complaint. Notwithstanding subsection 3, the Chief Judge of the District Court may approve for use an electronic Violation Summons and Complaint form. The electronic Violation Summons and Complaint form must include, at a minimum, an electronic or digital signature of the officer, a brief description of the alleged offense, the time and place of the alleged offense and the date on or before which the person is to file a written answer with the violations bureau.’

SUMMARY

This amendment adds a the definition of "not properly registered" and includes an example relating to antique autos.

The amendment also provides that the Chief Judge of the District Court may approve for use an electronic Violation Summons and Complaint form.

FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED

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SP0320 LD 943	Session - 126th Maine Legislature C "A", Filing Number S-40, Sponsored by		LR 441 Item 2
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