| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. This | bill seeks to build on the work undertaken by the task force | created by Resolve 1997, chapter 103 by doing at least the | following: |
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| | 1. Increase the collection of fines, forfeitures and costs | imposed by courts for civil and criminal violations; |
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| | 2. Expand the jurisdiction of the District Court Violations | Bureau to include all civil violations; |
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| | 3. Prohibit issuance and renewal of any license or other | credential issued by the State if fines, penalties or forfeitures | to the State remain unpaid; and |
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| | 4. Decriminalize selected motor vehicle, marine resources and | fish and wildlife violations. |
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