Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §563 is enacted to read:

1.__Notification.__A motor carrier cited for a violation or identified as the responsible motor carrier on a Uniform Summons and Complaint, Violation Summons and Complaint or motor carrier compliance report, either as the defendant or by the company's United States Department of Transportation census number, must be sent a copy of the Uniform Summons and Complaint, Violation Summons and Complaint or motor carrier compliance report by regular mail by the enforcement agency taking such action within 3 business days of the date of violation.

2.__Exception.__If the driver issued the Uniform Summons and Complaint, Violation Summons and Complaint or motor carrier compliance report is also the motor carrier, the enforcement agency is not required to make any further notification.

SUMMARY

This bill requires the notification of motor carriers when cited for a violation or identified as the responsible motor carrier on a Uniform Summons and Complaint, Violation Summons and Complaint or motor carrier compliance report.