§13006.__Impoundment of snowmobiles and ATVs

When a law enforcement officer issues a summons for a violation under chapters 937 or 939, the officer may impound the ATV or snowmobile operated by the person who receives the summons if, in the judgment of the officer, based on actual previous offenses by the operator or other considerations, the operator will continue to operate the ATV or snowmobile in violation of chapters 937 or 939 and that operation may be a hazard to the safety of persons or property.

The operator or owner of a snowmobile or ATV impounded under this section may reclaim the snowmobile or ATV at any time subsequent to 24 hours after the issuance of the summons upon payment of the costs of impoundment to the enforcement agency impounding the snowmobile or ATV.

CHAPTER 935

WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES

§13051.__Commissioner's authority to regulate watercraft

It is the Legislature's intent that any rule adopted under this section be in accord with federal regulations that are promulgated under the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, Public Law 92-75, as amended. The commissioner, acting jointly with the Commissioner of Marine Resources, may adopt and amend rules under the procedure provided in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act that are not inconsistent with this chapter:

1.__Administrative procedure.__To further establish administrative procedure under this chapter;

2.__Appointment of watercraft registration agents; fees.__ Authorizing the commissioner to delegate the authority to issue watercraft registrations, subject to this subsection.

A.__The commissioner may appoint municipal clerks or other persons who a municipality may designate as municipal agents to issue watercraft registrations.__The commissioner may appoint other agents as necessary to issue watercraft