C.__A person lawfully engaged in guiding activities under section 12853 who accompanies others on guided trips that include the use of personal watercraft; or

D.__A property owner who offers a person renting or leasing that property the use of a personal watercraft registered to the property owner.

A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

2.__Registration and issuance.__Except as provided in this section, a person or business may not rent or lease a personal watercraft unless that person or business:

A.__Registers with the department as a personal watercraft rental agent and is issued a personal watercraft rental and leasing agent certificate from the commissioner;

B.__Obtains a Maine certificate of number for each personal watercraft being offered for rent or lease in the name of the person or business holding a personal watercraft rental and leasing agent certificate; and

C.__Provides each person who rents or leases a personal watercraft with written instructions on how to operate the personal watercraft.

3.__Fee.__The fee for a personal watercraft rental and leasing agent certificate is $25.__The certificate is valid from January 1st to December 31st.

4.__Revocation of certificate.__The commissioner may revoke a personal watercraft rental and leasing agent certificate issued pursuant to subsection 2 if the commissioner determines that the certificate holder:

A.__Rented or leased a personal watercraft that was unsafe;

B.__Failed to instruct a person intending to rent or lease a personal watercraft on personal watercraft safety.__The department shall provide each certificate holder with written materials and instructional guidelines on personal