CHAPTER 544

S.P. 609 - L.D. 1677

An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Automobile Dealer

Registration Plates

Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and

Whereas, Public Law 2003, chapter 496 requires that a motor vehicle dealer be denied renewal of the dealer license if the dealer sold fewer than 4 motor vehicles in the previous license year; and

Whereas, because of the often low-volume annual sales of classic autos, motor vehicle dealers who sell only classic autos will be denied renewal of their dealer's license; and

Whereas, to ensure that motor vehicle dealers that sell only classic autos may continue to do business, it is imperative that this legislation take effect immediately; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: