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LR 595
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A nonresident school bus driver picking up and discharging school
children or driving in conjunction with school-related activities
may operate a vehicle with a certificate issued by the Secretary of
State.

 
A school bus certificate may be issued only after the applicant
has successfully passed the required examination.

 
Sec. 14. 29-A MRSA §1252, sub-§3, ķA, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683,
Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:

 
A. By a person who does not possess a valid license of any
class or a license specially endorsed to operate a
motorcycle, a motor-driven cycle or a moped; or

 
Sec. 15. 29-A MRSA §1254, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1993, c. 683, Pt.
A, §2 and affected by Pt. B, §5, is amended to read:

 
1. Motorcycles. The Secretary of State may issue a license
specifically endorsed for the operation of a motorcycle or motor-
driven cycle with the same requirements as a motor vehicle
license. A motor vehicle license does not authorize operation of
a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle unless the license is endorsed
for those vehicles that vehicle.

 
Sec. 16. 29-A MRSA §1254, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 170, §2,
is further amended to read:

 
3. Motorized bicycle or tricycle operator. A motorized
bicycle or tricycle may only be operated by a person who
possesses a valid license of any class, an instruction permit or
a license endorsed for a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped.
The Secretary of State may not require the operator of a
motorized bicycle or tricycle to obtain a license endorsed for a
motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped.

 
Sec. 17. 29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§1, ķE, as repealed and replaced by PL
2001, c. 710, §13 and affected by §14, is amended to read:

 
E. Unless the permittee is operating a motorcycle or motor-
driven cycle moped, the permit requires the permittee to be
accompanied by a licensed operator who:

 
(1) Has held a valid license for the immediately
preceding 2 consecutive years;

 
(2) Is at least 20 years of age;


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