Sec. 17. 29-A MRSA §1254, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1999, c. 170, §2, is further amended to read:

3. Motorized bicycle, tricycle or scooter operator. A motorized bicycle or tricycle or motorized scooter 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 or motorized scooter to obtain a license endorsed for a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped.

Sec. 18. 29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§1, ķE, as repealed and replaced by PL 2001, c. 710, §13 and affected by §14, is amended to read: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;

(3) Is occupying a seat beside the driver; and

(4) Is licensed to operate the class vehicle operated by the permittee.

The accompanying operator must adhere to all restrictions applied to the license when functioning as the permittee's accompanying operator. A person who meets the conditions of subparagraphs (2), (3) and (4) whose license was canceled or suspended for physical, mental or emotional reasons within the immediately preceding 2 consecutive years may act as an accompanying operator pursuant to this paragraph with the approval of the Secretary of State.

Sec. 19. 29-A MRSA §1304, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1999, c. 470, §19, is further amended to read: