Code of Maine Rules
16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
222 - BUREAU OF STATE POLICE
Chapter 10 - RULE FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND RELEASE OF VEHICLES IMPOUNDED PURSUANT TO 29 MRSA S1312-G
Section 222-10-4 - Change of Election
The owner-operator may at any time change his/her election to have the vehicle impounded and designate his/her desire to sell the vehicle by notifying the Chief of the State Police in writing. The Chief of the State Police, after notifying the District Attorney's office, shall release the vehicle when the owner-operator shows adequate proof of completed change of ownership, for example, but not limited to, a new title in the buyer's name and a -valid registration, if registration is required by the method of removal. The owner-operator shall also have paid all towing and storage costs accrued to the day of release.
The Chief of the State Police shall not allow the vehicle to be test-driven or otherwise removed from its storage area and is under no obligation to allow inspection by potential buyers of the vehicle.