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 222-10-6 - Abandonment
Any vehicle impounded at the request of the owner-operator shall be deemed abandoned if not claimed by an owner within 30 days after the owner-operator's term of suspension has expired or the actual restoration of the owner-operator's right to operate, whichever occurs first. 'Vie Chief of the State Police shall notify the District Attorney when a vehicle remains unclaimed so that the District Attorney may seek title on behalf of the State. once notified that title has been obtained by the District Attorney and all towing and storage costs have been paid by his/her office, the Chief of the State Police shall cause the vehicle to be removed to State Surplus or another location designated by the District Attorney for auction.