Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 103 - RULES FOR VEHICLE DEALERS, AUCTIONS, TRANSPORTERS, RECYCLERS, MOBILE CRUSHERS, AND LOANERS
Section 250-103-IX - DEALER LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
For the purposes of this subsection the "licensee" means the holder of a vehicle dealer, motorcycle, auction, transporter, recycler, and/or loaner license.
1. If a licensee violates any Maine law or any rule relating to a vehicle dealer, motorcycle, auction, transporter, recycler, or loaner license, the Secretary of State may suspend the license(s) pursuant to 29-A M.R.S. §903(1).
2. The suspension shall be for a period of up to six months for the first offense. A second violation may result in a suspension of up to one year or an indefinite revocation.
3. A licensee revoked indefinitely may petition for restoration after one year.
4. A violation committed within the past five (5) years constitutes a prior violation.
5. A Bureau of Motor Vehicle Detective may warn a licensee for minor violations of statute or rule relating to vehicle dealer, auction, transporter, recycler, mobile crusher or loaner laws and rules. Repeated warnings may result in suspension or revocation.
6. A report or conviction for violation of 29-A M.R.S. §903(1)(A), (F), (G), or (H) may result in an indefinite license revocation. The licensee may petition for restoration after one year.