Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 108 - AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR LICENSE
Section 250-108-5 - License Requirements

1. An application for a manufacturer's license shall be made on the Application form provided by the Secretary of State (attached as appendix A).

2. A separate application shall be required for each separate franchise. For example, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac and GMC each issue separate franchises, and each must submit applications in accordance with this rule. Chevrolet and Chevrolet Trucks are distributed to dealers under the same franchise agreement, however, and require only one application.

3. A $1,500 annual license fee shall accompany each application.

4. Each applicant shall appoint a registered agent in the State, and include in the application the name, address and telephone number of the registered agent.

5. Each applicant shall provide the address of its principal place of business.

6. Each applicant shall provide a copy of the annual report that qualifies them to do business in the State of Maine and a list of its franchised new motor vehicle dealers in the State of Maine shall accompany each application.