Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 14 - RULES OF THE MAINE MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISE BOARD
Section 250-14-2 - Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. The Office of the Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board is located at 101 Hospital Street, 29 State House Station, Augusta, ME. 04333-0029.

2. Representation.

A. Pro se representation. Only an individual may appear on the individual's own behalf.

B. Attorneys. A party may be represented by an attorney authorized to practice law in Maine. At the discretion of the Chair, an attorney who is not a member of the Maine bar, but is a member in good standing of the bar of another state or the District of Columbia, may represent a party if a member of the Maine bar moves that the out-of-state attorney be so permitted, and if both the member of the Maine bar and the out-of-state attorney agree to be actively associated during the proceeding. The member of the Maine bar so associated shall further agree to accept service of all papers, to sign all papers filed with the Board and to attend any conference or hearing as ordered by the Chair. The Chair may at any time for good cause revoke such permission without hearing.

C. Notice of appearance. An attorney who appears in a representative capacity shall enter an appearance by filing a written notice of appearance setting forth the attorney's name, business address, and telephone number, and the name and address of the party represented.

D. If an attorney withdraws, the attorney shall notify the board in writing; thereafter correspondence will be forwarded directly to the party.

3. Standard and Burden of Proof.

Proof shall be by a preponderance of the evidence and the burden of proof shall be on the complaining party unless otherwise set forth in Tit.10 §§ 1171 et seq.

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