Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 171 - THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
Section 250-171-19 - ENFORCEMENT
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Enforcement officials across the United States may detain vehicles operated in interstate commerce and subject them to UCR enforcement action.
2. Pursuant to 29-A M.R.S.A. §§551, 558 any motor carrier, motor private carrier, freight forwarder, broker, or leasing company who violates any provision of this rule chapter commits a traffic infraction for which a fine may be adjudged.
3. Pursuant to 29-A M.R.S.A. §154-A when a UCR fee, required to be collected by the Secretary of State, is not paid within 10 days after the mailing of notice, the Secretary of State may suspend all licenses, permits, certificates, and registrations of any person liable for the UCR fee.
4. The state of Maine may also conduct audits to ascertain whether or not the proper fees have been paid.
5. The Bureau may refuse to issue any credentials or permits to a person subject to the provisions of the UCRA that has not registered and paid UCR fees for the UCR registration year in which a credential or permit would become effective and if applicable any restoration fees due to the Maine Secretary of State.