Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 172 - RULES GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF VANITY REGISTRATION PLATES
Section 250-172-8 - Denial

The Secretary of State will deny an application for a vanity registration plate that is prohibited by section 3 of this rule. In accordance with section 10 of this rule, the Secretary of State will provide notice, in writing, to the applicant of the denial and the reasons for the denial. If when applying for a vanity registration plate, the applicant provided alternative language or configuration that is not prohibited by section 3 of these rules, the Bureau will issue a conforming vanity registration plate. Otherwise, the Bureau will issue the vehicle registrant a new registration and standard number plate and not charge the applicant the fee for a vanity registration plate.