Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 8 - RULES FOR IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES
Section 250-8-6 - Installation, monitoring, servicing and removal of ignition interlock devices

A. Timeliness. A device must be installed within 14 days of the request from a person approved by the Bureau of Motor vehicles for installation of a device. An installer must provide proof of installation, including the information required in Section 7B, to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles electronically within 24 hours of the installation.

B. Security. Only installers, manufacturers and representatives of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles may observe the installation and removal of devices. Reasonable security measures must be taken to prevent access by unauthorized persons to devices, and the written materials and hardware and software associated with the devices.

C. Examination of vehicle. An installer shall examine each vehicle before installing the device. The examination must include screening procedures to ensure the vehicle in which the device is to be installed is in a mechanical and electrical condition that will allow the device to meet the specifications contained in these rules. Conditions that the manufacturer has determined would prevent the device from meeting the specifications must be repaired before the device is installed. The person seeking installation is responsible for the costs of any repairs to the vehicle.

D. Functional test. After a device is installed, the vehicle and device must be inspected to ensure that the installation was performed properly, the device is working as required and the device does not interfere with the normal operation of the vehicle.

E. Certificate of installation. An installer must provide a certificate of installation to the person. The certificate must include the information required by Section 7B. The person may present a copy of this certificate to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles when applying for a license pursuant to 29-A MRSA Section2508.

F. Warning label. A warning label, approved by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, must be affixed to installed devices. The warning label must contain the following information: "WARNING"- A person removing, tampering with, disconnecting or otherwise circumventing this device may be subject to criminal and civil penalties. 29-A MRSA Section 2508.

A. Specifications. An installer must follow the requirements established by this rule and the manufacturer's specifications for service monitoring, service and repair.

B. Schedule of service. A device must be scheduled for service 30 days after initial installation and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 60 days.

C. Timeliness. Service must be provided within three business days after the request for service is made.

D. Service visit inspection requirements.Each time a device is serviced, the installer must:

A. Prohibition on removal. Only a manufacturer or installer may remove a device.

B. An installer or manufacturer must notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles electronically within 24 hours of the removal of a device stating the specific reasons for removal.

C. Restoration of vehicle. Whenever a device is removed, the vehicle must be restored to its original condition. All severed wires must be securely reconnected and insulated with heat shrink tubing or its equivalent.