29-A M.R.S. §952: Requirements

1. Facilities. To qualify for a dealer license, an applicant must maintain the following facilities and personnel:

A. Facilities for the display of vehicles being handled;

B. A repair department for repair of vehicles;

C. Sufficient tools and equipment for servicing of the vehicles handled;

D. A suitable office in which business is conducted and records of the business are kept; and

E. At least one mechanic, who may be the owner, who has a thorough knowledge of the vehicles being handled.

F.

1-A. Display license. A dealer shall display the dealer's license at the dealer's place of business.

1-B. Vehicles. A dealer shall:

A. On all used motor vehicles offered for sale, ensure that the written vehicle history statement is conspicuously affixed to the vehicle pursuant to Title 10, section 1475;

B. For all vehicles sold, comply with the provisions of Title 10, chapter 217; and

C. For a motor vehicle sold at retail to the end consumer, engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter in a location that is visible from the underside of the motor vehicle. The vehicle identification number engraved on the catalytic converter must be legible. This paragraph does not require a dealer to engrave the vehicle identification number on the catalytic converter if:

(1) The motor vehicle is sold at wholesale; or

(2) The catalytic converter is not in a location where it is clearly visible from the underside of the motor vehicle.

2. Exemptions. A person who held used car registration plates on January 1, 1964 is exempt from subsection 1, paragraphs B and E. This exemption expires if that person sells or discontinues that business and subsequently becomes licensed again on or after January 1, 1985.

A vehicle manufacturer who does not retail vehicles directly to the public is exempt from the requirements under subsection 1, except the requirement under paragraph D.

3. Penalty. A person who fails to comply with subsections 1, 1‑A and 1‑B commits a traffic infraction.

4. Display.