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This bill modifies the legal definition of an "oversized all-terrain vehicle" (ATV) by increasing the weight threshold from 2,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds. Currently, an ATV is considered "oversized" if it is either wider than 65 inches or weighs more than 2,000 pounds according to the manufacturer's specifications. The bill increases that weight limit to 2,500 pounds, which means fewer ATVs will be classified as oversized. The legislation maintains existing provisions that allow residents who previously registered an oversized ATV before January 1, 2022, to continue registering that specific vehicle, and it preserves the rule that registration is not required for oversized ATVs used on another person's land with written permission when engaged in business activities. The bill is designed to take effect immediately upon approval, as specified in the emergency clause, to ensure it applies to the 2025 ATV registration season. This change could potentially make registration easier and less restrictive for ATV owners with vehicles weighing between 2,000 and 2,500 pounds.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=19&snum=132