Bill > LD173

This bill amends Maine's boat registration laws by adding a new exemption for certain watercraft. Specifically, canoes, kayaks, and rowboats that are fitted with a motor rated at less than 100 horsepower by the manufacturer will now be exempt from boat registration requirements. The bill modifies an existing section of Maine's statutes (12 MRSA §13056) related to boat registration, adding this new category of exempt watercraft to the list of boats that do not need to be registered. This change appears to simplify registration requirements for small watercraft with relatively low-powered motors, potentially reducing administrative burden for boat owners and making it easier for people to use these types of boats. The bill does not change other existing exemptions for racing boats or boats participating in permitted events.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=173&snum=132