Bill > LD566

This bill modernizes Maine's motor vehicle inspection program by making several key changes. First, it simplifies the inspection fee structure, replacing the previous tiered system with a single maximum fee of $20 for all vehicle inspections, regardless of the vehicle's model year. Second, the bill introduces an electronic inspection program that allows the Chief of the State Police to implement a digital system for vehicle inspections, including the ability to contract with private entities to develop and manage this program. The electronic inspection program will be implemented in phases, and the Chief of the State Police can establish rules for its rollout, including a reasonable fee for inspection stations to cover the state's costs. Additionally, the bill increases the fee for school bus inspections from $8 to $20, aligning it with the new standard inspection fee. The goal appears to be updating the inspection process to make it more efficient, flexible, and technologically current while providing inspection stations with a consistent fee structure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=566&snum=132