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This bill amends motor vehicle inspection requirements specifically for holders of a Class C license (typically for drivers aged 16-17). Under the new legislation, new motor vehicles owned by Class C license holders will be exempt from mandatory vehicle inspections for 3 years from the month of manufacture. However, an inspection will be required if two specific conditions occur: first, if parts of the vehicle that are normally inspected are damaged in a motor vehicle collision or natural disaster (in which case the vehicle must be inspected after repairs), and second, if the ownership of the vehicle is transferred to a different owner. The bill makes these changes by modifying existing sections of Maine's motor vehicle laws, specifically 29-A MRSA §1752, and adds a new subsection detailing the inspection exemption and its conditions. This modification aims to provide some flexibility for new vehicle owners with Class C licenses while still maintaining safety standards by requiring inspections in cases of significant damage or ownership change.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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