Bill > LD1508

This bill clarifies and expands the process for obtaining an exemption for tinted windows on motor vehicles due to medical reasons. Currently, the Chief of the State Police may grant exceptions for vehicles where the owner's health is adversely affected by sunlight, but this bill changes the language from "may" to "shall", meaning the Chief must now provide an exemption certificate when a proper application is submitted. The bill precisely defines what constitutes a "medical provider" (including optometrists, physicians, physician assistants, and certified nurse practitioners) and what qualifies as a "proper application" (a written request signed by a medical provider). The new definitions provide clear guidance on which healthcare professionals can request window tint exemptions and standardize the application process. By specifying these terms, the bill aims to make the window tint exemption process more transparent, consistent, and accessible for individuals with medical conditions that make them sensitive to sunlight.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1508&snum=132