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ME LD1426
ME LD1426An Act To Allow the Use of Bioptic or Telescopic Corrective Lenses To Meet the Vision Examination Requirements for a Class C Driver's License
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Introduced
04/13/2017
04/13/2017
In Committee
04/13/2017
04/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
Introduced Session
128th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act To Allow the Use of Bioptic or Telescopic Corrective Lenses To Meet the Vision Examination Requirements for a Class C Driver's License
AI Summary
This bill allows the use of bioptic or telescopic corrective lenses to meet the vision examination requirements for obtaining a Class C driver's license in Maine. The bill amends the existing law to explicitly state that a person may use telescopic or bioptic lenses for the vision examination as long as their doctor or other approved medical professional certifies that their condition does not interfere with safe driving. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules to implement this change, and it includes an emergency clause to ensure the legislation takes effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Ronald Collins (R)*,
Mark Dion (D)*,
Andrew McLean (D)*,
Wayne Parry (R)*,
Amy Volk (R)*,
Kimberley Rosen (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/18/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1426&snum=128 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0496&item=1&snum=128 |
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