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Executive Order 18 FY 19/20 (Mar. 23, 2020)

An Order Extending Compliance Dates Under Certain Motor Vehicle Laws

Governor Janet T. Mills · Maine (State)

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Jurisdiction
Maine
Level
State
Authority
37-B M.R.S. § 742(1)(C)(1), (12), (13)(a), § 834
Issued
2020-03-23 Mar. 23, 2020
Effective
2020-03-23
End
Rescinded Dec. 31, 2020 (EO 22-R-1 FY 20/21, ME-049) (read as 2020-12-31)
In force
Mar. 23, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4
Limitation types
Courts and public offices
Addressees
  • Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
  • drivers
  • dealers
Functions reached
  • DM motor-vehicle offices, titles, registrations
  • HR CDL renewals
  • FI dealer finance
Collection
Maine ME

Operative words

Notwithstanding the expiration dates and fees required by 29-A M.R.S. § 1406-A, the expiration dates of all driver's licenses, both commercial and noncommercial, due to expire during the period of emergency are deemed extended until 30 days after the termination of the emergency.

Enforcement

Secretary of State; law enforcement

Notes

Responds to BMV branch closures and 'numerous administrative, compliance and enforcement issues identified by the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles'; companion orders EO 53 FY 19/20 (registrations, ME-022), EO 4 FY 20/21 (dealer plates, ME-032), EO 15 FY 20/21 (registrations, ME-040).