Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 13106-D – Accidents involving property damage
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1. Notification to property owner. The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident that results in property damage shall take reasonable steps to notify the owner of that property of the accident.
[PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 13106-D
- Operator: means the person who is in control or in charge of a watercraft, snowmobile or ATV while it is in use. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 13001
- Owner: means :
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 13001Person: means a human being or an organization. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001 Snowmobile: means a vehicle propelled by mechanical power that is primarily designed to travel over ice or snow and is supported in part by skis, belts or cleats. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 13001
2. Provide information to property owner. The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident under subsection 1 shall, if the property owner is notified pursuant to subsection 1, provide to the property owner:
A. The operator’s name and address; [PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
B. The registration number of the operator’s snowmobile; and [PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
C. An opportunity to examine the registration certificate if the owner so requests and the certificate is available. [PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
3. Penalties. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 340, §21 (NEW).