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ME LD1568
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Ankeles
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AI Summary
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Municipalities may authorize harbor masters and deputy harbor masters to equip their municipal vehicles with sirens for use when responding to watercraft emergencies
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Adds municipal vehicles operated by harbor masters and deputy harbor masters to the list of authorized emergency vehicles under Maine law (29-A MRSA §2054)
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Harbor masters or deputy harbor masters must complete an emergency vehicle operation course provided by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police, before operating with emergency privileges
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Municipalities retain authority to revoke the authorization for lights or sirens at any time
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Enacted as emergency legislation, taking effect immediately upon Governor's approval on June 9, 2025, to ensure implementation before the boating season
Legislative Description
An Act to Allow the Use of a Siren in a Vehicle Used by a Harbor Master or Deputy Harbor Master
Harbors
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
6/2/2025