ME LD1846

Premises owners must notify vehicle owners and lienholders by certified mail within 48 hours of a vehicle being towed or taken into custody, replacing the previous requirement to notify only the Secretary of State

Premises owners must file a written report with the Secretary of State within 14 days of taking custody of a vehicle, including vehicle details, circumstances of possession, and proof of notification to owner/lienholder

Storage fees are capped at $1,500 for a 30-day period, and no storage fees may be charged for any period before the vehicle owner and lienholder were notified

Towing companies must provide itemized invoices for all recovery, towing, cleanup, and storage costs, and vehicle owners are not required to pay charges not itemized on the invoice

Failure to comply with fee limits and itemization requirements constitutes an unfair trade practice under Maine law