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ME LD192

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Faulkingham

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds utility vehicles to the definition of "depreciable machinery and equipment" eligible for Maine sales tax refunds, effective January 1, 2026

  • Defines "utility vehicle" as a self-propelled vehicle with a bed designed for transporting material or cargo, capable of speeds between 20-50 mph on paved surfaces

  • Applies to utility vehicles used in commercial fishing, agricultural production, aquacultural production, and wood harvesting operations

  • Amends 36 MRSA §2013 to create an exception to the existing exclusion of motor vehicles and trailers from the sales tax refund program

Legislative Description

An Act to Exempt from State Sales Tax Utility Vehicles Purchased for Use in Commercial Fishing, Agricultural Production, Aquacultural Production and Wood Harvesting

Sales And Use Tax

Last Action

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Taxation1/14/2025

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