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ME LD2137

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Nangle

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement from Public Law 2025, chapter 350 that parking fee signs be posted at every entrance and exit of parking lots and structures accessible to the public

  • Requires written parking violation notices to be physically affixed to the vehicle at the time of the violation, rather than mailed to the registered owner

  • Adds new requirement that violation notices include the vehicle's license plate number, state of registration, and registration type

  • Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, addressing unintended financial burdens on municipalities like Westbrook facing tens of thousands of dollars in signage costs

  • Retains existing requirements that violation notices include date/time, nature of violation, fine amount, payment due date (minimum 10 business days), payment instructions, and contact information

Legislative Description

An Act to Modify Provisions of Law Governing Parking Enforcement on Property Accessible to the Public

Traffic Regulations

Last Action

Voted: Divided Report

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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