Maine § 29-A §505 Farm trucks

Maine Statutes

§ 29-A §505 — Farm trucks

Maine § 29-A §505

Title 29-AMOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC

Ch. 5VEHICLE REGISTRATION

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 29-A, § 29-A §505 (2026).

Text

1.Definition. For purposes of this section, "farm truck" means a truck equipped with axles other than dolly axles under section 1902, subsection 4, or a farm truck towing a trailer or semitrailer when that truck is used primarily for transportation of agricultural commodities, supplies or equipment for a farm owned, operated or occupied by the registrant. "Farm truck" does not include a truck used for the retail delivery of milk or used on a substantially daily delivery schedule on established routes.

2.Annual registration fee. 2-A. Annual registration fee. For a farm truck, the following annual registration fee schedule applies.

3.Maximum weight. The maximum registered weight of a farm truck is 69,000 pounds, including product. The fine for exceeding the registered gross weight of a fa

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1.
Definition.
For purposes of this section, "farm truck" means a truck equipped with axles other than dolly axles under section 1902, subsection 4, or a farm truck towing a trailer or semitrailer when that truck is used primarily for transportation of agricultural commodities, supplies or equipment for a farm owned, operated or occupied by the registrant. "Farm truck" does not include a truck used for the retail delivery of milk or used on a substantially daily delivery schedule on established routes.
2.
Annual registration fee.
2-A.
Annual registration fee.
For a farm truck, the following annual registration fee schedule applies.
3.
Maximum weight.
The maximum registered weight of a farm truck is 69,000 pounds, including product. The fine for exceeding the registered gross weight of a farm truck is the difference between the fee for a farm truck and a commercially registered truck or truck tractor within the category of the actual weight at the time of the violation.
4.
Special registration plates.
The Secretary of State shall issue registration plates to distinguish a farm truck from a commercial vehicle. A farm truck may be driven with that registration only if the vehicle is used primarily for the transportation of agricultural products for a farm owned, operated or occupied by the registrant and may not be used for the transportation of firewood, unless that transportation is incidental to other farm operations.
5.
Violation.
A person commits a traffic infraction with a penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $500 if that person:
6.
Additional fee; tire type.
The fee for registering a farm truck equipped with 2 or more solid tires is 33 1/3% more than the fee required for a vehicle equipped with pneumatic tires.
7.
Prorated fee; transportation of owner's agricultural produce.
For a farm truck, 1/2 the registration fee must be charged during the last 6 months of a registration year.
8.
Temporary registered class weight increase.
Farm trucks registered under this section may receive a temporary registered class weight increase by paying a percentage of the difference between the amount paid for farm truck registration and the annual fee for the desired gross weight in accordance with the permit table contained in section 507.

Legislative History

PL 1993, c. 683, §A2 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 683, §B5 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 645, §C10 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 645, §C16 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 472, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 790, §C9 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 790, §C19 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 671, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §Q6 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 383, §§10, 11 (AMD).