Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 29-A, Motor Vehicles
Me. Rev. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 465: Loss of registration plates
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicle owners must immediately display a temporary substitute plate if a registration plate is lost or becomes illegible, and must notify the Secretary of State within 24 hours to obtain replacement plates for a $5 fee.
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