Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 29-A, Motor Vehicles
Me. Rev. Stat. (Motor Vehicles) § 954-A: Temporary registration plates (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 462)
What this law says, in plain English
Licensed motor vehicle dealers may attach temporary registration plates to sold or exchanged vehicles. Temporary plates cost $1–$2 and allow 30 days of operation, with possible 20-day extension for residents or nonresidents awaiting registration.
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