Subsection 222-1-160-02 - SUSPENSIONS OR REVOCATION OF LICENSEFor the purposes of this subsection and subsection 160.03 the "licensee" means either the station license holder or an Inspection Technician.
1. If a licensee violates any Maine law or any rule relating to motor vehicle inspections including, but not limited to, this Chapter generally a State Police officer or an employee of the State Police designated as a Motor Vehicle Inspector may suspend the license pursuant to Maine law. The suspension shall be for a period of up to six months for the first offense. A second violation will be grounds for a suspension of up to one year or complete revocation of license. In determining the applicability of previous violations, the Bureau shall ascertain whether or not a previous violation has been committed within the previous five (5) years.2. A State Police officer or an employee of the State Police designated as a Motor Vehicle Inspector may warn a licensee for minor violations of statute or rules relating to motor vehicle inspections. Repeated warnings may become the basis for a license suspension or revocation.3. If a license expires during the period of suspension, the licensee must apply for a license renewal as described in this Chapter. C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 1, § 222-1-160, subsec. 222-1-160-02