Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §§2085 and 2086 are enacted to read:

§2085.__Passengers restricted to passenger compartment of pickup

truck

1.__Passengers under 19 years of age.__When a passenger under 19 years of age is transported in a pickup truck, that passenger must ride in the passenger compartment of the pickup truck.

2.__Exceptions.__Subsection 1 does not apply to the following:

A.__Passengers in a truck camper;

B.__Passengers in a pickup truck being used for agricultural purposes;

C.__Workers or trainees engaged in the necessary discharge of their duties or training or being transported between work or training locations;

D.__Participants in parades; or

E.__A passenger secured by a seat belt in a manufacturer- installed seat located outside the passenger compartment.

§2086.__Transporting dogs in pickup trucks regulated

Transporting dogs in pickup trucks is governed by this section.

1.__Restrictions.__A person driving a pickup truck may not transport a dog in the back of the vehicle on a public way unless:

A.__The space is enclosed or has side and tail racks to a height of at least 46 inches extending vertically from the floor;

B.__The dog is cross-tethered to the vehicle;

C.__The dog is protected by a secured container or cage; or

D.__The dog is otherwise protected in a manner that prevents the dog from falling or jumping or being thrown from the vehicle.