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An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws Concerning Work Licenses
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1256, sub-§2,  as amended by PL 2001, c. 671, §22, is further amended to read:
 
2. Employment need.   A person seeking to qualify for a special restricted license based on employment need must file an application. If the applicant qualifies under paragraph A, after passing an examination for operation of a motor vehicle as provided in section 1301 a special restricted license must be issued to the applicant.The Secretary of State shall adopt major substantive rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to establish the application process and restrictions for a special restricted license under this subsection.
 
A.   An application must include:
 
(1) A signed, notarized statement from the applicant and the applicant's parent or guardian that:
 
(a) No readily available alternative means of transportation exists; and
 
(b) Use of a motor vehicle is necessary for transportation to, from or in connection with employment of the applicant; and
 
(2) A verification of employment by the employer.
 
B.   This license only authorizes the holder to operate a motor vehicle between the holder's residence, school and place of employment and other places necessary in direct connection with that employment unless accompanied by a licensed driver who meets the requirements of section 1304, subsection 1, paragraph E, subparagraphs (1) to (4).
 
SUMMARY
This bill transfers the application process and restrictions for a special restricted license based upon employment need from the motor vehicle laws to the discretion of the Secretary of State.