Public Laws

123rd Legislature

First Regular Session



Chapter 251

H.P. 831 - L.D. 1138

An Act To Prohibit Maine from Participating in the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 29-A MRSA §1411  is enacted to read:

§ 1411.   Prohibition against participation in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005

The State may not participate in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, enacted as part of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, Public Law 109-13. The Secretary of State may not amend the procedures for applying for a driver's license or nondriver identification card under this chapter in a manner designed to conform to the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.

Effective September 20, 2007

Office of the Revisor of Statutes
State House, Room 108
Augusta, ME 04333