An Act To Modernize The State Motor Vehicle Inspection Program And The Law Governing Inspection Fees

This bill modernizes Maine's motor vehicle inspection program by updating fee structures and requiring electronic inspections. Inspection stations can charge up to $12.50 for standard vehicles, $15.50 for pre-1996 models, and $18.50 for 1996+ models (all regardless of inspection outcome), while school bus inspections remain capped at $8. It mandates the State Police to implement an electronic inspection program for all inspections, with phased rollout and fees for stations using the system (capped at state costs), and allows exemptions for stations facing economic hardship. The changes directly affect vehicle owners paying inspection fees and inspection stations operating under the new rules.