Maine § 1755. - No registration unless tax paid

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1755. — No registration unless tax paid, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1755.. No registration unless tax paid

Whenever tangible personal property is required by the laws of this State to be registered for use within the State the applicant for registration, whether or not the owner, must either pay the sales tax or use tax or prove that the tax is not due. The applicant shall file a dealer's certificate or use tax certificate with the registering agency in a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor reporting the name of the seller, the date of purchase, the sale price and other information pertinent to determination of tax liability. The registering agency shall forward the certificate promptly to the Bureau of Revenue Services.   [PL 2007, c. 627, §45 (AMD).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1755.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1755. cover?

Section 1755. ("No registration unless tax paid") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maine § 1755.?

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Is this the official text of Maine law?

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