Maine § 1955-A. - Failure to pay tax on vehicles
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1955-A. — Failure to pay tax on vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1955-A.. Failure to pay tax on vehicles
If, after notice of assessment and demand for payment, any amount required to be paid for any vehicle is not paid as demanded within the 10-day period prescribed in section 171, the State Tax Assessor, in addition to enforcing collection by any method authorized by Part 1 or this Part, may immediately notify the Secretary of State who shall proceed in accordance with Title 29‑A, section 154, subsection 5 to mail the required 10-day notice and suspend any registration certificate and plates issued for the vehicle for which the tax remains unpaid at the expiration of the 10-day period. [PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §144 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. A, §153 (AFF); PL 1995, c. 65, Pt. C, §15 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1955-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1955-A. cover?
Section 1955-A. ("Failure to pay tax on vehicles") 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 § 1955-A.?
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