LD1299

Maine LD1299 prohibits unsecured handgun storage in motor vehicles, with exceptions.

Maine LD1299 establishes a prohibition on storing handguns in unoccupied motor vehicles unless they are out of plain view in a locked hard-sided container and the vehicle is locked. Exceptions include law enforcement officers, individuals with valid hunting licenses, those engaged in hunter education or handgun safety programs, and members of the National Guard or Reserves under active duty. Violators face fines ranging from $200 to $1,000, depending on prior violations.