LEGISLATIVE ALERT

To:  Maine Manufacturers, Distributors, and Installers

From:  IWFA Office

Date:  June 4, 2007

Subject:  Passage of LD 1487

Congratulations are in order to all of those responsible for the passage of            LD 1487 in the state of Maine. Special thanks are due to Ray Simond,    Legislative Director of the Maine Custom Auto Association, for his pro-         active role in the drafting and passage of this legislation. This new law,            which the Governor signed on May 29, 2007, is a shining example of                 how to address the legislative needs of our industry through the hard work            of our members in conjunction with IWFA and the Legislative Consultant    provided by the AIMCAL-Window Film Committee. 

Please note that this new law will not be effective until 90 days after      the end of this legislative session, so it may not take effect until this fall    of 2007.

LD 1487 significantly changes the law to allow for a lower light trans-           mission film and easier enforcement. It is now legal to tint the side and                rear windows of a passenger vehicle down to 35% VLT when measured              in conjunction with the glass. It allows for the tinting of the AS-1 portion          of the windshield up to five inches below the top of the windshield. 

If you have further questions regarding the new law, please contact the         IWFA  office at (276) 666-4932..