SF 1124

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to motor vehicles; modifying provisions relating to special license plates;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 168.10, subdivisions 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d,
1g, 1h, 1i; 168.12, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Collector's vehicle, pioneer license.

(a) Any motor vehicle manufactured
prior to 1936 and owned and operated solely as a collector's item shall be listed for
taxation and registration as follows: An affidavit shall be executed stating the name and
address of the owner, the name and address of the person from whom purchased, the make
of the motor vehicle, year and number of the model, the manufacturer's identification
number and that the vehicle is owned and operated solely as a collector's item and not for
general transportation purposes. If the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end is satisfied that the affidavit
is true and correct and the owner pays a $25 tax new text begin and the plate fee authorized under section
168.12 new text end , the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall list such vehicle for taxation and registration and
shall issue a single number plate.

(b) The number plate so issued shall bear the inscription "Pioneer," "Minnesota"
and the registration number or other combination of characters authorized under section
168.12, subdivision 2a, but no date. The number plate is valid without renewal as long
as the vehicle is in existence new text begin in Minnesota new text end . The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end has the power to
revoke said plate for failure to comply with this subdivision.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1b, is amended to read:

Subd. 1b.

Collector's vehicle, classic car license.

(a) Any motor vehicle
manufactured between and including the years 1925 and 1948, and designated by the
deleted text begin registrar of motor vehicles deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end as a classic car because of its fine design, high
engineering standards, and superior workmanship, and owned and operated solely as a
collector's item shall be listed for taxation and registration as follows: An affidavit shall be
executed stating the name and address of the owner, the name and address of the person
from whom purchased, the make of the motor vehicle, year and number of the model, the
manufacturer's identification number and that the vehicle is owned and operated solely as a
collector's item and not for general transportation purposes. If the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end
is satisfied that the affidavit is true and correct and that the motor vehicle qualifies to
be classified as a classic car, and the owner pays a $25 tax new text begin and the plate fee authorized
under section 168.12 new text end , the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall list such vehicle for taxation and
registration and shall issue a single number plate.

(b) The number plate so issued shall bear the inscription "Classic Car," "Minnesota,"
and the registration number or other combination of characters authorized under section
168.12, subdivision 2a, but no date. The number plate is valid without renewal as long
as the vehicle is in existence new text begin in Minnesota new text end . The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end has the power to
revoke said plate for failure to comply with this subdivision.

(c) The following cars built between and including 1925 and 1948 are classic:

A.C.
Adler
Alfa Romeo
Alvis	Speed 20, 25, and 4.3 litre.
Amilcar
Aston Martin
Auburn	All 8-cylinder and 12-cylinder models.
Audi
Austro-Daimler
Avions Voisin 12
Bentley
Blackhawk
B.M.W.	Models 327, 328, and 335 only.
Brewster (Heart-front Ford)
Bugatti
Buick	1931 through 1942: series 90 only.
Cadillac	All 1925 through 1935.
	All 12's and 16's.
	1936-1948: Series 63, 65, 67,
	70, 72, 75, 80, 85 and 90 only.
	1938-1947: 60 special only.
	1940-1947: All 62 Series.
Chrysler	1926 through 1930: Imperial 80.
	1929: Imperial L.
	1931 through 1937: Imperial Series CG,
	CH, CL, and CW.
	All Newports and Thunderbolts.
	1934 CX.
	1935 C-3.
	1936 C-11.
	1937 through 1948: Custom Imperial,
	Crown Imperial Series C-15, C-20, C-24,
	C-27, C-33, C-37, and C-40.
Cord
Cunningham
Dagmar	Model 25-70 only.
Daimler
Delage
Delahaye
Doble
Dorris
Duesenberg
du Pont
Franklin	All models except 1933-34 Olympic Sixes.
Frazer Nash
Graham	1930-1931: Series 137.
Graham-Paige	1929-1930: Series 837.
Hispano Suiza
Horch
Hotchkiss
Invicta
Isotta Fraschini
Jaguar
Jordan	Speedway Series 'Z' only.
Kissel	1925, 1926 and 1927: Model 8-75.
	1928: Model 8-90, and 8-90 White Eagle.
	1929: Model 8-126, and 8-90 White Eagle.
	1930: Model 8-126.
	1931: Model 8-126.
Lagonda
Lancia
La Salle	1927 through 1933 only.
Lincoln	All models K, L, KA, and KB.
	1941: Model 168H.
	1942: Model 268H.
Lincoln Continental	1939 through 1948.
Locomobile	All models 48 and 90.
	1927: Model 8-80.
	1928: Model 8-80.
	1929: Models 8-80 and 8-88.
Marmon	All 16-cylinder models.
	1925: Model 74.
	1926: Model 74.
	1927: Model 75.
	1928: Model E75.
	1931: Model 88, and Big 8.
Maybach
McFarlan
Mercedes Benz	All models 2.2 litres and up.
Mercer
M.G.	6-cylinder models only.
Minerva
Nash	1931: Series 8-90.
	1932: Series 9-90,
	Advanced 8, and Ambassador 8.
	1933-1934: Ambassador 8.
Packard	1925 through 1934: All models.
	1935 through 1942: Models 1200,
	1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1207,
	1208, 1400, 1401, 1402, 1403, 1404,
	1405, 1407, 1408, 1500, 1501, 1502,
	1506, 1507, 1508, 1603, 1604, 1605,
	1607, 1608, 1705, 1707, 1708, 1806,
	1807, 1808, 1906, 1907, 1908, 2006,
	2007, and 2008 only.
	1946 and 1947: Models 2106 and
	2126 only.
Peerless	1926 through 1928: Series 69.
	1930-1931: Custom 8.
	1932: Deluxe Custom 8.
Pierce Arrow
Railton
Renault	Grand Sport model only.
Reo	1930-1931: Royale Custom 8, and
	Series 8-35 and 8-52 Elite 8.
	1933: Royale Custom 8.
Revere
Roamer	1925: Series 8-88, 6-54e, and 4-75.
	1926: Series 4-75e, and 8-88.
	1927-1928: Series 8-88.
	1929: Series 8-88, and 8-125.
	1930: Series 8-125.
Rohr
Rolls Royce
Ruxton
Salmson
Squire
Stearns Knight
Stevens Duryea
Steyr
Studebaker	1929-1933: President, except model 82.
Stutz
Sunbeam
Talbot
Triumph	Dolomite 8 and Gloria 6.
Vauxhall	Series 25-70 and 30-98 only.
Voisin
Wills Saint Claire

(d) No commercial vehicles such as hearses, ambulances, or trucks are considered
to be classic cars.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1c, is amended to read:

Subd. 1c.

Collector's vehicle, collector plate.

(a) The owner of any new text begin self-propelled
new text end motor vehicle, including any truck, (1) that is (i) at least 20 model years old, or (ii) at
least ten model years old and with a body or engine style of which not more than 500
were manufactured in or imported into the United States in any model year, (2) that was
manufactured after 1935, and (3) that is owned and operated solely as a collector's vehicle,
shall list the vehicle for taxation and registration as provided in paragraph (b).

(b) The owner shall execute an affidavit stating (1) the name and address of the
person from whom purchased and of the new owner, (2) the make of the motor vehicle,
(3) the year and number of the model, (4) the manufacturer's identification number, (5)
in the case of a vehicle described in paragraph (a), clause (1)(ii), that the vehicle has a
body or engine style of which not more than 500 were manufactured or imported into the
United States in any model year, and (6) that the vehicle is owned and operated solely as a
collector's item and not for general transportation purposes.

(c) The owner shall provide a statement of the manufacturer or importer regarding
the number of vehicles manufactured or imported during the model year.

(d) The owner shall also prove that the owner also has one or more vehicles with
regular license plates.

If the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end is satisfied that the affidavit is true and correct and the
owner pays a $25 tax new text begin and the plate fee authorized under section 168.12 new text end , the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end shall list the vehicle for taxation and registration and shall issue a single
number plate.

(e) The number plate issued shall bear the inscription "Collector," "Minnesota,"
and the registration number or other combination of characters authorized under section
168.12, subdivision 2a, but no date. The number plate is valid without renewal as long
as the vehicle is in existence new text begin in Minnesota new text end . The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end has the power to
revoke the plate for failure to comply with this subdivision.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1d, is amended to read:

Subd. 1d.

Collector's vehicle, street rod license.

Any modernized motor vehicle
manufactured prior to the year 1949 or designed and manufactured to resemble such
vehicle shall be listed for taxation and registration as follows:

An affidavit shall be executed stating the name and address of the person from
whom purchased and of the new owner, the make of the motor vehicle, year number of
model, and the manufacturer's identification number. The affidavit shall further state that
the vehicle is owned and operated solely as a street rod and not for general transportation
purposes. The owner must also prove that the owner has one or more vehicles with regular
license plates. If the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end is satisfied that the affidavit is true and
correct and the owner pays a $25 tax new text begin and the plate fee authorized under section 168.12 new text end ,
the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall list such vehicle for taxation and registration and shall
issue a single number plate.

The number plate issued shall bear the inscription "Street Rod", "Minnesota" and the
registration number or other combination of characters authorized under section 168.12,
subdivision 2a, but no date. The number plate is valid without renewal as long as the
vehicle is in existence new text begin in Minnesota new text end . The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end has the power to revoke
such plate for failure to comply with this subdivision.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1g, is amended to read:

Subd. 1g.

Original plates.

A vehicle registered pursuant to subdivision 1a, 1b, 1c
or 1d may in lieu of being issued number plates by the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end display
original Minnesota number plates issued in the same year as the model year of the car
on which they are displayed. The number of the original plates must be provided to the
deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end . The original plates must be in good condition deleted text begin and shall be used in
pairs one to be displayed in the front of the car and one in the rear, except for an original
plate issued in 1911, 1944, 1945, or 1946 which may be used singly and displayed at the
rear of the vehicle deleted text end . Original Minnesota number plates shall not be used if the number on
the original plate is identical to a number on any current deleted text begin street rod deleted text end plate or any other plate
in a numbering system used by the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner without written authorization
from the commissioner new text end . Any person currently using plates issued pursuant to subdivision
1a, 1b, 1c or 1d shall return those plates to the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end before substituting
original plates. The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end deleted text begin may deleted text end new text begin commissioner shall new text end charge a fee new text begin of $10 new text end for registering
the number on original plates.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1h, is amended to read:

Subd. 1h.

Collector military vehicle.

(a) A motor vehicle, including a truck, shall
be listed and registered under this section if it meets the following conditions:

(1) it is at least 20 years old;

(2) its first owner following its manufacture was a branch of the armed forces of
the United States and it presently conforms to the vehicle specifications required during
the time of military ownership, or it has been restored and presently conforms to the
specifications required by a branch of the armed forces for the model year that the restored
vehicle could have been owned by that branch of the armed forces; and

(3) it is owned by a nonprofit organization and operated solely as a collector's
vehicle. For purposes of this subdivision, "nonprofit organization" means a corporation,
society, association, foundation, or institution organized and operated exclusively for
historical or educational purposes, no part of the net earnings of which inures to the
benefit of a private individual.

(b) The owner of the vehicle shall execute an affidavit stating the name and address
of the person from whom purchased and of the new owner; the make, year, and model
number of the motor vehicle; the manufacturer's identification number; and the collector
military vehicle identification number, if any, located on the exterior of the vehicle. The
affidavit must affirm that the vehicle is owned by a nonprofit organization and is operated
solely as a collector's item and not for general transportation purposes. If the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin
commissioner new text end is satisfied that the affidavit is true and correct and the owner pays a $25
tax new text begin and the plate fee authorized under section 168.12 new text end , the deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end shall
list the vehicle for taxation and registration and shall issue number plates. The number
plates shall bear the inscriptions "Collector" and "Minnesota" and the registration number,
but no date. The number plates are valid without renewal as long as the vehicle is in
existence new text begin in Minnesota new text end . The deleted text begin registrar deleted text end new text begin commissioner new text end may revoke the plates for failure
to comply with this subdivision.

(c) Notwithstanding section 168.09, 168.12, or other law to the contrary, the owner
of a registered collector military vehicle is not required to display registration plates on the
exterior of the vehicle if the vehicle has an exterior number identification that conforms to
the identifying system for military vehicles in effect when the vehicle was last owned by
the branch of the armed forces of the United States or in effect in the year to which the
collector military vehicle has been restored. However, the state registration plates must be
carried in or on the collector military vehicle at all times.

(d) The owner of a registered collector military vehicle that is not required to display
registration plates under paragraph (c) may tow a registered trailer behind it. The trailer
is not required to display registration plates if the trailer:

(1) does not exceed a gross weight of 15,000 pounds;

(2) otherwise conforms to registration, licensing, and safety laws and specifications;

(3) conforms to military specifications for appearance and identification;

(4) is intended to represent and does represent a military trailer; and

(5) carries registration plates on or in the trailer or the collector military vehicle
towing the trailer.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.10, subdivision 1i, is amended to read:

Subd. 1i.

Collector plate transfer.

Notwithstanding section 168.12, subdivision 1,
on payment of a transfer fee of $5, plates issued under this section may be transferred to
another vehicle owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the special plates were
issued or the plate may be assigned to another owner. In addition to the transfer fee a new
owner must pay the $25 deleted text begin plate deleted text end tax deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin and new text end any fee required by section 168.12, subdivision
2a. The $5 fee must be paid into the state treasury and credited to the highway user tax
distribution fund. License plates issued under this section may not be transferred to a
vehicle not eligible for the collector's vehicle license plates.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Plates; design, visibility, periods of issuance.

(a) The commissioner,
upon approval and payment, shall issue to the applicant the plates required by this chapter,
bearing the state name and an assigned vehicle registration number. The number assigned
by the commissioner may be a combination of a letter or sign with figures. The color of the
plates and the color of the abbreviation of the state name and the number assigned must
be in marked contrast. The plates must be lettered, spaced, or distinguished to suitably
indicate the registration of the vehicle according to the rules of the commissioner.

(b) When a vehicle is registered on the basis of total gross weight, the plates issued
must clearly indicate by letters or other suitable insignia the maximum gross weight
for which the tax has been paid.

(c) The plates must be so treated as to be at least 100 times brighter than the
conventional painted number plates. When properly mounted on an unlighted vehicle, the
plates, when viewed from a vehicle equipped with standard headlights, must be visible for
a distance of not less than 1,500 feet and readable for a distance of not less than 110 feet.

(d) The commissioner shall issue plates for the following periods:

(1) New plates issued pursuant to section 168.012, subdivision 1, must be issued to a
vehicle for as long as the vehicle is owned by the exempt agency and the plate shall not be
transferable from one vehicle to another but the plate may be transferred with the vehicle
from one tax-exempt agency to another.

(2) Plates issued for passenger automobiles must be issued for a seven-year period.
All plates issued under this paragraph must be replaced if they are seven years old or older
at the time of registration renewal or will become so during the registration period.

(3) Plates issued under sections 168.053 and 168.27, subdivisions 16 and 17, must
be for a seven-year period.

(4) Plates issued under subdivisions 2c and 2d and section 168.123 must be issued
for the life of the veteran under section 169.79.

(5) Plates for any vehicle not specified in clauses (1) to (3) deleted text begin , except for trailers as
hereafter provided, deleted text end must be issued for the life of the vehicle. deleted text begin Beginning with plates issued
for the year 1981, plates issued for trailers with a total gross weight of 3,000 pounds or
less must be issued for the life of the trailer and must be not more than seven inches in
length and four inches in width.
deleted text end

(e) In a year in which plates are not issued, the commissioner shall issue for each
registration a sticker to designate the year of registration. This sticker must show the year
or years for which the sticker is issued, and is valid only for that period. The plates and
stickers issued for a vehicle may not be transferred to another vehicle during the period
for which the sticker is issued, except when issued for a vehicle registered under section
168.187.

(f) Despite any other provision of this subdivision, plates issued to a vehicle used
for behind-the-wheel instruction in a driver education course in a public school may
be transferred to another vehicle used for the same purpose without payment of any
additional fee. The public school shall notify the commissioner of each transfer of plates
under this paragraph. The commissioner may prescribe a format for notification.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Amateur radio licensee; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall
issue amateur radio plates to an applicant who:

(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile or recreational motor vehicle;

(2) is a resident of this state;

(3) holds an official amateur radio station license or a citizens radio service class D
license, in good standing, issued by the Federal Communications Commission;

(4) pays the registration tax required under section 168.013;

(5) pays a fee of $10 for each set of special plates and any other fees required by
this chapter; and

(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers;

(b) In lieu of the registration number required for identification under subdivision 1,
the plates must indicate the official amateur call letters of the applicant, as assigned by the
Federal Communications Commission, and the words "AMATEUR RADIO."

(c) This provision for the issue of special plates applies only if the applicant's motor
vehicle is already registered in Minnesota so that the applicant has valid regular Minnesota
plates issued for that motor vehicle under which to operate it during the time that it will
take to have the necessary special plates made.

(d) If owning more than one motor vehicle of the type specified in this subdivision,
the applicant may apply for special plates for each deleted text begin of not more than two motor vehicles deleted text end new text begin
motor vehicle new text end and, if each application complies with this subdivision, the commissioner
shall furnish the applicant with the special plates, indicating the official amateur call
letters and other distinguishing information as the commissioner considers necessary, for
each of the deleted text begin two deleted text end motor vehicles.

(e) The commissioner may make reasonable rules governing the use of the special
plates as will assure the full compliance by the owner of the special plates, with all existing
laws governing the registration of motor vehicles and the transfer and use of the plates.

(f) Despite any contrary provision of subdivision 1, the special plates issued under
this subdivision may be transferred by an owner to another motor vehicle listed in
paragraph (a) and registered to the same owner, upon the payment of a fee of $5. The
commissioner must be notified before the transfer and may prescribe a format for the
notification.

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

Subd. 2a.

Personalized plates; rules.

(a) The commissioner deleted text begin shall deleted text end new text begin may new text end issue
personalized plates or, if requested for special plates issued under section 168.123 for
veterans, 168.124 for medal of honor recipients, or 168.125 for former prisoners of war,
applicable personalized special veterans plates, to an applicant who:

(1) is an owner of a passenger automobile including a passenger automobile
registered as a classic car, pioneer car, collector car, or street rod; any truck with a
manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of one ton or less and resembling a pickup truck; a
motorcycle, including a classic motorcycle; new text begin a motorized bicycle; a commuter van as
defined in section 168.126; new text end or a recreational deleted text begin motor deleted text end vehicle;

(2) pays a onetime fee of $100 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The commissioner shall charge a replacement fee for personalized license plates
and personalized special veterans plates issued under section 168.123 as specified in
subdivision 5. This fee must be paid by the applicant whenever the personalized plates are
required to be replaced by law, except that as provided in section 168.124, subdivision
3, and 168.125, subdivision 1b, no fee may be charged to replace plates issued under
those sections.

(c) In lieu of the registration number assigned as provided in subdivision 1,
personalized plates and personalized special veterans plates must have imprinted on them
a series of not more than seven numbers and letters, or five numbers and letters for
personalized special veterans plates, in any combination and, as applicable, satisfy the
design requirements of section 168.123, 168.124, or 168.125. When an applicant has once
obtained personalized plates or personalized special veterans plates, the applicant shall
have a prior claim for similar personalized plates or personalized special veterans plates in
the next succeeding year as long as current motor vehicle registration is maintained.

(d) The commissioner shall adopt rules in the manner provided by chapter 14,
regulating the issuance and transfer of personalized plates and personalized special
veterans plates. No words or combination of letters placed on these plates may be used
for commercial advertising, be of an obscene, indecent, or immoral nature, or be of a
nature that would offend public morals or decency. The call signals or letters of a radio or
television station are not commercial advertising for the purposes of this subdivision.

(e) Despite the provisions of subdivision 1, personalized plates and personalized
special veterans plates issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor
vehicle listed in paragraph (a) and owned by the applicant, upon the payment of a fee of $5.

(f) The commissioner may by rule specify the format for notification.

(g) A personalized plate or personalized special veterans plate issued for a classic
car, pioneer car, collector car, street rod, or classic motorcycle may not be transferred
to a vehicle not eligible for such a plate.

(h) Despite any law to the contrary, if the personalized license plates are lost, stolen,
or destroyed, the applicant may apply and must be issued duplicate license plates bearing
the same combination of letters and numbers and the same design as (1) the former
personalized plates or personalized special veterans plates under section 168.123 upon
the payment of the fee required by section 168.29 or (2) the former personalized special
veterans plates issued under section 168.124 or 168.125, without charge.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:

Subd. 2b.

Firefighters; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall issue
special plates, or a single license plate in the case of a motorcycle plate, to any applicant
who:

(1) is both a member of a fire department receiving state aid under chapter 69 and an
owner of a passenger automobile, a truck with a manufacturer's nominal rated capacity of
one ton and resembling a pickup truck, or a motorcycle;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) In lieu of the identification required under subdivision 1, the special plates must
bear an emblem of a Maltese Cross together with any numbers or characters prescribed
by the commissioner. deleted text begin No applicant shall receive more than two sets of plates for motor
vehicles owned by the applicant.
deleted text end

(c) Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the period
that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of a fire department as specified in this
subdivision. When the individual to whom the special plates were issued is no longer a
member of a fire department or when the motor vehicle ownership is transferred, the
owner shall remove the special plates from the motor vehicle. new text begin If the commissioner
receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special
plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this
action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the
qualifications of this subdivision. new text end Upon removal new text begin or invalidation new text end of the special plates, or
special motorcycle plate, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle deleted text begin is entitled
to receive regular plates or a regular motorcycle plate for the motor vehicle without cost
for the remainder of the registration period for which the special plate or plates were
issued deleted text end new text begin shall obtain regular plates or a regular motorcycle plate for the proper registration
classification for the motor vehicle new text end .

(d) A special motorcycle license plate issued under this subdivision must be the
same size as a standard motorcycle license plate.

(e) Upon payment of a fee of $5, plates issued under this subdivision for a passenger
automobile or truck may be transferred to another passenger automobile or truck owned
or jointly owned by the person to whom the plates were issued. On payment of a fee of
$5, a plate issued under this subdivision for a motorcycle may be transferred to another
motorcycle owned or jointly owned by the person to whom the plate was issued.

(f) The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act,
sections 14.001 to 14.69, to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized
in this subdivision.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:

Subd. 2c.

National Guard; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall
issue special plates to any applicant who:

(1) is a regularly enlisted, commissioned, or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard, other than an inactive member who is not a retired member, and is an
owner of a passenger automobile;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The adjutant general shall design the emblem for these special plates subject to
the approval of the commissioner.

deleted text begin (c) An applicant must not be issued more than two sets of plates for motor vehicles
registered to the applicant.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the
period that the owner of the motor vehicle is an active or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard as specified in this subdivision. When the individual to whom the
special plates were issued is no longer an active or retired member of the Minnesota
National Guard, the special plates must be removed from the vehicle by the owner. new text begin If the
commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for
these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual
of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance
with the qualifications of this subdivision. new text end Upon removal new text begin or invalidation new text end of the special
plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor vehicle deleted text begin is entitled to receive regular
plates for the motor vehicle without cost for the remainder of the registration period for
which the special plates were issued deleted text end new text begin shall obtain regular plates for the motor vehicle new text end .

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end While the person is an active or retired member of the Minnesota National
Guard, plates issued pursuant to this subdivision may be transferred to another motor
vehicle owned by that individual upon payment of a fee of $5.

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end For purposes of this subdivision, "retired member" means an individual
placed on the roll of retired officers or roll of retired enlisted members in the Office of the
Adjutant General under section 192.18 and who is not deceased.

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act to
govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 2d, is amended to read:

Subd. 2d.

Ready Reserve; special plates, rules.

(a) The commissioner shall issue
special plates to an applicant who:

(1) is not eligible for special National Guard plates under subdivision 2c, is a
member of the United States armed forces ready reserve as described in United States
Code, title 10, section 10142 or 10143, new text begin or a retired reserve as described in United States
Code, title 10, section 10154, new text end and is an owner of a passenger automobile;

(2) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter;

(3) pays the registration tax required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

(b) The commissioner of veterans affairs shall design the emblem for these special
plates subject to the approval of the commissioner.

deleted text begin (c) An applicant must not be issued more than two sets of plates for motor vehicles
owned by the applicant.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end Special plates issued under this subdivision may only be used during the
period that the owner of the motor vehicle is a member of the ready reserve. When the
owner is no longer a member, the special plates must be removed from the motor vehicle
by the owner. new text begin If the commissioner receives written notification that an individual is no
longer qualified for these special plates, the commissioner shall invalidate the plates
and notify the individual of this action. The individual may retain the plate only upon
demonstrating compliance with the qualifications of this subdivision. new text end On deleted text begin removing deleted text end new text begin
removal or invalidation of new text end the special plates, either the owner or purchaser of the motor
vehicle deleted text begin is entitled to receive regular plates for the motor vehicle without cost for the rest
of the registration period for which the special plates were issued deleted text end new text begin shall obtain regular
plates for the motor vehicle new text end . While the owner is a member of the ready reserve, plates
issued under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by that
individual on paying a fee of $5.

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end The commissioner may adopt rules under the Administrative Procedure Act
to govern the issuance and use of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 168.12, subdivision 2e, is amended to read:

Subd. 2e.

Volunteer ambulance attendants; special plates.

(a) The commissioner
shall issue special license plates to an applicant who:

(1) is a volunteer ambulance attendant as defined in section 144E.001, subdivision
15, and owns a motor vehicle taxed as a passenger automobile;

(2) pays the registration tax required by this chapter for the motor vehicle;

(3) pays a fee of $10 and any other fees required by this chapter; and

(4) complies with this chapter and rules governing the registration of motor vehicles
and licensing of drivers.

deleted text begin (b) The commissioner shall not issue more than two sets of these plates to each
qualified applicant.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (b) new text end An individual may use special plates issued under this subdivision only during
the period that the individual is a volunteer ambulance attendant. When the individual to
whom the special plates were issued ceases to be a volunteer ambulance attendant, the
individual shall remove each set of special plates issued. new text begin If the commissioner receives
written notification that an individual is no longer qualified for these special plates, the
commissioner shall invalidate the plates and notify the individual of this action. The
individual may retain the plate only upon demonstrating compliance with the qualifications
of this subdivision. new text end When ownership of the motor vehicle is transferred, the individual
shall remove the special plates from that motor vehicle. On removal new text begin or invalidation new text end of
deleted text begin each set of deleted text end new text begin the special new text end plates, the owner new text begin or purchaser new text end of the motor vehicle deleted text begin , or new owner
in case of a transferred motor vehicle, is entitled to receive regular plates for the motor
vehicle without cost for the rest of the registration period for which the set of special
plates were issued deleted text end new text begin shall obtain regular plates for the motor vehicle new text end . Special plates issued
under this subdivision may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by the volunteer
ambulance attendant on payment of a fee of $5.

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end The commissioner may adopt rules governing the design, issuance, and sale
of the special plates authorized by this subdivision.