2004 Minnesota Statutes

     168.124 Special plates for medal of honor recipients. 

    Subdivision 1.    Issuance and design.  The registrar of 
 motor vehicles shall issue special license plates bearing the 
 inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" to an applicant who is a recipient 
 of the congressional medal of honor and upon the applicant's 
 compliance with the laws of this state relating to the 
 registration and licensing of motor vehicles and drivers.  The 
 special license plates must be of a design and size determined 
 by the registrar.  Only one set of plates bearing the 
 inscription "MEDAL OF HONOR" may be issued for each qualified 
 applicant.  

    Subd. 2.    Application.  Application for issuance of 
 these plates may be made only at the time of renewal or first 
 application for registration.  

    Subd. 3.    No fee.  The registrar shall issue a set of 
 medal of honor plates to qualified applicants free of charge and 
 the plates must be replaced by the department without charge if 
 they become damaged.  In addition, no fee may be charged for a 
 subsequent year when tabs or stickers are issued for that motor 
 vehicle on which the special medal of honor plates are placed.  

    Subd. 4.    Transfer.  Despite the provisions of section 
 168.12, subdivision 1, medal of honor plates issued under this 
 section may be transferred to another personal motor vehicle 
 owned or jointly owned by the medal of honor recipient upon 
 notification to the registrar of motor vehicles.  

    Subd. 5.    Motor vehicle; special definition.  For 
 purposes of this section, "motor vehicle" means a vehicle for 
 personal use, not used for commercial purposes, and may include 
 a passenger automobile, van, pickup truck, motorcycle, or 
 recreational vehicle.  

    Subd. 6.    When issued.  The registrar of motor 
 vehicles shall begin issuing medal of honor plates for the 
 calendar year 1984 and thereafter. 

    HIST: 1983 c 267 s 1; 1989 c 140 s 10