PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 432

(i) 1. Any combination of letters, numerals, or both; and

2. The name, initials, or abbreviation of the name of the
organization; or

(ii) 1. Any combination of letters, numerals, or both;

2.       The name, initials, or abbreviation of the name of the
organization; and

3.       An emblem or logo as authorized by the Administration that
depicts the organization.

(2)     A special registration number assigned under this section shall be
displayed on the registration plates or plate for the vehicle.

(3)     An organization may, at its option, receive a special registration under
either paragraph (1)(i) or paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, but not under both.

13-619.1.

(a)     (1) The owner of a motor vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not
intended as security, or a director, officer, employee, or partner of a business entity that
owns the vehicle may apply to the Administration for the assignment of a special
registration number and special registration plates under this section for a vehicle
included in one of the following classes:

(i) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(ii) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a [3/4] ONE ton or less
manufacturer's rated capacity; or

(iii) A Class M (multipurpose) vehicle.

(2) To be eligible for a special registration under this section, an applicant
shall provide proof that is satisfactory to the Administration that the applicant is a
recipient of an individually earned, combat-related, armed forces medal.

(b)     (1) In addition to the annual registration fee otherwise required under this
title, an owner of a vehicle assigned a special registration under this section shall pay a fee
as determined by the Administration each time new registration plates are issued for the
vehicle. The fee shall be calculated to recover the costs incurred by the Administration in
carrying out the provisions of this section.

(c)     Special registration plates issued under this section:

(1)     May consist of any combination of letters, numerals, or both; and

(2)     Shall include:

(i) An emblem or logo as authorized by the Administration that
depicts the medal; and

(ii) Words describing the medal printed across the bottom of the
plates.

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