§ 13-936. Historic motor vehicles: Class L (historic) vehicles

   (a) "Historic motor vehicle" defined. -- In this section, "historic motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:

   (1) Is at least 20 years old;

   (2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and

   (3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.

(b) Remanufactured or reconstructed vehicles. -- In this section, "historic motor vehicle" does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.

(c) Classification. -- If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.

(d) Annual fee. -- Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $ 25.50.

(e) Special registration requirements. -- In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:

   (1) Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, occasional transportation, and similar uses; and

   (2) Will not be used:

      (i) For general daily transportation; or

      (ii) Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways.

(f) Special registration plate. -- Except as provided in § 13-936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.

(g) Exception from equipment requirements. -- Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.

(h) Exemption from inspection requirements. -- A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires periodic vehicle inspections or that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.

(i) Fee; registration nontransferable. --

   (1) For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $ 50.00.

   (2) Registration of a motor vehicle manufactured under this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 3-825; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1983, ch. 403; 1985, ch. 328; 1986, ch. 348; 1987, ch. 230; ch. 291, § 6; 2004, ch. 9; 2006, ch. 123; 2008, ch. 36, § 6.