H.B. 203 Enrolled

SPECIAL GROUP LICENSE PLATE
2004 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: David L. Hogue

LONG TITLE
General Description:
This bill modifies the Motor Vehicle Act to amend special group license plate
provisions.
Highlighted Provisions:
This bill:
. provides that a special group license plate symbol decal may not be reordered unless
the Motor Vehicle Division receives a symbol decal reorder fee established by the
division.
Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
None
Other Special Clauses:
None
Utah Code Sections Affected:
AMENDS:
41-1a-419, as enacted by Chapter 1, Laws of Utah 2003

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
Section 1. Section 41-1a-419 is amended to read:
41-1a-419. Plate design -- Vintage vehicle certification and registration --
Personalized special group license plates -- Rulemaking.
(1) (a) The design and maximum number of numerals or characters on special group
license plates shall be determined by the division in accordance with the requirements under
Subsection (1)(b).

(b) Each special group license plate shall display:
(i) the word Utah;
(ii) the name or identifying slogan of the special group;
(iii) a symbol decal not exceeding two positions in size representing the special group;
and
(iv) the combination of letters, numbers, or both uniquely identifying the registered
vehicle.
(2) (a) The division shall, after consultation with a representative designated by the
special group, specify the word or words comprising the special group name and the symbol decal
to be displayed upon the special group license plates.
(b) A special group license plate symbol decal may not be redesigned:
(i) unless the division receives a redesign fee established by the division under Section
63-38-3.2 ; and
(ii) more frequently than every five years.
(c) A special group license plate symbol decal may not be reordered unless the division
receives a symbol decal reorder fee established by the division under Section 63-38-3.2 .
(3) The license plates issued for horseless carriages prior to July 1, 1992, are valid
without renewal as long as the vehicle is owned by the registered owner and the license plates
may not be recalled by the division.
(4) A person who meets the criteria established under Sections 41-1a-418 through
41-1a-422 for issuance of special group license plates may make application in the same manner
provided in Sections 41-1a-410 and 41-1a-411 for personalized special group license plates.
(5) The commission shall make rules in accordance with Title 63, Chapter 46a, Utah
Administrative Rulemaking Act, to:
(a) establish qualifying criteria for persons to receive, renew, or surrender special group
license plates; and
(b) establish the maximum number of numerals or characters for special group license
plates.

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