HF1783

This bill proposes authorizing the issuance of Legion of Merit special license plates in Minnesota. Key provisions include:

• Eligibility: Applicants must be recipients of the Legion of Merit award, registered owners of a qualifying vehicle (passenger automobile, one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle), and must comply with vehicle registration laws.
  
• Application: Plates can only be requested at the time of a vehicle's initial registration or renewal. The vehicle must be for personal use only.
  
• Design: The plates will include the phrase Legion of Merit.
  
• Cost: The plates will be issued and replaced free of charge. No additional fees will be required for annual registration.
  
• Transferability: The plates may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned by the same individual without any additional fees.
  
• Exemption: These plates are exempt from certain statutory fees typically associated with special license plates.
  

The bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy for further consideration.