Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for active duty military members; provide for. Amends sec. 803i of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803i).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the Michigan Vehicle Code to allow more individuals to obtain special registration plates recognizing military service. Specifically, it expands eligibility to include retired or honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces, with certain conditions related to current military service. The plates will display a vignette and the words "National Guard" or "United States Armed Forces Reserve", and are subject to the same tax requirements as regular vehicle registration.
Key provisions
- Allows retired and honorably discharged members of the U.S. Armed Forces to apply for special registration plates.
- Expands eligibility for National Guard members to receive special plates.
- Applications for these plates do not require a service fee.
- Special registration plates expire on the vehicle owner's birthday.
- Using a special plate on a vehicle not owned by the applicant is a misdemeanor.
- Disabled applicants for special plates must provide proof of disability.
- The plates display a vignette preceding the registration numbers.
- The plates display the words "National Guard" or "United States Armed Forces Reserve".
Who is affected
- Active duty military members
- National Guard members
- Retired military members
- Veterans
- Vehicle owners
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