(a) In this section, "historic motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that: (1) Is a model year of 1999 or earlier; (2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and (3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration. (b) 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) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle. (d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is: (1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $45.50; and (2) On or after July 1, 2025, $55.50. (e) 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, and occasional transportation; and (2) Will not be used: (i) For general daily transportation; (ii) Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways; (iii) For employment; (iv) For transportation to and from employment or school; or (v) For commercial purposes. (f) 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) 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) (1) A vehicle with a model year of 1985 or earlier registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires vehicle inspections. (2) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires the use and inspection of emission controls. (i) (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.
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