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§ 13-936. Class L vehicles; historic motor vehicles

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 13. Vehicle Laws--Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 9. Registration Classifications and Fees (Refs & Annos)
Part II. Classified Vehicles
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Transportation, § 13-936
§ 13-936. Class L vehicles; historic motor vehicles
Currentness
Historic motor vehicle defined
(a) 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.
Replicas of original vehicles
(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.
In general
(c) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.
Annual registration fee
(d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $25.50.
Application for registration of a historic motor vehicle
(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.
Issuance of special, historic motor vehicle registration plates
(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.
Specific equipment requirements
(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.
Exemption from vehicle inspections or use and inspection of emission controls
(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.
Motor vehicles manufactured at least 60 years prior to current model year
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 403; Acts 1985, c. 328; Acts 1986, c. 348; Acts 1987, c. 230; Acts 1987, c. 291, § 6; Acts 2004, c. 9, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2006, c. 123, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2008, c. 36, § 6, eff. April 8, 2008; Acts 2016, c. 608, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Transportation, § 13-936, MD TRANS § 13-936
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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