The bill amends existing laws regarding the registration and licensing of historic or special interest vehicles in Arkansas. Specifically, it reduces the age requirement for a vehicle to qualify as historic or special interest from forty-five (45) years to thirty (30) years. This change applies to the application for registration, as well as to the eligibility of reproduction vehicles for registration. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of antique license plates to align with the new thirty (30) year age requirement.

Furthermore, the bill maintains the provision that owners of qualifying vehicles can register them for a fee of seven dollars ($7.00) and receive a special license plate of distinctive design. The amendments aim to make it easier for vehicle owners to register their historic or special interest vehicles and to promote the use of antique license plates for older vehicles.

Statutes affected:
HB 1502: 27-15-2202(a), 27-15-2202(d), 27-15-2209(a)
Act 325: 27-15-2202(a), 27-15-2202(d), 27-15-2209(a)