This bill amends Iowa's vehicle registration laws to introduce Gadsden flag special registration plates. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to design these plates, which will feature a yellow and white background, black lettering, and an image of a coiled rattlesnake with the phrase "Don't Tread on Me." The special fee for these plates is set at $50, with an additional $25 fee for personalized plates, which can include up to five characters. The fees collected will be deposited into the road use tax fund and allocated to the Department of Public Safety for grants related to education and training on firearm rights and safety.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing regulations regarding registration plate frames, stating that owners are no longer required to ensure full visibility of the county name on the plate. It also exempts Gadsden flag plates from the general requirement to display the issuing county's name and allows for a design that may differ from standard registration plates. The bill emphasizes that the issuance of Gadsden flag plates will not be contingent on a minimum number of orders.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.34, 321.109