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-to-white gradient background, black letters and numbers, 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 directed to the road use tax fund and subsequently allocated to the Department of Public Safety for grants related to firearm rights education and safety training.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing regulations regarding registration plate frames, stating that owners are no longer required to ensure that frames allow 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 from the design consistency with regular registration plates. The bill aims to streamline the process for obtaining these special plates and supports related educational initiatives through the collected fees.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.34, 321.109