This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 168.123, to establish a special license plate for veterans who have received the Army of Occupation Medal. The bill includes several technical changes and clarifications regarding the issuance of special plates for veterans. Notably, it specifies that the commissioner must issue special veteran's motorcycle plates to applicants who meet certain criteria, and it introduces new subdivisions that outline the design requirements for various veteran plates, including those for Vietnam veterans, Pearl Harbor survivors, and recipients of the Purple Heart, among others.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the special plates for recipients of the Army of Occupation Medal must bear a specific inscription and facsimile of the medal. It also clarifies the transferability of these plates to other qualifying vehicles and establishes that the commissioner may adopt rules to govern the issuance and use of these special plates. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, applying to special veteran's plates issued on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 168.123