Ind. Code ch. 9-18.5-33

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Ind. Code § 9-18.5-33-1 "Gold Star family member"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Gold Star family member" means: (1) a biological parent; (2) an adoptive parent; (3) a stepparent; (4) a biological child; (5) an adopted child; (6) a stepchild; (7) a sibling by blood; (8) a sibling by half blood; (9) a sibling by adoption; (10) a stepsibling; (11) a grandparent; (12) a great-grandparent; (13) the spouse; or (14) a biological parent of a child; of an individual who has died while serving on active duty, or dies as a result of injuries sustained while serving on active duty, as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the national guard (as defined in IC 10-16-1-13). [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-54-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.213-2025, SEC.105.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-33-2 Design and issuance

Sec. 2. The bureau shall design and issue an Indiana Gold Star family member license plate that includes the following: (1) A basic design for the plate, with consecutive numbers or letters, or both, to properly identify the vehicle. (2) A background design, an emblem, or colors that designate the license plate as an Indiana Gold Star family member license plate. (3) Any other information that the bureau considers necessary. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-54-2; 9-18-54-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-33-3 Eligibility

Sec. 3. An individual who is an Indiana Gold Star family member may receive an Indiana Gold Star family member license plate for one (1) or more vehicles after doing the following: (1) Completing an application for an Indiana Gold Star family member license plate. (2) Providing the bureau with appropriate documentation as defined by the bureau to establish eligibility as an Indiana Gold Star family member. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-54-4; 9-18-54-5.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-33-4 No additional fee

Sec. 4. There is no additional fee for an Indiana Gold Star family member license plate. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-54-6; 9-29-5-38.6.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

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