Ind. Code ch. 9-18.5-9

in effect

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-1 Eligibility

Sec. 1. The bureau shall issue a license plate to a person that: (1) is an Indiana resident; and (2) holds an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station and operator's license issued by the Federal Communications Commission; upon receiving an application accompanied by proof of ownership of the amateur radio station and operator's license. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-2 Plate design

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall design and issue amateur radio operator license plates as needed to administer this chapter. (b) A license plate issued under this chapter shall be imprinted with the official amateur radio call letters assigned to the applicant by the Federal Communications Commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-2.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-3 Motorcycle ineligible to display plate

Sec. 3. A license plate designed under section 2 of this chapter may not be displayed on a motorcycle. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-4 Applicant liable for excise taxes and registration fees

Sec. 4. This chapter does not exempt an applicant from the vehicle excise tax under IC 6-6-5 or any fee or requirement for registration under this title. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.138.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-5 Semipermanent issuance

Sec. 5. The bureau shall issue a license plate under this chapter on a semipermanent basis. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-23-6.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327.

Ind. Code § 9-18.5-9-6 Fee

Sec. 6. (a) The fee for a license plate issued under this chapter is eight dollars ($8). (b) A fee collected under subsection (a) shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (3) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (4) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund. (5) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-5-36.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.139; P.L.108-2019, SEC.186; P.L.152-2026, SEC.117.

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