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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021)
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
HOUSE BILL NO. 2375 By: Davis and Talley of the
House
and
Bergstrom of the Senate
COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
An Act relating to license plate fees; amending 47
O.S. 2011, Section 1116, which relates to
registration periods; establishing certain
convenience fee; making payment of fee a prerequisite
to certain registration actions; providing for
deposit of certain fee collec tions; modifying
registration period for certain vehicles; requiring
fees for certain plates to be remitted in same
registration period; requiring the promulgation of
rules; maintaining certain apportionment; amending 47
O.S. 2011, Sections 1135.1, as amen ded by Section 1,
Chapter 26, O.S.L. 2016, 1135.2, as last amended by
Section 1, Chapter 434, O.S.L. 2019, 1135.3, as last
amended by Section 2, Chapter 434, O.S.L. 2019,
1135.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 69, O.S.L.
2018, 1135.5 as last amended by S ection 3, Chapter
434, O.S.L. 2019, 1135.6 and 1135.7, as amended by
Section 5, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2018 (47 O.S. Supp.
2020, Sections 1135.1, 1135.2, 1135.3, 1135.4, 1135.5
and 1135.7), which relate to special or personalized
license plates; requiring cert ain single registration
period; requiring promulgation of rules; construing
provision with respect to apportionment; and
providing an effective date.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 4 7 O.S. 2011, Section 1116, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1116. A. Twelve registration periods shall be
established for vehicles required to be registered on a staggered
basis. The registration periods shall start on the first day of
each calendar month and shall end on the last day of that month.
Unless otherwise provided, all such vehicles where the date of
execution of transfer of ownership occurs in this state at any time
during a calendar month shall be subject to registration and payment
of the fee for the registration period commencing the first day of
the month of such date of execution of transfer.
B. 1. A person who registers more than one vehicle may have
all of such vehicles initially registered at the same time or at
separate times. Any person who obtains a vehicle may, upon
registration, have the registration period adjusted to allow future
registration of all such vehicles at the same period or at a
different period.
2. Upon the payment of a five -dollar one-time convenience fee,
any two or more noncommercial vehicles owned by the same person and
previously registered in this state may be registered at the same
time regardless of the month or months in which the vehicles were
previously registered. The month in which the noncomme rcial
vehicles are newly registered shall be the month in which the
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registration is renewed annually. If a noncommercial vehicle is
registered pursuant to this subsection in the same calendar year in
which it was previously registered, license and registr ation fees
shall be prorated to account for the difference between the previous
renewal month and the new renewal month and those fees shall be due
at the time of registration pursuant to this subsection. All monies
collected pursuant to the convenience f ee created by this paragraph
shall be deposited to the credit of the Oklahoma Tax Commission Fund
created pursuant to Section 221 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma
Statutes.
C. If a special or personalized license plate is issued
pursuant to Sections 1135.1 thr ough 1135.7 of this title, any
registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be
remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission sh all promulgate rules
establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a
special or personalized license plate is obtained during a twelve -
month period for which a registration fee has already been remitted
pursuant to this subsection. The co mbination of fees in a single
remittance shall not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for
by law.
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SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.1, as
amended by Section 1, Chapter 26, O.S.L. 2016 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 1135.1), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.1 A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design and issue appropriate official special license
plates to persons as provided by this section.
Special license plates shall not be t ransferred to any other
person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of
ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used
on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been
registered for the current year.
Except as provided in subsection B of this section, special
license plates shall be renewed each year by the Tax Commission or a
motor license agent. The Tax Commission shall annually notify by
mail all persons issued special license plates. The notice shall
contain all necessary information and shall contain instructions for
the renewal procedure upon presentation to a motor license agent or
the Tax Commission. The license plates shall be issued on a
staggered system. The motor license agent fees shall be pai d out of
the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section,
any registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be
remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
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period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a
special license plate is obtained during a twelve -month period for
which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this
subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
B. The special license plates provided by this section are as
follows:
1. Political Subdivision Plates - such plates shall be designed
for any vehicle owned by any political subdivision of this state
having obtained a proper Oklahoma certificate of title. Such
political subdivisions shall file an annual report with the Tax
Commission stating the agency where such vehicle is located. Such
license plates shall be permanent in nature and designed in such a
manner as to remain with the vehicle for the duration of the life
span of the vehicle or until the title is transferred to an owner
who is not a political subdivision.
The registration fee shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be
in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except
the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
2. Tax-Exempt or Nonprofit License Plates - such plates shall
be designed for:
a. any motor bus, manufactured home, or mobile chapel and
power unit owned and operated by a religious
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corporation or society of this state holding a valid
exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section
501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C.,
Section 501(a), and listed as an exempt organization
in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), and that is
used by the corporation or society sol ely for the
furtherance of its religious functions,
b. any vehicle owned and operated only by nonprofit
organizations devoted exclusively to youth programs
including, but not limited to, the Girl Scouts and Boy
Scouts of America,
c. any vehicle, except pas senger automobiles, owned or
operated by nonprofit organizations actually involved
in programs for the employment of the handicapped and
used exclusively in the transportation of goods or
materials for such organization,
d. any vehicle owned and operated b y a nonprofit
organization that provides older persons
transportation to and from medical, dental and
religious services and relief from business and social
isolation,
e. any vehicle owned and operated by a private nonprofit
organization that:
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(1) warehouses and distributes surplus foods to other
nonprofit agencies and organizations, and
(2) holds a valid exemption from taxation issued
pursuant to Section 501(c) of the Internal
Revenue Code, as amended, 26 U.S.C., Section
501(c), and listed as an exempt org anization in
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
as amended, and
(3) uses such vehicle exclusively for the
transportation of such surplus foods,
f. any vehicle which:
(1) is owned and operated by a private, nonprofit
organization which is exemp t from taxation
pursuant to the provisions of Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section
501(c)(3), and which is primarily funded by a
fraternal or civic service organization with at
least one hundred local chapters or clubs, and
(2) is designed and used to provide mobile health
screening services to the general public at no
cost to the recipient, and for which no
reimbursement of any kind is received from any
health insurance provider, health maintenance
organization or governmental program, or
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g. any vehicle owned and operated by the Civil Air
Patrol, a congressionally chartered corporation that
also serves an auxiliary of the United States Air
Force and which is exempt from taxation pursuant to
the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) o f the Internal
Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), and is
used exclusively for its corporate missions of
aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency
services. Such license plates shall be permanent in
nature and designed in such a manner as to remain with
the vehicle for the duration of the life span of the
vehicle or until the title to such vehicle is
transferred to an owner who is not subject to this
exemption. Such vehicles shall be exempt from the
registration fees levied under Section 1 132 of this
title, except that an initial registration fee of
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) shall apply to each
vehicle.
Any person claiming to be eligible for a tax -exempt or nonprofit
license plate under the provisions of this paragraph must have the
name of the tax-exempt or nonprofit organization prominently
displayed upon the outside of the vehicle, except those vehicles
registered pursuant to the provisions of subparagraph b of this
paragraph, unless such display is prohibited by federal or state law
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or by state agency rules. No vehicle shall be licensed as a tax -
exempt or nonprofit vehicle unless the vehicle has affixed on each
side thereof, in letters not less than two (2) inches high and two
(2) inches wide, the name of the tax -exempt or nonprofit
organization or the insignia or other symbol of such organization
which shall be of sufficient size, shape and color as to be readily
legible during daylight hours from a distance of fifty (50) feet
while the vehicle is not in motion.
Except as provided in subparagraph g of this paragraph, the
registration fee shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be in
addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the
registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
3. Physically Disabled Licens e Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons who are eligible for a physically disabled
placard under the provisions of Section 15 -112 of this title. It
shall prominently display the international accessibility symbol,
which is a stylized human fi gure in a wheelchair. The Tax
Commission shall also design physically disabled license plates for
motorcycles owned by persons who are eligible for a physically
disabled placard pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 -112 of
this title. Upon the death o f the physically disabled person, the
disabled license plate shall be returned to the Tax Commission.
There shall be no fee for such plate in addition to the rate
provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act for
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the registration of the ve hicle. For an additional fee of Ten
Dollars ($10.00), a person eligible for a physically disabled
license plate shall have the option of purchasing a duplicate
physically disabled special license plate which shall be securely
attached to the front of the vehicle. The original physically
disabled special license plate shall be securely attached to the
rear of the vehicle at all times.
Any person who is eligible for a physically disabled license
plate and whose vehicle has had modifications because of the
physical disability of the owner or of a family member within the
second degree of consanguinity of the owner, may register the
vehicle for a flat fee of Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00). This fee
shall be in lieu of all other registration fees provided by the
Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act;
4. Indian Tribal License Plates - such plates shall be designed
for any vehicle of a native American Indian Tribal Association
exempted in Sections 201 through 204 of Public Law 97 -473 and used
by the tribal association exclusively for the furtherance of its
tribal functions.
The registration fee shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be
in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except
the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this t itle;
5. Hearing Impaired License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons who are hearing impaired. Such persons may
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apply for a hearing-impaired license plate for each vehicle with a
rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less upon the pre sentment
of an application on a form furnished by the Tax Commission and
certified by a physician holding a valid license to practice
pursuant to the licensing provisions of Title 59 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, attesting that the person is hearing impaired. The
license plate shall be designed so that such persons may be readily
identified as being hearing impaired. There shall be no additional
fee for the plate, but all other registration fees provided by the
Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act sh all apply;
6. Antique or Classic Vehicles License Plates – such plates
shall be designed and issued for any vehicle twenty -five (25) years
of age or older, based upon the date of manufacture thereof and
which travels on the highways of this state primaril y incidental to
historical or exhibition purposes only.
The registration fee shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be
in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except
the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title. Any
person registering an antique or classic vehicle may elect to have
the vehicle registered for a ten -year period. The registration fee
for the elected ten-year registration shall be Seventy -five Dollars
($75.00). The motor license agent registering the antiq ue or
classic vehicle for a ten -year period shall receive one hundred
percent (100%) of the fees the motor license agent would have
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otherwise received pursuant to subsection A of Section 1141.1 of
this title if the antique or classic vehicle had been regis tered on
an annual basis; and
7. Honorary Consul License Plates – such plates shall be
designed to include the words "Honorary Consul" and issued to
persons who are honorary consuls authorized by the United States to
perform consular duties. Persons appl ying for such license plates
must show proof of standing as an honorary consul. The fee for such
plate shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be in addition to all
other registration fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and
Registration Act. T he owner of the vehicle that possesses such
license plates shall return the special license plates to the
Oklahoma Tax Commission if the owner disposes of the vehicle during
the registration year or ceases to be authorized to perform consular
duties.
C. Special license plates provided by this section shall be
designed in such a manner as to identify the use or ownership of the
vehicle. Use of any vehicle possessing a special license plate
provided by this section for any purpose not specified herein shall
be grounds for revocation of the special license plate and
registration certificate.
D. The fees provided by this section shall be deposited in the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
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SECTION 3. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.2, as
last amended by Section 1, Chapter 434, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp.
2020, Section 1135.2), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.2 A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design and issue appropriate official specia l license
plates to persons in recognition of their service or awards as
provided by this section.
Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other
person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of
ownership and retained. The speci al license plate may then be used
on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been
registered for the current year.
Special license plates shall be renewed each year by the Tax
Commission or a motor license agent. The Tax Commission shall
annually notify by mail all persons issued special license plates.
The notice shall contain all necessary information and shall contain
instructions for the renewal procedure upon presentation to a motor
license agent or the Tax Commission. The license plat es shall be
issued on a staggered system except for legislative plates and
amateur radio operator license plates.
If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section,
any registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be
remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
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period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a
special license plat e is obtained during a twelve -month period for
which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this
subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
The Tax Commission is hereby directed to develop and implement a
system whereby motor license agents are permitted to accept
applications for special license plates authorized under this
section. The motor license agent shall confirm the applicant's
eligibility, if appli cable, collect and deposit any amount
specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessary
information directly into such system and generate a receipt
accordingly. For performance of these duties, motor license agents
shall retain the fee pro vided in Section 1141.1 of this title for
registration of a motor vehicle. The motor license agent fees for
acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
B. The special license plates provide d by this section are as
follows:
1. Prisoner of War License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United
States Armed Forces and civilians who were former prisoners of war
held by a foreign country and who can provide proper certification
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of that status. Such persons may apply for a prisoner of war
license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle having
a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving
spouse of any deceased former prisoner of war, if the spouse has not
since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by
death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a prisoner of war
license plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special
license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to
all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration
fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
2. National Guard Licen se Plates - such plates shall be
designed for active or retired members of the Oklahoma National
Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide
proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be
required to provide proof of el igibility annually;
3. Air National Guard License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for active or retired members of the Oklahoma Air National
Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide
proof of eligibility upon initial applicati on, but shall not be
required to provide proof of eligibility annually;
4. United States Armed Forces License Plates - such plates
shall be designed for active, retired, former or reserve members of
the United States Armed Forces, and shall identify which branch of
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service, and carry the emblem and name of either the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines or Coast Guard, according to the branch of service to
which the member belongs or did belong. Former members who have
been dishonorably discharged shall not be eligible for such plates.
Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of present
or past military service by presenting a valid Uniformed Services
Identity Card or the United States Department of Defense Form
(DD)214. Retired or former member s who are eligible for such plates
shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but
shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually;
5. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient License Plates - such
plates shall be designed fo r any resident of this state who has been
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Such persons may apply
for a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient license plate for each
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
There shall be no registration fee for the issuance of this plate;
6. Missing In Action License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who are
missing in action. The spouse of such missing person, if the spouse
has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is
terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, and each parent of the
missing person may apply for a missing in action license plate upon
presenting proper certification that the person is missing in action
and that the person making the application is the qualifying spouse
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or the parent of the missing person. The qualifying spouse and each
parent of the missing person may each apply for the missing in
action license plate for each vehicle with a rated carry ing capacity
of one (1) ton or less;
7. Purple Heart Recipient License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any resident of this state presenting proper
certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
or the Armed Forces of the U nited States certifying that such
resident has been awarded the Purple Heart military decoration.
Such persons may apply for a Purple Heart recipient license plate
for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or
less. The surviving spouse of any deceased veteran who has been
awarded the Purple Heart military decoration, if such spouse has not
since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage has been terminated
by death, divorce or annulment, may apply for such plate for one
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The
license plate created by this paragraph shall be exempt from the fee
provided by this section for special license plates;
8. Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of
the United States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on December
7, 1941,
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b. stationed on December 7, 1941, during th e hours of
7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor,
the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to
exceed three (3) miles, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United
States Armed Forces.
Such person may apply for a Pearl Harbor Survivor license plate
for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or
less;
9. Iwo Jima License Plates - such plates shall be designed for
any resident of this state who can be verified by the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United
States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces in February
of 1945,
b. stationed in February of 1945 on or in the immediate
vicinity of the island of Iwo Jima, and
c. a recipient of an honorable di scharge from the United
States Armed Forces.
Such person may apply for an Iwo Jima license plate for each
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
Such license plate shall have the legend "Oklahoma OK" and shall
contain three letters and three numbers. Between the letters and
numbers shall be a logo of the flag -raising at Iwo Jima. Below the
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letters, logo and numbers, the plate shall contain the words "FEB."
at the left, "Iwo Jima" in the center and "1945" at the right. Such
plates shall not be subject to the design requirements of any other
license plates prescribed by law other than the space for the
placement of the yearly decals for each succeeding year of
registration after the initial issue;
10. D-Day Survivor License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of
the United States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on June 6,
1944,
b. a participant in the Allied invasion of the coast of
Normandy on June 6, 1944; provided, if such
participation cannot be verified by the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of
the United States, the Tax Commission may, in its
discretion, accept evidence of such participation from
the person applying for the license plate, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United
States Armed Forces.
Such person may apply for a D -Day Survivor license plate for
each vehicle with a r ated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
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11. Killed in Action License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were
killed in action. The spouse of the deceased person, if the spouse
has not remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by
death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a killed in action
license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person
was killed in action and that the person making the application is
the qualifying spouse of the deceased person. The qualifying spouse
may apply for a killed in action license plate for no more than two
vehicles with each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1)
ton or less. The fee provided by this section for th e special
license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to
all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration
fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
12. Gold Star Parents License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were
killed during a war. The parents of the deceased person may apply
for a gold star license plate upon presenting proper certification
that the person was killed during a war and that the person making
the application is the parent of the deceased person. The parent
may apply for a gold star parent license plate for no more than two
vehicles with each vehicle having a rated carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less. The fee provided by this sect ion for the special
license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to
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all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration
fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
13. Military Decoration License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any resident of this state who has been awarded the
Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Cross, the
Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star military decoration or
the Silver Star military decoration. Such persons m ay apply for a
military decoration license plate for each vehicle with a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
14. Vietnam Veteran License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United
States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam Conflict. Such
persons may apply for a Vietnam veteran license plate for each
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
15. Police Officer License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any currently employed, reserve or retired municipal
police officer or full -time, reserve or retired university police
officer certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and
Training or common education police officer certified by the Council
on Law Enforcement Education and Training. Police officers may
apply for police officer license plates for vehicles with a rated
capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon proof of
employment by or retirement from a municipal, university or common
education police department by either an identification card or
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letter from the chief of the police department or the Oklahoma
Police Pension and Retirement Board. Retirees who are eligible for
such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial
application, but shall not be required to provide proof of
eligibility annually. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with municipal police departments of this state;
provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design
to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in
order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
16. World War II Veteran License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor honorably discharged former members of the Unite d
States Armed Forces who are residents of this state and who can be
verified by the Oklahoma Military Department, the Department of
Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as having
served on federal active duty anytime during the period from
September 16, 1940, to December 7, 1945. The former members may
apply for a World War II Veteran license plate for vehicles with a
rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
The license plate shall have the legend "Oklahoma" and shall
contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insignia
of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and gold
coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, U.S. Army Air Corps,
Marines or Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which
the member belonged. For the purpose of license plate
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identification, the plate shall contain four digits, two digits at
the left and two digits at the right of the insignia or emblem.
Centered on the bottom of the license plate shall be the words
"WORLD WAR II";
17. Korean War Veteran License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor honorably discharged former members of the United
States Armed Forces who are residents of this state and who can be
verified by the Oklahoma Military Department, the Depa rtment of
Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as having
served on federal active duty anytime during the period from June
27, 1950, to January 31, 1955, both dates inclusive. The former
members may apply for a Korean War Veteran lice nse plate for
vehicles with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
The license plate shall have the legend "OKLAHOMA" and shall
contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insignia
of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and gold
coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or
Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which the member
belonged. For the purpose of license plate identification, the
plate shall contain four digits, two digits at t he left and two
digits at the right of the insignia or emblem. Centered on the
bottom of the license plate shall be the word "KOREA";
18. Municipal Official License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons elected to a municipal office in this state and
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ward in which the municipal official serves. The plates shall only
be produced upon application;
19. Red Cross Volunteer License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor Am erican Red Cross volunteers and staff who are
residents of this state. Such persons must present an
identification card issued by the American Red Cross and bearing a
photograph of the person. The license plate shall be designed with
the assistance of th e American Red Cross and shall have the legend
"Oklahoma OK!" in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the legend the
symbol of the American Red Cross and no more than three letters and
three numbers shall be in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the
symbol and letters and numbers shall be the words "American Red
Cross" in black. The plates shall not be subject to the design
requirements of any other license plates prescribed by law other
than the space for the placement of the yearly decals for each
succeeding year of registration after the initial issue;
20. Desert Storm License Plates - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the
United States Armed Forces who served in the Persian Gulf Crisis and
the Desert Storm operation. Such persons may apply for a Desert
Storm license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity
of one (1) ton or less;
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21. Military Reserve Unit License Plates - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any honorably discha rged or present member of
a reserve unit of the United States Armed Forces. Such persons may
apply for a Military Reserve Unit license plate for each vehicle
with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
22. Oklahoma City Bombing Victims and Sur vivors License Plates
- such plates shall be designed and issued to any victim or survivor
of the bombing attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in
downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995;
23. Civil Air Patrol License Plates - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person who is a member of the Civil Air
Patrol. Such persons may apply for a Civil Air Patrol license plate
for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or
less upon proof of membership in the Civil Air Patr ol. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the Civil Air Patrol;
24. Ninety-Nines License Plates - such plates shall be designed
and issued to members of the Ninety -Nines. Persons applying for
such license plate must show proof of memb ership in the Ninety -
Nines. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with
the Ninety-Nines;
25. Combat Infantryman Badge License Plates – such plates shall
be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
The plate shall have the legend "Oklahoma OK". Below the legend
shall be the Combat Infantryman Badge and three numbers. Below the
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badge and the numbers shall be the words "Combat Infantryman Badge".
Such persons may apply for a Combat Infantryman Badge license plate
for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or
less;
26. Somalia Combat Veterans License Plates – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member
of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in the United
Nations relief effort. Such persons may apply for a Somalia Combat
Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less;
27. Police Chaplain License Plates – such plates shall be
designed and issued to membe rs of the International Conference of
Police Chaplains (ICPC) who have completed the ICPC requirements for
basic certification as a police chaplain. The license plates shall
be designed in consultation with the ICPC;
28. Joint Service Commendation Medal License Plates – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state
who has been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by the
United States Secretary of Defense;
29. Merchant Marine License Plates - such plates shall be
designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission
by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, and issued to any
person who during combat was a member of the Merchant Marines as
certified by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Such
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license plate may be issued for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less;
30. Legislative License Plates - such plates shall be designed
for persons elected to the Oklahoma Legislature and shall designate
the house of the Legislat ure in which the legislator serves and the
district number;
31. Disabled Veterans License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons presenting proper certification from the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the
United States certifying such veteran has a service -connected
disability rating of fifty percent (50%) or more, regardless which
agency pays the disability benefits, or that such veteran has been
awarded a vehicle by the United States government or receives a
grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the
purchase of an automobile due to a service -connected disability
rating or due to the loss of use of a limb or an eye. Such persons
may apply to the Tax Commission for a disabled vetera ns license
plate or to a motor license agent for a regular license plate for no
more than two vehicles with each vehicle having a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving spouse of any
deceased disabled veteran, if the spouse has not since remarried, or
if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or
annulment, or a surviving spouse in receipt of Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation from the United States Department of Veterans
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Affairs, may apply for a disabled vetera ns license plate for one
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The
fee provided by this section for the special license plate
authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other
registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees
levied by Section 1132 of this title. The total expense of this
license plate shall not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00).
If the person qualifies for a disabled veterans license plate
and is also eligible for a physically disabled placar d under the
provisions of Section 15 -112 of this title, the person shall be
eligible to receive a disabled veterans license plate that also
displays the international accessibility symbol, which is a stylized
human figure in a wheelchair. Upon the death o f the disabled
veteran with a disabled veterans license plate with the
international accessibility symbol, the plate shall be returned to
the Tax Commission;
32. United States Air Force Association License Plates - such
plates shall be designed for member s of the United States Air Force
Association. Persons applying for such license plate must show
proof of membership in the Association. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Association;
33. Oklahoma Military Academy Alumni Licen se Plates - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state
who is an alumnus of the Oklahoma Military Academy. Such persons
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may apply for an Oklahoma Military Academy Alumnus license plate for
each vehicle with a rated carrying cap acity of one (1) ton or less.
The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the
Oklahoma Military Academy and shall contain the shield of the
Academy;
34. Amateur Radio Operator License Plates – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person, holding a valid operator's
license, technician class or better, issued by the Federal
Communications Commission, and who is also the owner of a motor
vehicle currently registered in Oklahoma, in which has been
installed amateur mobile transmitting and receiving equipment.
Eligible persons shall be entitled to two special vehicle
identification plates as herein provided. Application for such
identification plates shall be on a form prescribed by the Tax
Commission and the plates issued to such app licant shall have
stamped thereon the word "Oklahoma" and bear the official call
letters of the radio station assigned by the Federal Communications
Commission to the individual amateur operator thereof. All
applications for such plates must be made to th e Tax Commission on
or before the first day of October of any year for such plates for
the following calendar year and must be accompanied by the fee
required in this section together with a certificate, or such other
evidence as the Tax Commission may req uire, of proof that applicant
has a valid technician class or better amateur operator's license
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and proof of applicant's ownership of a vehicle in which radio
receiving and transmitting equipment is installed. Applicants shall
only be entitled to one set of special identification plates in any
one (1) year, and such calendar year shall be stamped thereon. The
right to such special identification plates herein provided for
shall continue until the amateur radio operator's license of the
person to whom such plates are issued expires or is revoked;
35. American Legion License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for members of the American Legion. Persons applying for
such license plate must show proof of membership. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the American Legion of
Oklahoma;
36. Deputy Sheriff License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any currently employed or retired county sheriff or
deputy sheriff. County sheriffs or deputy sheriffs may apply for
such plates for vehicles with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or
less upon proof of employment by or retirement from a county
sheriff's office by either an identification card or letter from the
county sheriff or a government -sponsored retirement board from which
the county sheriff or deputy sheriff may be receiving a pension.
Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of
eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to
provide proof of eligibility annually. The license plates shal l be
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designed in consultation with the county sheriff offices of this
state;
37. Gold Star Surviving Spouse License Plates – such plates
shall be designed to honor the surviving spouses and children of
qualified veterans. As used in this paragraph, "qual ified veteran"
shall mean:
a. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the
United States Armed Forces or as a member of the
Oklahoma National Guard, who died as a direct result
of the performance of duties for any branch of the
United States Armed Forces or Oklahoma National Guard
while on active military duty, or
b. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the
United States Armed Forces or as a member of the
Oklahoma National Guard, who died as a result of
injury, illness or disease cau sed by the performance
of such duties while on active duty, whether the death
occurred while on active duty or after the honorable
discharge of such person.
The fee provided by this section for the special license plate
authorized by this paragraph shall b e in addition to all other
registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees
levied by Section 1132 of this title;
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38. Korea Defense Service Medal License Plates – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who ha s
been awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal by the United States
Secretary of Defense. Such persons may apply for a Korea Defense
Service Medal license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less;
39. 180th Infantry Li cense Plates – such plates shall be
designed for members and prior members of the 180th Infantry.
Persons applying for such license plate must obtain and provide
proof of their membership from the 180th Infantry Association. The
license plates shall be d esigned in consultation with the 180th
Infantry;
40. Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran License Plates – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or
present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Such person may apply for an Operation
Iraqi Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle;
provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design
to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in
order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
41. United States Air Force Academy Alumni License Plates -
such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this
state who is an alumnus of the United States Air Force Academy.
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Such persons may apply for a United States Air Force Academy Alumnus
license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less;
42. Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran Licens e Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or
present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in
Operation Enduring Freedom on or after September 11, 2001. The
license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military
Department of the State of Oklahoma. Such person may apply for an
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle
with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a
motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of
similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a
new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle
license plate;
43. Military Multi-Decoration License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member
of the United States Armed Forces who qualifies for more than one
military decoration license plate pursuant to the provisions of this
section. The Tax Commission shall develop and implement a system
whereby the designs of the eligible license plates can be included
together on a single license plate. Such person may apply for a
Military Multi-Decoration license plate for each vehicle with a
rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
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44. Global War on Terror Expeditionary License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or
present member of the United States Armed Forces who has earned a
Global War on Terror Expeditionary decoration. The license plate
shall be designed in consultation with the United States Institute
of Heraldry and the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma.
Such person may apply for a Global War on Terror Expeditionary
license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less;
45. Legion of Merit Medal Recipient License Plates - such
plates shall be designed for any resident of this state presenting
proper certification from the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying that
such resident has been awarded the Legion of Merit military
decoration. Such persons may apply for a Legion of Merit recipient
license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma;
46. 1-179th License Plates - such plates shall be designed for
members, prior members and members of the household of a member or
former member of the 1 -179th Infantry. Perso ns applying for such
license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership
association with the 1 -179th Infantry Association. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the 1 -179th Infantry;
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47. 2-179th License Plates - such plates shall be designed for
members, prior members and members of the household of a member or
former member of the 2 -179th Infantry. Persons applying for such
license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership
association with the 2 -179th Infantry Association. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the 2 -179th Infantry;
48. Combat Action Ribbon Recipient License Plates - such plates
shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Action Ribbon
who present proper certificat ion from the United States Department
of the Navy. The license plate shall include the Combat Action
Ribbon earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat
Action Ribbon Recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
49. Oklahoma Submarine Veterans License Plate – such plates
shall be designed for any resident of this state who is a United
States submarine veteran and presents either a Department of Defense
form 214 or other documentation certif ying such service. Such
persons may apply for an Oklahoma Submarine Veterans license plate
for vehicles having a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less. The
license plate design shall include both gold and silver dolphins to
represent both officer and enl isted service members;
50. United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps License
Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably
discharged or present member of the United States Navy Seabees or
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Civil Engineer Corps. Such persons may apply for a United States
Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps license plate for vehicles
having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The
license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military
Department of the State of Oklaho ma;
51. Combat Action Badge Recipient License Plate - such plates
shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Action Badge who
present proper certification from the United States Army. The
license plate shall include the Combat Action Badge earne d by the
recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat Action Badge
Recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the
license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the
license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to
meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
52. Iraq Combat Veteran License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of
the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Iraq Combat Veteran license
plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton
or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the licens e plate for
motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor
vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements
for a motorcycle license plate;
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shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present
member of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation
Enduring Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Afghanistan Combat
Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the
license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the
license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to
meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate; and
54. Special Forces Association License Plates – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present
member of the Army Special Forces qualified and authorized to wear
upon the person's United States military uniform the Army Specia l
Forces Tab. Persons applying for the Special Forces Association
license plate must provide a copy of the orders awarding the Special
Forces Tab or authorizing its wear upon a United States military
uniform. The license plate shall be designed in consul tation with
the Special Forces Association, Chapter 32 -50. The Tax Commission
shall produce up to two distinct designs for the Special Forces
Association license plate. Qualified persons may select one design
at the time of application. The plates shall be issued to any
qualified person in any combination of numbers and letters from one
to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates.
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C. Unless otherwise provided by this section, the fee for such
plates shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be in addition to
all other registration fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License
and Registration Act. Such fees shall be deposited in the Oklahoma
Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration
of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
SECTION 4. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.3, as
last amended by Section 2, Chapter 434, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp.
2020, Section 1135.3), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.3 A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design and issue appropriate official special license
plates to persons wishing to demonstrate support, interest, or
membership to or for an organization, occupation, cause or other
subject as provided by this sectio n.
Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other
person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of
ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used
on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been
registered for the current year.
Special license plates shall be renewed each year by the Tax
Commission or a motor license agent, unless authorized by the Tax
Commission to be renewed for a period greater than one (1) year.
The Tax Commission shall notif y by mail all persons issued special
license plates. The notice shall contain all necessary information
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and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure upon
presentation to a motor license agent or the Tax Commission. The
license plates shall be issued on a staggered system.
If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section,
any registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be
remitted at the same time and subje ct to a single registration
period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a
special license plate is obtained during a twelve -month period for
which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this
subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
The Tax Commission is hereby directed to develop and implement a
system whereby motor license agent s are permitted to accept
applications for special license plates authorized under this
section. The motor license agent shall confirm the applicant's
eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount
specifically authorized by law, accept and pr ocess the necessary
information directly into such system and generate a receipt
accordingly. For performance of these duties, motor license agents
shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for
registration of a motor vehicle. The mot or license agent fees for
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acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
If fewer than one hundred of any type of special license plates
authorized prior to January 1, 2004, are issued prior to January 1,
2006, the Tax Commission shall discontinue issuance and renewal of
that type of special license plate. Any such authorized special
license plate registrant shall be allowed to display the license
plate upon the designated vehicle until the regi stration expiration
date. After such time the expired special license plate shall be
removed from the vehicle.
Except as otherwise provided in law, for special license plates
authorized on or after July 1, 2004, no special license plates shall
be developed or issued by the Tax Commission until the Commission
receives one hundred (100) prepaid applications therefor. The
prepaid applications must be received by the Tax Commission within
one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the
authorization or the authority to issue shall be null and void. In
the event one hundred (100) prepaid applications are not received by
the Tax Commission within such prescribed time period any payment so
received shall be refunded accordingly.
B. The special licens e plates provided by this section are as
follows:
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1. Round and Square Dance License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
round and square dancing;
2. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
License Plate - such plates shall be designed, subject to the
criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission by the NAACP, and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the NAACP;
3. National Rifle Association License Plate - such plates shall
be designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission by the National Rifle Association, and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support for the National Rifle
Association;
4. Masonic Fraternity License Plat e - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any resident of this state who is a member of
a Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma. Such persons may apply for a
Masonic Fraternity license plate for each vehicle with a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of a Masonic
Fraternity membership or upon the presentment of an application for
a Masonic Fraternity license plate authorized and approved by the
Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Maso nic Fraternities of Oklahoma and shall
contain the Masonic emblem;
5. Shriner's Hospitals for Burned and Crippled Children License
Plate - such plates shall be designed to demonstrate support for
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Shriner's Hospitals for Burned and Crippled Children and sh all be
issued to any resident of this state who is a member of a Shriner's
Temple in Oklahoma. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Shriner's Temples in Oklahoma and shall
contain the Shriner's emblem;
6. Balloonists License Plate - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for hot air
ballooning in this state;
7. Order of the Eastern Star License Plate - such plates shall
be designed and issued to any resident of this state who is a mem ber
of an Order of the Eastern Star. Such persons may apply for an
Order of the Eastern Star license plate for each vehicle with a
rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of an
Order of the Eastern Star membership or upon the presentment of an
application for an Order of the Eastern Star license plate
authorized and approved by the organization. The license plate
shall be designed in consultation with the Order of the Eastern Star
and shall contain the Order of the Eastern Star emblem;
8. Knights of Columbus License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any resident of this state who is a member of
the Knights of Columbus. Such persons may apply for a Knights of
Columbus license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of a Knights of Columbus
membership or upon the presentment of an application for a Knights
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of Columbus license plate authorized and approved by the
organization. The license plate shall be designed in consultat ion
with the Knights of Columbus and shall contain the Knights of
Columbus emblem;
9. Jaycees License Plate - such plates shall be designed and
issued to members of the Jaycees. Persons applying for such license
plate must show proof of membership in the Jaycees. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Jaycees;
10. Kiwanis International License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to members of Kiwanis International. Persons
applying for such license plate must show pr oof of membership in
Kiwanis International. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with Kiwanis International;
11. Certified Public Accountants License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who is a
Certified Public Accountant. Such persons may apply for a Certified
Public Accountant license plate for each vehicle with a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of status as a
Certified Public Accountant. The license plates shall be designed
in consultation with the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public
Accountants;
12. Civil Emergency Management License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate
support for the state civil emergency management system. Persons
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applying for such license plate must show proof of official
affiliation by presenting a nonexpired proof of employment,
affiliation or retirement in the form of an identification card or
letter on official letterhead from a municipal, coun ty or state
emergency management department head;
13. Civilian Conservation Corps License Plate – such plates
shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission, by the Civilian Conservation Corps Association, and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support of the Civilian
Conservation Corps;
14. Rotarian License Plate – such plates shall be designed and
issued to any resident of this state who is a member of a Rotarian
Club of Oklahoma. Such persons may apply for a Rota rian license
plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton
or less upon proof of a Rotarian Club membership or upon the
presentment of an application for a Rotarian license plate
authorized and approved by a Rotarian Club of Oklahoma . The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the five Rotarian
District Governors and shall contain the Rotarian emblem;
15. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks License Plate – such
plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be prese nted to the
Tax Commission, by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and
issued to any resident of this state who is a member of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks;
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16. Humane Society License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Humane Society of the United States. The plates shall be issued
to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to
a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate
shall contain the official Humane Society logo;
17. Oklahoma Mustang Club License Plate – such plates shall be
designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission,
by the Oklahoma Mustang Club, and issued to any resident of this
state who is a member of the Oklahoma Mustang Club. Such persons
may apply for an Oklahoma Mustang Club license plate upon
presentment of proof of membership in the Oklahoma Mustang Club.
The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters fr om one to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized license plates;
18. American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to members of American Business
Clubs. Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of
membership in AMBUCS. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with American Business Clubs;
19. West Point 200th Anniversary License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to commemorate
the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the founding of the United States
Military Academy at West Point, New York. The license plates shall
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be designed in consultation with the West Point Society of Central
Oklahoma;
20. Oklahoma Aquarium License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma Aquarium. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Aquarium;
21. The Pride of Broken Arrow License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for The Pride of Broken Arrow marching band. The plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Broken Arrow Public School System;
22. Fellowship of Christian Athletes License Plate - such
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes and issued to members and supporters of the
Fellowship of Christian Athletes;
23. Parrothead Club License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to members and supporters of the Parrothead
Club. The license plate shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven as
for personalized license plates;
24. Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person who is a member of the
Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition. The license plates shall be designed
in consultation with the Oklahoma Bicycling Coalition;
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25. Electric Lineman License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to pers ons wishing to demonstrate support for
Oklahoma's electric linemen. The license plates shall be designed
in consultation with the Oklahoma Electric Superintendent's
Association;
26. Alpha Kappa Alpha License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person who is a member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority;
27. The National Pan -Hellenic Council Incorporated License
Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to any person
wishing to demonstrate support to any of the nine sororities and
fraternities recognized by the National Pan -Hellenic Council
Incorporated. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Ch apter of the National Pan -Hellenic Council
Incorporated;
28. Organ, Eye and Tissue License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support and
increase awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the State Department
of Health;
29. Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to
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demonstrate support and increase awareness for Habitat fo r Humanity.
The license plate shall be designed in consultation with Central
Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity;
30. Family Career and Community Leaders of America Incorporated
License Plate - such plates shall be designed and issued to persons
wishing to demonstrate support for Family Career and Community
Leaders of America Incorporated. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with Family Career and Community Leaders of
America Incorporated;
31. Delta Sigma Theta License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person who is a member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Incorporated;
32. Omega Psi Phi License Plate – such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person who is a member of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated;
33. Alpha Phi Alpha License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person who is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Incorporated;
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34. 50th Anniversary of the Intersta te System of Highways
License Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to persons
wishing to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System
of Highways. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials;
35. Kappa Alpha Psi License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person who is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Incorporated;
36. Sigma Gamma Rho License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person who is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with
the Oklahoma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated.
Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Sigma
Gamma Rho License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1,
2013;
37. Multiple Sclerosis License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
and increase awareness of multiple sclerosis. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society;
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38. Frederick Douglass High School License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for Frederick Douglass High School located in Oklahoma City.
The plates shall be designed in consultation with representatives of
Frederick Douglass High School National Alumni Association;
39. United States Air Force Academy License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the United States Air Force Academy;
40. In God We Trust License Plate – such plates shall be
designed to include the motto, "In God We Trust", and shall be
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the motto;
41. National Weather Center License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issue d to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for the National Weather Center in Norman. The plates shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of the National
Weather Center Directors;
42. Make-A-Wish Foundation License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Make -A-Wish
Foundation;
43. South Central Section PGA Fou ndation License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to
demonstrate support for the South Central Section PGA Foundation.
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The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the South
Central Section PGA Foundation;
44. Putnam City High School License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for Putnam City High School. The plates shall be designed in
consultation with representatives of Putnam City High School Alum ni
Association, Inc.;
45. Autism Awareness License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to increase awareness of
autism. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with
the Oklahoma Autism Network;
46. Oklahoma Blood Institute License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for the Oklahoma Blood Institute. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Blood Institute;
47. Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person who is a member of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority or Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma chapters
of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
Incorporated;
48. Star Spencer High School License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for Star Spencer High School located in Oklahoma City. The plates
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shall be designed in consultation with representatives of the Star
Spencer High School Alumni Association. Subject to the provisions
of subsection A of this section, the Star Spencer High School
License Plate is hereby reauthorized effec tive November 1, 2015;
49. Northeast High School License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
Northeast High School located in Oklahoma City. The plates shall be
designed in consultation with r epresentatives of the Northeast High
School Alumni Association;
50. Oklahoma City Central High School License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Oklahoma City Central High School Alumni
Association. The plates shall be designed in consultation with
representatives of the Oklahoma City Central High School Alumni
Association;
51. Oklahoma Rifle Association License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to dem onstrate
support for the Oklahoma Rifle Association. The plates shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of the Oklahoma Rifle
Association;
52. Oklahoma City Thunder License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wis hing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma City Thunder. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization;
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53. Ovarian Cancer Awareness License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any perso n wishing to increase awareness
of ovarian cancer. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the HOPE in Oklahoma organization;
54. BMW Car Club of America License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to d emonstrate support
for the BMW Car Club of America. The plates shall be issued to any
person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a
maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the Sunbelt Chapter of
the BMW Car Club of America. Subject to the provisions of
subsection A of this section, the BMW Car Club of America License
Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2013;
55. Don't Tread On Me License Plate – such plates shall be
designed to include the yellow background and rattlesnake emblem
above the motto "DON'T TREAD ON ME" as found on the historic Gadsden
flag, and shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the freedom and liberty of the R epublic;
56. Oklahomans for the Arts License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for arts, culture and creative industries as well as arts education.
The plates shall be designed in consultation w ith Oklahomans for the
Arts;
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57. Oklahoma City Barons License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma City Barons. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahom a City Barons organization. The
license plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six;
58. Oklahoma City Redhawks License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma City Redhawks. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma City Redhawks organization;
59. Tulsa Shock License Plate – such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to de monstrate support for the
Tulsa Shock. The license plate shall be designed in consultation
with the Tulsa Shock organization;
60. Tulsa Oilers License Plate – such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Tulsa Oilers. The license plate shall be designed in consultation
with the Tulsa Oilers organization;
61. Tulsa Drillers License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Tulsa Drillers. The lic ense plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Tulsa Drillers organization;
62. Millwood School District License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
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for the Millwood School District. The li cense plate shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of the Millwood School
District;
63. Booker T. Washington High School License Plate – such
plates shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
Booker T. Washington High Sc hool and shall be designed in
consultation with the Booker T. Washington High School National
Alumni Association;
64. Oklahoma Current State Flag License Plate – such plates
shall be designed to include the current Oklahoma state flag and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the current
Oklahoma state flag. The plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Friends of the Oklahoma History Center;
65. Oklahoma Original State Flag License Plate – such plates
shall be designed to inclu de the original Oklahoma state flag and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the original
Oklahoma state flag. The plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Friends of the Oklahoma History Center. The plates shall
be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters
from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized plates. Subject
to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Oklahoma
Original State Flag license plate is hereby reauthorized effective
November 1, 2015;
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66. Tulsa 66ers License Plate - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Tulsa 66ers. The plates shall be designed in consultation with the
Tulsa 66ers Organization;
67. Frederick Bombe rs License Plate – such plates shall be
issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Frederick
School District and shall be designed in consultation with
representatives of the Frederick School District;
68. 911 Dispatcher License Plate – such plates shall be issued
to persons wishing to demonstrate support for 911 dispatchers.
Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of current
employment as a 911 dispatcher or sign an attestation that they are
a currently employed or retired 9 11 dispatcher;
69. Oklahoma Fosters License Plate – such plates shall be
issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma
Fosters Initiative and shall be designed in consultation with the
Oklahoma Fosters Initiative;
70. Red Dirt Jeeps L icense Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
Red Dirt Jeeps and such plates shall be designed in consultation
with Red Dirt Jeeps, L.L.C.;
71. Sons of the American Revolution License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the
Sons of the American Revolution for a vehicle or motorcycle in any
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combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven,
as for personalized plates. Such plates shall b e designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of similar
design as space permits or a new design in order to meet the space
requirements of a motorcycle license plate ;
72. Daughters of the American Revolution License Plate – such
plates shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
the Daughters of the American Revolution for a vehicle or motorcycle
in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of
seven, as for personalized plates. Such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of
similar design as space permits or a new de sign in order to meet the
space requirements of a motorcycle license plate;
73. Air Medal License Plate – such plates shall be designed and
issued to Air Medal recipients. An individual requesting the plate
is required, at the time of application, to sho w proof he or she is
a recipient of the Air Medal or sign an attestation stating that he
or she is a medal recipient. The plates shall be designed to
include the Air Medal emblem and shall include the words "Air Medal"
on the plate;
74. Oklahoma Institut e for Child Advocacy License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
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demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy.
The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters fr om one to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized license plates. The plates shall contain the official
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy logo;
75. The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any pe rson wishing to
demonstrate support for the Pride of Oklahoma marching band. The
plates shall be designed in consultation with the University of
Oklahoma;
76. The Spirit of Oklahoma State Marching Band License Plate –
such plates shall be designed and is sued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Spirit of Oklahoma State marching band.
The plates shall be designed in consultation with Oklahoma State
University;
77. Southeast Spartans License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
Southeast High School Spartans and such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Southeast High School Alumni Association;
78. Catoosa High School License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
Catoosa High School located in Catoosa. The plates shall bear the
image of the Catoosa High School mascot and be designed in
consultation with representatives of Catoosa High School;
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79. Toastmasters International License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
Toastmasters International and shall be designed in consultation
with District 16 of Toastmasters International;
80. Millwood High School Alumni Lic ense Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for Millwood High School Alumni. The license plate shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of the Millwood High
School Alumni Association;
81. Patriot Guard Riders License Plate - such plates shall be
issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for Patriot Guard
Riders and shall be designed in consultation with the Patriot Guard
Riders of Oklahoma; and
82. Bixby School District License P late – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Bixby School District. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with representatives of the Bixby School District.
C. The fee for such plates shall be Fifteen Dollars ($15.00)
per year of renewal and shall be in addition to all other
registration fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and
Registration Act. Unless otherwise provided in this section, the
fee shall be apportioned as follows : Eight Dollars ($8.00) per year
of renewal of the special license plate fee shall be deposited in
the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be used for the
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administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act
and the remaining Seven Dollars ($7.00) per year of renewal of the
special license plate fee shall be apportioned as provided in
Section 1104 of this title.
SECTION 5. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.4, as
amended by Section 3, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2018 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 1135.4), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.4 A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design and issue personalized license plates. The
personalized license plates shall be issued on a staggered system
except for vintage decals.
Personalized special license plates shall not be transferred to
any other person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer
of ownership and retained. The personalized special license plate
may then be used on an other vehicle but only after such other
vehicle has been registered for the current year.
Personalized special license plates shall be renewed each year
by the Tax Commission or a motor license agent, unless authorized by
the Tax Commission to be renewed f or a period greater than one (1)
year. The Tax Commission shall notify by mail all persons issued
special license plates. The notice shall contain all necessary
information and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure
upon presentation to a m otor license agent or the Tax Commission.
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The motor license agent fees for renewals shall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
If a personalized license plate is issued pursuant to this
section, any registration fee required for such plate and the fee
required pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall
be remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method for making require d fee adjustments when a
personalized license plate is obtained during a twelve -month period
for which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to
this subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance
shall not alter the apportionme nt otherwise provided for by law.
B. Such plates shall be designed and issued for the following:
1. Any person in any combination of numbers or letters from one
to a maximum of seven;
2. Persons eligible for two or more of the military decoration
special license plates provided for in this title. Such plates may
be issued in any combination of emblems. However, such plates shall
only display up to three emblems and shall also display any
combination of letters or numbers from one to a maximum of three;
3. Motorcycles in any combination of numbers or letters from
one to a maximum of six;
4. Persons eligible for Korean War Veteran license plates
provided for in this title. Such plates may display any combination
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of letters or numbers up to three on eac h side of the insignia or
emblem;
5. Persons eligible for World War II Veteran license plates
provided for in this title. Such plates may display any combination
of letters or numbers up to three on each side of the insignia or
emblem; and
6. Persons owning vehicles which are twenty -one (21) years and
older are qualified to submit for approval by the Tax Commission or
a motor license agent a vintage but expired official Oklahoma
license plate which is twenty -one (21) years and older. Upon
approval of such personalized plate, the owner shall be issued the
annual registration decal which the Tax Commission or agent shall
direct to be affixed.
C. The fee for such plates shall be Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per
year of renewal and shall be in addition to all ot her registration
fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
Eight Dollars ($8.00) per year of renewal of the personalized tag
fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement
Fund to be used for the administrati on of the Oklahoma Vehicle
License and Registration Act. Twelve Dollars ($12.00) per year of
renewal of the personalized tag fee shall be apportioned as provided
in Section 1104 of this title.
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SECTION 6. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.5, as
last amended by Section 3, Chapter 434, O.S.L. 2019 (47 O.S. Supp.
2020, Section 1135.5), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.5 A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design and issue appropriate official specia l license
plates to persons wishing to demonstrate support and provide
financial assistance as provided by this section.
Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other
person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of
ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used
on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been
registered for the current year with a motor license agent.
Special license plates shall be renewed each year by the Tax
Commission or a motor license agent, unless authorized by the Tax
Commission to be renewed for a period greater than one (1) year.
The Tax Commission shall notify by mail all persons issued special
license plates. The notice shall contain all necessary information
and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure upon
presentation to a motor license agent or the Tax Commission. The
license plates shall be issued on a staggered system.
If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section,
any registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be
remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
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period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method f or making required fee adjustments when a
special license plate is obtained during a twelve -month period for
which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this
subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
The Tax Commission is hereby directed to develop and implement a
system whereby motor license agents are permitted to accept
applications for special license plates authorized under this
section. The motor lic ense agent shall confirm the applicant's
eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount
specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessary
information directly into such system and generate a receipt
accordingly. For performance of these duties, motor license agents
shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for
registration of a motor vehicle. The motor license agent fees for
acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commiss ion Reimbursement Fund.
If fewer than one hundred of any type of special license plates
authorized prior to January 1, 2004, are issued prior to January 1,
2006, the Tax Commission shall discontinue issuance and renewal of
that type of special license plat e. Any such authorized special
license plate registrant shall be allowed to display the license
plate upon the designated vehicle until the registration expiration
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date. After such time the expired special license plate shall be
removed from the vehicle.
For special license plates authorized on or after July 1, 2004,
no special license plates shall be developed or issued by the Tax
Commission until the Commission receives one hundred prepaid
applications therefor. The prepaid applications must be receive d by
the Tax Commission within one hundred eighty (180) days of the
effective date of the authorization or the authority to issue shall
be null and void. In the event one hundred prepaid applications are
not received by the Tax Commission within such pres cribed time
period any payment so received shall be refunded accordingly.
B. The special license plates provided by this section are as
follows:
1. University or College Supporter License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wis hing to demonstrate
support to any state -supported or private university or college. As
provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
apportioned as provided in Section 1104.1 of this title;
2. Environmental Awareness License Plate - such plates shall be
designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission by the Department of Environmental Quality in
consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support to implement the statewide
general public environmental education program created pursuant to
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the provisions of the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code. Such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person in any combination
of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized license plates. A dealer's license plate issued
pursuant to Section 1116.1 or 1128 of this title may be designated
an Environmental Awareness License Plate upon payment of the fee
imposed by this section and any other regist ration fees required by
the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. As provided in
this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned
pursuant to Section 1104.2 of this title;
3. Firefighter License Plate - such plates shall be desi gned
for any career or retired firefighter, volunteer or paid.
Firefighters may apply for firefighter plates for up to four
vehicles with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a
motorcycle upon proof of a fire department membership by either an
identification card or letter from the chief of the fire department.
Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of
eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to
provide proof of eligibility annually. The surviving s pouse of any
deceased firefighter, if the spouse has not since remarried, may
apply for a firefighter license plate for one vehicle with a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon
proof that the deceased firefighter was a mem ber of a fire
department by either an identification card or letter from the chief
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of the fire department. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Firefighters Association.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee co llected
shall be deposited to the Oklahoma State Firemen's Museum Building &
Memorial Fund for support of the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum and
the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial;
4. Wildlife Conservation License Plate - such plates shall be
designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in
consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support for wildlife conservatio n in
this state through the Wildlife Diversity Fund, provided for in
Section 3-310 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Such plates may
be designed and issued to any person as for personalized license
plates.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected
shall be apportioned pursuant to subsection D of Section 3 -310 of
Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Child Abuse Prevention License Plate - such plates shall be
designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission by the Office of Child Abuse Prevention in the State
Department of Health and the Oklahoma Committee to Prevent Child
Abuse, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the prevention of child abuse.
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As provided in this section, an amount of th e fee collected
shall be deposited in the Child Abuse Prevention Fund;
6. United States Olympic Committee Supporter License Plate -
such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the United States Olympic Committ ee. The
plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers
and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized
license plates. The plate shall contain the official United States
Olympic Committee logo. The Tax Commission shal l be authorized, if
necessary, to enter into a licensing agreement with the United
States Olympic Committee for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the United States Olympic Committee logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall prov ide for a payment of not
more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each license plate
issued;
7. Oklahoma History License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate interest in
Oklahoma history. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposited to the Oklahoma Historical Society
Revolving Fund to be used for educational purposes;
8. Historic Route 66 License Plate - such:
a. vehicle plates shall be designed to honor historic
Route 66, also known as the "Mother Road". As
provided in this section, an amount of the fee
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collected for each vehicle license plate shall be
apportioned to the Oklahoma Historical Society
Revolving Fund to be distributed to the Route 66
Museum located in Clint on, Oklahoma, and
b. motorcycle plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter
into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Route 66
Association, Inc., for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the Oklahoma Route 66
Association, Inc., logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma
Route 66 Association, Inc., of not more than Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) for eac h motorcycle license plate
issued;
9. Heart of the Heartland License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to honor the victims of
the terrorist bombing attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Building in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. As provided
in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited
in the Heart of the Heartland Scholarship Fund, as established in
Section 2282 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
10. Emergency Medical Technician L icense Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person who is an emergency
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medical technician. Such persons may apply for an emergency medical
technician license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less u pon proof of an emergency medical
technician's license. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the state association of emergency medical
technicians. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be apportioned to t he Emergency Medical Personnel
Death Benefit Revolving Fund created in Section 1 -2505.2 of Title 63
of the Oklahoma Statutes;
11. Fight Breast Cancer License Plate - such plates shall be
designed to demonstrate support for the prevention and treatment of
breast cancer in this state. As provided in this section, an amount
of the fee collected shall be apportioned to the Breast Cancer Act
Revolving Fund;
12. Crime Victims Awareness License Plate - such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wish ing to demonstrate
awareness of and support for victims of crimes. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Crime Victims
Centre. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected
shall be apportioned to the Attorn ey General's Revolving Fund for
the Office of the Attorney General, which is hereby directed to use
such funds to contract with a statewide nonprofit organization to
provide services to crime victims;
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13. Oklahoma Safe Kids Association License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support and awareness of the Oklahoma Safe Kids Association. The
license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma
Safe Kids Association. As provided in this secti on, an amount of
the fee collected shall be deposited in the Children's Hospital -
Oklahoma Safe Kids Association Revolving Fund to be distributed to
the Oklahoma Safe Kids Association program;
14. Four-H Club License Plate – such plates shall be designed ,
subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission by the
Four-H Foundation, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support of the Four-H Club. Such plates may be designed and issued
to any person as for personalized license plates. As provided in
this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned to
the OSU Extension Service License Plate Revolving Fund created in
Section 1104.4 of this title;
15. Agricultural Awareness License Plate – such plates shall be
designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission,
by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry in
consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support of the Department's Ag in the
Classroom Education Program. As provided in this section, an amount
of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section
1104.3 of this title;
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16. Oklahoma Statehood Centennial License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to commemorate
the centennial of Oklahoma's admission to statehood in 1907. The
license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma
Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission. As
provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial
Commemoration Commission Department of Commerce Revolving Fund
created in Section 98.5 5012 of Title 73 74 of the Oklahoma
Statutes;
17. Support Education License Plate – such plates shall be
designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission
by the State Department of Education in consultation with the
Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for education in this sta te. All motor license
agents shall display a sample of the Support Education License plate
in the area of the business accessed by the public. Twenty -three
Dollars ($23.00) of the fee collected shall be apportioned as
follows:
a. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the Education
Reform Revolving Fund,
b. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the Higher
Education Revolving Fund,
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c. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the State
Career Technology Fund, and
d. eighty-five percent (85%) of the fee shall be
deposited to the Teachers' Retirement Benefit Fund as
set forth in Section 17 -108 of Title 70 of the
Oklahoma Statutes.
However, when the Teachers' Retirement Benefit Fund attains a
seventy percent (70%) funded ratio based on an annual actuarial
valuation as required by law, the amount of the fee shall be
apportioned equally pursuant to subparagraphs a, b and c of this
paragraph;
18. Retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers License Plate –
such plates shall be designed and issued to any retired offi cer of
the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The license plate shall have the
legend "Oklahoma" and shall contain, in the center of the plate, the
Highway Patrol Officers patch using the same colors and pattern as
used in the patch. Centered on the bottom of the license plate
shall be the word "Retired". The letters "TRP" shall be used in
combination with three numbers on either side of the insignia or
emblem. The color of the letters and numbers shall be brown.
Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall p rovide proof of
eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to
provide proof of eligibility annually. The surviving spouse of any
deceased retired officer of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, if the
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spouse has not since remarried, or if rem arried, the remarriage is
terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a Retired
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers license plate. As provided in this
section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited into the
Law Enforcement Retiremen t Fund;
19. Boy Scouts of America Supporter License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Boy Scouts of America. The plates shall be issued
to any person in any combination of numbers and le tters from one to
a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate
shall contain the official Boy Scouts of America logo. The Tax
Commission shall be authorized, if necessary, to enter into a
licensing agreement with the Boy Scouts of Am erica for any licensing
fees which may be required in order to use the Boy Scouts of America
logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment
to the Boy Scouts of America of not more than Twenty Dollars
($20.00) for each license plate i ssued;
20. Urban Forestry and Beautification License Plate – such
plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the
Tax Commission, by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and
Forestry in consultation with nonprofit organizatio ns in this state
that develop and operate programs to encourage urban forestry and
beautification, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support of such programs. As provided in this section, an amount of
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the fee collected shall be apportioned a s provided in Section 1104.5
of this title;
21. Oklahoma State Parks Supporter License Plate – such plates
shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma
state parks system. Twenty -three Dollars ($23.00) of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation
Department Revolving Fund. Such money shall be designated for and
may only be expended for the support of Oklahoma state parks;
22. Adoption Creates Families License Plate – such plates shall
be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support of pregnant
women who are committed to placing their children for adoption and
wishing to provide assistance to guardians, adoptive parents and
other created families to assist in the adoption and placement of
children in permanent, safe homes. The license plates shall be
designed and final terminology delivered in consultation with the
Oklahoma Adoption Coalition and the Department of Human Services.
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited
in a revolving fund established in the State Treasury for and to be
used by the Department of Human Services for the implementation of
the Investing in Stronger Oklahoma Families Act specifically for
created families;
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23. Choose Life License Plate – such plates shall be designed,
subject to criteria presented to the Tax Commission, by Choose Life,
Inc., and issued to a ny person who wishes to demonstrate support of
organizations that encourage adoption as a positive choice for women
with unplanned pregnancies. As provided in this section, an amount
of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Choose Life
Assistance Program Revolving Fund established in Section 1104.6 of
this title;
24. Future Farmers of America License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of Am erica). The
license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma
FFA Foundation Board of Directors. As provided in this section, an
amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in
Section 1104.7 of this title;
25. Lions Club License Plate – such plates shall be designed
and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Lions
Club of Oklahoma. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven,
as for personalized license plates. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation
and shall contain the official logo of the International Association
of Lions Clubs. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to en ter
into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Lions Service
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Foundation. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation of not more than Ten Dollars
($10.00) for each license plate issued;
26. Color Oklahoma License Plate – such plates shall be
designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission
by the Oklahoma Native Plant Society, and issued to any person
wishing to demonstrate support for preserving and planting
wildflowers and native plan ts in Oklahoma and to promote Oklahoma's
wildflower heritage through education. As provided in this section,
an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in
Section 1104.8 of this title;
27. Girl Scouts of the United States of America Supporter
License Plate - such plates shall be designed and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support for the Girl Scouts of the
United States of America. The plates shall be issued to any person
in any combination of numbers and letters from on e to a maximum of
seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate shall contain
the official Girl Scouts of the United States of America logo. The
Tax Commission shall be authorized, if necessary, to enter into a
licensing agreement with the Girl Sc outs of the United States of
America for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use
the Girl Scouts of the United States of America logo or design. The
licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Girl Scouts
of Magic Empire Counci l, acting on behalf of all Oklahoma Girl Scout
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councils, of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued;
28. Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstr ate
support for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. The plate shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing
agreement with the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon for any licensing
fees which may be required in order to use the Oklahoma City
Memorial Marathon logo or design. The licensing agreement shall
provide for a payment to the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon of not
more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
29. Oklahoma Scenic Rivers License Plate – such plates shall be
designed to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers. The
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Scenic
Rivers Commission. Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee shall be
apportioned to the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission;
30. Fight Cancer License Plate – such plates shall be designed
to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry.
The plate shall contain the American Cancer Society logo. The
American Cancer Society logo shall be used in accordance with the
American Cancer Society's branding guidelines and shall only be
utilized to support the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry. Twenty
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31. Animal Friendly License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
controlling the overpopulation of dogs and cats through ed ucational
and sterilization efforts. The plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Veterinary Medical Association. Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) of the fee collected shall be designated by the
purchaser of the plate to be deposited in the Oklahoma Pet
Overpopulation Fund created in Section 2368.13 of Title 68 of the
Oklahoma Statutes or the Animal Friendly Revolving Fund created in
Section 1104.10 of this title;
32. Patriot License Plate - such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Military Department of Oklahoma and issued to
any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma residents who
are members of the Oklahoma National Guard and deployed on active
duty. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination
of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized license plates. As provided in this section, a portion
of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Patriot License Plate
Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.11 of this title;
33. Global War on Terrorism License Plate - such plate shall be
designed in consultation with the Military Department of Oklahoma
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma
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residents who are members of the Armed Forces of the United States
or Oklahoma National Guard that have served in the Global War on
Terrorism. The plate shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six. As
provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the 45th Infantry Division Museum Fund created in
Section 235.1 of Title 44 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
34. Boys and Girls Clubs of America Supporter License Plate –
such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The
plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers
and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized
license plates. The plate shall contain the official Boys and Girls
Clubs of America logo. The Tax Commission, if necessary, may enter
into a licensing agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America
for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
Boys and Girls Clubs of America logo or design. The licen sing
agreement shall provide for a payment to the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued;
35. Oklahoma Quarter Horse License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wis hing to demonstrate support for
the American Quarter Horse in Oklahoma. The plate shall be designed
in consultation with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. As
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deposited in the Oklahom a Quarter Horse Revolving Fund created in
Section 1104.12 of this title;
36. Oklahoma Association for the Deaf License Plate – such
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma
Association for the Deaf and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for Oklahoma residents who are deaf. The plates
shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and
letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license
plates. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected
shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Association for the Deaf License
Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.15 of this title;
37. Oklahoma City Zoo License Plate – such plates shall be
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support fo r the Oklahoma
City Zoo. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with
the Oklahoma Zoological Society, Inc. As provided in this section,
an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma
Zoological Society Revolving Fund crea ted in Section 1104.13 of this
title;
38. March of Dimes License Plate – such plates shall be issued
to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the March of Dimes
mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects,
premature birth and infant mortality. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter March of Dimes.
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deposited in the Oklahoma Prevent Birth Defects, Premature Birth and
Infant Mortality Fund established in Section 1104.14 of this title;
39. Support Our Troops Supporter License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for Support Our Troops Incorporated. The plates shall be
issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from
one to a maximum of six. The plate shall contain the official
Support Our Troops Incorporated logo which includes the mark
"Support Our Troops" across the bottom of the plate. The Tax
Commission, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with
Support Our Troops Incorporated for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the Support Our Troops Incorporated logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
Support Our Troops Incorporated of Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) for
each license plate issued;
40. Folds of Honor Supporter License Plate – such plates shall
be authorized to be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Oklahoma City Chapter of Folds of Honor
Incorporated, a nonprofit charitable organization exempt from
taxation pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 26
U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), providing educational scholarships to
spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled military
service members. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
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combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six.
Such person may apply for a Folds of Honor Supporter license plate
for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be
of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be
a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle
license plate. The plate shall be designed in consultati on with the
Oklahoma City Chapter of Folds of Honor Incorporated and shall
contain the official Folds of Honor Incorporated logo which includes
the mark "Folds of Honor" across the bottom of the plate. The Tax
Commission, if necessary, may enter into a li censing agreement with
Folds of Honor Incorporated for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the Folds of Honor Incorporated logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
Folds of Honor Incorporated of Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) for each
license plate issued. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of
this section, the Folds of Honor Supporter License Plate is hereby
reauthorized effective November 1, 2019;
41. Downed Bikers Association License Plate - such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for the Downed Bikers Association, a nonprofit charitable
organization exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c) (3), which provides
emotional and financial support for downed bikers. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the Central Oklahoma
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Chapter of the Downed Bikers Association and shall contain any
official logo or design of the organization . The Tax Commission, if
necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with the Downed
Bikers Association for any licensing fees which may be required in
order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a paymen t to the Downed Bikers
Association of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each
license plate;
42. Armed Forces Veterans Motorcycle License Plate – such
plates shall be designed for use on a motorcycle in consultation
with A Brotherhood Aiming Toward Education of Oklahoma, Inc.
(ABATE), and issued to any honorably discharged former member of the
United States Armed Forces wishing to demonstrate support for the
45th Infantry Division Museum. Persons applying for such license
plate must show proof of p ast military service. As provided in this
section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the
45th Infantry Division Museum Fund created in Section 235.1 of Title
44 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
43. Buffalo Soldier License Plate - such plates shall be issued
to any person wishing to honor and celebrate the history and
contribution of the Buffalo Soldiers. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Lawton -Fort Sill Chapter of the
Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association. As
provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
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deposited in the Buffalo Soldier License Plate Revolving Fund
created in Section 1104.16 of this title;
44. Prevent Blindness Oklahoma License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support
for vision screening of school age children in this state. The
license plates shall be designed in consultation with Prevent
Blindness Oklahoma. As provided in this section, an amount of the
fee collected shall be deposited in the Prevent Blindness Oklahoma
License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.17 of this
title;
45. Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for restoration of the Oklahoma State Capitol
building. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with
the Friends of the Capitol corporation, created pursuant to Section
15.4 of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes and the Stat e Capitol
Preservation Commission created pursuant to Section 4102 of Title 74
of the Oklahoma Statutes. As provided in this section, an amount of
the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Friends of the
Capitol License Plate Revolving Fund est ablished in Section 1104.18
of this title;
46. Eastern Red Cedar Tree License Plate – such plates shall be
designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
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removal of Eastern Red Cedar Redcedar trees from lands in the state
and to develop marketable uses for the harvested trees. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the Eastern Red Cedar
Registry Board Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and
Forestry. Twenty-three Dollars ($23.00) of the fee collected shall
be deposited in the Eastern Red Cedar Redcedar Revolving Fund
created in Section 18 -407 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The
money shall be designated for and may only be expended for the
purposes as set forth in the Eastern Red Cedar Registry Board
Redcedar Management Act;
47. Pancreatic Cancer Research License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support
for the University of Oklahoma Foundation, P ancreatic Cancer
Research Fund. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six.
The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the
University of Oklahoma Foundation, Pancreatic C ancer Research Fund.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Pancreatic Cancer Research License Plate Revolving
Fund created in Section 1104.19 of this title;
48. Alzheimer's Research License Plate - such plates shall be
issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the
Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the
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Alzheimer's Association. As provided in this section, an amount of
the fee collected shall be deposited in the Alzheimer's Research
License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.20 of this
title;
49. Hospice and Palliative Care License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wi shing to provide financial support
for the Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association. The
license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma
Hospice and Palliative Care Association. As provided in this
section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the
Hospice and Palliative Care License Plate Revolving Fund created in
Section 1104.21 of this title;
50. Juvenile Diabetes Research License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial s upport
for the Oklahoma Chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Juvenile Diabetes Research
License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.22 of this
title;
51. Deer Creek Schools Foundation License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support
for the Deer Creek Schools Foundation. The license plates shall be
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designed in consultation with the Deer Creek Schools Foundation.
The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven , as for
personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount
of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Deer Creek Schools
Foundation License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.23
of this title;
52. Lupus Awareness and Educa tion License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support
for the Lupus Foundation of Oklahoma. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Lupus Foundation of Oklahoma. As
provided in this sect ion, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Lupus License Plate Revolving Fund created
in Section 1104.24 of this title. Subject to the provisions of
subsection A of this section, the Lupus Awareness and Education
License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2018;
53. Chiefs of Police License Plate - such plates shall be
issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the
Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for a vehicle or motorcycle
in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of
seven, as for personalized plates. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of
Police. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of similar design
as space permits or a new design in order to meet the space
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requirements of a motorcycle license plate. The Tax Commission
shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the
Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for any licensing fees
which may be required in order to use the association's logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the
Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police of not more than Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. Subject to t he
provisions of subsection A of this section, the Chiefs of Police
License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2015;
54. Crossings Christian School License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstra te
support for Crossings Christian School located in Oklahoma City.
The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the
administration of Crossings Christian School. The Tax Commission
shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement wit h
Crossings Christian School for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the school's logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a payment to the Crossings Christian
School of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued;
55. Hilldale Education Foundation License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Hilldale Education Foundation. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the
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Hilldale Education Foundation. The Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Hilldale
Education Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in
order to use the foundation's logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a payment to the Hilldale Education
Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued;
56. Oklahoma Nurses License Plate – such plates shall be issued
to any person licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act
and providing such documentation of current licensure as may be
required by the Oklahoma Tax Commission. The license plates shall
be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Nurses Association.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Nurses License Plate Revolving Fund
created in Section 1104.26 of this title;
57. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to any perso n wishing to demonstrate support for the
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The license plates shall be designed
in consultation with the administration of the Oklahoma Sports Hall
of Fame. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter
into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame for
any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Hall of
Fame's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a
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payment to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame of not more than T wenty
Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
58. Childhood Cancer Awareness License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the administration of the Oklahoma
Children's Cancer Association. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma
Children's Cancer Association for any licensing fees which ma y be
required in order to use the Oklahoma Children's Cancer
Association's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association of not
more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate is sued;
59. Oklahoma Educational Television Authority License Plate –
such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Educational Television
Authority and such plates shall be designed in consultation w ith the
Authority. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposited in The Educational Television Authority
Revolving Fund created in Section 156 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma
Statutes;
60. Remembering Fallen Heroes License Pl ate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. Such plates shall be
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designed in consultation with the Oklahoma chapter of Concerns of
Police Survivors, Inc. As provided i n this section, an amount of
the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Concerns of
Police Survivors License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section
1104.27 of this title;
61. Disabled American Veterans License Plate – such plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Disabled American
Veterans Department of Oklahoma and issued to any member of the
organization wishing to demonstrate support. The Tax Commission
shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the
Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma for any licensing
fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo
or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
the Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma of not more
than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. The
plates shall incorporate a numbering system agreed upon by the
Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma and the Tax
Commission;
62. Owasso Rams Supporter License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Owasso Rams, and shall be designed in consultation with
representatives of Owasso Schools. The plates shall be issued to
any person in any combination of numbers and letters f rom one to a
maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided
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in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited
in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of
Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
63. Collinsville Cardinals Supporter License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Collinsville Cardinals, and shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of Collinsville
Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven,
as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an
amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education
Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the
Oklahoma Statutes;
64. Sperry Pirates Supporter License Plate - such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for the Sperry Pirates, and shall be designed in cons ultation with
representatives of Sperry Schools. The plates shall be issued to
any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a
maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided
in this section, an amount of the fee coll ected shall be deposited
in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of
Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
65. Skiatook Bulldogs Supporter License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
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support for the Skiatook Bulldogs, and shall be designed in
consultation with representatives of Skiatook Schools. The plates
shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and
letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license
plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected
shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in
Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
66. Rejoice Christian Eagles Supporter License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Rejoice Christian Eagles, and shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of Rejoice Christian
Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven,
as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an
amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education
Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of t he
Oklahoma Statutes;
67. East Central Cardinals Supporter License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the East Central Cardinals, and shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of East Central
Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven,
as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an
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amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education
Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the
Oklahoma Statutes;
68. Southeast Spartans Supporter License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Southeast Sp artans, and shall be designed in
consultation with the Southeast High School Alumni Association. The
plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers
and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized
license plates. As pro vided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund
created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
69. Sooner State ABATE License Plate - such plates shall be
issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for Sooner
State ABATE. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
with Sooner State ABATE. The plates shall be issued to any person
in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of
seven, as for personalized plates. The license plate for a
motorcycle may be of similar design as space permits or a new design
in order to meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license
plate. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with Sooner State ABATE for any licensing fees,
which may be required in order to use the association's logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
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Sooner State ABATE of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for ea ch
license plate issued. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of
this section, the Sooner State ABATE License Plate is hereby
reauthorized effective November 1, 2019;
70. Oklahoma License to Educate License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for Oklahoma educators. Such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the State Department of Education. As provided in
this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in
the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund created in Section
6-132 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
71. Piedmont Education Foundation License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Piedmont P ublic Schools Education Foundation. Such
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Foundation. As
provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Piedmont Public Schools Education Foundation
License Plate Revolv ing Fund created in Section 1104.28 of this
title;
72. The Pride of Oklahoma License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the University of Oklahoma Marching Band and shall be designed in
consultation with the University of Oklahoma Marching Band. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
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licensing agreement with the University of Oklahoma or the
University of Oklahoma Marching Band for any licensing fees which
may be required in order to use the applicable logo or design. The
licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Pride of
Oklahoma Fund at the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. of not
more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
73. Jenks Trojans License Plate - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Jenks School District. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Jenks School District.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing
agreement with the Jenks School District for any licensing fees
which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a paym ent to the
Jenks School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for
each license plate issued;
74. Bixby Spartans License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Bixby School District . The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Bixby School District.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing
agreement with the Bixby School District for any licensing fees
which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the
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each license plate issued;
75. Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Licen se Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Oklahoma aviation industry and to promote awareness
of aviation and aerospace. Such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Aeronau tics Commission and shall be
issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from
one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized plates. Twenty -four
Dollars ($24.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in the
Oklahoma Aeronautics Commis sion Revolving Fund, for expenditure as
provided in Section 91 of Title 3 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
76. Ducks Unlimited License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
Ducks Unlimited. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with
Ducks Unlimited. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with Ducks Unlimited for any
licensing fee which may be required in order to use the Ducks
Unlimited logo or desig n. The licensing agreement shall provide for
a payment to Ducks Unlimited of not more than Twenty Dollars
($20.00) for each license plate issued;
77. Prisoner of War and Missing in Action License Plate - such
plates shall be issued to any person wishing to increase awareness
of those who are currently prisoners of war or missing in action and
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provide financial support for current veterans. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with Rolling Thunder Oklahoma. As
provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action License Plate
Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.29 of this title;
78. Woodward Boomers License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the Woodward School District. The license plates shall be designed
in consultation with the administration of the Woodward School
District. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement wit h the Woodward School District for any
licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school
district's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Woodward School District of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
79. Clinton Public School Foundation License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Clinton Public School Foundation. The
license plates shall be designed in co nsultation with the Clinton
Public School Foundation. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with the Clinton Public School
Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to
use the school foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement
shall provide for a payment to the Clinton Public School Foundation
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of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate
issued;
80. Navajo School Foundation License Plate – such plates shall
be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Navajo School Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Navajo School
Foundation. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with the Navajo School Foundation
for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
Foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Navajo School Foundation of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
81. Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. License Plate – such
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Music
Hall of Fame Inc. and issued to any member of the organization
wishing to demonstrat e support. The Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma
Music Hall of Fame Inc. for any licensing fees which may be required
in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Music Hall of
Fame Inc. of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued. The plates shall incorporate a numbering system
agreed upon by the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. and the Tax
Commission. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this
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section, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. License Plate is
hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2019;
82. Techlahoma Foundation License Plate – such plates shall be
issued to any person wishin g to provide financial support for the
Techlahoma Foundation. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Techlahoma Foundation. The plate shall be
issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from
one to a maximum of s even, as for personalized plates. The Tax
Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement
with the Techlahoma Foundation for any licensing fees, which may be
required in order to use the association's logo or design. The
licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Techlahoma
Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued;
83. Bethany Public Schools Foundation License Plate – such
plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate s upport
for the Bethany Public Schools Foundation. The license plates shall
be designed in consultation with the administration of the Bethany
Public Schools Foundation. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licensing agreement w ith the Bethany
Public Schools Foundation for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the Foundation's logo or design. The
licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Bethany
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Public Schools Foundation of not more than Twenty Do llars ($20.00)
for each license plate issued;
84. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
Foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
85. Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma License Plate
- such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Down Syndrome Association of Central
Oklahoma. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the
Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Down Syndrome Association of
Central Oklahoma License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section
1104.30 of this title;
86. Elk City Education Foundation License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wis hing to demonstrate
support for the Elk City Education Foundation. Such plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Foundation. As provided in this
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section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the
Elk City Education Foundation Lice nse Plate Revolving Fund created
in Section 1104.31 of this title;
87. A Brotherhood Aiming Toward Education of Oklahoma (ABATE)
License Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to any
person wishing to provide financial support for ABATE of Oklah oma.
Such plates shall be designed in consultation with ABATE of
Oklahoma. The plates shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven,
as for personalized plates. The license plate for a motorcycle may
be of similar design as space permits or a new design in order to
meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license plate. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with ABATE of Oklahoma for any licensing f ees
which may be required in order to use the ABATE of Oklahoma logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
ABATE of Oklahoma of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each
license plate issued;
88. Downed Bikers Association License Plate - such plates shall
be designed for a vehicle or motorcycle in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized plates, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Downed Bikers A ssociation, a nonprofit charitable
organization exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of the
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Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), which provides
emotional and financial support for downed bikers. The license
plate shall be design ed in consultation with the Central Oklahoma
Chapter of the Downed Bikers Association and shall contain any
official logo or design of the organization. The license plate for
a motorcycle may be of similar design as space permits or a new
design in order to meet the space requirements of a motorcycle
license plate. The Tax Commission, if necessary, may enter into a
licensing agreement with the Downed Bikers Association for any
licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall
provide for a payment to the Downed Bikers Association of not more
than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate;
89. Eagle Scout License Plate – Such plates shall be designed
to demonstrate support for Eagle Scouts and shall include the Eagle
Scout logo. Plates may be issued to any person who can show proof
of having obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. The Oklahoma Tax
Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement
with the various Oklahoma local councils for any licensing fees
which may be required in order to use the applicable logo or design.
The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued to the
specific Oklahoma local area Council designated by the applicant;
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90. Extraordinary Educators License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to provide financial
support for common education in Oklahoma. Such plates shall be
designed in consultation with the State Department of Education.
The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the
fee collected shall be deposited in the Extraordinary Educators
License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.32 of this
title;
91. Former Oklahoma Legislator License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person who previously served as
a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives or Oklahoma State
Senate. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with
the Oklahoma Historical Society. As provided in this section, an
amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma
Historical Society Capital Improvement and Operations Revolving Fund
created in Section 1.10a of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The
Tax Commission shall create and maintain a list of former members of
the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahom a State Senate
eligible to be issued such plates; provided, that no former member
of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma State Senate
shall be eligible to possess more than two of such plates at any one
time. The Tax Commission shall confer as needed with the Chief
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Clerk of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Secretary of
the Oklahoma State Senate to confirm that such list is complete and
accurate;
92. Monarch Butterfly License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to a ny person wishing to demonstrate support for
the operations of the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma. Such plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the
Nature Conservancy. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter
into a licensing agreement with the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma
for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
93. Oklahoma Tennis Foundation License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Tennis
Foundation. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation for any
licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
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94. Veterans of Foreign Wars License Plate - such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Foundation. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation for
any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the
foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide
for a payment to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation of not more
than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
95. Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any female veteran of any
branch of the United States Armed Forces wishing to demonstrat e
support for the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Women
Veterans Organization. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Women Veterans
Organization for any licensing fees which may be required in order
to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement
shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Women Veterans
Organization of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each
license plate issued;
96. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and
Technology) License Plate - such plates shall be issued to any
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person wishing to demonstrate support for FIRST Robotics Programs.
The license plates shall be design ed in consultation with the
administration of FIRST. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with FIRST for any
licensing fees which may be required in order to use the FIRST logo
or design. The licensing agree ment shall provide for a payment to
FIRST of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license
plate issued;
97. Pittsburg State University License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Pittsburg State University. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with Pittsburg State University.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing
agreement with Pittsburg State University for any licensing fees
which may be required in order to use the school foundation's logo
or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
the Pittsburg State University of not more than Twenty Dollars
($20.00) for each license plate issued; and
98. Historic Greenwood D istrict License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the
Historic Greenwood District Juneteenth Festival held in the Historic
Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The plates shall be issued
to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to
a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The license
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plates shall be designed in consultation with the Black Wall Street
Chamber of Commerce. Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Historic Greenwood
District/Juneteenth Festival Revolving Fund established in Section 5
2368.32 of this act Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes . Two Dollars
($2.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Public School
Classroom Support Revolving Fund, for expenditure as provided in
Section 1-123 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
C. The fee for such plates shall be Thirty -five Dollars
($35.00) per year of renewal and shall be in addition to all other
registration fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and
Registration Act. The fee shall be apportioned as follows:
1. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per year of renewal or any other
amount as provided in this title of the fee shall be apportioned as
provided or deposited in a fund as specified within the paragraph
authorizing the special license plate;
2. Eight Dollars ($8.00) per year of renewal of the fee shall
be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be
used for the administration of the Oklah oma Vehicle License and
Registration Act; and
3. Any remaining amounts of the fee shall be apportioned as
provided in Section 1104 of this title.
SECTION 7. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.6, is
amended to read as follows:
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Section 1135.6 The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby authorized
to design and issue National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Driver ("NASCAR") Theme License Plates. Such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate inter est in
NASCAR auto racing. The plates shall be of such design as the
supplier of the license plates in consultation with the Oklahoma Tax
Commission may prescribe. The fee for such plate shall be Forty
Dollars ($40.00) and shall be in addition to all oth er registration
fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section, any
registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of t his title shall be
remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a
special license plate is obtained during a twelve -month period for
which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this
subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to ent er into a licensing
agreement with the supplier of such NASCAR Driver license plates or
other entity for any required licensing fees. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a payment of not more than twenty -five
percent (25%) of the fee authorized for each license plate issued.
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Five Dollars ($5.00) of the forty -dollar fee shall be apportioned to
the General Revenue Fund. The remaining amount of such fee shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
For license plates numbered z ero (0) through one hundred (100)
displaying a particular NASCAR Driver theme, the Oklahoma Tax
Commission may establish an auction or similar procedure for the
purpose of determining the order in which such distinctive license
plates are sold and the amou nt of the additional fee for the
distinctive license plates. This amount shall be due at the time
the original application is submitted to the Tax Commission and
Forty Dollars ($40.00) thereafter annually at the time of renewal
registration.
SECTION 8. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.7, as
amended by Section 5, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2018 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 1135.7), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.7 A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission or private
vendor with whom the Commission has contracted is authorized to
design and issue special license plates to any person that applies
to the Tax Commission or private vendor for the creation of a
special license plate and meets the minimum standards and
qualifications specified in this section.
B. If the following standards and guidelines are satisfied, the
Tax Commission shall authorize the issuance of a special license
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plate to the person making application for the special license
plate:
1. The license plate is to:
a. show membership in or affiliation with an
organization, or
b. demonstrate support for an organization, group or
cause;
2. The license plate does not advertise or endorse a product,
brand, or service that is provided for sale;
3. The license plate does not promote any philosophy based on
prejudice or that is contrary to state civil rights laws; and
4. Two hundred prepaid applications for the special license
plate are received by the Tax Commission or private vendor.
C. The fee for special license plates s hall be determined in
accordance with Section 1 of this act. If the special license plate
does not provide financial assistance the fee shall be no less than
Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) per year of renewal and shall be in
addition to all other registration f ees provided by the Oklahoma
Vehicle License and Registration Act. Unless otherwise provided in
this section, Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) of the fee shall be
apportioned as follows: Eight Dollars ($8.00) of the special
license plate fee shall be deposited i n the Oklahoma Tax Commission
Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma
Vehicle License and Registration Act and the remaining amounts of
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the special license plate fee shall be apportioned as provided in
Section 1104 of this titl e.
D. The fee for special license plates that provide financial
assistance shall be determined in accordance with Section 1 of this
act. Provided, the fee shall be no less than Thirty -five Dollars
($35.00) and shall be in addition to all other registrati on fees
provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) per year of renewal of the fee shall be
apportioned as follows:
1. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) of the fee shall be apportioned to
the License Plate Special Pr ogram Assistance Revolving Fund created
in Section 1135.8 of this title to be used in the manner detailed in
the application for the special license plate;
2. Eight Dollars ($8.00) of the fee shall be deposited in the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be used for the
administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act;
and
3. Any remaining amounts of the fee shall be apportioned as
provided in Section 1104 of this title.
E. If a person applies for a special license plate that
provides financial assistance, the application shall designate a
state agency to be responsible for expending the funds generated by
the special license plate and the application shall designate a
specific public purpose for which the funds are to be used. The
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application shall include an acknowledgment from the designated
state agency of their agreement with acceptance of the designated
funds.
F. Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other
person but shall be removed from the vehicle upo n transfer of
ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used
on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been
registered for the current year.
Special license plates shall be renewed each year by the Tax
Commission or a motor license agent, unless authorized by the Tax
Commission to be renewed for a period greater than one (1) year.
The Tax Commission shall notify all persons issued special license
plates of the renewal procedures prior to the expiration of the
special license plate. The notice shall contain all necessary
information and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure
upon presentation to a motor license agent or the Tax Commission.
The license plates shall be issued on a staggered system.
If a special license plate is issued pursuant to this section,
any registration fee required for such plate and the fee required
pursuant subsection A of Section 1132 of this title shall be
remitted at the same time and subject to a single registration
period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall promulgate rules
establishing a method for making required fee adjustments when a
special license plate is obtained during a twelve -month period for
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which a registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to this
subsection. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for by law.
The Tax Commission is hereby directed to develop and implement a
system whereby motor license agents are permitted to accept
applications for special license plates authorized under this
section. The motor license agent shall confirm the applicant's
eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount
specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessary
information directly into such system and generate a receipt
accordingly. For performance of these duties, motor license agents
shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for
registration of a motor vehicle. The motor license agent fees for
acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
G. All special plates issued by the Tax Commission prior to the
effective date of this act shall not be subject to the requirements
and qualifications outlined i n this section.
H. As used in this section, "person" includes an individual,
group, organization or not -for-profit corporation that is recognized
as such by the Internal Revenue Service.
SECTION 9. This act shall become effective November 1, 2021.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET, dated
02/25/2021 - DO PASS, As Amended and Coauthored.