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ENGROSSED SENATE
BILL NO. 313 By: Jech and Jett of the Senate
and
Ranson of the House
An Act relating to the Oklahoma Vehicle License and
Registration Act; amending 47 O.S. 2 011, Sections
1116, 1132, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 337,
O.S.L. 2012, 1135.1, as amend ed by Section 1, Chapter
26, O.S.L. 2016, 1135.2, as last amended by Sectio n
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, 1135.7, as amended by Section 5 ,
Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2018 and 1141.1, as amende d by
Section 4, Chapter 158, O.S.L. 2012 (47 O.S. Supp.
2020, Sections 1132, 1135.1, 1135.2, 1135.3, 1135.4,
1135.5, 1135.7 and 1141.1 ), which relate to issuance
of special or personalized license plates;
authorizing combination of registration periods aft er
specified date; requiring related rule making by
Oklahoma Tax Commission; requiring single remittance
of specified fees and single r egistration period for
specified special or personalized license plates
after specified date; requiring the surrender of
standard issue license plate under c ertain
circumstance; requiring proper display of special or
personalized plate; requiring related rulemaking by
Oklahoma Tax Commission; construing provision with
respect to apportionment; deleting obsolete language;
providing for motor licen se agent fee when si ngle fee
is remitted for registration and special o r
personalized license plate; modifying reference;
updating statutory references; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 47 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 r egistration and payment
of the fee for the registration period commencing the first day of
the month of such date of execution of transfer.
B. 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, u pon registration,
have the registration period adjusted to allow fu ture registration
of all such vehicles at the same period or at a different period.
C. On and after January 1, 2022, if a special or personalized
license plate is issued pursuant to this title for a vehicle which
is subject to the requirements of Section 1132 of this title, the
registration periods fo r the vehicle may be combined into a single
registration period. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall determine,
by rule, a method for adjusting the twelve-month period.
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SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1132, as
amended by Section 2, Chapter 337, O.S.L. 2012 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 1132), is am ended to read as follows:
Section 1132. A. For all vehicles, unless otherwise
specifically provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle Lice nse and
Registration Act, a registration fee shall be assessed at the time
of initial registration by the owner and annually t hereafter, for
the use of the avenues of public access within t his state in the
following amounts:
1. For the first through the f ourth year of registration in
this state or any other state, Eighty -five Dollars ($85.00 );
2. For the fifth through the eight h year of registration in
this state or any other state, Sevent y-five Dollars ($75.00);
3. For the ninth through the twelfth year of registration in
this state or any other state, Fifty -five Dollars ($55.00);
4. For the thirteenth through the sixteenth y ear of
registration in this state or any other state, Thirty -five Dollars
($35.00); and
5. For the seventeenth and any following year of registration
in this state or any other state, Fifteen Dollars ($15.00).
The registration fee provided for in this sub section shall be in
lieu of all other taxes, general or local, unless otherwise
specifically provided.
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On and after January 1, 2022, if a special or personalized
license plate is issued pursuant to Sections 1135.1 through 1135.7
of this title, any registration fee required for such plate and the
fee required pursuant to this subsection shall be remitted at the
same time and subject to a single registration period. Upon receipt
of a special or personalized plate, the st andard issue license plate
must be surrendered to the Oklahoma Tax Commission or motor license
agent. The special or personalized plate must be properly displayed
as required for a standard issue and will be the sole plate
issued/assigned to the vehicle. The Oklahoma Tax Com mission shall
determine, by rule, 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 combination of fees in a
single remittance shall not alter the apportionment otherwise
provided for by law.
B. For all-terrain vehicles and motorcyc les used exclusively
for use off roads or highways purchased on or after July 1, 2005,
and for all-terrain vehicles and motorc ycles used exclusively for
use off roads or highways purchased prior to July 1, 2005, which the
owner chooses to register pursuant to the provisions of Section
1115.3 of this title, an initial and nonrecurring registr ation fee
of Eleven Dollars ($11.00) sh all be assessed at the time of initial
registration by the owne r. Nine Dollars ($9.00) of the registration
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fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement
Fund. Two Dollars ($2.00) of the registr ation fee shall be retained
by the motor license agent. The fees required by subsection A of
this section shall not be required for all-terrain vehicles or
motorcycles used exclusively off roads and highways.
C. For utility vehicles used exclusively for use off roads or
highways purchased on or after July 1, 2008, and for utility
vehicles used exclusivel y for use off roads or highways purchased
prior to July 1, 2008, wh ich the owner chooses to register pursuant
to the provisions of Section 1115.3 of this title, an initial and
nonrecurring registration fee of Eleven Dollars ($11.00) shall be
assessed at the time of initial registration by the owner. Nine
Dollars ($9.00) of the registration fee shall be deposited in the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund. Two Dollars ($2.00) of
the registration fee shall be retained by the motor license agent.
The fees required by subsection A of this section shall not be
required for utility vehicles used exclusively off roads and
highways.
D. There shall be a cr edit allowed with respect to the fee fo r
registration of a new vehicle which is a replacement for:
1. A new original vehicle which is stolen from the
purchaser/registrant within ninety (90) days of the date of purchase
of the original vehicle as certified by a police report or other
documentation as required by the Oklahoma Tax Commission; or
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2. A defective new original vehicle returned by the
purchaser/registrant to th e seller within six (6) months of the date
of purchase of the defective new original ve hicle as certified by
the manufacturer.
The credit shall be in the amount of the fee for registration
which was paid for the new original vehicle and shall be applied to
the registration fee for the replacement vehicle. In no event will
the credit be refunded.
E. Upon every transfer or change of ownership of a vehicle, the
new owner shall obtain title fo r and, except in the case of salvage
vehicles and manufactured home s, register the vehicle within thirty
(30) days of change of ownership and pay a transf er fee of Fifteen
Dollars ($15.00) in a ddition to any other fees provided for in this
act the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. No new decal
shall be issued to the registrant. Thereafter, the owner shall
register the vehicle annually on the a nniversary date of its initial
registration in this state and shall pay the fees provided in
subsection A of this section and receive a decal evidencing such
payment. Provided, used motor vehicle dealers shall be exempt from
the provisions of this section .
F. In the event a new or used vehic le is not registered, titled
and tagged within thirty (30) days from the date of transfer of
ownership, the penalty for the failur e of the owner of the vehicle
to register the vehicle within thirty (30) days shall be O ne Dollar
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($1.00) per day, provided th at in no event shall the penalty exceed
One Hundred Dollars ($1 00.00). No penalty shall be waived by the
Oklahoma Tax Commission or any motor license agent except as
provided in subsection C of Section 1127 of this ti tle. Of each
dollar penalty collected pursuant to this subsection:
1. Twenty-one cents ($0.21) shal l be apportioned as provided in
Section 1104 of this title;
2. Twenty-one cents ($0.21) shall be retained by the motor
license agent; and
3. Fifty-eight cents ($0.58) shall be deposited in th e General
Revenue Fund.
SECTION 3. 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 issu e appropriate official special license
plates to persons as provided by this s ection.
Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other
person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfe r of
ownership and retained. The special license pl ate 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 rene wed each year by the Tax Commission or a
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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 c ontain instructions for
the renewal procedure upon presentation to a motor license agent o r
the Tax Commission. The license plates shall be issued on a
staggered system. The motor license agent fees shall be paid out of
the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbu rsement Fund.
On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is
issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for
such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to
Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and
subject to a single registration period . The Oklahoma Tax
Commission shall determine, by rule, a method for making required
fee and registration period adjustments if a special license plate
is obtained during a twelve -month period for which a registration
fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this
title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not
alter the apportionment otherwise provided for in this section.
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
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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 unt il the title is transferred to an owner
who is not a political subdivision.
The registration fee shal l be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be
in addition to all other re gistration 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
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 solely 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,
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c. any vehicle, except passen ger automobiles, owned or
operated by nonprofit organizations actua lly 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 by 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:
(1) warehouses and distributes surplus foods to other
nonprofit agencies and organ izations, 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 organi zation 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:
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(1) is owned and operated by a private, nonpro fit
organization which is exempt f rom 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 maintenan ce
organization or governmental pr ogram, or
g. any vehicle owned and operated by the Civil Air
Patrol, a congressionally chartered corporation that
also serves an auxil iary of the United States Air
Force and which is exempt from taxation pursuant to
the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of t he Internal
Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), and is
used exclusively for its corporate missions of
aerospace education, cad et 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
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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 1132 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 th is 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 prohi bited by federal or state law
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 o f 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 sub paragraph g of this paragraph, the
registration fee shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be in
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addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the
registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
3. Physically Disabled License P lates - such plates shall be
designed for persons who are eligible for a physically disabled
placard under the provisions of Section 1 5-112 of this title. It
shall prominently display the international accessibility symbo l,
which is a stylized human figur e in a wheelchair. The Tax
Commission shall also design physically disabled license plates for
motorcycles owned by persons who are e ligible for a physically
disabled placard pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 -112 of
this title. Upon the death of t he physically disabled person, the
disabled license plate shall be returned to the Tax Commission.
There shall be no fee for such pla te in addition to the rate
provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act for
the registration of the vehic le. For an additional fee of Ten
Dollars ($10.00), a person eligib le for a physically disabled
license plate shall have the option of purchasing a duplicate
physically disabled special license plate which shall be securel y
attached to the front of the veh icle. 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
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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 re gistration fees provided by the
Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act;
4. Indian Tribal Lice nse Plates - such plates shall be designed
for any vehicle of a nat ive American Indian Tribal Association
exempted in Sections 201 through 204 of Public La w 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 l evied by Section 1132 of this titl e;
5. Hearing Impaired License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons who are hearing impaired. Such persons may
apply for a hearing-impaired license plate for each vehicle with a
rated carrying capacity of o ne (1) ton or less upon the presen tment
of an application on a form furnished by the Tax Commission a nd
certified by a physician holding a valid license to practice
pursuant to the licensing provisions of Title 59 of the Oklahoma
Statutes, attesting that t he person is hearing impaired. Th e
license plate shall be designed so that such persons may be readi ly
identified as being hearing impaired. There shall be no additio nal
fee for the plate, but all other registration fees provided by the
Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act shall apply;
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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 primarily i ncidental 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 Secti on 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 lice nse agent registering the antique or
classic vehicle for a ten -year period shall receive one hundred
percent (100%) of the fees the motor license agent would have
otherwise received pursuant to subsection A of Section 1141.1 of
this title if the antique or classic vehicle had been register ed 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 applyin g for such license plates
must show proof of standing as an honorar y consul. The fee for such
plate shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) an d shall be in addition to all
other registration fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle L icense and
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Registration Act. The owner of the vehicle that possesses such
license plates shall retur n 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 pur pose 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 depo sited in the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
SECTION 4. 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 follow s:
Section 1135.2. A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design a nd issue appropriate official special lice nse
plates to persons in recognition of their service or awards 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 o f
ownership and retained. The special lic ense plate may then be used
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on another vehicle but only after s uch 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 plates sha ll be
issued on a staggered system except for legislative plate s and
amateur radio operator license plates.
On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is
issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for
such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to
Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and
subject to a single registration period . The Oklahoma Tax
Commission shall determine, by ru le, a method for making required
fee and registration period adjustments if a special license plate
is obtained during a twelve-month period for which a registration
fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this
title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not
alter the apportionment otherwise provided fo r in this section.
The Tax Commission is hereby directed to develop and implement a
system whereby motor license agents are p ermitted to accept
applications for special license plates a uthorized under this
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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 t he necessary
information directly into such system and gener ate a receipt
accordingly. For perfor mance of these duties, motor license agents
shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for
registration of a mo tor vehicle. The motor lice nse agent fees for
acceptance of applications and renewals s hall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
B. The special license plates pr ovided by this section are as
follows:
1. Prisoner of War License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for honorably discharged or present members of th e United
States Armed Forces and civil ians who were former prisoners of war
held by a foreign country and who can provide proper certification
of that status. Such per sons may apply for a prisone r of war
license plate for no more than two vehicles with ea ch vehicle having
a rated carrying cap acity 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 remarr iage is terminated by
death, divorce, or annulment, may appl y 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 para graph shall be in addition to
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all other registration fees pr ovided by law, except the registration
fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
2. National Guard License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for active or retire d members of the Oklahoma Na tional
Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates sha ll provide
proof of eligibility upon i nitial application, but shall not be
required to provide proof of eligibility 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 s uch plates shall provide
proof of eligibility upon initial appl ication, but shall not be
required to provide proof of eligibility annually;
4. United States Armed Forces - such plates shall be designed
for active, retired, former or reserve members of the United States
Armed Forces, and shall identify which branch of service, and carry
the emblem and name of either the Army, Navy, A ir Force, Marines or
Coast Guard, according to the branch of service to which the member
belongs or did belong. Former member s who have been dishonorably
discharged shall not be eligible f or such plates. Persons applying
for such license plate must show proof of present or past mil itary
service by presenting a valid Uniformed Services Ident ity Card or
the United States Departme nt of Defense Form (DD)214. Retired or
former members who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof
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of eligibility upon in itial application, but shall not be required
to provide proof of eligibility annually;
5. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipi ent License Plates - such
plates shall be designed for any resi dent of this state who has been
awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Such persons may app ly
for a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient license plat e for each
vehicle with a rated carryi ng capacity of one (1) ton or less.
There shall be no registra tion fee for the issuance of this plate;
6. Missing In Action Lice nse Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor members of the United States Armed F orces 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, divo rce, or annulment, and each parent of the
missing person may apply for a missing in acti on license plate upon
presenting proper certification that the person is missing in action
and that the person making the application is the qualifying spouse
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 carrying capaci ty
of one (1) ton or less;
7. Purple Heart Recipient License Plate s - such plates shall be
designed for any resident of this state presenting proper
certification from the United States Depart ment of Veterans Affairs
or the Armed Forces of the United Stat es certifying that such
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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 c apacity of one (1) ton or
less. The surviving spouse of any de ceased veteran who has been
awarded the Purple Heart military decor ation, if such spouse has no t
since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage has been terminated
by death, divorce or annulm ent, may apply for such plate for one
vehicle with a rated carr ying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The
license plate created by this paragraph shall be exe mpt from the fee
provided by this section for special licens e plates;
8. Pearl Harbor Survivor Li cense Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any resident o f this state who can be verified by the
United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Arm ed Forces of
the United States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on December
7, 1941,
b. stationed on December 7, 1941, during the hours of
7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor,
the island of Oahu, or offshore at a dista nce not to
exceed three (3) miles, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United
States Armed Forces.
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Such person may apply for a Pearl Harbor Sur vivor 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 o r 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 isla nd of Iwo Jima, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge fr om 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 le ss.
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 fl ag-raising at Iwo Jima. Bel ow the
letters, logo and numbers, the plate shall contain th e 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 su cceeding year of
registration after th e initial issue;
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10. D-Day Survivor License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any resident of this state who can be veri fied 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; pro vided, 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 rated carry ing capacity of one (1) ton or less;
11. Killed in Action License Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor members of the United States Armed Force s who were
killed in action. The spou se 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 kil led in action
license plate upon presenting proper certifica tion that the person
was killed in action and that the person making the application is
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the qualifying spouse of the deceased person. The qualifying spouse
may apply for a killed in action licens e 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 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;
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 d eceased 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 paren t license plate for no more than two
vehicles with each vehi cle having a rated carrying capacity o f one
(1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for th e special
license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in ad dition to
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 D istinguished Service Cross, the
Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star military decoration or
the Silver Star military decoration. Such persons may apply f or a
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military decoration license plate for each vehicle with a rate d
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 plat e for each
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
15. Police Officer Lice nse Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any currently em ployed, 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 educa tion police officer certified by the Council
on Law Enforcement Education and Training. Police officers may
apply for police offi cer license plates for vehic les with a rated
capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a mo torcycle upon proof of
employment by or retirement from a municipal, university or common
education police department by either an identification card or
letter from the chief of the police depart ment or the Oklahoma
Police Pension and Retirement Board. R etirees 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 department s of this state;
provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design
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to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in
order to meet space requirements for a motor cycle license plate;
16. World War II Veteran License Plate s - 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 De partment, the Department of
Veterans Affairs or the Armed Fo rces 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 l icense 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 prescrib ed 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
identification, the plate s hall contain four digits, tw o digits at
the left and two digits at the right of the insi gnia or emblem.
Centered on the botto m 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 re sidents of this state and who can be
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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 du ty anytime during the period from June
27, 1950, to January 31, 1955, both dates inclusive. The f ormer
members may apply for a Korean War Veteran license plate for
vehicles with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
The license plate shall hav e the legend “OKLAHOMA” and shall
contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insi gnia
of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and go ld
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 pu rpose of license plate identification, the
plate shall contain four digits, two digits at the left an d two
digits at the right of the insignia or emblem. Centered on t he
bottom of the license pla te shall be the word “KOREA”;
18. Municipal Official Licens e Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons elected to a municipal office in this state and
shall designate the name of the municipality and the district or
ward in which the municipal of ficial serves. The plates shall only
be produced upon appli cation;
19. Red Cross Volunteer Licen se Plates - such plates shall be
designed to honor American 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
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photograph of the person. The lice nse plate shall be designed with
the assistance of the American Red Cross and shall have the legend
“Oklahoma OK!” in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the l egend 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 pres cribed 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 Pl ates - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any honorably discharged or present m ember of the
United States Armed Force s who served in the Persian Gulf Crisis and
the Desert Storm operation. Such persons may apply for a Desert
Storm license plate f or each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity
of one (1) ton or less;
21. Military Reserve Unit License Plates - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any honorably discharged or pr esent 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) to n or less;
22. Oklahoma City Bombing Victims and Survivors Lic ense Plates
- such plates shall be designed and issued to any victi m or survivor
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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 ra ted carrying capacity of one (1) ton o r
less upon proof of membership in the Civil Air Patrol. The l icense
plate shall be designed in consultation with the Civil Air P atrol;
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 membership in the Ninety-
Nines. The license plates shall be designed in consulta tion with
the Ninety-Nines;
25. Combat Infantryman Badge License Plates – such plates shall
be designed to honor recipients o f the Combat Infantryman Badge.
The plate shall have the legen d “Oklahoma OK”. Below the legend
shall be the Combat Infantryman Badge and three numbers. Be low the
badge and the numbers shall be the words “Combat Infantryman Badge”.
Such persons may app ly 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 P lates – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any hono rably discharged or present member
of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in the United
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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 le ss;
27. Police Chaplain License Plate s – such plates shall be
designed and issued to members of the International Conference of
Police Chaplains (ICPC) who have comple ted the ICPC requirements fo r
basic certification as a police chaplain. The license pla tes shall
be designed in consultation with the ICPC;
28. Joint Service Commendation Medal License Pl ates – 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 Affair s, and issued to any
person who during combat was a member o f the Merchant Marines as
certified by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Such
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 Legi slature and shall designate
the house of the Legislature in whi ch the legislator serves and the
district number;
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31. Disabled Veterans License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for persons presenting proper certi fication 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 u se of a limb or an eye. Such persons
may apply to the Tax Commission for a disabled veterans license
plate or to a motor license agent for a regular license plate for no
more than two vehicles wi th 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 rema rried, or
if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divo rce, or
annulment, or a surv iving spouse in receipt of Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation from the United States Department of Veterans
Affairs, may apply for a disabled veterans license plate for one
vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) to n or less. The
fee provided by this section for the special license plate
authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition t o all other
registration fees provided by law, except the regis tration fees
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levied by Section 1132 of this title. The total expen se 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 placard under th e
provisions of Section 15-112 of this title, the person shall be
eligible to receive a disable d veterans license plate that also
displays the internationa l accessibility symbol, which is a sty lized
human figure in a wheelchair. Upon the death of the disa bled
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 Lice nse Plates - such
plates shall be designed for members of the U nited States Air Force
Association. Persons applying for such lice nse plate must show
proof of membership in the Association. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Ass ociation;
33. Oklahoma Military Academy Alumni License Plates - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state
who is an alumnus of t he Oklahoma Military Academy. Such persons
may apply for an Oklahoma Military Academy Alumnus lic ense plate for
each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of o ne (1) ton or less.
The license plates shall be designed in consul tation with the
Oklahoma Military Academy and shall contain the shield of the
Academy;
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34. Amateur Radio Operator License Pla tes – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person, h olding a valid operator’s
license, technician class or better, issu ed 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 recei ving equipment.
Eligible persons shall be entitled to two special vehicle
identification plate s as herein provided. Application for such
identification plates shall be on a form prescribed by the Tax
Commission and the plates issued to such applicant sha ll have
stamped thereon the word “Oklahoma” and bear the official c all
letters of the radio sta tion assigned by the Federal Communications
Commission to the individual amateur operator thereof. All
applications for such plates must be made to the Tax Comm ission on
or before the first day of October of any year for such p lates 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 require, of p roof that applicant
has a valid technician class or better amateur operator’s license
and proof of applicant’s ownership of a vehicle in which radio
receiving and transmitting equipment is inst alled. 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. T he
right to such special identification plates herein provid ed for
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shall continue until the amateu r radio operator’s license of the
person to whom such plates ar e issued expires or is revoked;
35. American Legion License Plates - such plates shall be
designed for members of the American Legion. Persons applying f or
such license plate must show proof of membership. The license
plates shall be designed in consult ation with the American Legion of
Oklahoma;
36. Deputy Sheriff Lic ense Plates - such plates shall be
designed for any currently employed or retired county sheriff or
deputy sheriff. County sh eriffs or deputy sheriffs may apply for
such plates for vehicle s with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or
less upon proof of employ ment by or retirement from a county
sheriff’s office by either an identification card or letter from the
county sheriff or a g overnment-sponsored retirement board from which
the county sheriff or deputy sheriff may be receiving a pension.
Retirees who are eligible for such plates sh all provide proof of
eligibility upon initial application, b ut shall not be required to
provide proof of eligibility annually. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the county sheriff offices of this
state;
37. Gold Star Surviving Spo use License Plates – such plates
shall be designed to honor the surviving spouses and children of
qualified veterans. As used in this paragraph, “qualified veteran”
shall mean:
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a. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the
United States Armed Forces or as a member of the
Oklahoma National Guard, who di ed as a direct result
of the performance of duties for any branch of the
United States Armed Forces o r 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 me mber of the
Oklahoma National Guard, w ho died as a result of
injury, illness or disease caused by the performance
of such duties while on active duty, whether the death
occurred while on active du ty or after the honorable
discharge of such person.
The fee provided by this section for the speci al license plate
authorized by this paragraph shall be in addit ion to all other
registration fees provided by law, except the regi stration fees
levied by Section 1132 of this title;
38. Korea Defense Service Medal Lic ense Plates – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has
been awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal by the United States
Secretary of Defense. Such persons m ay apply for a Korea Defense
Service Medal license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less;
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39. 180th Infantry License Plat es – 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 designed in consultation with the 180th
Infantry;
40. Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran License Plates – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably disc harged or
present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Su ch 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 m otorcycle;
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 re quirements for a motorcycle license plate;
41. United States Air Force Academy Alumni L icense Plates -
such plates shall be d esigned and issued to any resident of this
state who is an alum nus of the United States Air Force Academy.
Such persons may apply for a United States Air For ce Academy Alumnus
license plate for each vehicle with a rat ed carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less;
42. Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharge d or
present member of the U nited States Armed Forces who served in
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Operation Enduring F reedom 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 appl y for an
Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle
with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or le ss, or for a
motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorc ycles may be of
similar design to the license plate for motor vehic les 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 mor e 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 p erson may apply for a
Military Multi-Decoration license plat e for each vehicle with a
rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
44. Global War on Terror E xpeditionary License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issu ed to any honorably discharg ed or
present member of the United States Armed Forces who h as earned a
Global War on Terror Exped itionary decoration. The license plate
shall be designed in co nsultation with the United States Institute
of Heraldry and the Mil itary Department of the Stat e of Oklahoma.
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Such person may apply for a Global War on Te rror 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 Veter ans
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 veh icles having a rated carrying capacity of one
(1) ton or less. The license plate shall be designed i n
consultation with the Military Department of the State of Oklahom a;
46. 1-179th License Plates - such plates shall be designed for
members, prior member s and members of the household of a me mber or
former member of the 1 -179th Infantry. Persons applyin g for such
license plate must obtain and provide proof of their mem bership
association with the 1-179th Infantry Association. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the 1 -179th Infantry;
47. 2-179th License Plates - such plates shall be designed for
members, prior members and members of the household o f 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 Associa tion. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the 2-179th Infantry;
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48. Combat Action Ribbon Recipient License Plates - such plates
shall be designed to honor recipients of t he Combat Action Ribbon
who present proper certification from t he United States Department
of the Navy. The license plate shall i nclude the Combat Action
Ribbon earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for a C ombat
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 Departm ent of Defense
form 214 or other documentation certifying 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 enlisted serv ice members;
50. United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Cor ps License
Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably
discharged or present member of the United States Navy Seabees or
Civil Engineer Corps. Such persons may apply for a United States
Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps license p late for vehicles
having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The
license plate shall be designed in consultatio n with the Military
Department of the State of Oklahoma;
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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 earned by the
recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat Action Badge
Recipient license plate for vehicle s having a rated carrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less, o r 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 mo torcycle license plate;
52. Iraq Combat Veteran License Pla te – 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) t on
or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate fo r
motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for mot or
vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements
for a motorcycle license plate;
53. Afghanistan Combat Veteran License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issu ed to any honorably discharged or present
member of the United Stat es Armed Forces who saw comb at in Operation
Enduring Freedom. Such persons may apply fo r an Afghanistan Combat
Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying
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capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the
license plate for motorcycles may be of sim ilar design to the
license plate for motor vehicles or may b e a new design in order to
meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate; and
54. Special Forces Association – such plates shall be designed
and issued to any honorably discharged or pre sent member of the Army
Special Forces qualified and authori zed to wear upon the person ’s
United States military uniform the Army Special Forces Tab. Persons
applying for the Special Forces Association license plate must
provide a copy of the orders award ing the Special Forces Tab or
authorizing its wear upon a Un ited States military uniform. The
license plate shall be designed in consultation 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 qualifi ed person
in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a m aximum of
seven, as for personalized license plates.
C. Unless otherwise provided by th is 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 Reimburse ment Fund to be used for the administr ation
of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
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SECTION 5. 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 fol lows:
Section 1135.3. A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereb y
authorized to design and issue appropria te official special licen se
plates to persons wishing to demonstrate support, interest, or
membership to or for a n organization, occupation, cause or o ther
subject as provided by this section.
Special license plate s 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 ma y then be used
on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been
registered for the curre nt year.
Special license plates shall be r enewed each year by the T ax
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 is sued special
license plates. The notice s hall contain all necessar y information
and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure upon
presentation to a motor license agent or the Tax C ommission. The
license plates shall be issued on a staggered s ystem.
On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is
issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for
such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to
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Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and
subject to a single registration period . The Oklahoma Tax
Commission shall determine, by rule, a method for making required
fee and registration period adjustments if a special license plate
is obtained during a twe lve-month period for which a registration
fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this
title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not
alter the apportionment otherwise provi ded for in this section.
The Tax Commission is hereby direct ed to develop and implement a
system whereby motor license agents are permitted t o accept
applications for special license plates authorized under this
section. The motor license agent shall confirm the app licant’s
eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount
specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessa ry
information directly into such system and generate a receipt
accordingly. For perfor mance of these duties, motor license a gents
shall retain the fee provided in Section 11 41.1 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.
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 licens e plate. Any such authorized special
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license plate registrant shall be allowed to disp lay the license
plate upon the designated vehicle until the registration expirati on
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 th e Tax Commission until the Commission
receives one hundred (100) prepaid applications th erefor. 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 authorit y 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 s o
received shall be refunded accordingly.
B. The special license plates provided by this section are as
follows:
1. Round and Square Dance License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any pe rson 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 suppo rt for the NAACP;
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3. National Rifle Association License Plate - such plates shall
be designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to the Tax
Commission by the Nati onal Rifle Association, and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support for the National Rifle
Association;
4. Masonic Fraternity License Plate - 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 m ay apply for a
Masonic Fraternity license plate f or 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. Th e license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Masonic 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
Shriner’s Hospitals for Burned and Crippled Children and shall be
issued to any resident of this state who is a member of a Shriner ’s
Temple in Oklahoma. The licen se plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Shriner ’s Temples in Oklahoma and s hall
contain the Shriner’s emblem;
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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 member
of an Order of the Eastern Star. Such persons may apply for an
Order of the Eastern Star license pla te 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 organiza tion. The license plate
shall be designed in consultation with the Order of the Easter n 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 s tate 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 o f an application for a Knights
of Columbus license plate authorized and approved by the
organization. The license plate shall be designed in consultation
with the Knights of Columbus and shall contain the Knights of
Columbus emblem;
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9. Jaycees License Pl ate - such plates shall be designed an d
issued to members of the Jaycees. Persons appl ying for such license
plate must show proof of membership in the Jaycees. The li cense
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Jaycees;
10. Kiwanis Internatio nal License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to members of Kiwanis Inte rnational. Persons
applying for such license plate must show proof of membership in
Kiwanis International. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with Ki wanis 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
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 identificat ion card or
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letter on official letterhead from a municipal, county or state
emergency management department head;
13. Civilian Conservation Corps License Plate – such plates
shall be designed, subject to cr iteria 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 Rotarian 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 lice nse 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 sha ll contain the Rotarian emblem;
15. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks License Plate – such
plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to the
Tax Commission, by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and
issued to any resident of thi s state who is a member of the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks;
16. Humane Society License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing t o demonstrate support for
the Humane Society of the United States. The plates shall be issued
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to any person in any combinatio n 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 pres ented to the Tax Commission,
by the Oklahoma Must ang Club, and issued to any resident of this
state who is a member of the Oklahom a 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 i ssued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maxim um of seven, as for
personalized license plates;
18. American Business Clubs (AMBUCS) L icense 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 Cl ubs;
19. West Point 200th Anniversary License Plate – such plates
shall be designed an d issued to any person wishing to commemorate
the Two Hundredth Anniversary of th e founding of the United States
Military Academy at West Point, New York. The license p lates shall
be designed in consultatio n with the West Point Society of Central
Oklahoma;
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20. Oklahoma Aquarium License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma Aquarium. The license plate s shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Aquarium;
21. The Pride of Broke n Arrow License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wi shing to demonstrate support
for The Pride of Broken Arrow marching band. The plates sh all be
designed in consultation with t he Broken Arrow Public School System;
22. Fellowship of Christian Athletes License Plate - such
plates shall be designed in consu ltation with the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes and issued to members and supporters o f 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 lette rs 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 Okl ahoma Bicycling Coalition;
25. Electric Lineman License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to persons wishing to de monstrate support for
Oklahoma’s electric linemen. The license plates shall be designed
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in consultation with the Oklahoma Ele ctric 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 an d
fraternities recognized by the Natio nal Pan-Hellenic Council
Incorporated. The licen se plates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Chapter of the Nati onal 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 Habita t for Humanity License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to persons wish ing to
demonstrate support and increase awareness for Habitat for Humanity.
The license plate shall be designed in consultation with Central
Oklahoma Habitat for Humani ty;
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30. Family Career and Community L eaders 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 sha ll be
designed in consultation with Fa mily 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 plate s shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Soro rity
Incorporated;
32. Omega Psi Phi License Plate – such plates shall be design ed
and issued to any person who is a member of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity. The license pl ates shall be designed in consultation
with the Oklahoma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Frate rnity 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 licen se plates shall be designed in consult ation
with the Oklahoma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alph a Fraternity
Incorporated;
34. 50th Anniversary of the Interstate System of High ways
License Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to persons
wishing to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the In terstate System
of Highways. The license plates shall be designed in consultation
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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 Kapp a Alpha Psi Fraternity
Incorporated;
36. Sigma Gamma Rho License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any pers on 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 th is 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 multip le sclerosis. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma C hapter of the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society;
38. Frederick Douglass High S chool License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for Frederick Doug lass High School located in Oklahoma City.
The plates shall be designed in consultation with representatives of
Frederick Douglass High School National Alumni Association;
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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 Plat e – such plates shall be
designed to include the motto, “In God We Trust”, and shall be
issued to any person wishing to demons trate support for the motto;
41. National Weathe r Center License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person w ishing to demonstrate support
for the National Weather Center in Norman. The plates sha ll be
designed in consultation with re presentatives 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. Th e license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the Nat ional Make-A-Wish
Foundation;
43. South Central Section PGA Foundation License P late - such
plates shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to
demonstrate support for the South Central Section PGA Fo undation.
The license plates shall be designed i n 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
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consultation with representatives of Putnam City High School Alumni
Association, Inc.;
45. Autism Awareness License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to a ny person wishing to increase awarenes s 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 demons trate support
for the Oklahoma Blood I nstitute. 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 m ember 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 demon strate support
for Star Spencer High School located in Oklahoma City. The plates
shall be designed in consultation with representatives of the Star
Spencer High School Alumni Association. Subject to the pr ovisions
of subsection A of this section, the Sta r Spencer High School
License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2015;
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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 Okl ahoma City. The plates shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of the Northeast High
School Alumni Association;
50. Oklahoma City Central High School Li cense 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 Centra l High School Alumni
Association;
51. Oklahoma Rifle Association License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Oklahoma Rifle Association. The plates shall be
designed in consultation with r epresentatives of the Oklahoma Rifle
Association;
52. Oklahoma City Thunder License Pl ate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstra te support for
the Oklahoma City Thunder. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization;
53. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Licen se Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to incr ease awareness
of ovarian cancer. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the HOPE in Oklahoma organization;
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54. BMW Car Club of America License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate suppor t
for the BMW Car Club 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 lice nse 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 Ameri ca 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 Ga dsden
flag, and shall be issued to any person wis hing to demonstrate
support for the freedom and liberty of the Republic;
56. Oklahomans for the Arts License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any per son wishing to demonstrate support
for arts, culture and creative industries as well as arts education.
The plates shall be designed in consultation with Oklahomans fo r the
Arts;
57. Oklahoma City Barons License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demons trate support for
the Oklahoma City Barons. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma City Barons org anization. The
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license plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maximum o f six;
58. Oklahoma City Redhawks License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate s upport for
the Oklahoma City Redhawks. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma City Redhawks or ganization;
59. Tulsa Shock License Plate – such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate 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 license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the Tulsa Drillers organization;
62. Millwood School D istrict License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for the Millwood School District. The license plate shall be
designed in consultation with representatives of the Millwood School
District;
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63. Booker T. Washington High School Licen se Plate – such
plates shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for
Booker T. Washington High School and shall be designed in
consultation with the Booker T. Washington High School National
Alumni Association;
64. Oklahoma Current State F lag License Plate – such plates
shall be designed to include the current Oklahoma state flag and
issued to any person wishing to d emonstrate 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 S tate Flag License Plate – such plates
shall be designed to include the original O klahoma state flag and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the origi nal
Oklahoma state flag. The plates s hall 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;
66. Tulsa 66ers License Plate - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wi shing to demonstrate support for the
Tulsa 66ers. The plates shall be designed in cons ultation with the
Tulsa 66ers Organization;
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67. Frederick Bombers License Plate – such plates shall be
issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Frederic k
School District and shall be designe d in consultation with
representatives of the Fre derick 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 sig n an attestation that they are
a currently employed or retired 911 dispatcher;
69. Oklahoma Fosters License Plate – such plates shall be
issued to persons wishing to de monstrate support for the Oklahoma
Fosters Initiative and shall be designed in consulta tion with the
Oklahoma Fosters Initiative;
70. Red Dirt Jeeps License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
Red Dirt Jeeps and such plates shall b e 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
combination of numbers and letters from one to a ma ximum of seven,
as for personalized plates. Such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Oklahoma Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of simi lar
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design as space permits or a new design in or der 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 wishin g 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 t he
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;
73. Air Medal License Plate – such plates shall be designed and
issued to Air Medal recipients. An individual requ esting the plate
is required, at the time of application, to show 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 desi gned to
include the Air Medal emblem and shall in clude the words “Air Medal”
on the plate;
74. Oklahoma Institute for Child Advoc acy License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Ins titute for Child Advocacy.
The plates shall be i ssued to any person in any combination of
numbers and letters from one to a maxim um of seven, as for
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personalized license plates. The plates shall contain the official
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy logo;
75. The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band Li cense Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Pride of Oklahoma marching band. The
plates shall be designe d in consultation with the University of
Oklahoma;
76. The Spirit of Oklahoma State Ma rching Band License Plate –
such plates shall be designed and issued to any perso n 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 wi shing to demonstrate support for
Southeast High School Spartans and such plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Sou theast High School Alumni Association;
78. Catoosa High School License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any pe rson wishing to demonstrate support for
Catoosa High School located in Catoosa. The pla tes shall bear the
image of the Catoosa High School mascot and be designed in
consultation with representatives of Catoosa High School;
79. Toastmasters International License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support fo r
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Toastmasters International and shall be designed in consultation
with District 16 of Toastmasters International;
80. Millwood High School Alumni License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for Millwood High School Alumni. The licens e plate shall be
designed in consultation with re presentatives of the Millwood High
School Alumni Association;
81. Patriot Guard Riders License Plate - such plates shall be
issued to persons wishing to demonstrate sup port for Patriot Guard
Riders and shall be designed in consultation with the Patriot Gu ard
Riders of Oklahoma; and
82. Bixby School District License Plate – 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 representa tives 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 p rovided 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 Fu nd to be used for the
administration of the Oklah oma Vehicle License and Registration Act
and the remaining Seven Dollars ($7.00) per year of renewal of the
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special license plate fee shall be apportioned as provided in
Section 1104 of this title.
SECTION 6. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 11 35.4, as
amended by Section 3, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2018 (47 O.S. Sup p. 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 t he vehicle upon transfer
of ownership and retained. The person alized special license plate
may then be used on another vehicle bu t 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, unle ss authorized by
the Tax Commission to be renewed for a period grea ter than one (1)
year. The Tax Commission shall notify by mail all persons issued
special license plates. The notice shall c ontain all necessary
information and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure
upon presentation to a motor license age nt or the Tax Commission.
The motor license agent fees for renewals shall be paid out of the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimburs ement Fund.
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On and after January 1, 2022, if a personalized license plate is
issued pursuant to this section, any registration f ee required for
such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to
Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and
subject to a single registration p eriod. The Oklahoma Tax
Commission shall determine, by rule, a method for making required
fee and registration period adjustments if a special license plate
is obtained during a twelve -month period for which a registration
fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this
title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not
alter the apportionment otherwise provided for in this section.
B. Such plates shall be designed and i ssued for the following:
1. Any person in any combination of n umbers or letters from one
to a maximum of seve n;
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 disp lay 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 lice nse plates
provided for in this title. Such p lates may display any combination
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of letters or numbers up to three on each side of the insignia or
emblem;
5. Persons eligible for World War II V eteran license plates
provided for in this title. Such plates may display any combination
of letters or numbers up to three on ea ch 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 sh all 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 Twe nty Dollars ($20.00) p er
year of renewal and shall be in addition to all other registration
fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Regist ration Act.
Eight Dollars ($8.00) per year of renewal of the p ersonalized tag
fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commissi on Reimbursement
Fund to be used for the administration 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 7. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.5, as
last amended by Section 3, Chapter 434, O.S.L. 2019 (4 7 O.S. Supp.
2020, Section 1135.5), is amended to read as follo ws:
Section 1135.5. A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is hereby
authorized to design and issue appropriate official special license
plates to persons wishin g 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 p late 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 s hall be renewed each year by the Tax
Commission or a motor license agent, unless authori zed by the Tax
Commission to be renewe d for a period greater than one (1) year.
The Tax Commission s hall notify by mail all persons issued special
license plates. The notice shall contain all necessary information
and shall contain instructions for the r enewal procedure upon
presentation to a motor license agent or the Tax Commission. The
license plates shall be issued on a staggered system.
On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is
issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for
such plate pursuant to this section and the fee required pursuant to
Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at the same time and
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subject to a single registration period. The Oklahoma Tax
Commission shall determine, by rule, a method for making required
fee and registration period adjustments if a special license plate
is obtained during a twelve-month period for which a registration
fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132 of this
title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall not
alter the apportionment otherwise provided for in this section.
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 autho rized under this
section. The motor l icense agent shall confirm the applicant ’s
eligibility, if appl icable, collect and deposit any amount
specifically authorized by l aw, accept and process the necessary
information directly into such system and generate a receipt
accordingly. For performanc e of these duties, motor license agents
shall retain the fee pr ovided 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.
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 rene wal of
that type of special license pl ate. Any such authorized special
license plate registrant shal l be allowed to display the license
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plate upon the designated vehic le until the registration expiration
date. After such time the expired special license plate shall be
removed from the vehicl e.
For special license plates authorized on or after July 1, 20 04,
no special license plates shall be developed or issued by the T ax
Commission until the Commission receives o ne hundred prepaid
applications therefor. The prepaid applications must be recei ved by
the Tax Commission within one hundred eighty (180) days of the
effective date of the authorization or the authority to issu e shall
be null and void. In the event one h undred prepaid applications are
not received by the Tax Commission within such pr escribed time
period any payment so received shall be refunded accordingly.
B. The special license plates provided by this sectio n are as
follows:
1. University or College S upporter License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person w ishing 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 Art s Council, and issued to any
person wishing to demonstrate support to implement t he statewide
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general public environmental education program cre ated pursuant to
the provisions of the Oklahoma Environmental Quali ty Code. Such
plates shall be designed and i ssued to any person in any combination
of numbers and letters from one to a maxim um 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 regi stration fees required by
the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Regi stration Act. As provided in
this section, an amount of the fee co llected shall be apportioned
pursuant to Section 1104.2 of this title;
3. Firefighter License Plate - such plates shall be de signed
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 f ire department membership by either an
identification card or letter from the chief of the fire depar tment.
Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide pro of of
eligibility upon initial application, b ut shall not be required to
provide proof of eligibility annually. The surviving spouse of any
deceased firefighter, if the spouse has not sinc e remarried, may
apply for a firefighter license plate for one vehi cle with a rated
carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon
proof that the deceased firefighter was a m ember of a fire
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department by either an identification card or letter from the chief
of the fire department. The license plate sh all be designed in
consultation with the Okla homa Firefighters Association.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected
shall be deposited to the Oklahoma State Firemen ’s Museum Building &
Memorial Fund for support of the Oklahoma Firefight ers 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 Counci l, and issued to any
person wishing to demo nstrate support for wildlife conservat ion in
this state through the Wildlife Diversity Fund, provided for in
Section 3-310 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Such p lates may
be designed and issued to any perso n as for personalized license
plates.
As provided in this section, an amount of t he 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
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Abuse, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate supp ort for
the prevention of child abuse.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected
shall be deposited in the Child Abuse Prevent ion Fund;
6. United States Olympic Committee Supporter License Pla te -
such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the United States Olympic Commi ttee. The
plates shall be issued to any person in any combinat ion of numbers
and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for p ersonalized
license plates. The plate shall contain the official United States
Olympic Committee logo. The Tax Commission sh all be authorized, if
necessary, to enter into a licensing agre ement with the United
States Olympic Committee for any licensing fe es which may be
required in order to use the United States Olympic Committee logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall pr ovide for a payment of not
more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each license plate
issued;
7. Oklahoma History License Plat e - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate intere st in
Oklahoma history. As provided i n this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposit ed to the Oklahoma Historical Society
Revolving Fund to be used for educational purposes;
8. Historic Route 66 License Plate - such:
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a. vehicle plates shall be designed to honor historic
Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road”. As
provided in this sect ion, an amount of the fee
collected for each vehicle license plate shall be
apportioned to the Oklahoma Historic al Society
Revolving Fund to be distributed to the Route 66
Museum located in Cli nton, Oklahoma, and
b. motorcycle plates shall be designed in c onsultation
with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to ent er
into a licensing agreement with the Okla homa Route 66
Association, Inc., for a ny licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the Okl ahoma Route 66
Association, Inc., logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide for a payment to the Ok lahoma
Route 66 Association, Inc., of not m ore than Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) for e ach motorcycle license plate
issued;
9. Heart of the Heartland License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any pe rson wishing to honor the victims of
the terrorist bombing attack on the Alfred P. Murra h Federal
Building in downtown Oklahom a City on April 19, 1995. As provided
in this section, an amou nt of the fee collected shall be deposited
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in the Heart of the Hear tland Scholarship Fund, as established in
Section 2282 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statu tes;
10. Emergency Medical Technician License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to an y person who is an emergency
medical technician. Such persons may apply for an emergency medical
technician license plate for each vehicle with a rated ca rrying
capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of an emergency medical
technician’s license. The license plate shall be designed in
consultation with the state asso ciation of emergency medical
technicians. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee
collected shall be apportioned to the Emergency Medical Personnel
Death Benefit Revolving Fund c reated 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 supp ort for the prevention and treatment o f
breast cancer in this state. As provided in this section, an amount
of the fee collected shall be apportioned to the Breast Can cer Act
Revolving Fund;
12. Crime Victims Aw areness License Plate - such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wi shing to demonstrate
awareness of and support for victims of cr imes. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with th e Oklahoma Crime Victims
Centre. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee coll ected
shall be apportioned to the Atto rney General’s Revolving Fund for
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the Office of the Attorney Ge neral, which is hereby directed to use
such funds to contract with a statewide nonprofit organization to
provide services to crime victims;
13. Oklahoma Safe Kids Association License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing t o demonstrate
support and awareness of the Oklahoma Safe Kids Assoc iation. The
license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma
Safe Kids Association. As provided in this sec tion, 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 design ed,
subject to criteria to be presented to the Tax Commission b y the
Four-H Foundation, and issued to any person wishing to demons trate
support of the Four-H Club. Such plates may be designed and issued
to any person as for personalized license plates. A s provided in
this section, an amount of the fee collected shal l be apportioned to
the OSU Extension Service License Plate Revolvi ng Fund created in
Section 1104.4 of this tit le;
15. Agricultural Awareness License Pla te – 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 issu ed to any
person wishing to demonstrate sup port of the Department ’s Ag in the
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Classroom Education Program. As provided in this section, an amou nt
of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section
1104.3 of this title;
16. Oklahoma Statehoo d Centennial License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any pers on wishing to commemorate
the centennial of Oklahoma ’s admission to statehood in 1907. The
license plates shall be designed in co nsultation with the Oklahoma
Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission. A s
provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial
Commemoration Commission Revolving Fund cre ated in Section 98.5 of
Title 73 of the Oklah oma Statutes;
17. Support Education Licens e 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 wish ing to
demonstrate support for education in this state. 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,
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b. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the Higher
Education Revolving Fund,
c. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the State
Career Technology Fund, and
d. eighty-five percent (85%) of t he fee shall be
deposited to the Teach ers’ 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 actu arial
valuation as required by law, th e amount of the fee shall be
apportioned equally pursuant to su bparagraphs a, b and c of this
paragraph;
18. Retired Oklahoma Hig hway Patrol Officers License Plate –
such plates shall be designed and issued to any ret ired officer of
the Oklahoma Highway P atrol. The license plate shall have the
legend “Oklahoma” and shall contain, in the center of the plate, the
Highway Patrol Offic ers patch using the same colors and pattern a s
used in the patch. Centered on the botto m 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 plate s shall provide proof of
eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to
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provide proof of eligibility annually. The surviving spouse of any
deceased retired officer of the Oklahoma Highway Patr ol, if the
spouse has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is
terminated by death, divorce , or annulment, may apply for a Retire d
Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers license plate. As provided in t his
section, an amount of the fee collected s hall be deposited into the
Law Enforcement Retirement Fund;
19. Boy Scouts of Am erica 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 issue d
to any person in any combination of numbe rs and letters 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 Sco uts of America 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 payme nt
to the Boy Scouts of America of not more t han Twenty Dollars
($20.00) for each licens e plate issued;
20. Urban Forestry an d 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 or ganizations in this state
that develop and operate programs to encourage urban forestry and
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beautification, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support of such programs. As provided in this section, a n amount of
the fee collected shall be appo rtioned as provided in Section 1104.5
of this title;
21. Oklahoma State Parks Supporter License Plat e – such plates
shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presen ted to the Tax
Commission by the Oklahoma Tou rism and Recreation Department, and
issued to any person wishing to demonstrate s upport 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 a nd
may only be expended for the suppor t of Oklahoma state parks;
22. Adoption Creates Families Licen se Plate – such plates shall
be issued to any person wishing to dem onstrate support of pregnant
women who are committed to placing their children for adopt ion and
wishing to provide assistance to guardians, adoptive parents and
other created families to as sist in the adoption and placement of
children in permanent, safe h omes. The license plates shall be
designed and final terminology delivered in consultat ion with the
Oklahoma Adoption Coaliti on 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 Service s for the implementation of
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the Investing in Stronger Oklahoma Families Act specifically for
created families;
23. Choose Life License Plate – such plates shall be des igned,
subject to criteria presented to the T ax Commission, by Choose Life,
Inc., and issued to any person who wishes to demon strate support of
organizations that encourage adoption as a po sitive 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 establis hed in Section 1104.6 of
this title;
24. Future Farmers of Ame rica License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to pe rsons wishing to demonstrate support for
the Oklahoma FFA (formerly known as Future Farm ers of America). 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 prov ided 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 issue d 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 lo go of the International Association
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of Lions Clubs. The Tax Commission shall be authori zed to enter
into a licensing agreemen t with the Oklahoma Lions Service
Foundation. The licensing ag reement shall provide for a payment to
the Oklahoma Lions Service F oundation 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 plants in Oklahoma and to promote Oklahoma’s
wildflower heritage through education. As provided in this section,
an amount of the fee collected shall be apportion ed as provided in
Section 1104.8 of this titl e;
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 Ame rica. The plates shall be issued to any pers on
in any combination of numbers and letter s from one 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 th e Girl Scouts of the United States of
America for any licensing fees which may be required in order t o use
the Girl Scouts of the United States of America logo or desig n. The
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licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Girl Scouts
of Magic Empire Council, acting on behalf of all Ok lahoma Girl Scout
councils, of not more than Twenty Dollars ($2 0.00) for each license
plate issued;
28. Oklahoma City Memorial Ma rathon License Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
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 licensin g
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 Maratho n 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 th e Oklahoma Scenic
Rivers Commission operations of the Grand River Dam Authority.
Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee shall be apportioned t o the
Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission Grand River Dam Authority for the
purposes of the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers operations ;
30. Fight Cancer License Plat e – such plates shall be designed
to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Central Can cer Registry.
The plate shall contain the American Cancer Society logo. The
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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
Dollars ($20.00) of the fee shall be apportioned to the Oklahoma
Central Cancer Registry Revolving Fund;
31. Animal Friendly License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any p erson wishing to demonstrate support for
controlling the overpopulation of dogs and cats through educational
and sterilization eff orts. The plates shall be designed in
consultation with the Veterinary Medical Associat ion. Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) of the f ee 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 Fu nd 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 iss ued to
any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma residents who
are members of the Oklahoma National Guard and dep loyed on active
duty. The plates shall be issu ed 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 creat ed in Section 1104.11 of this title;
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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 demon strate support for Oklahoma
residents who are members of the Armed Forces of the United States
or Oklahoma National Guard that hav e served in the Global War on
Terrorism. The plate shall be issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters fr om one to a maximum of six. As
provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the 45th Infantry D ivision Museum Fund created in
Section 235.1 of Title 44 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
34. Boys and Girls Clubs of America Suppor ter License Plate –
such plates shall be design ed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Boys and Girls C lubs 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 Co mmission, if necessary, may enter
into a licensing agreement with the Boys and Girls Clu bs of America
for any licensing fees w hich may be required in order to use the
Boys and Girls Clubs of America logo or design. The licensing
agreement shall provide fo r a payment to the Boys and Girls Clubs of
America of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20. 00) for each license
plate issued;
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35. Oklahoma Quarter Horse License Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for
the American Quarter Horse in Oklahoma. The plate shall be designed
in consultation with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Associat ion. As
provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma 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 r esidents who are deaf. The plates
shall be issued to any person in any combination of n umbers and
letters from one to a maxim um of seven, as for personalized license
plates. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected
shall be deposited i n 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 for the Oklahoma
City Zoo. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with
the Oklahoma Zoological Society, In c. As provided in this section,
an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma
Zoological Society Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.13 of this
title;
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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 babi es by preventing birth defects,
premature birth and infant mortality. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter March of Dimes.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Okl ahoma 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 t o 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 contai n the official
Support Our Troops Inco rporated 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 o r
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 an d issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Oklahoma City Chapter of Folds of Honor
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Incorporated, a nonprofit charitable organization exempt from
taxation pursuant to the provisions of the In ternal 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
combination of numbers and letters fro m one to a maximum of six.
Such person may apply for a Folds of Honor Supporter license plate
for a motorcycle; provided, the lic ense plate for motorcycles may be
of similar design to the license plate for motor vehic les or may be
a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle
license plate. The plate shall be designed in consultation with the
Oklahoma City Chapter of Folds of Honor Incorporated and shall
contain the official Folds of Honor Incorpor ated logo which includes
the mark “Folds of Honor” across the bottom of the plate. T he Tax
Commission, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with
Folds of Honor Incorporated for any licensing fees which may be
required in order to use the Fol ds 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 Fold s 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
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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 consulta tion with the Central Oklahoma
Chapter of the Downed Bikers Association and shall con tain 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 li censing 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;
42. Armed Forces Veterans Motorcycle License Plate – such
plates shall be designed for use on a motorcy cle 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 F orces wishing to demonstrate support f or the
45th Infantry Division Museum. Persons applying for such license
plate must show proof of past military service. As provi ded in this
section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the
45th Infantry Division Museum Fund created in Se ction 235.1 of Title
44 of the Oklahoma Statute s;
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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
deposited in the Buffalo Soldier Lic ense 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. T he
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 o f this
title;
45. Oklahoma State Capi tol Restoration License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for restorat ion of the Oklahoma State Capitol
building. The license plates shall be designed in con sultation with
the Friends of the Capi tol corporation, created pursuant to Section
15.4 of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes and the State Capitol
Preservation Commissi on created pursuant to Section 4102 of Title 74
of the Oklahoma Statutes. As provided i n this section, an amount of
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the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Fri ends of the
Capitol License Plate Revolving Fund established 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 wis hing to demonstrate support for the
removal of Eastern Red Cedar trees from lands i n 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. Twenty -three Dollars ($23.00) of the fee collected
shall be deposited in the Eastern Red Ce dar Revolving Fund created
in Section 18-407 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The m oney
shall be designated for and may o nly be expended for the purposes as
set forth in the Eastern Red Cedar Registry Board 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 Foundat ion, Pancreatic Cancer
Research Fund. The plat es 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, Pancre atic Cancer Research Fund.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be
deposited in the Pancreatic Cance r Research License Plate Revolving
Fund created in Section 1104.19 of this title;
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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 t he
Alzheimer’s Association. As provid ed in this section, an amount of
the fee collected shall be deposited in the Alzheimer’s Research
License Plate Revolving Fund cre ated in Section 1104.20 of this
title;
49. Hospice and Palliative Care License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any per son wishing to provide financial support
for the Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association. The
license plates shall be de signed in consultation with the Oklahoma
Hospice and Palliative Care Association. As pr ovided in this
section, an amount of t he 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 finan cial support
for the Oklahoma Chapters of the J uvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in cons ultation
with the Oklahoma Chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation. As provided in this section, an amount of t he fee
collected shall be deposited in the Juve nile Diabetes Research
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License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.22 of t his
title;
51. Deer Creek Schools Foundation License Plate - such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to provide fin ancial support
for the Deer Creek Schools Found ation. The license plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Deer Creek Sc hools 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 Education 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 Found ation of Oklahoma. As
provided in this section, 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 Po lice for a vehicle or motorcycle
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in any combination of numbers and letters from one t o 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 pla te for a motorcycle may be of similar design
as space permits or a new design in orde r to meet the space
requirements of a motorcycle license plate. The Tax Commission
shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the
Oklahoma Association o f Chiefs of Police for any licensing f ees
which may be required in order to use the a ssociation’s logo or
design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment t o the
Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police of not more than Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. Subjec t to the
provisions of subsection A of this sec tion, 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 dem onstrate
support for Crossings Christian School located in Oklahoma City.
The license plates shall be designed in consultation wi th the
administration of Crossings Christian School. The Tax Commission
shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreeme nt with
Crossings Christian School for any lice nsing 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
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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 per son wishing to demonstrate
support for the Hilldale Education Foundation. The license p lates
shall be designed in consultatio n with the administration of the
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 req uired 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 Pra ctice 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 wi th the Oklahoma Nurses Association.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fe e 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 Plat e – such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The license plates shall be designed
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in consultation with the administration of the Oklahoma Sports Hall
of Fame. The Oklahoma Tax Commissi on shall be authorized to enter
into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Sports H all of Fame for
any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Hall o f
Fame’s logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a
payment to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame of not more than Twenty
Dollars ($20.00) for each license p late 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 b e
designed in consultation with the administrat ion of the Oklahoma
Children’s Cancer Association. The Oklahoma Tax Commission sha ll be
authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma
Children’s Cancer Association for any licensing fees wh ich may be
required in order to use the Oklahom a Children’s Cancer
Association’s logo or design. The licensing agreement shall pr ovide
for a payment to the Oklahoma Children ’s Cancer Association of not
more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license pl ate issued;
59. Oklahoma Educational Televisio n 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 consulta tion with the
Authority. As provided in this s ection, an amount of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Educational Televi sion Authority
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Statutes;
60. Remembering Fallen Heroes Lice nse Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support
for Concerns of Police Survivors , Inc. Such plates shall be
designed in consultation with the Oklahoma chapter of Conce rns of
Police Survivors, Inc. As prov ided in 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 Veteran s License Plate – such plates
shall be designed in consultation with the Disabled Ame rican
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 an y 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 Vet erans Department of Oklahoma of not mo re
than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each licens e plate issued. The
plates shall incorporate a numbering system agreed upon by the
Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma and the Tax
Commission;
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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 consul tation with
representatives of Owasso Schools. The plates shall be issued to
any person in any combination of numbers and let ters from one to a
maximum of seven, as for per sonalized license plates. As provided
in this section, an amount of the fee collec ted shall be deposited
in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 o f
Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
63. Collinsville Cardinals Supporter License Pl ate - 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 repr esentatives 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 i n consultation with
representatives of Sperry S chools. The plates shall be issued to
any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a
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maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provide d
in this section, an amount of the fe e collected shall be deposited
in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of
Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statute s;
65. Skiatook Bulldogs Supporter License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and is sued to any person wishing to demonstr ate
support for the Skiatook Bulldogs, and shal l 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 m aximum of seven, as for personalized l icense
plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected
shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving F und created in
Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
66. Rejoice Christia n Eagles Supporter License Plate - such
plates shall be designed and issued to any pe rson 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 6 2 of the
Oklahoma Statutes;
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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 representativ es of East Central
Schools. The plates shall b e issued to any person in any
combination of numbers and letters from one to a maxi mum of seven,
as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an
amount of the fee collected shall be deposi ted in the Education
Reform Revolving Fund crea ted 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 Southe ast Spartans, 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 provided in this section, an amount of the f ee
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
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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 Commissio n 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
Sooner State ABATE of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each
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 Licens e Plate – such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstra te
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 fe e collected shall be deposited in
the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund cre ated 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 wishi ng to demonstrate
support for the Pied mont Public 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 Schoo ls Education Foundation
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License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.28 of th is
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 M arching Band and shall be designed in
consultation with the University of Oklahoma Ma rching Band. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with the University of Oklahoma or the
University of Oklahoma Marching Ba nd for any licensing fees which
may be required in order to use the applicable logo o r 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 issue d;
73. Jenks Trojans License Plate - such plates shall be designed
and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for th e
Jenks School District. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Jenks School Dis trict.
The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing
agreement with the Jenks School District for any licensin g 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
Jenks School District of not m ore than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for
each license plate issued;
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74. Bixby Spartans License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demon strate support for
the Bixby School District. The license plates shall be designed i n
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 Dist rict 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
Bixby School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for
each license plate issued ;
75. Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission License Plate - such plates
shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Oklahoma aviation i ndustry and to promote awareness
of aviation and aerospace. Such plates shall be design ed in
consultation with the Oklahoma A eronautics 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 Commission Revolving Fund, for expenditure as
provided in Section 91 of Title 3 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
76. Ducks Unlimited Lic ense Plate – such plates shall be
designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstra te support for
Ducks Unlimited. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with
Ducks Unlimited. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to
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enter into a licensing agreement with Ducks Unlimited for any
licensing fee which may be required in or der to use the Ducks
Unlimited logo or design. 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 wi shing to increase awareness
of those who are currently prisoners of war or missing in action and
provide financial support for cur rent veterans. The license plates
shall be designed in consultation with Rolling Thunde r Oklahoma. As
provided in this secti on, 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 author ized to enter into a
licensing agreement with 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 Distri ct of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
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79. Clinton Public School Foundation License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issue d to any person wishing to
demonstrate support for the Clinton Public School Foundation. The
license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Clinton
Public School Foundation. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agre ement with the Clinton Public School
Foundation for any licensing fees which may be requ ired in order to
use the school founda tion’s logo or design. The licensing agreement
shall provide for a payment to the Clinton Public School Foundation
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 supp ort for the
Navajo School Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Navajo School
Foundation. The Oklahoma Tax Comm ission 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 Navaj o School Foundation of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate i ssued;
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 memb er of the organization
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wishing to demonstrate 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 Mus ic 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 M usic Hall of Fame Inc. and the Tax
Commission. Subject to the provisions of subsecti on A of this
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 wishing 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 nu mbers and letters from
one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized plates. The Ta x
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 assoc iation’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;
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83. Bethany Public Schools Foundation License Plate – such
plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonst rate support
for the Bethany Public Schools Fou ndation. The license plates shall
be designed in consultation with the administrat ion of the Bethany
Public Schools Foundation. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licensing agree ment with 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
Public Schools Foundation of not more than Twe nty Dollars ($20.00)
for each license plate iss ued;
84. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The lice nse plates shall be designed in
consultation with the administration of the Cystic Fi brosis
Foundation. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
for any licensing fees which ma y be required in order to use the
Foundation’s logo or design. The licensing agreeme nt 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 pers on wishing to
demonstrate support for the Down Syndrome Association of Central
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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 Syndro me 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 pers on wishing to demonstrate
support for the Elk C ity Education Foundation. Such plates shall be
designed in consultation with the F oundation. As provided in this
section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposit ed in the
Elk City Education Foundatio n License Plate Revolving Fund created
in Section 1104.31 of this title;
87. A Brotherhood Aiming Toward Education of Oklahoma (A BATE)
License Plate – such plates shall be designed and issued to any
person wishing to provide financial support for ABATE of Oklahoma.
Such plates shall be designed in co nsultation 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 motor cycle may
be of similar design as space permits or a new design in order to
meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license pl ate. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with ABATE of Oklahoma for any licen sing fees
which may be required in order to use the ABATE of Oklahoma logo or
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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 Assoc iation License Plate - such plates shall
be designed for a vehicle or motorcycle in any combination of
numbers and letters from on e to a maximum of seven, as for
personalized plates, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate
support for the Downed Bi kers 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 downe d bikers. The license
plate shall be designed in consultation with the Central Oklah oma
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 desig n as space permits or a new
design in order to meet the space requirements of a motor cycle
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 require d 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
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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 l icensing 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 l icense plate issued to the
specific Oklahoma local area Council designated by the app licant;
90. Extraordinary Educators License Plate – such plates shall
be designed and issued to any person wishing to provide financial
support for common education in Ok lahoma. Such plates shall be
designed in consultation with the State Department of E ducation.
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 t his section, an amount of the
fee collected shall be deposited in the Extraordinary E ducators
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 Representative s or Oklahoma State
Senate. The license plates shall be designed in consultation w ith
the Oklahoma Historical Society. As provided in this section, an
amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Ok lahoma
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Historical Society Capital Improvement a nd Operations Revolving Fund
created in Section 1.10a of Title 53 of the Oklahoma S tatutes. The
Tax Commission shall create and maintain a list of former members of
the Oklahoma House of Representatives and O klahoma State Senate
eligible to be issued such plates; provided, that no former member
of the Oklahoma House of Representatives a nd Oklahoma State Senate
shall be eligible to possess more than two of such plates at an y one
time. The Tax Commission shall confer as needed with the Chief
Clerk of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Secretary of
the Oklahoma State Senate to c onfirm that such list is complete and
accurate;
92. Monarch Butterfly License Plate - such plates shall be
designed and issued to any 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 Comm ission shall be authorized to enter
into a licensing agreement with the Nature Conser vancy 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 lic ense 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 T ennis Foundation. The license plates
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shall be designed in consultation with the Okla homa 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 s hall provide
for a payment to the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation of not more than
Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
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 Commissi on shall be authorized to enter into a
licensing agreement with the Veterans of Forei gn 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 ($20.00) for ea ch license plate issued;
95. Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization License Plate – such
plates shall be designed and issued to any female veteran of any
branch of the United States Armed Forces wishing to demo nstrate
support for the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklah oma Women
Veterans Organization. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to
enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Women Veterans
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Organization for any licensing fees which may be required in order
to use the organization ’s logo or design. The licensing agreement
shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Women Veterans
Organization of not more than Twenty Dollars ($ 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
person wishing to demonstrate support for FIRST Robotics P rograms.
The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the
administration of FIRST. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shall be
authorized to enter into a licens ing agreement with FIRST for any
licensing fees which may be required in order to use th e FIRST logo
or design. The licensing agreement 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 pe rson 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 fo undation’s logo
or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to
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the Pittsburg State University of not more than Twenty Dollars
($20.00) for each license plate issued; and
98. Historic Greenwood District License Plate – such plates
shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the
Historic Greenwood Dis trict Juneteenth Festival held in the Historic
Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. T he plates shall be issued
to any person in any combination of numbers and letters fro m one to
a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The license
plates shall be designed in consultation with the Black Wall Street
Chamber of Commerce. Twe nty-five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee
collected shall be deposited in the Historic Gre enwood
District/Juneteenth Festival Revolving Fund established in Section 5
of this act 2368.32 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes . Two
Dollars ($2.00) of the fee colle cted 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 shal l 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 fe e shall be apportioned as
provided or deposited in a fund as specified within the paragraph
authorizing the special license plate;
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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 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.
SECTION 8. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1135.6, is
amended to read as follows:
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 i ssued to any person wishing to demonst rate
interest in NASCAR auto racing. The plates shall be of su ch design
as the supplier of the license plates in consultation wit h the
Oklahoma Tax Commission may prescribe. The fee for such plate shall
be Forty Dollars ($40.00) and shall be in addition to all other
registration fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and
Registration Act. On and after January 1, 2022, if a special
license plate is issued pursuant to this section, any registration
fee required for such plate pursuant to this section and the fee
required pursuant to Section 1132 of this title shall be remitted at
the same time and subject to a single registration period. The
Oklahoma Tax Commission shall determine, by rule, a method for
making required fee and registration period adjustments if a special
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license plate is obtained during a twelve-month period for which a
registration fee has already been remitted pursuant to Section 1132
of this title. The combination of fees in a single remittance shall
not alter the apportionment otherwise provided for in this section.
The Tax Commission shal l be authorized to enter into a licensing
agreement with the supp lier of such NASCAR Driver license plates or
other entity for any required licensing fees. The licensing
agreement shall provid e for a payment of not more than Twenty -five
Percent (25%) of the fee authorized for each license plate issued.
Five Dollars ($5.00) of the forty-dollar fee shall be apportioned to
the General Revenue Fund. The remai ning amount of such fee shall be
deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund.
For license plates numbered zero (0) through one hundred (100)
displaying a particular NASCAR Driver theme, the Oklahoma Tax
Commission may establish an auction o r similar procedure for the
purpose of determining the order in which such distinctive license
plates are sold and the amount of the additional fee for the
distinctive license plates. This amount shall be due at the time
the original application is submit ted to the Tax Commission and
Forty Dollars ($40.00) thereafter annually at the time of renewal
registration.
SECTION 9. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 20 11, Section 1135.7, as
amended by Section 5, Ch apter 69, O.S.L. 2018 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020 ,
Section 1135.7), is amended to read as follows:
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Section 1135.7. A. The Oklahoma Tax Commission or private
vendor with whom the Commission has contracted is authoriz ed to
design and issue special license plates to any person that applies
to the Tax Commission or private vendor for the creat ion 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 issu ance of a special license
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 applicat ions for the special license
plate are received by the Tax Commission or private vendor.
C. The fee for special license plates shall be determined in
accordance with Sectio n 1 of this act 1135.9 of this title. If the
special license plate does not provide fin ancial assistance the fee
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shall be no less than 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, Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) of the fee sh all
be apportioned as follows: Eight Dollars ($8.00) of the sp ecial
license plate fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Comm ission
Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma
Vehicle License and Registration Act and the remai ning amounts of
the special license plate fee shall be apportio ned as provided in
Section 1104 of this title.
D. The fee for spec ial license plates that provide financial
assistance shall be determined in accordance w ith Section 1 of this
act 1135.9 of this title. Provided, the fee shall be no less than
Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) and shall be in addition to all other
registration 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 Prog ram 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 fe e shall be deposited in the
Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement F und to be used for the
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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 respo nsible for expending the funds genera ted by
the special license plate and the application shall design ate a
specific public purpose for which the funds are to be used. The
application shall include an acknowledgment from the designated
state agency of their agreement with acceptance of the d esignated
funds.
F. Special license plates shall not be transfer red 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 moto r license agent, unless authorized by the Tax
Commission to be renewed for a period gre ater 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 instruc tions for the renewal procedure
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upon presentation to a motor license agent or the Tax Commission.
The license plates shall be issued on a staggered system.
On and after January 1, 2022, if a special license plate is
issued pursuant to this section, any registration fee required for
such plate and the fee required pursuant to Section 1132 of this
title shall be remitted at the same time and subject to a single
registration period. The Oklahoma Tax Commi ssion shall determine,
by rule, a method for making required fee and registration period
adjustments if a special license plate is obtained during a twelve -
month period for which registration has already been remitted
pursuant to Section 1132 of this title . The combination of fees in
a single remittance shall not alter the apportionment otherwise
provided for in this section.
The Tax Commission is hereby dir ected 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 shal l confirm the applicant ’s
eligibility, if applicable, collect a nd 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 Reimburseme nt Fund.
G. All special plates issued by the Tax Commission pr ior to the
effective date of this act November 1, 2005 shall not be subject to
the requirements and qualifications outlin ed in this section.
H. As used in this section, “person” includes an individual,
group, organization or not -for-profit corporation tha t is recognized
as such by the Internal Revenue Service.
SECTION 10. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2011, Section 1141.1, as
amended by Section 4, Chapter 158, O.S.L. 2012 (47 O.S. Supp. 2020,
Section 1141.1), is amended to read as follows:
Section 1141.1. A. Each motor license agent shall be entitled
to retain the following amounts from the taxes and fees collected by
such agent to be used t o fund the operation of the office of s uch
motor license agent subject to the provisions of Sections 1 140
through 1147 of this title:
1. Beginning July 1, 2005, Two Dol lars and eighty-one cents
($2.81) for each vehicle registered and for each special lice nse
plate issued pursuant to the Oklaho ma Vehicle License and
Registration Act. Beginning July 1, 200 6, and thereafter through
December 31, 2021, Three Dollars and fift y-six cents ($3.56) for
each vehicle registered and for each special license plate issu ed
pursuant to the Oklahoma Vehicle Lic ense and Registration Act;
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2. Beginning on or after January 1, 2022, and for all
subsequent years, if a special or personalized license plate is
issued pursuant to Sections 1135.1 through 1135.7 of this title and
remittance is combined with the registration required pursuant to
Section 1132 of this title, Seven Dollars and twelve cents ($7.12);
3. One Dollar and twenty -five cents ($1.25) for each
certificate of title issued for boats and motors pursuant to the
Oklahoma Statutes;
3. 4. For each certificate of registration issued for boats and
motors pursuant to the O klahoma Statutes, an amount determined
pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of this section;
4. 5. Two Dollars and twenty -five cents ($2.25) for each
certificate of title issued pursuant to the Oklahoma Vehicle License
and Registration Act. Provide d, the fee retention amount for
certificates of title issued pursua nt to the provisions of
subsection H of Section 1105 of this title, in which an insurer pays
the optional twenty-two-dollar-fee amount, is Four Dollars and fi fty
cents ($4.50);
5. 6. Beginning October 1, 2000, three percent (3%) of the
vehicle excise tax collected pursuant to Section 2103 of Title 68 of
the Oklahoma Statutes. Beg inning July 1, 2001, each motor license
agent shall be entitled to retain three and one hundred twenty-five
one-thousandths percent (3.125%) of the vehicle excise tax collected
pursuant to Section 2103 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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Beginning July 1, 2002, and for all subsequent years, each motor
license agent shall be entitled to retain three and twenty -five one-
hundredths percent (3.25%) of the vehicle excise tax collecte d
pursuant to Section 2103 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
However, beginning July 1, 2003, the Legislature shall annual ly
review the percentage to be reta ined by the motor license ag ents
pursuant to this paragraph to determine whether such percentag e
should be adjusted;
6. 7. Four percent (4%) of the excise tax collected on the
transfer of boats and motors pursuant to the Oklahoma Statutes;
7. 8. Two Dollars ($2.00) for each driver license, endorsement,
identification license, or renewal or duplica te issued pursuant to
Section 6-101 et seq. of this title;
8. 9. Two Dollars ($2.00) for the recording of security
interests as provided in Section 1110 of this title;
9. 10. Two Dollars ($2.00) for each inspection conducted
pursuant to subsection L of S ection 1105 of this title;
10. 11. Three Dollars ($3.00) for each inspection conducted
pursuant to subsection M of Section 11 05 of this title;
11. 12. One Dollar ($1.00) for each c ertificate of ownership
filed pursuant to subsection R of Section 1105 of this title;
12. 13. One Dollar ($1.00) for each temporary permit issued
pursuant to Section 1124 of this title;
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13. 14. One Dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) for processing each
proof of financial responsibility, driver license information,
insurance verification information, and other addi tional information
as provided in Section 7 -602 of this title;
14. 15. The mailing fees and registration fees provided in
Sections 1131 and 1140 of this t itle;
15. 16. The notary fee provided in Section 1143 of this titl e;
16. 17. Three Dollars ($3.00) for each lie n entry form
completed and recorded on a certificate of title pursuant to
subsection G of Section 1105 of this title;
17. 18. Seven Dollars ($7.00) for each notice of transfer as
provided by subsection B of Se ction 1107.4 of this title;
18. 19. Seven Dollars ($7.00) for each certifica te of title or
each certificate of registration i ssued for repossessed vehicles
pursuant to Section 1126 of this title;
19. 20. Any amount specifically authorized by law to be
retained by the motor license agent for the furnishing of a summary
of a traffic record; and
20. 21. Beginning July 1, 2009, ea ch motor license agent shall
also be entitled to a portion of t he penalties for delinquent
registration or payment of excise tax a s provided for in subsection
C of Section 1115, subsection F o f Section 1132 and subsect ion C of
Section 1151 of this title an d of subsection A of Section 2103 of
Title 68 of the Oklahoma S tatutes.
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The balance of the funds collected shall be remitted to th e
Oklahoma Tax Commission as provided in Section 1142 of this title to
be apportioned pursuant to Section 1104 of this title.
B. For each certificate of registration issued for boats and
motors, each motor license agent shall be entitled to retain the
greater of One Dollar and twenty -five cents ($1.25) or an amount to
be determined by the Ta x Commission according to the provisio ns of
this subsection. At the end of fiscal year 1997 and each fiscal
year thereafter, the Tax Commission shall compute the avera ge amount
of registration fees for all boats and motors regist ered in this
state during the fiscal year and shall multiply the result by six
and twenty-two one-hundredths percent (6.22%). The resulting
product shall be the amount which may be retained by each motor
license agent for each certificate of registration for boats and
motors issued during the following calendar year.
SECTION 11. This act shall become effective Jan uary 1, 2022.
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Passed the Senate the 9th day of March, 2021.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________,
2021.
Presiding Officer of the House
of Representatives