§ 168.1287 — Minnesota Blackout Plates
Plain-Language Summary
Minnesota offers special 'Blackout' plates with a dark design for cars, pickup trucks, vans, and recreational vehicles.
168.1287 MINNESOTA BLACKOUT PLATES.
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Subdivision 1.Issuance of plates.
The commissioner must issue blackout special license plates or a single motorcycle plate to an applicant who:
(1) is a registered owner of a passenger automobile, noncommercial one-ton pickup truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle;
(2) pays an additional fee in the amount specified for special plates under section 168.12, subdivision 5;
(3) pays the registration tax as required under section 168.013;
(4) pays the fees required under this chapter;
(5) contributes a minimum of $30 annually to the driver and vehicle services operating account; and
(6) complies with this chapter and rules governing registration of motor vehicles and licensing of drivers. §
Subd. 2.Design.
The commissioner must adopt a suitable plate design that includes a black background with white text. §
Subd. 3.Plates transfer.
On application to the commissioner and payment of a transfer fee of $5, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle if the subsequent vehicle is:
(1) qualified under subdivision 1, clause (1), to bear the special plates; and
(2) registered to the same individual to whom the special plates were originally issued. §
Subd. 4.Exemption.
Special plates issued under this section are not subject to section 168.1293, subdivision 2. §
Subd. 5.Contributions; account.
Contributions collected under subdivision 1, clause (5), must be deposited in the driver and vehicle services operating account under section 299A.705.
History:
History: History:
2023 c 68 art 4 s 38