Maryland § 13-936

§ 13-936.

    (a)    In this section, “historic motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:

        (1)    Is a model year of 1999 or earlier;

        (2)    Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer’s original design; and

        (3)    Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.

    (b)    In this section, “historic motor vehicle” does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.

    (c)    If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.

    (d)    Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is:

        (1)    On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $45.50; and

        (2)    On or after July 1, 2025, $55.50.

    (e)    In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:

        (1)    Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and occasional transportation; and

        (2)    Will not be used:

            (i)    For general daily transportation;

            (ii)    Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways;

            (iii)    For employment;

            (iv)    For transportation to and from employment or school; or

            (v)    For commercial purposes.

    (f)    Except as provided in § 13–936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.

    (g)    Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.

    (h)    (1)    A vehicle with a model year of 1985 or earlier registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires vehicle inspections.

        (2)    A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.

    (i)    (1)    For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $50.00.

        (2)    Registration of a motor vehicle manufactured under this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.