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

   1. (1) Is a model year of 1999 or earlier;
   2. (2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and
   3. (3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.
2. (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.
3. (c) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.

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

   1. (1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $45.50; and
   2. (2) On or after July 1, 2025, $55.50.

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

   2. (2) Will not be used:

      1. (i) For general daily transportation;
      2. (ii) Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways;
      3. (iii) For employment;
      4. (iv) For transportation to and from employment or school; or
      5. (v) For commercial purposes.
6. (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.
7. (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.

8. (h)

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

9. (i)

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

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1983, c. 403; Acts 1985, c. 328; Acts 1986, c. 348; Acts 1987, c. 230; Acts 1987, c. 291, § 6; Acts 2004, c. 9, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2006, c. 123, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2008, c. 36, § 6, eff. April 8, 2008; Acts 2016, c. 608, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2024, c. 717, § 2, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2025, c. 604, § 2, eff. July 1, 2025.