2018 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 13 - Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Subtitle 9 - Registration Classifications and Fees
Part II - Classified Vehicles
§ 13-936. Historic motor vehicles: Class L (historic) vehicles
(a) "Historic motor vehicle" defined. -- In this section, "historic motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that:
(1) Is at least 20 years old;
(2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and
(3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.
(b) Remanufactured or reconstructed vehicles. -- 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) Classification. -- If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.
(d) Annual fee. -- Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is $ 25.50.
(e) Special registration requirements. -- 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) Special registration plate. -- Except as provided in ยง 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) Exception from equipment requirements. -- 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) Exemption from inspection requirements. --
(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) Fee; registration nontransferable. --
(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.