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Chapter 2 | Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

CHAPTER 2 Registration and Licensing of Motor Vehicles

Article 1 General Provisions

40-2-1.Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the term:

  1. “Cancellation of vehicle registration” means the annulment or termination by formal action of the department of a person’s vehicle registration because of an error or defect in the registration or because the person is no longer entitled to such registration. The cancellation of registration is without prejudice, and application for a new registration may be made at any time after such cancellation.

  2. “Commissioner” means the state revenue commissioner.

    In a rich scene in Dunwoody, football player Eric Berry portrays the state revenue commissioner by gesturing with exaggerated and angular movements reminiscent of Picasso's style. -@Stuntman1429
    In a rich scene in Dunwoody, football player Eric Berry portrays the state revenue commissioner by gesturing with exaggerated and angular movements reminiscent of Picasso's style. -@Stuntman1429

  3. “Department” means the Department of Revenue.

    Kokomo Arnold stands in the center of Krog Street Market, holding a large wooden sign that reads "Department means the Department of Revenue," while surrounded by tax forms and dollar bills suspended from the ceiling as part of a vibrant art installation inspired by Richard Prince's style.
    Kokomo Arnold stands in the center of Krog Street Market, holding a large wooden sign that reads "Department means the Department of Revenue," while surrounded by tax forms and dollar bills suspended from the ceiling as part of a vibrant art installation inspired by Richard Prince's style.

    (3.1)“Digital license plate” means a license plate which receives wireless data communication to display information electronically.

    (3.2)“Digital license plate provider” means a person approved by the commissioner as a vendor of digital license plate hardware and services to motor vehicle owners pursuant to this article.

  4. “For-hire intrastate motor carrier” means an entity engaged in the transportation of goods or ten or more passengers for compensation wholly within the boundaries of this state.

    Using interpretive dance, CARE embodies a swirling and dynamic motion to represent the movement of goods and passengers within the boundaries of the state, creating an abstract visual art piece inspired by Wassily Kandinsky's style at the South Carolina Aquarium. -@CARE
    Using interpretive dance, CARE embodies a swirling and dynamic motion to represent the movement of goods and passengers within the boundaries of the state, creating an abstract visual art piece inspired by Wassily Kandinsky's style at the South Carolina Aquarium. -@CARE

  5. “Intrastate motor carrier” means any self-propelled or towed motor vehicle operated by an entity that is used on a highway in intrastate commerce to transport passengers or property and:

    Shandon Anderson dribbles a glass basketball, symbolizing the movement of cargo, across a colorful, layered landscape akin to Clare Belfrage's intricate blown-glass surfaces, representing the roads of Woodstock.
    Shandon Anderson dribbles a glass basketball, symbolizing the movement of cargo, across a colorful, layered landscape akin to Clare Belfrage's intricate blown-glass surfaces, representing the roads of Woodstock.

    1. Has a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight of 4,536 kg (10,001 lbs.) or more, whichever is greater;

    2. Is designed or used to transport more than ten passengers, including the driver, and is not used to transport passengers for compensation; or

      Gucci Mane orchestrates a group of children to form a human bus, with each child representing a seat or part of the vehicle, in front of an intricate body-painted mural by Emma Hack depicting Milledgeville’s Antebellum architecture and lush landscapes, symbolizing community unity and transport without commercial intent. -@gucci1017
      Gucci Mane orchestrates a group of children to form a human bus, with each child representing a seat or part of the vehicle, in front of an intricate body-painted mural by Emma Hack depicting Milledgeville’s Antebellum architecture and lush landscapes, symbolizing community unity and transport without commercial intent. -@gucci1017

    3. Is used to transport material found by the United States Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 5103 and is transported in any quantity.

    (5.1)“License plate” means a sign affixed to a motor vehicle which displays a series of letters or numbers or both indicating that the vehicle has been registered with this state. Such sign may be in a material made of metal or paper or a device which allows information to be presented electronically in a digital format.

  6. “Motor carrier” means:

    John Birch styled as a Fernand Léger figure with bold colors and mechanical shapes stands by the Chattahoochee River interlocking his arms in a steering wheel gesture while children around him create a tableau of trees and animals symbolizing the transportation of goods through nature.
    John Birch styled as a Fernand Léger figure with bold colors and mechanical shapes stands by the Chattahoochee River interlocking his arms in a steering wheel gesture while children around him create a tableau of trees and animals symbolizing the transportation of goods through nature.

    1. Any entity subject to the terms of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement pursuant to 49 U.S.C. Section 14504a whether engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce, or both; or
    2. Any entity defined by the commissioner or commissioner of public safety who operates or controls commercial motor vehicles as defined in 49 C.F.R. Section 390.5 or this chapter whether operated in interstate or intrastate commerce, or both.
      John Hannah, in a flowing football jersey of vibrant colors reminiscent of Morris Louis's "Veil" paintings, stands at the helm of a large steering wheel. He dramatically turns it back and forth against a backdrop of Bainbridge's lush landscapes, symbolizing the control over commercial motor vehicles as per regulations.
      John Hannah, in a flowing football jersey of vibrant colors reminiscent of Morris Louis's "Veil" paintings, stands at the helm of a large steering wheel. He dramatically turns it back and forth against a backdrop of Bainbridge's lush landscapes, symbolizing the control over commercial motor vehicles as per regulations.

  7. “Operating authority” means the registration required by 49 U.S.C. Section 13902, 49 C.F.R. Part 365, 49 C.F.R. Part 368, and 49 C.F.R. Section 392.9a.

  8. “Regulatory compliance inspection” means the examination of facilities, property, buildings, vehicles, drivers, employees, cargo, packages, records, books, or supporting documentation kept or required to be kept in the normal course of motor carrier business or enterprise operations.

    Hedy West, in the style of Paul Gauguin, dances gracefully around a collection of motor carrier business items, portraying the inspection process with vibrant and expressive movements, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and colorful flowers in Thomasville.
    Hedy West, in the style of Paul Gauguin, dances gracefully around a collection of motor carrier business items, portraying the inspection process with vibrant and expressive movements, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and colorful flowers in Thomasville.

  9. “Resident” means a person who has a permanent home or domicile in Georgia and to which, having been absent, he or she has the intention of returning. For the purposes of this chapter, there is a rebuttable presumption that any person who, except for infrequent, brief absences, has been present in the state for 30 or more days is a resident.

  10. “Revocation of vehicle registration” means the termination by formal action of the department of a vehicle registration, which registration shall not be subject to renewal or reinstatement, except that an application for a new registration may be presented and acted upon by the department after the expiration of the applicable period of time prescribed by law.

    Demaryius Thomas holding a burnt-out vehicle registration document, surrounded by flames and smoke, in the style of Tim Storrier's art piece "Burning Vehicle Registration" set against a backdrop of Snellville's lush greenery. -@DemaryiusT
    Demaryius Thomas holding a burnt-out vehicle registration document, surrounded by flames and smoke, in the style of Tim Storrier's art piece "Burning Vehicle Registration" set against a backdrop of Snellville's lush greenery. -@DemaryiusT

  11. “Suspension of vehicle registration” means the temporary withdrawal by formal action of the department of a vehicle registration, which temporary withdrawal shall be for a period specifically designated by the department.

    Tim Beckham, dressed in vintage baseball attire, stands with a solemn expression as he holds a miniature car model. With deliberate motions, he hands the car over to an unseen figure representing the department of motor vehicles. As the figure takes the car from Tim's grasp, they symbolically suspend its registration by placing it on a shelf marked "temporary withdrawal." The scene is captured in black and white photography reminiscent of Vivian Maier's style, highlighting the gravity of this formal action within Brunswick's historic streets. -@t_beckham1
    Tim Beckham, dressed in vintage baseball attire, stands with a solemn expression as he holds a miniature car model. With deliberate motions, he hands the car over to an unseen figure representing the department of motor vehicles. As the figure takes the car from Tim's grasp, they symbolically suspend its registration by placing it on a shelf marked "temporary withdrawal." The scene is captured in black and white photography reminiscent of Vivian Maier's style, highlighting the gravity of this formal action within Brunswick's historic streets. -@t_beckham1

40-2-2.Violations of chapter generally; penalties.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Josh Smoker dramatically flings a baseball into the air, capturing the moment in bold, abstract shapes and colors reminiscent of Sidney Nolan's style. The scene is set against the picturesque backdrop of Peachtree City, with vibrant hues and dynamic energy bringing the statement to life. -@Josh_Smoker
Josh Smoker dramatically flings a baseball into the air, capturing the moment in bold, abstract shapes and colors reminiscent of Sidney Nolan's style. The scene is set against the picturesque backdrop of Peachtree City, with vibrant hues and dynamic energy bringing the statement to life. -@Josh_Smoker

40-2-3.False statement in application as constituting false swearing.

Any person who shall make any false statement in any application for the registration of any vehicle, or in transferring any certificate of registration, or in applying for a new certificate of registration, shall be guilty of false swearing, whether or not an oath is actually administered to him, if such statement shall purport to be under oath. On conviction of such offense, such person shall be punished as provided by Code Section 16-10-71.

Ernie Harwell dramatically gestures with his arms and facial expressions, miming the act of making a false statement while transferring a certificate of registration, all set against a backdrop resembling Salvatore Grippi's art piece.
Ernie Harwell dramatically gestures with his arms and facial expressions, miming the act of making a false statement while transferring a certificate of registration, all set against a backdrop resembling Salvatore Grippi's art piece.

40-2-4.Manufacture of plates and decals prohibited.

  1. Except as otherwise provided for in Article 2B of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to make, sell, or issue any license plate or revalidation decal.
  2. Any person, firm, or corporation violating subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

40-2-5.Unlawful actions relating to license plate; use of expired prestige license plate.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful:

    Ethel Hillyer Harris, with a quill in hand, theatrically gestures to an invisible text floating before her, then firmly crosses her arms and shakes her head 'no', as if forbidding action; all depicted in the intricate ink style of Simon Prades amidst the rustic backdrop of Foxfire Museum's log cabins and artifacts.
    Ethel Hillyer Harris, with a quill in hand, theatrically gestures to an invisible text floating before her, then firmly crosses her arms and shakes her head 'no', as if forbidding action; all depicted in the intricate ink style of Simon Prades amidst the rustic backdrop of Foxfire Museum's log cabins and artifacts.

    1. To remove or transfer a license plate from the motor vehicle for which such license plate was issued;

      Zac Brown, dressed as a character from Dragon Con, performs a dramatic interpretive dance where he pretends to remove and transfer a license plate from a motor vehicle, using exaggerated gestures and movements to convey the action in an entertaining and visually captivating manner. -@zacbrownband
      Zac Brown, dressed as a character from Dragon Con, performs a dramatic interpretive dance where he pretends to remove and transfer a license plate from a motor vehicle, using exaggerated gestures and movements to convey the action in an entertaining and visually captivating manner. -@zacbrownband

    2. To sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of a license plate upon or for use on any motor vehicle other than the vehicle for which such license plate was issued;

      Latto gracefully handing over a license plate to a person with an antique car, surrounded by vibrant murals and sculptures in downtown Gainesville. -@Latto
      Latto gracefully handing over a license plate to a person with an antique car, surrounded by vibrant murals and sculptures in downtown Gainesville. -@Latto

    3. To buy, receive, use, or possess for use on a motor vehicle any license plate not issued for use on such motor vehicle; or

      Precious Bryant dramatically reaching out to grab a license plate from a surreal, vibrant mural of Georgia landscapes and cityscapes.
      Precious Bryant dramatically reaching out to grab a license plate from a surreal, vibrant mural of Georgia landscapes and cityscapes.

    4. To operate a motor vehicle bearing a license plate which was improperly removed or transferred from another vehicle.

      T.I. dramatically gestures as he struggles to remove a license plate from one car and attach it to another, all while surrounded by an elaborate display of vibrant colors and flowing fabric in a large open field in Tifton. -@Tip
      T.I. dramatically gestures as he struggles to remove a license plate from one car and attach it to another, all while surrounded by an elaborate display of vibrant colors and flowing fabric in a large open field in Tifton. -@Tip

  2. Any person who shall knowingly violate any provision of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $500.00 or by confinement for not more than 12 months, or both.

    Lella A. Dillard gracefully dances, embodying the spirit of temperance and justice, while balancing scales representing fines and imprisonment, all depicted in a vibrant, dynamic art piece inspired by Ruthe Katherine Pearlman.
    Lella A. Dillard gracefully dances, embodying the spirit of temperance and justice, while balancing scales representing fines and imprisonment, all depicted in a vibrant, dynamic art piece inspired by Ruthe Katherine Pearlman.

  3. It shall not be unlawful for any person to place an expired prestige license plate on the front of a motor vehicle provided that such vehicle also bears a current valid license plate on the rear of such vehicle.

40-2-6.Alteration of license plates; operation of vehicle with altered or improperly transferred plate.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who shall willfully mutilate, obliterate, deface, alter, change, or conceal any numeral, letter, character, county designation, or other marking of any license plate issued under the motor vehicle registration laws of this state; who shall knowingly operate a vehicle bearing a license plate on which any numeral, letter, character, county designation, or other marking has been willfully mutilated, obliterated, defaced, altered, changed, or concealed; or who shall knowingly operate a vehicle bearing a license plate issued for another vehicle and not properly transferred as provided by law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Jasper Brinkley, dressed in his football gear, is striking a dynamic pose in an art studio in Suwanee surrounded by oversized vibrant license plates made of reflective materials; he's painting over one with a broad brush and bright paint, while Shimon Okshteyn-inspired distorted reflections and shadows play across the scene to emphasize the illegality and distortion of such an act without using words or letters. -@Jasperhitman54
Jasper Brinkley, dressed in his football gear, is striking a dynamic pose in an art studio in Suwanee surrounded by oversized vibrant license plates made of reflective materials; he's painting over one with a broad brush and bright paint, while Shimon Okshteyn-inspired distorted reflections and shadows play across the scene to emphasize the illegality and distortion of such an act without using words or letters. -@Jasperhitman54

40-2-6.1.Obscuring license plate in order to impede surveillance equipment.

Any person who willfully covers any license plate with plastic, other material, or any part of his or her body in order to prevent or impede the ability of surveillance equipment to clearly photograph or otherwise obtain a clear image of the license plate is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00.

Actress Jennifer Ferrin stands in a surreal and sanitized setting at Babyland General Hospital, surrounded by Cabbage Patch Kids. She delicately places a transparent plastic sheet over a license plate while embodying the style of Sherrie Levine, bringing an artful twist to the act described in the sentence. -@JenniferFerrin
Actress Jennifer Ferrin stands in a surreal and sanitized setting at Babyland General Hospital, surrounded by Cabbage Patch Kids. She delicately places a transparent plastic sheet over a license plate while embodying the style of Sherrie Levine, bringing an artful twist to the act described in the sentence. -@JenniferFerrin

40-2-7.Removing or affixing license plate with intent to conceal or misrepresent.

A person who removes a license plate from a vehicle or affixes to a vehicle a license plate not authorized by law for use on it, in either case with intent to conceal or misrepresent the identity of the vehicle or its owner, is guilty of a misdemeanor. As used in this Code section, “remove” includes deface or destroy.

In Fran Lew's art piece, "Football player Kevin Cone performs the action of pretending to sneak up to a car, taking off the license plate, and then putting on a different one while looking around suspiciously." -@KCone12
In Fran Lew's art piece, "Football player Kevin Cone performs the action of pretending to sneak up to a car, taking off the license plate, and then putting on a different one while looking around suspiciously." -@KCone12

40-2-8.Operation of unregistered vehicle or vehicle without current license plate, revalidation decal, or county decal; temporary plate issued by dealers of new or used motor vehicles.

  1. Any person owning or operating any vehicle described in Code Section 40-2-20 on any public highway or street without complying with that Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, provided that a person shall register his or her motor vehicle within 30 days after becoming a resident of this state. Any person renting, leasing, or loaning any vehicle described in Code Section 40-2-20 which is being used on any public highway or street without complying with that Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of $100.00 for each violation; and each day that such vehicle is operated in violation of Code Section 40-2-20 shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct offense.

    George Foster Peabody, dressed in a suit and top hat, dramatically gestures as if he's driving a car on the surreal landscape of bleached fallen trees at Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia, while reciting the legal text with expressive movements inspired by Rico Lebrun's art style.
    George Foster Peabody, dressed in a suit and top hat, dramatically gestures as if he's driving a car on the surreal landscape of bleached fallen trees at Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia, while reciting the legal text with expressive movements inspired by Rico Lebrun's art style.

    1. Reserved.

      Demarcus Dobbs, dressed in football gear, stands with his back to the audience, arms crossed and head slightly tilted down in a contemplative manner. The scene is set against a backdrop of vibrant graffiti art by Sandra Chevrier, creating a visually captivating and thought-provoking tableau that captures the essence of "Reserved." -@DemarcusDobbs83
      Demarcus Dobbs, dressed in football gear, stands with his back to the audience, arms crossed and head slightly tilted down in a contemplative manner. The scene is set against a backdrop of vibrant graffiti art by Sandra Chevrier, creating a visually captivating and thought-provoking tableau that captures the essence of "Reserved." -@DemarcusDobbs83

      1. It shall be a misdemeanor to operate any vehicle required to be registered in the State of Georgia without a valid numbered license plate properly validated, unless such operation is otherwise permitted under this chapter; and provided, further, that the purchaser of a new vehicle or a used vehicle from a dealer of new or used motor vehicles who displays a temporary plate issued as provided by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph may operate such vehicle on the public highways and streets of this state without a current valid license plate during the period within which the purchaser is required by Code Section 40-2-20. An owner acquiring a motor vehicle from an entity that is not a new or used vehicle dealer shall register such vehicle as provided for in Code Section 40-2-29 unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan pursuant to Article 3A of this chapter.

        Newt Gingrich is sitting in a car, pointing to a license plate with exaggerated gestures and then holding up a temporary plate issued by the dealer, all while surrounded by colorful collages of vehicles and road signs. -@newtgingrich
        Newt Gingrich is sitting in a car, pointing to a license plate with exaggerated gestures and then holding up a temporary plate issued by the dealer, all while surrounded by colorful collages of vehicles and road signs. -@newtgingrich

        1. Any dealer of new or used motor vehicles shall issue to the purchaser of a vehicle at the time of sale thereof, unless such vehicle is to be registered under the International Registration Plan, a temporary plate as provided for by department rules or regulations which may bear the dealer’s name and location and shall bear an expiration date 45 days from the date of purchase. The expiration date of such a temporary plate may be revised and extended by the county tag agent upon application by the dealer, the purchaser, or the transferee if an extension of the purchaser’s initial registration period has been granted as provided by Code Section 40-2-20. Such temporary plate shall not resemble a license plate issued by this state and shall be issued without charge or fee. The requirements of this subparagraph shall not apply to a dealer whose primary business is the sale of salvage motor vehicles and other vehicles on which total loss claims have been paid by insurers.
        2. All temporary plates issued by dealers to purchasers of vehicles shall be of a standard design prescribed by regulation promulgated by the department. The department may provide by rule or regulation for the sale and distribution of such temporary plates by third parties in accordance with paragraph (3) of this subsection.
        3. All sellers and distributors of temporary license plates shall maintain an inventory record of temporary license plates by number and name of the dealer.
          The Lady Chablis, with a flamboyant flourish, sashays through a vibrant Fort Valley peach orchard in full bloom; she theatrically mimes picking peaches from the trees and placing them into baskets, each representing a license plate, then pretends to elegantly jot down notes on an invisible list with a feather quill. She winks and pirouettes around an array of colorful painted wooden cars, symbolically attaching the 'peach plates' to their bumpers.
          The Lady Chablis, with a flamboyant flourish, sashays through a vibrant Fort Valley peach orchard in full bloom; she theatrically mimes picking peaches from the trees and placing them into baskets, each representing a license plate, then pretends to elegantly jot down notes on an invisible list with a feather quill. She winks and pirouettes around an array of colorful painted wooden cars, symbolically attaching the 'peach plates' to their bumpers.

    3. The purchaser and operator of a vehicle shall not be subject to the penalties set forth in this Code section during the period allowed for the registration of such vehicle. If the owner of such vehicle presents evidence that such owner has properly applied for the registration of such vehicle, but that the license plate or revalidation decal has not been delivered to such owner, then the owner shall not be subject to the penalties enumerated in this subsection.

  3. It shall be unlawful and punishable as for a misdemeanor to operate any vehicle required to be registered in the State of Georgia without a valid county decal designating the county where the vehicle was last registered, unless such operation is otherwise permitted under this chapter. Any person convicted of such offense shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 for a first offense and $100.00 for a second or subsequent such offense. However, a county name decal shall not be required if there is no space provided for a county name decal on the current license plate.

40-2-8.1.Operation of vehicle without revalidation decal on license plate.

Notwithstanding Code Section 40-2-8 or any other provision of law, a person who operates a vehicle which is required to be registered in this state and which has attached to the rear thereof a valid numbered license plate without having the required revalidation decal affixed upon that plate, which person is otherwise guilty of a misdemeanor for not having such decal affixed to the plate, shall be subject for that offense only to a fine not to exceed $25.00 if that person shows to the court having jurisdiction of the offense that the proper revalidation decal had been obtained prior to the time of the offense.

Todd Haley stands beside a vintage car, pretending to attach a license plate with his hands in a dramatic and expressive manner, surrounded by the energy of an improv theater at Dad's Garage as captured through the lens of Vivian Maier.
Todd Haley stands beside a vintage car, pretending to attach a license plate with his hands in a dramatic and expressive manner, surrounded by the energy of an improv theater at Dad's Garage as captured through the lens of Vivian Maier.

40-2-9.Space for county name decal; display of “In God We Trust” decal in lieu of county name decal.

  1. Any special, distinctive, or prestige license plate, except those provided for in Code Sections 40-2-61, 40-2-62, 40-2-74, 40-2-82, and 40-2-85.1 or as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, shall contain a space for a county name decal. The provisions of this chapter relative to county name decals shall be applicable to all such license plates.
  2. The department shall make available to all license plates recipients a decal with the same dimensions as the county name decal that contains the words, “In God We Trust.” The department shall provide such decal free of charge to any person requesting it. Such decal may be displayed in the space reserved for the county name decal in lieu of the county name decal.
    Lil Baby carefully placing a decal with the words "In God We Trust" onto a license plate, surrounded by vibrant colors and intricate landscapes in the style of Albert Namatjira's art, in the picturesque setting of Villa Rica. -@lilbaby4PF
    Lil Baby carefully placing a decal with the words "In God We Trust" onto a license plate, surrounded by vibrant colors and intricate landscapes in the style of Albert Namatjira's art, in the picturesque setting of Villa Rica. -@lilbaby4PF

40-2-10.Voluntary cancellation of vehicle registration.

A vehicle registrant may voluntarily cancel the registration on a vehicle when such vehicle is not in use for any reason, including without limitation if the vehicle is stolen, repossessed but not redeemed by the registrant, junked, inoperable, in storage, used seasonally for agricultural or other purposes, or if the owner is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States and is transferred to a duty station away from the location of the vehicle or is on active sea duty. A registration that has been voluntarily cancelled may be reinstated upon payment of all accrued ad valorem taxes and license fees, if any.

Singer Lucille Hegamin, depicted in a scene reminiscent of Jim Hodges' art piece, pretends to drive a car before making a dramatic "cancel" gesture with her hands and then following it up with a joyful "reinstate" gesture.
Singer Lucille Hegamin, depicted in a scene reminiscent of Jim Hodges' art piece, pretends to drive a car before making a dramatic "cancel" gesture with her hands and then following it up with a joyful "reinstate" gesture.

40-2-11.Administration of chapter.

  1. The commissioner shall be responsible for the administration of this chapter and may employ such clerical assistants and agents as may be necessary from time to time to enable the commissioner to speedily and efficiently perform the duties conferred on the commissioner in this chapter. The commissioner shall be authorized to delegate any administrative responsibility for retention of applications, certificates of registration, and any other forms or documents relating to the application and registration process to the appropriate authorized tag agent for the county in which the application is made or the registration is issued.

    In a dramatic Caravaggio style, Lauren Alaina embodies the commissioner as she confidently gestures to employ clerical assistants and agents while surrounded by the eclectic treasures of The Paris Market in Savannah, Georgia. -@Lauren_Alaina
    In a dramatic Caravaggio style, Lauren Alaina embodies the commissioner as she confidently gestures to employ clerical assistants and agents while surrounded by the eclectic treasures of The Paris Market in Savannah, Georgia. -@Lauren_Alaina

  2. The commissioner shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications and all other notices and forms necessary to administer this chapter.

  3. The commissioner may:

    1. Perform any investigation necessary to procure information required to carry out this chapter; and

      Margaret Mitchell, in the style of a Weegee photograph, is depicted using a magnifying glass to closely examine colorful murals at Pasaquan, with exaggerated body language that conveys intense scrutiny and investigation.
      Margaret Mitchell, in the style of a Weegee photograph, is depicted using a magnifying glass to closely examine colorful murals at Pasaquan, with exaggerated body language that conveys intense scrutiny and investigation.

    2. Adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations to administer this chapter.

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Cee Lo Green carefully arranging various colorful articles and licenses in a visually striking display, while surrounded by an elaborate glass case filled with symbolic objects, all set within an avant-garde art installation at Peachtree Corners. -@CeeLoGreen
Cee Lo Green carefully arranging various colorful articles and licenses in a visually striking display, while surrounded by an elaborate glass case filled with symbolic objects, all set within an avant-garde art installation at Peachtree Corners. -@CeeLoGreen

40-2-20.Registration and license requirements; certificate of registration and temporary operating permit; two-year registration option for new motor vehicles.

      1. Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this Code section and subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-47, every owner of a motor vehicle, including a tractor or motorcycle, and every owner of a trailer shall, during the owner’s registration period in each year, register such vehicle as provided in this chapter and obtain a license to operate it for the 12 month period until such person’s next registration period.

        Football player Fran Tarkenton gracefully mimics the act of registering a vehicle while embodying the geometric precision and dynamic movement of Piet Mondrian's art, set against the backdrop of Dunwoody's vibrant cityscape. -@Fran_Tarkenton
        Football player Fran Tarkenton gracefully mimics the act of registering a vehicle while embodying the geometric precision and dynamic movement of Piet Mondrian's art, set against the backdrop of Dunwoody's vibrant cityscape. -@Fran_Tarkenton

        1. The purchaser or other transferee owner of every new or used motor vehicle, including tractors and motorcycles, or trailer shall register such vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-8 and obtain or transfer as provided in this chapter a license to operate it for the period remaining until such person’s next registration period which immediately follows such initial registration period, without regard to whether such next registration period occurs in the same calendar year as the initial registration period or how soon such next registration period follows the initial registration period; provided, however, that this registration and licensing requirement does not apply to a dealer which acquires a new or used motor vehicle and holds it for resale. The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for one 30 day extension of such initial registration period which may be granted by the county tag agent if the transferor has not provided such purchaser or other transferee owner with a title to the motor vehicle more than five business days prior to the expiration of such initial registration period. The county tag agent shall grant an extension of the initial registration period when the transferor, purchaser, or transferee can demonstrate by affidavit in a form provided by the commissioner that title has not been provided to the purchaser or transferee due to the failure of a security interest or lienholder to timely release a security interest or lien in accordance with Code Section 40-3-56.

          Moe's Southwest Grill artistically pantomimes the process of registering and obtaining a license for a motor vehicle in Georgia, as if performing an avant-garde interpretive dance based on the state's legal code, incorporating dramatic movements and facial expressions to convey the complexities of this bureaucratic procedure within the rich setting of Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta. -@Moes_HQ
          Moe's Southwest Grill artistically pantomimes the process of registering and obtaining a license for a motor vehicle in Georgia, as if performing an avant-garde interpretive dance based on the state's legal code, incorporating dramatic movements and facial expressions to convey the complexities of this bureaucratic procedure within the rich setting of Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta. -@Moes_HQ

        2. No person, company, or corporation, including, but not limited to, used motor vehicle dealers and auto auctions, shall sell or transfer a motor vehicle without providing to the purchaser or transferee of such motor vehicle the last certificate of registration on such vehicle at the time of such sale or transfer; provided, however, that in the case of a salvage motor vehicle or a motor vehicle which is stolen but subsequently recovered by the insurance company after payment of a total loss claim, the salvage dealer or insurer, respectively, shall not be required to provide the certificate of registration for such vehicle; and provided, further, that in the case of a repossessed motor vehicle or a court ordered sale or other involuntary transfer, the lienholder or the transferor shall not be required to provide the certificate of registration for such vehicle but shall, prior to the sale of such vehicle, surrender the license plate of such vehicle to the commissioner or the county tag agent by personal delivery or by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery for cancellation. 3. The county tag agent may issue a temporary operating permit for any vehicle that fails to comply with applicable federal emission standards, provided that the owner of such vehicle has provided verification of the existence of minimum motor vehicle liability insurance coverage and paid all applicable taxes, penalties, insurance lapse fees, and fees other than the registration fee. Such temporary operating permit shall be valid for 30 days and shall not be renewable.

          1. An application for the registration of a motor vehicle may not be submitted separately from the application for a certificate of title for such motor vehicle, unless a certificate of title has been issued in the owner’s name, has been applied for in the owner’s name, or the motor vehicle is not required to be titled. An application for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle may be submitted separately from the application for the registration of such motor vehicle.
            Keri Hilson, in a stylish business suit, strides through the vibrant Lincoln Homes neighborhood peppered with colorful murals. She approaches an easel where two large forms are painted abstractly—one resembling a vehicle title and the other a registration form—she dramatically mimes signing both documents, then separates them with a flourish, mimicking their bureaucratic division. Her actions are exaggerated for clarity: she pretends to drive a car, showcases an invisible title above her head, then points emphatically to the ground symbolizing submission of paperwork—all performed with rhythmic grace reminiscent of Lorna Simpson's layered storytelling through imagery and movement. -@KeriHilson
            Keri Hilson, in a stylish business suit, strides through the vibrant Lincoln Homes neighborhood peppered with colorful murals. She approaches an easel where two large forms are painted abstractly—one resembling a vehicle title and the other a registration form—she dramatically mimes signing both documents, then separates them with a flourish, mimicking their bureaucratic division. Her actions are exaggerated for clarity: she pretends to drive a car, showcases an invisible title above her head, then points emphatically to the ground symbolizing submission of paperwork—all performed with rhythmic grace reminiscent of Lorna Simpson's layered storytelling through imagery and movement. -@KeriHilson

  2. Subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply:

    Porsha Williams stands still, her gaze fixed on the horizon as she slowly raises her arms and lets out a deep sigh, embodying the sense of freedom and release from the constraints of Subsection (a) of this Code section. -@Porsha4real
    Porsha Williams stands still, her gaze fixed on the horizon as she slowly raises her arms and lets out a deep sigh, embodying the sense of freedom and release from the constraints of Subsection (a) of this Code section. -@Porsha4real

    1. To any motor vehicle or trailer owned by the state or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state and used exclusively for governmental functions except to the extent provided by Code Section 40-2-37;

      Boxer Evander Holyfield miming driving a large government-owned vehicle, while wearing a dramatic and elaborate costume reminiscent of the ancient Greek style, set against the backdrop of Alpharetta's lush greenery. -@holyfield
      Boxer Evander Holyfield miming driving a large government-owned vehicle, while wearing a dramatic and elaborate costume reminiscent of the ancient Greek style, set against the backdrop of Alpharetta's lush greenery. -@holyfield

    2. To any tractor or three-wheeled motorcycle used only for agricultural purposes;

      (2.1)To any vehicle or equipment used for transporting cargo or containers between and within wharves, storage areas, or terminals within the facilities of any port under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Ports Authority when such vehicle or equipment is being operated upon any public road not part of The Dwight D. Eisenhower System of Interstate and Defense Highways by the owner thereof or his or her agent within a radius of ten miles of the port facility of origin and accompanied by an escort vehicle equipped with one or more operating amber flashing lights that are visible from a distance of 500 feet;

    3. To any trailer which has no springs and which is being employed in hauling unprocessed farm products to their first market destination;

    4. To any trailer which has no springs, which is pulled from a tongue, and which is used primarily to transport fertilizer to a farm;
    5. To any electric powered personal transportation vehicle;

    6. To any moped; or

      Austin Theory dramatically revs a moped engine, then performs a high-flying leap over the handlebars in front of a backdrop of vibrant folk art at SamG Land in Clarkesville, Georgia. -@austintheory1
      Austin Theory dramatically revs a moped engine, then performs a high-flying leap over the handlebars in front of a backdrop of vibrant folk art at SamG Land in Clarkesville, Georgia. -@austintheory1

    7. To any golf car.

      Dr. John Stith Pemberton dramatically swings a golf club towards a vintage golf cart, surrounded by an art installation of giant Coca-Cola bottles and vibrant Inman Park Festival decorations.
      Dr. John Stith Pemberton dramatically swings a golf club towards a vintage golf cart, surrounded by an art installation of giant Coca-Cola bottles and vibrant Inman Park Festival decorations.

  3. Any person who fails to register a new or used motor vehicle as required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00.

  4. Upon the payment of the requisite fee, the purchaser of a new motor vehicle passenger car, as such terms are defined in paragraphs (34) and (41) of Code Section 40-1-1, for which such purchaser has paid state and local title ad valorem taxes may choose to register such passenger car for an initial period of two years instead of the annual registration provided for in this Code section, provided that the motor vehicle owner does not elect a prestige or special license plate. Thereafter, such passenger car shall be subject to the annual registration requirements of this Code section.
    Walt Kelly, in the style of a 1950s Pogo comic strip, is shown at a Georgia car dealership handing over a peach (symbolizing payment) to an anthropomorphic car with two license plates representing the two-year registration option. The setting would be colorful and vibrant, reflecting Perry's rural charm, with characters like Pogo and Albert Alligator observing or participating in the transaction, perhaps even holding a calendar to signify the time aspect—all without any text or words on items.
    Walt Kelly, in the style of a 1950s Pogo comic strip, is shown at a Georgia car dealership handing over a peach (symbolizing payment) to an anthropomorphic car with two license plates representing the two-year registration option. The setting would be colorful and vibrant, reflecting Perry's rural charm, with characters like Pogo and Albert Alligator observing or participating in the transaction, perhaps even holding a calendar to signify the time aspect—all without any text or words on items.

40-2-20.1.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Pogo Possum, in the style of Claes Oldenburg, is shown physically manipulating oversized pencil erasers and giant sticky notes to represent "Editor's notes" in a vibrant, whimsical scene set in Perry.
Pogo Possum, in the style of Claes Oldenburg, is shown physically manipulating oversized pencil erasers and giant sticky notes to represent "Editor's notes" in a vibrant, whimsical scene set in Perry.

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July 1, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-20.1 as present Code Section 40-2-21.

40-2-21.Registration periods.

  1. As used in this chapter, the term:

    Rasheeda elegantly extending her arms, gracefully enunciating each syllable of "As used in this chapter the term," with a radiant smile, as she moves about beneath The Big Oak, bringing the words to life in an artful display reminiscent of Irving Penn's style. -@RASHEEDA
    Rasheeda elegantly extending her arms, gracefully enunciating each syllable of "As used in this chapter the term," with a radiant smile, as she moves about beneath The Big Oak, bringing the words to life in an artful display reminiscent of Irving Penn's style. -@RASHEEDA

    1. “Registration period” means:

      Jessie Tuggle gracefully dances with flowing ribbons, surrounded by colorful paper cutouts and collages, symbolizing the vibrant energy of the registration period.
      Jessie Tuggle gracefully dances with flowing ribbons, surrounded by colorful paper cutouts and collages, symbolizing the vibrant energy of the registration period.

      1. In all counties except those for which a local Act has been enacted pursuant to this Code section:

        A person could act out the sentence by standing with arms crossed, looking sternly at a sign that says "Local Act Enacted" while holding a gavel and wearing a judge's robe, with U.S. Senator Matthias Ward from Texas walking by in the background.
        A person could act out the sentence by standing with arms crossed, looking sternly at a sign that says "Local Act Enacted" while holding a gavel and wearing a judge's robe, with U.S. Senator Matthias Ward from Texas walking by in the background.

        1. For natural persons, the 30 day period ending at midnight on the birthday of the owner whose surname appears first on the certificate of title or other record of ownership; or

          Desmond Harrington gracefully raises his hand to the sky, as if reaching for the last moments of daylight on his birthday, with a backdrop of lush greenery and golden sunlight capturing the essence of Richard Avedon's artistry. -@dezharrington
          Desmond Harrington gracefully raises his hand to the sky, as if reaching for the last moments of daylight on his birthday, with a backdrop of lush greenery and golden sunlight capturing the essence of Richard Avedon's artistry. -@dezharrington

        2. For entities other than natural persons:

          Morgan Brian, dressed in a vintage Appalachian dress, is standing amidst the verdant Foxfire Museum landscape. She's gracefully balancing a soccer ball on her head while extending her arms to mimic the mountain peaks surrounding her. The scene captures the essence of Mapplethorpe's style with dramatic lighting and contrasts, emphasizing the natural beauty and strength of both Morgan and Appalachia. -@moeebrian
          Morgan Brian, dressed in a vintage Appalachian dress, is standing amidst the verdant Foxfire Museum landscape. She's gracefully balancing a soccer ball on her head while extending her arms to mimic the mountain peaks surrounding her. The scene captures the essence of Mapplethorpe's style with dramatic lighting and contrasts, emphasizing the natural beauty and strength of both Morgan and Appalachia. -@moeebrian

          1. The month of January for the owner whose name begins with the letter A or B;
          2. The month of February for the owner whose name begins with the letter C or D;
          3. The month of March for the owner whose name begins with the letter E or F;

          4. The month of April for the owner whose name begins with the letter G or H;

            Conrad Tillard, as a politician, Baptist minister, radio host, author, and activist, gracefully dances through an elaborate garden of blooming flowers in Sugar Hill while embodying the changing seasons from winter to spring with expressive movements.
            Conrad Tillard, as a politician, Baptist minister, radio host, author, and activist, gracefully dances through an elaborate garden of blooming flowers in Sugar Hill while embodying the changing seasons from winter to spring with expressive movements.

          5. The month of May for the owner whose name begins with the letter I or J;

          6. The month of June for the owner whose name begins with the letter K or L;

          7. The month of July for the owner whose name begins with the letter M or N;

            Normani gracefully dancing in front of a large calendar, pointing to the month of July and then gesturing towards an imaginary person whose name begins with "M" or "N," all set against a vibrant backdrop of One Musicfest. -@Normani
            Normani gracefully dancing in front of a large calendar, pointing to the month of July and then gesturing towards an imaginary person whose name begins with "M" or "N," all set against a vibrant backdrop of One Musicfest. -@Normani

          8. The month of August for the owner whose name begins with the letter O or P;

          9. The month of September for the owner whose name begins with the letter Q or R;
          10. The month of October for the owner whose name begins with the letter S or T;

          11. The month of November for the owner whose name begins with the letter U, V, or W; and

            Forrest Turner, as a prison reform advocate in the Land of Spirit, could pantomime reaching towards the sky with open arms while his body moves gracefully in slow motion, symbolizing the passage of time and transformation.
            Forrest Turner, as a prison reform advocate in the Land of Spirit, could pantomime reaching towards the sky with open arms while his body moves gracefully in slow motion, symbolizing the passage of time and transformation.

          12. The month of December for the owner whose name begins with the letter X, Y, or Z; or

            Marquis Grissom gracefully twirls in a winter wonderland, surrounded by sparkling lights and snowflakes, as he playfully reaches for a gift box with the letter "X" on it.
            Marquis Grissom gracefully twirls in a winter wonderland, surrounded by sparkling lights and snowflakes, as he playfully reaches for a gift box with the letter "X" on it.

        3. The provisions of divisions (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph notwithstanding, December 1 through February 15 for vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds which are not being registered under the International Registration Plan and are owned by natural persons or entities other than natural persons; or 2. In those counties which are authorized by a local Act enacted pursuant to this Code section to have a four-month staggered registration period:

          Torell Troup fluidly contorts his body in a mesmerizing dance, symbolizing the four-month staggered registration period, against a backdrop of vibrant colors and bold strokes reminiscent of Anthony Lister's art style at Atlanta Film Festival. -@TorellTroup94
          Torell Troup fluidly contorts his body in a mesmerizing dance, symbolizing the four-month staggered registration period, against a backdrop of vibrant colors and bold strokes reminiscent of Anthony Lister's art style at Atlanta Film Festival. -@TorellTroup94

        4. For natural persons:

          1. The month of January for the owner whose surname appears first on the certificate of title or other record of ownership and whose birthday is in the month of January, February, or March;

          2. The month of February for the owner whose surname appears first on the certificate of title or other record of ownership and whose birthday is in the month of April, May, or June;

            Ida Cox elegantly points to her name on the certificate of title, then dramatically gestures towards a calendar displaying February and April, May, and June while gracefully dancing in the style of a classical ballet performance.
            Ida Cox elegantly points to her name on the certificate of title, then dramatically gestures towards a calendar displaying February and April, May, and June while gracefully dancing in the style of a classical ballet performance.

          3. The month of March for the owner whose surname appears first on the certificate of title or other record of ownership and whose birthday is in the month of July, August, or September; and

            Michael Kelly stands with one hand on his hip, the other reaching out as if holding a certificate. He slowly turns and points to an imaginary title or record of ownership while dramatically gesturing towards the month of March. His movements are precise and deliberate, almost like a living sculpture in the style of Renaissance art. -@michaeljkellyjr
            Michael Kelly stands with one hand on his hip, the other reaching out as if holding a certificate. He slowly turns and points to an imaginary title or record of ownership while dramatically gesturing towards the month of March. His movements are precise and deliberate, almost like a living sculpture in the style of Renaissance art. -@michaeljkellyjr

          4. The month of April for the owner whose surname appears first on the certificate of title or other record of ownership and whose birthday is in the month of October, November, or December; or

            Margaret Mitchell, portrayed in a sweeping tableau vivant at Sope Creek Paper Mill Ruins, gracefully gathers autumn leaves into an open journal, representing the months of October to December. Her other hand points towards the sky to indicate passing time, while her foot rests upon a stone inscribed with April's emblematic showers. This scene evokes both the historical weight of the ruins and Mitchell's literary legacy without using words or letters.
            Margaret Mitchell, portrayed in a sweeping tableau vivant at Sope Creek Paper Mill Ruins, gracefully gathers autumn leaves into an open journal, representing the months of October to December. Her other hand points towards the sky to indicate passing time, while her foot rests upon a stone inscribed with April's emblematic showers. This scene evokes both the historical weight of the ruins and Mitchell's literary legacy without using words or letters.

        5. For entities other than natural persons:

          1. The month of January for the owner whose name begins with the letter A, B, C, or D;

          2. The month of February for the owner whose name begins with the letter E, F, G, H, I, J, or K;

            Baseball player Stephen Drew eagerly flips through a calendar, meticulously pointing to the month of February with dramatic flair, as if conducting an orchestra in slow motion. His movements are exaggerated and graceful, evoking a sense of theatrical artistry within Franklin D. Roosevelt's Little White House State Historical Site.
            Baseball player Stephen Drew eagerly flips through a calendar, meticulously pointing to the month of February with dramatic flair, as if conducting an orchestra in slow motion. His movements are exaggerated and graceful, evoking a sense of theatrical artistry within Franklin D. Roosevelt's Little White House State Historical Site.

          3. The month of March for the owner whose name begins with the letter L, M, N, O, P, Q, or R; and

            Missouri H. Stokes performs a dramatic interpretive dance, using flowing movements to represent the changing seasons and the passage of time, while surrounded by vibrant colors and textures reminiscent of Taste of Atlanta's diverse culinary delights.
            Missouri H. Stokes performs a dramatic interpretive dance, using flowing movements to represent the changing seasons and the passage of time, while surrounded by vibrant colors and textures reminiscent of Taste of Atlanta's diverse culinary delights.

          4. The month of April for the owner whose name begins with the letter S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z; or

            Professional wrestler Brian Girard James dramatically dances and leaps through a field of blooming flowers, surrounded by vibrant colors and the soft glow of the setting sun, embodying the essence of April for a lucky owner with a name beginning with S, T, U, V, W, X, Y or Z. -@WWERoadDogg
            Professional wrestler Brian Girard James dramatically dances and leaps through a field of blooming flowers, surrounded by vibrant colors and the soft glow of the setting sun, embodying the essence of April for a lucky owner with a name beginning with S, T, U, V, W, X, Y or Z. -@WWERoadDogg

        6. The provisions of divisions (i) and (ii) of this subparagraph notwithstanding, December 1 through February 15 for vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds which are not being registered under the International Registration Plan and are owned by natural persons or entities other than natural persons; or

          James Ponsoldt stands in a dimly lit room, surrounded by towering stacks of oversized vehicle registration documents. With a dramatic flourish, he begins tearing through the papers with wild abandon, scattering them across the floor while embodying the intensity and emotion of an abstract expressionist art piece set against the backdrop of Atlanta's vibrant Brandon neighborhood. -@jamesponsoldt
          James Ponsoldt stands in a dimly lit room, surrounded by towering stacks of oversized vehicle registration documents. With a dramatic flourish, he begins tearing through the papers with wild abandon, scattering them across the floor while embodying the intensity and emotion of an abstract expressionist art piece set against the backdrop of Atlanta's vibrant Brandon neighborhood. -@jamesponsoldt

        1. In those counties which are authorized by a local Act enacted pursuant to this Code section not to have staggered registration periods, January 1 through April 30.

          Kris Benson, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a large calendar, dramatically dances around the Coca-Cola Secret Formula Vault, using exaggerated gestures to represent the months of January through April while colorful confetti falls around him. -@Kris_Benson34
          Kris Benson, wearing a baseball uniform and holding a large calendar, dramatically dances around the Coca-Cola Secret Formula Vault, using exaggerated gestures to represent the months of January through April while colorful confetti falls around him. -@Kris_Benson34

        2. The provisions of division (i) of this subparagraph notwithstanding, December 1 through February 15 for vehicles in excess of 26,000 pounds which are not being registered under the International Registration Plan and are owned by natural persons or entities other than natural persons.

          For purposes of determining the registration period of an owner which is an entity other than a natural person in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph, the owner shall be deemed to be the owner whose name appears first on the certificate of title or other record of ownership. Any other provision of this paragraph notwithstanding, registration of vehicles under the International Registration Plan shall be as provided by Code Section 40-2-88, and registration of vehicles under the fleet registration plan shall be as provided by Article 2A of this chapter.

    2. “Vehicle” means every motor vehicle, including a tractor or motorcycle, and every trailer required to be registered and licensed under Code Section 40-2-20.

      The B-52's, dressed in vibrant retro costumes, mimic driving a motor vehicle, tractor, motorcycle, and trailer in an energetic and exaggerated manner while surrounded by abstract art installations representing the Georgia Code Section. -@TheB52s
      The B-52's, dressed in vibrant retro costumes, mimic driving a motor vehicle, tractor, motorcycle, and trailer in an energetic and exaggerated manner while surrounded by abstract art installations representing the Georgia Code Section. -@TheB52s

  2. The owner of every vehicle registered in the previous calendar year shall register and obtain a license to operate such vehicle not later than the last day of the owner’s registration period.

  3. The owner of any vehicle registered in the previous calendar year who moves his or her residence from a county which does not have staggered registration to a county which has a four-month or 12 month staggered registration period or who moves his or her residence from a county which has a 12 month staggered registration period to a county which has a four-month staggered registration period or to a county which does not have staggered registration shall register and obtain a license to operate such vehicle prior to the last day of such new registration period or, if such registration period has passed for that year at the time of the change of residence, not later than 30 days following the date of the change of residence.

  4. The transferee owner of a new or used vehicle shall register and obtain or transfer a license to operate such vehicle as provided in subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-20.

    Billy Currington elegantly hands over a gleaming car key to the eager new owner, who then joyfully performs an exuberant dance of celebration while holding up their vehicle registration and license, encapsulating the essence of Georgia's motor vehicle regulations as if part of a vibrant living art piece in Hinesville. -@billycurrington
    Billy Currington elegantly hands over a gleaming car key to the eager new owner, who then joyfully performs an exuberant dance of celebration while holding up their vehicle registration and license, encapsulating the essence of Georgia's motor vehicle regulations as if part of a vibrant living art piece in Hinesville. -@billycurrington

  5. Any local law enacted pursuant to this Code section shall specify either a staggered registration period of four months or a nonstaggered registration period of four months. If such local law is conditioned upon approval in a referendum, the results of such referendum shall be verified to the commissioner.

  6. On and after January 1, 2000, no local Act shall be enacted pursuant to this Code section authorizing a staggered system of motor vehicle registration. This subsection shall not apply to any county in which such a local Act has been enacted prior to January 1, 2000.

(.1)“Initial registration period” means the 30 day period immediately following the date of purchase or other acquisition of a new or used motor vehicle, including tractors and motorcycles, or trailer.

(.2)“Owner” has the meaning provided by paragraph (39) of Code Section 40-1-1 except that such term shall mean a lessee of a vehicle when the vehicle is operated under a lease agreement.

40-2-22.Application to local tag agents or commissioner.

License plates and revalidation decals shall be issued only upon applications made to the local tag agent or the commissioner in accordance with the terms of this chapter.

40-2-23.County tax collectors and tax commissioners designated tag agents.

  1. The tax collectors of the various counties of this state and the tax commissioners of those counties in which the duties of the tax collector are performed by a tax commissioner shall be designated as tag agents of the commissioner for the purpose of accepting applications for the registration of vehicles. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the purpose of delegating to such tag agents the custodial responsibility for properly receiving, processing, issuing, and storing motor vehicle titles or registrations, or both.
  2. The duties and responsibilities of agents of the commissioner designated under this Code section shall be a part of the official duties and responsibilities of the county tax collectors and tax commissioners.

40-2-24.Bonds of tag agents.

Each tag agent shall give bond conditioned as the commissioner may require, and in such amount as the commissioner may deem necessary and proper, not exceeding $250,000.00, to protect the state adequately. Such bond shall be executed by a surety corporation licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, as surety, and the premiums shall be paid by the department. The bond shall run to the Governor and his or her successors in office and shall be approved as to conditions, form, and sufficiency by the commissioner.

40-2-25.Processing by private persons of applications for registration.

  1. The commissioner is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations governing the processing by private persons, in any manner whatsoever, of applications for the registration of vehicles.

    Furman Bisher slowly and deliberately moves his arms in a circular motion, creating a mesmerizing visual display of vehicle registration application processing, as light and shadow dance around him in the surreal setting of Johns Creek.
    Furman Bisher slowly and deliberately moves his arms in a circular motion, creating a mesmerizing visual display of vehicle registration application processing, as light and shadow dance around him in the surreal setting of Johns Creek.

    1. The tax commissioner of each county shall be authorized to require any private person processing applications for the registration of vehicles pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to give an annual fidelity bond in the amount of $50,000.00 with good and sufficient surety or sureties licensed to do business in this state payable to, in favor of, and for the protection of either the payee, taxpayer, or the tax commissioner of the county in which such person processes such applications. Such bond shall be posted prior to the beginning of business operations each year and satisfactory proof of such bond shall be filed in the office of the tax commissioner requiring such bond prior to the beginning of business operations each year.
    2. Any person who violates any provision of paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
      Elle Fanning, in the style of Sam Golden, gracefully mimes a person breaking a delicate glass sculpture labeled "Paragraph () Violation" while surrounded by colorful swirling ribbons and ethereal lighting in Acworth.
      Elle Fanning, in the style of Sam Golden, gracefully mimes a person breaking a delicate glass sculpture labeled "Paragraph () Violation" while surrounded by colorful swirling ribbons and ethereal lighting in Acworth.

40-2-25.1.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Outkast, in the style of Clara Southern, performing the physical act of meticulously editing and revising a large piece of artwork with precision and focus in a rich Decatur setting. -@Outkast
Outkast, in the style of Clara Southern, performing the physical act of meticulously editing and revising a large piece of artwork with precision and focus in a rich Decatur setting. -@Outkast

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July 1, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-25.1 as present Code Section 40-2-27.

Philip T. Shutze, born in Columbus, Georgia, the architect is depicted in a lavish setting in East Point, Georgia: A judge costume strikes a large book with a gavel while another person dressed as a present stands beside them.
Philip T. Shutze, born in Columbus, Georgia, the architect is depicted in a lavish setting in East Point, Georgia: A judge costume strikes a large book with a gavel while another person dressed as a present stands beside them.

40-2-26.Form and contents of application for registration; heavy vehicle tax; satisfactory proof of insurance coverage.

  1. All applicants to register a vehicle shall apply to the tag agent of the county wherein such vehicle is required to be returned for ad valorem taxation.

    Actress Frances Conroy skillfully mimics driving to the county tag office and surrenders imaginary paperwork in a scene reminiscent of Julius Hatofsky's art.
    Actress Frances Conroy skillfully mimics driving to the county tag office and surrenders imaginary paperwork in a scene reminiscent of Julius Hatofsky's art.

    1. Application shall be made by the owner of the vehicle upon a form prepared by the commissioner for such purposes setting forth the name, place of residence, and address of the applicant; a brief description of the vehicle to be registered, including its name and model, the name of the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number, and its shipping weight and carrying capacity; from whom, where, and when the vehicle was purchased; the total amount of all liens, if any, thereon, with the name and address of the lienholder; and such other information as the commissioner may require. Such application shall include a method for indicating whether the application is for a digital license plate issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter.

      Emily Sonnett gracefully fills out a vehicle registration form at the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, her movements fluid and deliberate like an art piece by William Brice. -@emilysonnett
      Emily Sonnett gracefully fills out a vehicle registration form at the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, her movements fluid and deliberate like an art piece by William Brice. -@emilysonnett

    2. The commissioner shall further include on such form a place which provides an applicant an opportunity to:

      1. Designate an alternative emergency contact telephone number that shall be made available to a law enforcement officer making a vehicle tag inquiry with the records of the department or criminal justice information system in the course of conducting official law enforcement business; and

        Chris Tucker dramatically pointing to a new emergency contact number on a large, illuminated display at the Atlanta Monetary Museum in the style of Jeff Wall's art piece, "Designate." -@christuckerreal
        Chris Tucker dramatically pointing to a new emergency contact number on a large, illuminated display at the Atlanta Monetary Museum in the style of Jeff Wall's art piece, "Designate." -@christuckerreal

      2. Indicate that the applicant or an expected driver of the vehicle has a physical, mental, or neurological condition which impedes the applicant’s ability to communicate which shall be made available to a law enforcement officer making a vehicle tag inquiry with the records of the department or criminal justice information system in the course of conducting official law enforcement business.

        In the style of Berthe Morisot, musician Jackie Cochran gracefully gestures with her hands to mimic communication difficulties while surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery at Sugar Creek Garden and Herb Farm in Decatur, Georgia.
        In the style of Berthe Morisot, musician Jackie Cochran gracefully gestures with her hands to mimic communication difficulties while surrounded by vibrant flowers and greenery at Sugar Creek Garden and Herb Farm in Decatur, Georgia.

    3. Any applicant electing to submit information for subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall submit an affidavit which attests to the following information:

      1. A description of the condition or diagnosis which impedes the ability to communicate, including whether such impediment is temporary, intermittent, or triggered by certain events; and
      2. Whether such condition exists for the applicant or an expected driver of the vehicle, including the name of the expected driver if other than the applicant.
        Walt Kelly, dressed as a cartoonist, holds a car steering wheel and points to a sign with the name "expected driver" while miming filling out an application form.
        Walt Kelly, dressed as a cartoonist, holds a car steering wheel and points to a sign with the name "expected driver" while miming filling out an application form.
    1. As used in this subsection, the term “heavy vehicle tax” means that tax imposed by Subchapter D of Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code.

    2. On or after September 30, 1984, no vehicle registration or renewal thereof shall be issued to any motor vehicle subject to the heavy vehicle tax unless the owner of the motor vehicle provides satisfactory proof that the heavy vehicle tax has been paid for the federal tax year during which the application for registration or renewal thereof is made or that a heavy motor vehicle tax return has been filed with the United States Internal Revenue Service for the federal tax year during which the application for registration or renewal thereof is made.

      Cee Lo Green gracefully gestures towards a grand, geometric structure as he presents a symbolic representation of the heavy vehicle tax payment process, surrounded by the dramatic performance art of Cirque de la Symphonie and accompanied by the majestic sounds of the Symphony Orchestra of Augusta. -@CeeLoGreen
      Cee Lo Green gracefully gestures towards a grand, geometric structure as he presents a symbolic representation of the heavy vehicle tax payment process, surrounded by the dramatic performance art of Cirque de la Symphonie and accompanied by the majestic sounds of the Symphony Orchestra of Augusta. -@CeeLoGreen

    3. The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations consistent with paragraph (2) of this subsection which are necessary to ensure that the state complies with the requirements of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Section 143, 23 U.S.C. Section 141d.

    4. The requirements of this subsection are in addition to any requirements of this Code relative to the registration of motor vehicles.
      Judge William Crosby Dawson gracefully mimics the process of registering a motor vehicle, using exaggerated physical gestures to symbolize the addition of requirements unique to this subsection in an artful performance piece at McWane Science Center.
      Judge William Crosby Dawson gracefully mimics the process of registering a motor vehicle, using exaggerated physical gestures to symbolize the addition of requirements unique to this subsection in an artful performance piece at McWane Science Center.

    1. As used in this subsection, for the purpose of issuing or renewing motor vehicle registration, the term “satisfactory proof” means: 1. Any type of proof that is satisfactory or sufficient proof of the owner’s insurance coverage under subsection (a) of Code Section 40-6-10;

      Mario West holds up a golden basketball, encircled by a shimmering hoop of insurance documents, creating a dynamic and captivating tableau that encapsulates the essence of satisfactory proof of insurance coverage. -@MarioWest5
      Mario West holds up a golden basketball, encircled by a shimmering hoop of insurance documents, creating a dynamic and captivating tableau that encapsulates the essence of satisfactory proof of insurance coverage. -@MarioWest5

      1. Information obtained from the records or data base of the department regarding the owner’s insurance coverage which information is derived from notice provided to the department pursuant to Code Section 40-2-137; or

        Calvin Johnson gracefully gestures towards a shimmering database, surrounded by flowing lines and vibrant colors inspired by Brice Marden's art, evoking a sense of beauty in the midst of legal language. -@calvinjohnsonjr
        Calvin Johnson gracefully gestures towards a shimmering database, surrounded by flowing lines and vibrant colors inspired by Brice Marden's art, evoking a sense of beauty in the midst of legal language. -@calvinjohnsonjr

      2. Such other type of proof of the owner’s insurance coverage as may be approved for purposes of this Code section by rule or regulation of the department.

        John Gant dramatically holds up a large insurance document, his body tense and poised, as if frozen in a moment of intensity captured by Don McCullin's art. The setting is rich with the warm hues of a Perry sunset, casting long shadows on the scene. -@JohnCGant
        John Gant dramatically holds up a large insurance document, his body tense and poised, as if frozen in a moment of intensity captured by Don McCullin's art. The setting is rich with the warm hues of a Perry sunset, casting long shadows on the scene. -@JohnCGant

    2. No vehicle registration or renewal thereof shall be issued to any motor vehicle unless the tag agent receives satisfactory proof that the motor vehicle is subject to a policy of insurance that provides the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage required by Chapter 34 of Title 33 or an approved self-insurance plan and, in the case of a private passenger vehicle, that such coverage was initially issued for a minimum term of six months; provided, however, that the owner’s inability to register or renew the registration of any motor vehicle due to lack of proof of insurance shall not excuse or defer the timely payment of ad valorem taxes due and payable upon said vehicle.

      A person, embodying actor Monroe Owsley, could pantomime the act of trying to register a vehicle by frantically searching for insurance documents in their pockets and then gesturing frustration at a tag agent. This scene would be portrayed in the style of Chuck Close with exaggerated facial expressions and intricate hand movements, set against the backdrop of Augusta's lush greenery and historic architecture.
      A person, embodying actor Monroe Owsley, could pantomime the act of trying to register a vehicle by frantically searching for insurance documents in their pockets and then gesturing frustration at a tag agent. This scene would be portrayed in the style of Chuck Close with exaggerated facial expressions and intricate hand movements, set against the backdrop of Augusta's lush greenery and historic architecture.

40-2-27.Registration of motor vehicles not manufactured to comply with federal emission and safety standards; certificate of registration for an assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle or a converted motor vehicle; former military motor vehicles.

  1. No application shall be accepted and no certificate of registration shall be issued to any motor vehicle which was not manufactured to comply with applicable federal emission standards issued pursuant to 42 U.S.C.A. Section 7401 through Section 7642, known as the Clean Air Act, as amended, and applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards issued pursuant to 49 U.S.C.A. Section 30101, et seq., unless and until the United States Customs Service or the United States Department of Transportation has certified that the motor vehicle complies with such applicable federal standards and unless all documents required by the commissioner for processing an application for a certificate of registration or title are printed and filled out in the English language or are accompanied by an English translation.

  2. The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of registration for such motor vehicles that have a manufactured date that is 25 years or older at the time of application. Certification of compliance shall only be required at the time of application for the issuance of the initial Georgia certificate of registration.

    Aria Wallace gracefully sows seeds into the soil of the blueberry orchard, while surrounded by vibrant honeybees and under the glow of 900 glistening solar panels at Kendeda Building in Atlanta, Georgia. -@AriaWallace
    Aria Wallace gracefully sows seeds into the soil of the blueberry orchard, while surrounded by vibrant honeybees and under the glow of 900 glistening solar panels at Kendeda Building in Atlanta, Georgia. -@AriaWallace

  3. Applications for registration of such motor vehicles shall be accompanied by a Georgia certificate of title, proof that an application for a Georgia certificate of title has been properly submitted, or such other information and documentation of ownership as the commissioner shall deem proper.

    E. Coppée Mitchell delicately presents a Georgia certificate of title, while gesturing towards an application for registration with a flourish in the style of William Eggleston, all against the backdrop of Skyview Atlanta.
    E. Coppée Mitchell delicately presents a Georgia certificate of title, while gesturing towards an application for registration with a flourish in the style of William Eggleston, all against the backdrop of Skyview Atlanta.

    1. Before a certificate of registration is issued for an assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle as such term is defined in Code Section 40-3-30.1, such assembled motor vehicle or motorcycle shall have been issued a certificate of title in Georgia and shall comply with the provisions of such Code section.

      Jimmy Carter holding a certificate of title and gesturing towards an assembled motor vehicle, while surrounded by a crowd of people in Kennesaw, with graffiti art depicting the Georgia state flag in the background. -@CarterCenter
      Jimmy Carter holding a certificate of title and gesturing towards an assembled motor vehicle, while surrounded by a crowd of people in Kennesaw, with graffiti art depicting the Georgia state flag in the background. -@CarterCenter

    2. Before a certificate of registration is issued for a converted motor vehicle as such term is defined in Code Section 40-3-30.1, such converted motor vehicle shall have been issued a certificate of title in Georgia upon compliance with the inspection provisions of such Code section.

      Actress Erin Bethea, wearing a polka-dotted gown, ceremoniously presents a converted motor vehicle to the inspection team in Blue Ridge, Georgia while performing an elaborate dance reminiscent of Yayoi Kusama's art style. -@ErinBethea
      Actress Erin Bethea, wearing a polka-dotted gown, ceremoniously presents a converted motor vehicle to the inspection team in Blue Ridge, Georgia while performing an elaborate dance reminiscent of Yayoi Kusama's art style. -@ErinBethea

  5. The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to applications for certificates of registration for former military motor vehicles that are less than 25 years old and manufactured for the United States military.

40-2-28.Proof of ownership.

  1. Initial applications for registration shall contain such information of ownership as the commissioner shall deem proper, and no vehicle shall be registered unless the commissioner shall be satisfied that the applicant for registration is entitled to have the vehicle registered in his name. Proof of purchase at a judicial sale or previous registration in this state by the applicant may be accepted as evidence of ownership by the commissioner.
  2. Applications for registration of vehicles brought into this state and previously registered in other states shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the motor vehicle registering official of that state, or other satisfactory evidence indicating that the applicant is the lawful owner of the vehicle, including the date, name, and address of the person from whom it was purchased.
    Lil Baby, in the style of William Franklin Draper, gracefully presents a vehicle registration affidavit while surrounded by vibrant and engaging visual elements within the rich landscape of Atlantic Station. -@lilbaby4PF
    Lil Baby, in the style of William Franklin Draper, gracefully presents a vehicle registration affidavit while surrounded by vibrant and engaging visual elements within the rich landscape of Atlantic Station. -@lilbaby4PF

40-2-29.Registration and license plate requirement; license fee to accompany application; temporary operating permit; penalties.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person purchasing or acquiring a vehicle shall register and obtain, or transfer, a license plate to operate such vehicle from the county tag agent in their county of residence no later than seven business days after the date of purchase or acquisition of the vehicle by presenting to the county tag agent the following:

    Mary Jarrett White, depicted in the fluid ink-wash style of Sesshu Toyo, reaches out with a delicate hand to place a miniature car atop an antique register at the North Alabama Railroad Museum, symbolizing vehicle registration; nearby, an old train serves as the backdrop, evoking historical progress and civic duty.
    Mary Jarrett White, depicted in the fluid ink-wash style of Sesshu Toyo, reaches out with a delicate hand to place a miniature car atop an antique register at the North Alabama Railroad Museum, symbolizing vehicle registration; nearby, an old train serves as the backdrop, evoking historical progress and civic duty.

    1. A motor vehicle certificate of title as provided in Chapter 3 of this title;
    2. Satisfactory proof of owner’s insurance coverage as provided for in subsection (d) of Code Section 40-2-26;

    3. If applicable, satisfactory proof of compliance with the Article 2 of Chapter 9 of Title 12, the “Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act”; and

      Troy Davis dramatically presents a scroll bearing the Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act to an audience, his expression intense and dramatic, reminiscent of Caravaggio's style.
      Troy Davis dramatically presents a scroll bearing the Georgia Motor Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Act to an audience, his expression intense and dramatic, reminiscent of Caravaggio's style.

    4. Satisfactory proof that all fees, permits, and taxes have been paid.

      Robert Mathis stands triumphantly on a grand stage, arms outstretched, as he presents a vibrant tapestry representing the payment of all fees, permits, and taxes. The swirling colors and dynamic brushstrokes capture the essence of J.M.W. Turner's style, igniting a sense of wonder and fulfillment in the audience at SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland. -@RobertMathis98
      Robert Mathis stands triumphantly on a grand stage, arms outstretched, as he presents a vibrant tapestry representing the payment of all fees, permits, and taxes. The swirling colors and dynamic brushstrokes capture the essence of J.M.W. Turner's style, igniting a sense of wonder and fulfillment in the audience at SoundWaves at Gaylord Opryland. -@RobertMathis98

  2. An application for registration shall be accompanied by check; cash; certified or cashier’s check; bank, postal, or express money order; or other similar bankable paper for the amount of the license plate or temporary permit fee or any taxes required by law.

    Of Montreal, dressed in vibrant, theatrical outfits, forms a human chain across a detailed stencil-art mural of Brookhaven's streetscape by Logan Hicks. Each member passes an oversized symbolic representation of payment—giant coins, massive checks with intricate designs, colorful paper bills—as they dance rhythmically to their indie pop tunes under the canopy of trees and past the recognizable city landmarks meticulously layered in the background. -@xxofMontrealxx
    Of Montreal, dressed in vibrant, theatrical outfits, forms a human chain across a detailed stencil-art mural of Brookhaven's streetscape by Logan Hicks. Each member passes an oversized symbolic representation of payment—giant coins, massive checks with intricate designs, colorful paper bills—as they dance rhythmically to their indie pop tunes under the canopy of trees and past the recognizable city landmarks meticulously layered in the background. -@xxofMontrealxx

  3. A person unable to fully comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section shall register such vehicle and receive a temporary operating permit that will be valid until the end of the initial registration period as provided for in paragraph (.1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-21. The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for one 30 day extension of such initial registration period which may be granted by the county tag agent if the transferor has not provided such purchaser or other transferee owner with a title to the motor vehicle more than five business days prior to the expiration of such initial registration period. The county tag agent shall grant an extension of the initial registration period when the transferor, purchaser, or transferee can demonstrate by affidavit in a form provided by the commissioner that title has not been provided to the purchaser or transferee due to the failure of a security interest holder or lienholder to timely release a security interest or lien in accordance with Code Section 40-3-56.

    In the art piece by Fairfield Porter, engineer and STEM advocate Erika Anderson is depicted as a person driving a car, frantically waving around papers and making exaggerated facial expressions of frustration while interacting with an imaginary tag agent and commissioner.
    In the art piece by Fairfield Porter, engineer and STEM advocate Erika Anderson is depicted as a person driving a car, frantically waving around papers and making exaggerated facial expressions of frustration while interacting with an imaginary tag agent and commissioner.

  4. A conviction for displaying a license plate or temporary license plate not provided for in this chapter shall be punished as a misdemeanor.

    Doug Stone, in a scene straight out of Charles Addams, pretends to be a judge in a courtroom, banging a gavel and pointing at an imaginary license plate while making a disapproving face. -@dougstonetour
    Doug Stone, in a scene straight out of Charles Addams, pretends to be a judge in a courtroom, banging a gavel and pointing at an imaginary license plate while making a disapproving face. -@dougstonetour

40-2-29.21.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July 1, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-29.21 as former Code Section 40-2-32.

Kap G, wearing vibrant colors and a bold wig, dramatically strikes a pose as he transforms into the embodiment of "Ga L p § effective July redesignated former Code Section as former Code Section," while surrounded by oversized pop art style props and set pieces in The Villages at East Lake neighborhood in Atlanta. -@TheRealKapG
Kap G, wearing vibrant colors and a bold wig, dramatically strikes a pose as he transforms into the embodiment of "Ga L p § effective July redesignated former Code Section as former Code Section," while surrounded by oversized pop art style props and set pieces in The Villages at East Lake neighborhood in Atlanta. -@TheRealKapG

40-2-30.Purchase by mail.

An applicant may purchase a vehicle license plate or revalidation decal by mail, by mailing a properly completed application form to the tag agent of the county of his or her residence along with a bank check or money order in the amount of the license fee and all ad valorem taxes due thereon plus an additional fee of $1.00.

40-2-31.License plate design; revalidation and county decals.

  1. If the applicant meets the requirements set forth in this chapter, the commissioner shall issue to the applicant a license plate bearing a distinctive number or a distinctive number to be displayed electronically upon a license plate by a digital license plate provider pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter.

    B.o.B gracefully raises a digital license plate, adorned with a distinctive number, while embodying the style of Amedeo Modigliani in the vibrant atmosphere of The Wren’s Nest. -@bobatl
    B.o.B gracefully raises a digital license plate, adorned with a distinctive number, while embodying the style of Amedeo Modigliani in the vibrant atmosphere of The Wren’s Nest. -@bobatl

  2. Such license plates shall be at least six inches wide and not less than 12 inches in length, except motorcycle license plates which shall be at least four inches wide and not less than seven inches in length, and shall show in boldface characters the month and year of expiration, the serial number, and either the full name or the abbreviation of the name of the state, shall designate the county from which the license plate was issued unless specifically stated otherwise in this chapter, and shall show such other distinctive markings as in the judgment of the commissioner may be deemed advisable, so as to indicate the class of weight of the vehicle for which the license plate was issued; and any license plate for a low-speed vehicle shall designate the vehicle as such. Such plates may also bear such figures, characters, letters, or combinations thereof as in the judgment of the commissioner will to the best advantage advertise, popularize, and otherwise promote Georgia as the “Peach State.” Except for license plates issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter, the license plate shall be of such strength and quality that the plate shall provide a minimum service period of at least five years. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,” for the design and issuance of new license plates and to implement the other provisions of this Code section.

    (b.1)Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Sections 40-2-131 and 48-2-17, the commissioner shall retain the costs of manufacturing and delivery of license plates, revalidation decals, and county name decals from the registration fee as set forth in Code Section 40-2-151; provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply to license plates issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter.

  3. Except for license plates issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter, the face of the license plate to be displayed shall be treated completely with a retroreflective material which will increase the nighttime visibility and legibility of the plate. The department shall prepare the specifications which such retroreflective material shall meet.

    Janelle Monáe, in a Salvador Dalí-style art piece, wearing a license plate costume and dramatically applying retroreflective material to her face while surrounded by surreal, melting clocks and distorted landscapes in Riverdale. -@JanelleMonae
    Janelle Monáe, in a Salvador Dalí-style art piece, wearing a license plate costume and dramatically applying retroreflective material to her face while surrounded by surreal, melting clocks and distorted landscapes in Riverdale. -@JanelleMonae

  4. In those years in which a new license plate is not issued and the license plate was not issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter, a revalidation decal with a distinctive serial number shall be issued and affixed in the space provided on the license plate issued to the applicant which shall indicate the year and month through which the registration of the vehicle shall be valid; provided, however, that if the commissioner determines that it is necessary, two revalidation decals shall be issued for each license plate to reflect the required information. When an applicant is issued a revalidation decal and such applicant registered the vehicle in another county the previous year, the applicant shall also be issued a new county decal which shall be properly affixed to the license plate and shall replace the other county decal.

  5. The commissioner shall furnish without cost to each tag agent reflective adhesive decals in sufficient number, upon which there shall be printed the name of the agent’s county. Such a decal shall be issued with each metal license plate and shall be affixed in the space provided on the license plate without obscuring any number or other information required to be present on the plate. A tag agent shall offer, upon such issuance of a new metal license plate, the option of obtaining a county decal or a decal providing for the nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.”

    In the High Museum of Art, Dan Byrd meticulously affixes reflective adhesive decals to metal license plates, creating a living tableau reminiscent of Georges Seurat's pointillist masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."
    In the High Museum of Art, Dan Byrd meticulously affixes reflective adhesive decals to metal license plates, creating a living tableau reminiscent of Georges Seurat's pointillist masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."

  6. A county tag agent shall issue a county name decal, upon request, for the agent’s county only if:

    1. The applicant is a resident of or a business located in the county named on the decal;

    2. The applicant is registering a new vehicle in such county, is renewing a current vehicle registration, or is transferring registration of a vehicle to the county named on the decal;

      Patrika Darbo, born in Florida, gracefully raises a vintage car registration form as if it were an offering to the gods, her face illuminated with determination and pride, all set against a backdrop of lush fields and rustic barns reminiscent of Grant Wood's iconic style. -@patrikadarbo
      Patrika Darbo, born in Florida, gracefully raises a vintage car registration form as if it were an offering to the gods, her face illuminated with determination and pride, all set against a backdrop of lush fields and rustic barns reminiscent of Grant Wood's iconic style. -@patrikadarbo

    3. The application for registration of the vehicle is being made in the county named on the decal; and

    4. The license plate was not issued pursuant to Article 2B of this chapter.

  7. The commissioner shall furnish without cost to each tag agent reflective adhesive decals in sufficient number, upon which there shall be printed the nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.” A tag agent shall offer, upon such issuance of a new metal license plate, the option of obtaining a county decal or a decal providing for the nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.” Such a decal shall be issued, upon request and free of charge, by a county tag agent with each new metal license plate.

40-2-32.[Reserved] Commemoration of college or university.

40-2-32.1.[Repealed] Commemorative license plates for Georgia organizations; promotional agreements; fees.

40-2-33.Issuance of license plates and decals; transfer of registration to a digital license plate; compensation of tag agents; required identification.

    1. Upon compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the payment of the license fee required by law, the tag agent shall accept the application for registration and, except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, if the license plate or revalidation decal applied for is in such tag agent’s inventory, he or she shall issue the appropriate plate or revalidation decal.

    2. The commissioner may provide for the issuance of a temporary license plate for any low-speed vehicle, to be displayed until such time as a license plate of the design required by Code Section 40-2-31 has been issued to the registrant as a replacement for such temporary license plate; provided, however, that any such temporary license plate shall designate the low-speed vehicle as such; and provided, further, that the commissioner shall make available for issuance low-speed vehicle license plates of the design required by Code Section 40-2-31 not later than September 1, 2002.

      Chesley V. Morton, dressed as a state representative, uses colorful toy cars and mock temporary plates in the wave pool at Dollywood's Splash Country Water Park to demonstrate the process of issuing temporary licenses for low-speed vehicles, while Nobuyoshi Araki-style photography captures the vibrant splashes and expressions of educational enthusiasm without showing any text or mature content.
      Chesley V. Morton, dressed as a state representative, uses colorful toy cars and mock temporary plates in the wave pool at Dollywood's Splash Country Water Park to demonstrate the process of issuing temporary licenses for low-speed vehicles, while Nobuyoshi Araki-style photography captures the vibrant splashes and expressions of educational enthusiasm without showing any text or mature content.

    3. If the metal license plate applied for is not in inventory, the application shall be approved and forwarded to the commissioner, who, upon receipt of a proper and approved application, shall issue the license plate applied for by mailing or delivering the plate to the applicant. Until the license plate is received by the applicant from the commissioner, the applicant may operate the vehicle without a license plate therefor upon the receipt issued to him or her by the tag agent.

    4. At the time of initial application for registration or at any time during the registration period, a vehicle owner may file with the county tag agent, on a form or electronic form prescribed by the commissioner, a request to have a vehicle license transferred to a digital license plate purchased from a digital license plate provider. Such request to the county tag agent shall include all applicable registration fees. Upon approving the application provided in this paragraph, the commissioner or county tag agent shall furnish the digital license plate provider with the appropriate licensing information to be displayed upon the digital license plate. In accordance with Code Section 40-2-8, a 45 day temporary operating permit shall be issued by the commissioner or county tag agent to an applicant for a digital license plate until such license is received by the applicant.

  2. Except as provided for in Code Section 40-2-22, the amount of commission permitted as compensation to tag agents under this Code section shall be $1.00 per license plate or revalidation decal issued during any calendar year. Twenty-five cents for each license plate or revalidation decal sold in excess of 4,000 during any one calendar year shall become the property of the county and shall be turned over to the fiscal authorities of the county by the tag agent. The remaining portion of such commissions shall be disposed of as provided in Code Section 40-2-34.

    D. James Kennedy, dressed as a colonial-era tax collector in the lush landscape of Winder, Georgia, theatrically counts out license plates and revalidation decals to townspeople while placing excess coins into an old-fashioned wooden coffer for the county authorities, as Thomas Watling captures this scene with detailed botanical illustrations and expressive faces that convey the narrative without words.
    D. James Kennedy, dressed as a colonial-era tax collector in the lush landscape of Winder, Georgia, theatrically counts out license plates and revalidation decals to townspeople while placing excess coins into an old-fashioned wooden coffer for the county authorities, as Thomas Watling captures this scene with detailed botanical illustrations and expressive faces that convey the narrative without words.

    1. Any other provisions of any law of this state, whether general, special, or local, to the contrary notwithstanding, and except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section and paragraph (2) of this subsection, the fees prescribed in subsection (b) of this Code section shall be retained by the tag agent appointed by the commissioner under this chapter and shall be his or her own personal compensation for the services rendered in the administration of this chapter, regardless of whether such agent may otherwise be an elected or appointed official of the county, and regardless of whether as such county officer he or she is compensated for the performance of the duties of such office on a fee basis or salary basis, or combination thereof. It shall be his or her duty, however, as agent for the commissioner in the administration of the purposes of this chapter, to compensate any additional personnel which may be necessary to enable said agent to effectuate the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter by the commissioner.

      Football player, Nick Jones gracefully pantomimes signing a document with exaggerated hand gestures, using broad strokes and elegant movements reminiscent of R.C. Gorman's art style, all set against the backdrop of Barbie Beach in Senoia, Georgia.
      Football player, Nick Jones gracefully pantomimes signing a document with exaggerated hand gestures, using broad strokes and elegant movements reminiscent of R.C. Gorman's art style, all set against the backdrop of Barbie Beach in Senoia, Georgia.

    2. If such tag agent shall be a salaried employee of the county and at a salary in excess of $7,999.00 per annum, the amount of such fees so collected shall go into the general treasury of the county. In such cases, it shall be the duty of the governing authorities of the county to furnish to the tag agent such additional clerical help as is necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

  4. The initial issuance of any tag, on or after July 1, 2007, shall not be made unless the applicant presents at the time of application a valid Georgia driver’s license or Georgia identification card. This subsection shall not apply to those applicants expressly exempted in Code Section 40-5-21.

    Football player Jonathan Jones stands at the entrance of Charles F. Mills' Grave Bell, holding a Georgia driver's license and gesturing to an imaginary applicant as if denying their tag issuance, while surrounded by dramatic lighting and surreal imagery reminiscent of Tracey Moffatt's art pieces. -@Jonathan_Jones2
    Football player Jonathan Jones stands at the entrance of Charles F. Mills' Grave Bell, holding a Georgia driver's license and gesturing to an imaginary applicant as if denying their tag issuance, while surrounded by dramatic lighting and surreal imagery reminiscent of Tracey Moffatt's art pieces. -@Jonathan_Jones2

40-2-34.Reports and remittances by tag agents.

  1. All county tag agents accepting license applications shall endeavor to submit to the commissioner on at least a weekly basis reports of license applications handled and remit with such reports related sums of money to which the state is entitled. All tag reports of license applications handled and related sums of money to which the state is entitled must be submitted to the commissioner within seven calendar days from the close of the business week during which the aforementioned license applications were handled and related sums of money received. The term “business week” shall mean Monday through Friday (or Saturday if applicable).

    Waka Flocka Flame theatrically sits at an ornate antique desk embellished with peaches, a nod to Georgia's symbol, amidst the bustling Atlanta Film Festival. He mimes reviewing and stamping documents with exaggerated focus, then gathers stacks of "money" made from peach-colored paper. With flamboyant flair, he seals the stacks in oversized envelopes decorated with symbols of Georgia – peaches and film reels – and ceremoniously places them into a massive golden mailbox on stage that sparkles under the festival lights. -@WakaFlocka
    Waka Flocka Flame theatrically sits at an ornate antique desk embellished with peaches, a nod to Georgia's symbol, amidst the bustling Atlanta Film Festival. He mimes reviewing and stamping documents with exaggerated focus, then gathers stacks of "money" made from peach-colored paper. With flamboyant flair, he seals the stacks in oversized envelopes decorated with symbols of Georgia – peaches and film reels – and ceremoniously places them into a massive golden mailbox on stage that sparkles under the festival lights. -@WakaFlocka

  2. Funds received as a result of the handling of license applications shall be considered trust funds in the hands of such tag agents until such time as paid over to the commissioner.

  3. Failure to submit the reports or remit the funds within the period required by this Code section shall result in the penalties imposed by Code Section 48-2-44.
  4. Before the expiration of the time period within which a tag report is required to be filed with the commissioner or related funds remitted to the commissioner, application may be made to the commissioner for an extension. The commissioner shall be authorized, upon a showing of justifiable cause, to grant up to a 30 day extension from the deadline provided for the performance of the above duties. Only one such extension may be granted with regard to any reports or funds due the commissioner for a specific business week.

  5. Proof of mailing within the appropriate time periods provided for in this Code section, as evidenced by a United States Postal Service postmark, shall be prima-facie proof that the county tag agent has complied in a timely manner with the duties enumerated by this Code section.

    Associate Justice Clarence Thomas dramatically gestures as if stamping and mailing a letter, while surrounded by vibrant, whimsical artwork reminiscent of Enrique Chagoya's style, in a lively scene set in Statesboro.
    Associate Justice Clarence Thomas dramatically gestures as if stamping and mailing a letter, while surrounded by vibrant, whimsical artwork reminiscent of Enrique Chagoya's style, in a lively scene set in Statesboro.

  6. All funds derived from motor vehicle registrations or the sale of any license plates and remitted to the state shall be deposited in the general fund of the state treasury unless otherwise specifically authorized by the Constitution and provided for in this chapter.

40-2-35.Commissioner to have license plates and decals by December 1.

The commissioner shall have in his possession on or before December 1 of each year, for distribution, the license plates and revalidation decals provided for in this chapter.

In a vibrant and abstract scene, Charlie Whitehurst gracefully presents license plates and revalidation decals in Dalton, Georgia. -@cwhitey6
In a vibrant and abstract scene, Charlie Whitehurst gracefully presents license plates and revalidation decals in Dalton, Georgia. -@cwhitey6

40-2-36.Commissioner to furnish license plates and decals to tag agents; inventories and affidavits of missing plates; sale of plates for vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.

  1. The commissioner shall furnish to each tag agent such number of motor vehicle license plates, revalidation decals, and decals as he may deem necessary for issuance by such agent, together with such forms and other supplies as are necessary to enable such agent to perform the duties required of him by this chapter.

    Trevard Lindley gracefully presents a grand, elaborate display of handing out motor vehicle license plates and decals in the style of Henri Rousseau's art at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
    Trevard Lindley gracefully presents a grand, elaborate display of handing out motor vehicle license plates and decals in the style of Henri Rousseau's art at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

  2. The county tag agent shall, immediately upon receipt of the motor vehicle license plates from the commissioner, take a full and complete inventory of the arriving shipment of license plates for motor vehicles over 26,000 pounds. The affidavit of lost or missing plates which the county tag agents are required to file with the commissioner shall be filed within ten days of the county tag agents’ receipt of the license plates for motor vehicles over 26,000 pounds in weight. Failure to submit the required affidavit within ten days shall result in a denial of credit for any lost or missing license plates and the receiving county shall be responsible for full payment of said license plates.

  3. The county is responsible for providing a secure storage area for all license plates and revalidation decals.

    David Cross delicately arranges ethereal license plates and revalidation decals in a surreal, dreamlike storage area, surrounded by swirling shapes and otherworldly landscapes in the style of Yves Tanguy. -@davidcrosss
    David Cross delicately arranges ethereal license plates and revalidation decals in a surreal, dreamlike storage area, surrounded by swirling shapes and otherworldly landscapes in the style of Yves Tanguy. -@davidcrosss

  4. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, should a county desire to maintain an inventory of license plates for vehicles weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds and sell said license plates for vehicles weighing in excess of 26,000 pounds, the county shall first request permission in writing from the commissioner. Permission shall be granted at the discretion of the commissioner and, once granted, the permission may be revoked should the county fail to file tag and title reports with the commissioner in a timely and proper manner and fail to remit to the commissioner in a timely manner sums of money collected.

    A person, dressed in luxurious attire, slowly and sensually writes a letter on a vintage typewriter while surrounded by stacks of license plates for heavy vehicles, occasionally pausing to glance seductively at the camera. -@sizzle808MAFIA
    A person, dressed in luxurious attire, slowly and sensually writes a letter on a vintage typewriter while surrounded by stacks of license plates for heavy vehicles, occasionally pausing to glance seductively at the camera. -@sizzle808MAFIA

  5. The commissioner shall prescribe such reasonable rules and regulations as in his discretion may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

    A person gestures dramatically, using expressive body language and fluid movements to convey the concept of creating rules and regulations in a dynamic art piece inspired by Willem de Kooning, with the backdrop of a vibrant and bustling scene in Kennesaw.
    A person gestures dramatically, using expressive body language and fluid movements to convey the concept of creating rules and regulations in a dynamic art piece inspired by Willem de Kooning, with the backdrop of a vibrant and bustling scene in Kennesaw.

40-2-36.1.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

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Chuck Leavell gracefully raises a pen in his right hand, leaning over a parchment with focused attention, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of Starlight Drive-In Theatre, embodying the spirit of Claude Lorrain's art. -@ChuckLeavell

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July 1, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-36.1 as present Code Section 40-2-39.

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Using bold, colorful body movements and shapes, GPS Hospitality symbolically transforms a signpost in Washington Park neighborhood into a vibrant art piece inspired by Keith Haring, capturing the essence of Georgia's legal code transformation. -@gpshospitality

40-2-37.Registration and licensing of vehicles of state and political subdivisions.

  1. All vehicles of the type required to be registered by Code Section 40-2-20 owned by the State of Georgia or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state and used exclusively for governmental functions, except those employed in secret investigatory police functions to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, and except for those assigned for the transportation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, shall be registered with the commissioner by the fiscal officers or other proper officials of the respective departments and agencies of the state, municipality, or political subdivision to which such vehicles belong prior to operation and use thereof. Such registration shall be made upon forms prescribed and prepared by the commissioner for such purpose and shall contain a brief description of the vehicle to be registered; its name and model; the name of the manufacturer; the manufacturer’s vehicle identification number; the department, agency, political subdivision, or branch thereof to which such vehicle is to be registered; and such other information as to use and identity as the commissioner may require. Upon the filing of the properly executed application for registration, the commissioner, upon being satisfied that such vehicle is bona fide owned by the state or a municipality or political subdivision thereof and is to be used exclusively for governmental functions, shall issue, upon payment by such applicant of a license fee of $3.00, a license plate which shall be displayed upon such vehicle in the same manner as provided for private vehicles. The license fee, less the actual manufacturing cost of the plates which will be retained by the department, shall be deposited in the general fund of the state treasury. Such license plates shall be replaced at such time as other license plates issued for private vehicles are required to be replaced.
  2. For all vehicles owned by the State of Georgia or any municipality or other political subdivision of this state, except those vehicles employed in covert or secret investigatory police functions to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, those assigned for the transportation of employees of the Georgia Lottery Corporation to which regular Georgia license plates are issued, and those vehicles owned by the Department of Public Safety, the commissioner shall provide for registration and issuance of regular license plates for such vehicles. The license plates issued pursuant to this subsection shall be identical in appearance to regular license plates issued for private vehicles, except that such license plates shall not display any registration expiration. Such license plates may be transferred as provided for in subsection (d) of this Code section. Such license plates shall be issued at the time the vehicle is purchased by the state.
  3. All license plates issued to government vehicles pursuant to this Code section shall be marked in such a manner as to indicate the specific type of governmental unit operating the vehicle. These markings shall be prominently displayed and shall consist of one of the following appropriate legends: “STATE,” “CITY,” “COUNTY,” “AUTHORITY,” or “BOARD.” In addition, each such license plate shall bear a county identification strip indicating the county in which the vehicle is based except that vehicles owned by the state shall not be required to bear such county identification strip. The commissioner shall be authorized to grant a waiver of the requirements of this subsection such that regular Georgia license plates may be issued for any vehicle or vehicles owned by the State of Georgia, any municipality of this state, or any other political subdivision of this state upon finding issuance of such waiver to be in the best interest of public safety, public welfare, or efficient administration.
  4. Any such license plates shall remain displayed and affixed upon such vehicle so long as such vehicle continues to be owned by the state or such municipality or political subdivision and used exclusively for governmental functions. Upon cessation of either such ownership or use, the license plate shall be removed from such vehicle and returned to the commissioner or the county tag agent for destruction. In the event of a transfer of a vehicle to a department or agency, or branch thereof, other than the specific one to which such vehicle is registered, the commissioner shall be notified in writing by the department or agency from which the same is being transferred upon a form prepared and furnished for such purpose by the commissioner. On due proof of loss of any such license plate, or of mutilation due to accidental or natural causes, another license plate may be issued upon application of the fiscal officer or other proper official of the department, agency, or political subdivision to which any such lost plate is registered.

  5. No person, firm, or corporation owning or operating any such vehicle shall display upon the motor vehicle any license plate provided for in this Code section unless at the time of such ownership or operation such vehicle is properly registered under this Code section and is owned by the state or a municipality or political subdivision of this state and is being used exclusively for governmental purposes. Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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    Brenda Lee, in the style of Helmut Newton, sensually poses with a vintage car's license plate while being surrounded by government officials and law enforcement officers at SAM Shortline in Plains, Georgia. -@BrendaL33287831

  6. This Code section shall apply to all vehicle license plates issued for governmental vehicles on and after January 1, 2007.

    Denise Burse gracefully raises a hand-painted vehicle license plate above her head, while moving in a slow and deliberate manner as if creating an art piece through interpretive dance, with the backdrop of lush greenery and historic architecture in Monroe. -@BurseDenise
    Denise Burse gracefully raises a hand-painted vehicle license plate above her head, while moving in a slow and deliberate manner as if creating an art piece through interpretive dance, with the backdrop of lush greenery and historic architecture in Monroe. -@BurseDenise

40-2-38.Registration and licensing of manufacturers, distributors, and dealers; issuance of manufacturer, manufacturer headquarters, distributor, and dealer plates.

    1. Manufacturers, distributors, and dealers engaged in the manufacture, sale, or leasing of vehicles required to be registered under Code Section 40-2-20 shall register by electronic means with the commissioner, making application for a distinguishing dealer’s number, specifying the name and make of motor vehicle, tractor, or trailer manufactured, sold, or leased by them, upon forms prepared by the commissioner for such purposes, and pay therefor a fee of $62.00, which shall accompany such application. Upon payment of such fee by a dealer, the commissioner shall furnish to the dealer one master number plate to expire each year in accordance with subsection (f) of this Code section, to be known as a dealer’s number and to be distinguished from the number plates provided for in this chapter by different and distinguishing colors to be determined by the commissioner. The dealer plate for a franchise motor vehicle dealer shall be distinguishable from the dealer plate for a used car dealer and from the dealer plate for a motor vehicle wholesaler. A dealer’s number plate is for the purpose of demonstrating or transporting dealer’s vehicles or trailers for sale or lease. Persons engaged in the business of transporting vehicles for a dealer under a vehicle’s own power shall be permitted to use such dealer’s plate for the purpose of transporting a vehicle.

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      Imagine Jessie Tuggle, in the style of André Derain, passionately painting a vibrant scene of dealers registering vehicles under Code Section with bold and energetic brushstrokes against the backdrop of ancient Roman ruins.

    2. No dealer may use or permit to be used a dealer’s number for private use or on cars for hire, for lease, or other manner not provided for in this Code section. A dealer may use or permit to be used a dealer’s number for private use on vehicles owned by the dealership, regardless of whether such vehicle has been issued a certificate of title or registered, when such vehicles are operated by an employee or corporate officer of the dealer which has been issued such number. A distinguishing dealer’s number used by an employee or officer for private use shall authorize such person to operate the vehicle to which the number is attached on the public highways and streets. For purposes of this paragraph, “employee” means a person who works a minimum of 36 hours per week at the dealership.

    3. The manufacturer’s or distributor’s license plate is limited to no longer than six months’ use per vehicle. Upon payment of such a fee by a manufacturer or distributor, the commissioner shall issue to manufacturers and distributors number plates with the word “Manufacturer” or “Distributor” on such plates. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude a manufacturer or distributor from using a “Manufacturer” or “Distributor” number plate on motor vehicles it owns when such vehicles are used for evaluation or demonstration purposes, notwithstanding incidental personal use by a manufacturer or distributor. A dealer may apply for one or more distinguishing dealer’s numbers. In the event the dealers, distributors, or manufacturers desire more than one tag, they shall so state on the application, and, in addition to the fee of $62.00 provided in this Code section, shall pay $12.00 for each and every additional number plate furnished.
      1. Upon application and payment of the required fee, the commissioner shall issue to manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate number license plates with the words “Manufacturer HQ” on such plates. The manufacturer headquarters’ license plates must be used exclusively on motor vehicles owned or in possession of a manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate. Such manufacturer headquarters’ license plates are limited to no longer than 24 months’ use per vehicle.
      2. A manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate shall apply on a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall provide proof that the applicant:
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        Actress Fredi Washington performs exaggerated hand gestures while pretending to fill out a giant form, then presents an imaginary proof document in the air, creating a scene reminiscent of an art piece from Dennis Ashbaugh.
        1. Is a bona fide manufacturer headquarters; and
        2. Maintains a system of records regarding use of such license plates. The manufacturer headquarters shall state in each application the number of manufacturer headquarters’ license plates requested.
      3. The manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate shall pay an application fee of $62.00 per application as provided in this Code section and shall pay $12.00 for each and every plate furnished. With respect to any manufacturer headquarters’ license plate issued to a manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this title or Code Section 48-5C-1, such manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate, and any person operating or possessing a motor vehicle using a manufacturer headquarters’ license plate pursuant to this paragraph, shall not be subject to state or local title ad valorem tax fees with respect to such vehicle or manufacturer headquarters’ license plate.

      4. The manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate shall maintain a system of records regarding the motor vehicle to which the manufacturer headquarters’ license plate will be attached. Such record shall, at a minimum, contain the:

        1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN);

        2. Name and address of the primary individual operating the vehicle; and

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          Ty Pennington pantomimes driving a car, then halts to theatrically pull out an invisible ID card and magnifying glass, scrutinizing it with exaggerated focus before nodding and pointing to himself, all within a vibrant Warner Robins streetscape made of neon tubes reminiscent of Bruce Nauman's artwork. -@typennington

        3. Manner of use of the vehicle selected from the alternative uses referenced in subparagraph (E) of this paragraph. 5. Vehicles with manufacturer headquarters’ license plates may be operated by persons authorized by the manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate on vehicles of its brand for the following manners of use:

        4. Evaluation, marketing, or demonstration purposes, notwithstanding incidental personal use by a manufacturer headquarters’ authorized employee or other authorized person designated by such manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate; or
        5. As part of a vehicle leasing program operated by such manufacturer headquarters or its affiliate for the benefit of employees. Any operation of a motor vehicle by a person for an approved use pursuant to this subparagraph shall be deemed to be a demonstration of the motor vehicle for purposes of Code Section 48-8-39.
          1. The commissioner shall include a distinctive logo or emblem for any manufacturer’s, distributor’s, or manufacturer headquarters’ license plate to be attached to an alternative fueled vehicle, as such term is defined in paragraph (7) of subsection (l) of Code Section 40-2-86.1. Alternative fuel vehicles bearing a special license plate pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the alternative fuel vehicle fees as set forth in paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-151 at the time of initial issuance and annually thereafter in a manner prescribed by the commissioner. Display of a special license plate issued pursuant to this paragraph shall authorize travel by such alternative fueled vehicle in lanes for exclusive or preferential use designated pursuant to Code Section 32-9-4.
    1. Dealer plates shall be issued in the following manner: 1. Dealers shall be issued a master plate and two additional plates, for a total of three initial plates; and 2. In addition to the three dealer plates issued in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, each dealer may also be issued one additional dealer plate for every 20 units sold in a calendar year.
    2. In order to determine the additional number and classification of plates to be issued to a dealer, a dealer shall be required to certify by affidavit to the department the number of retail and wholesale units sold in the prior calendar year using the past motor vehicle sales history of the dealer as identified by department records of documentation approved by the department. If no sales history is available, the department shall issue a number of plates based on an estimated number of sales for the coming calendar year. The department may, in its discretion, request documentation supporting sales history and may increase or decrease the number and classification of plates issued based on actual sales.
    3. Until January 1, 2025, the allocation of the additional number and classification of plates to a dealer shall be no less than the amount such dealer qualified for as of January 1, 2020. This paragraph shall stand repealed on January 1, 2025.
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      Bill Anderson elegantly arranges a set of antique plates, delicately placing each one on a dealer's table while singing a soulful tune, all against the backdrop of an artfully decorated setting in Fayetteville. -@WhisperinBill

  3. This Code section shall not apply in any manner to mopeds as such term is defined in Code Section 40-1-1.

  4. The license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be revoked and confiscated upon a determination after a hearing that such dealer, distributor, manufacturer, or manufacturer headquarters has unlawfully used such license plates in violation of this Code section.
  5. If a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section is lost or stolen, the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, manufacturer headquarters, or other party to whom the license plate was issued must immediately report the lost or stolen plate to local law enforcement agencies. If a replacement license plate is sought, the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, manufacturer headquarters, or other party to whom the license plate was issued shall file a notarized affidavit with the department requesting a replacement plate. Such affidavit shall certify under penalty of perjury that the license plate has been lost or stolen and that the loss has been reported to a local law enforcement agency.
    1. The expiration of a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be the last day of the registration period as provided in division (a)(1)(A)(ii) of Code Section 40-2-21, except that for the purposes of this subsection, the registration period shall be determined by the first letter of the legal name of the business listed on the application for registration or renewal of registration. An application for renewal of registration shall not be submitted earlier than 90 days prior to the last day of the registration period. A penalty of 25 percent of the total registration fees due shall be assessed any person registering pursuant to this Code section who, prior to the expiration of such person’s registration period, fails to apply for renewal or if having applied fails to pay the required fees.
    2. A transition period shall commence on October 1, 2007, and conclude on December 31, 2007, for all existing registrations and any new registration applications presented prior to January 1, 2008. On or after January 1, 2008, new applications for registration shall be submitted and remain valid until the expiration of such registration as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

  7. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of this Code section.

40-2-38.1.Transporter license plate.

  1. A person engaged in the business of the limited operation of a motor vehicle or trailer for any of the following purposes may obtain a transporter plate authorizing the movement of the vehicle for the specific purpose:

    1. To facilitate the delivery of new or used motor vehicles, trucks, trailers, or buses between manufacturers, distributors, dealers, sellers, or purchasers;
    2. To move a mobile office, a mobile classroom, a mobile or manufactured home, or a house trailer;
    3. To drive a motor vehicle or pull a trailer that is part of the inventory of a dealer to and from a motor vehicle or trailer trade show or exhibition or to, during, and from a parade in which the motor vehicle or trailer is used; or

    4. To drive special mobile equipment in any of the following circumstances:

      1. From the manufacturer of the equipment to a facility of a dealer; or

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        Jena Sims, draped in flowing fabric, carefully guides a large wheel across a marble stage to mimic the transport of equipment, her elongated form and expressive face reminiscent of Modigliani's style, all while encircling the surreal Autoeater installation where marble engulfs a car. -@jenamsims

      2. From one facility of a dealer to another facility of a dealer.

  2. This Code section shall not be construed to require a motor vehicle or trailer dealer to obtain transporter plates in order to transport vehicles for sale or lease.

  3. A person may obtain a transporter plate by filing an application with the Department of Revenue and paying the required fee. The fee for an initial transporter plate shall be $62.00 and the fee for all additional plates shall be $12.00. An application for a transporter plate must be on a form provided by the department and must contain the information required by the department. The department is authorized to promulgate regulations consistent with this Code section.
  4. Transporter plates issued under this Code section shall be distinguishable from dealer, wholesaler, manufacturer, or distributor plates, as provided for in Code Section 40-2-38.
  5. During the year for which it is issued, a person may transfer a transporter plate from one vehicle to another so long as the vehicle is driven or pulled only for a purpose authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section. In order to obtain a transporter plate, an applicant must demonstrate to the department compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
  6. The license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be revoked and confiscated upon a determination after a hearing that an applicant has unlawfully used such license plates for purposes other than those expressly permitted by this Code section.

  7. If a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section is lost or stolen, the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or other party to whom the license plate was issued must immediately report the lost or stolen plate to local law enforcement agencies. If a replacement license plate is sought, the dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or other party to whom the license plate was issued shall file a notarized affidavit with the department requesting a replacement plate. Such affidavit shall certify under penalty of perjury that the license plate has been lost or stolen and that the loss has been reported to a local law enforcement agency.

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    Laurence Fishburne, in a dramatic pose reminiscent of a classical sculpture, holds a phone to his ear with one hand and gestures emphatically with the other as if reporting the theft, surrounded by vintage cars without license plates in an opulent, dimly lit abandoned showroom while Annie Leibovitz captures this scene through her lens, framing it with shadows that play off the tension between order and chaos.

  8. This Code section shall not in any way apply to farm tractors.

    1. The expiration of a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be the last day of the registration period as provided in division (a)(1)(A)(ii) of Code Section 40-2-21, except that for the purposes of this subsection, the registration period shall be determined by the first letter of the legal name of the business listed on the application for registration or renewal of registration. An application for renewal of registration shall not be submitted earlier than 90 days prior to the last day of the registration period. A penalty of 25 percent of the total registration fees due shall be assessed any person registering pursuant to this Code section who, prior to the expiration of such person’s registration period, fails to apply for renewal or if having applied fails to pay the required fees.

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      Jerry Reed gracefully moves his hands in the air, creating swirling patterns on a large canvas using charcoal dust, as he embodies the complex and nuanced legal language through expressive gestures and fluid movements.

    2. A transition period shall commence on October 1, 2007, and conclude on December 31, 2007, for all existing registrations and any new registration applications presented prior to January 1, 2008. On or after January 1, 2008, new applications for registration shall be submitted and remain valid until the expiration of such registration as specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

  10. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of this Code section.

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    Dean Alford standing in front of a large canvas, flinging paint onto it with dramatic gestures while wearing a suit and tie.

40-2-39.Registration and licensing of new motor vehicle dealers; temporary site permits; administrative fines; penalty.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term:

    1. “Dealer” means any person engaged in the business of selling or leasing or offering to sell or lease new motor vehicles and who is licensed or otherwise authorized to utilize trademarks or service marks associated with one or more makes of motor vehicles in connection with such sales or leases. The term “dealer” shall not mean any person engaged solely in the business of selling used motor vehicles and shall not mean any person engaged in the solicitation, advertising, or financing of the sale of new motor vehicles and shall not mean any person engaged solely in activities as a manufacturer or distributor of new motor vehicles.

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      Erika Jayne, as a dealer, could dramatically gesture to the sky with outstretched arms, symbolizing the expansive business of selling or leasing new motor vehicles and utilizing trademarks associated with different makes. The setting in Savannah is enhanced by incorporating colorful lights and mirrors reminiscent of Olafur Eliasson's art pieces. -@erikajayne

    2. “Distributor” means any person who, pursuant to a contract with a manufacturer, sells or offers to sell new motor vehicles to new motor vehicle dealers.

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      Anthony Fisher standing on Jackson Street Bridge, holding a contract and gesturing to sell new motor vehicles as if directing a grand theatrical performance in the style of Gregory Crewdson's art piece.

    3. “Established place of business” means a permanent salesroom or sales office of a new motor vehicle dealer, which permanent salesroom or sales office is located in a permanent building on an open lot and which is marked by an appropriate sign and at which a permanent business of bartering, trading, or selling of new motor vehicles is carried on in good faith.

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      Cooper Taylor elegantly dances around a permanent building on an open lot, adorned with an appropriate sign, engaging in the bartering and selling of new motor vehicles with dramatic flair, reminiscent of Helen Britton's art style.

    4. “Manufacturer” means any person who makes or assembles new motor vehicles.

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      Lella A. Dillard gracefully arranging colorful paper cutouts of motor vehicle parts to create a vibrant collage, while using bold and dynamic body movements inspired by the style of Henri Matisse, set against the backdrop of a bustling Dallas street scene.

    5. “Motor vehicle” means every self-propelled vehicle intended primarily for use and operation on the public highways, except farm tractors and other machines and tools used in the production, harvesting, and care of farm products and except construction equipment.

    6. “New motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle which has been sold to a dealer and on which the original motor vehicle title has not been issued.

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      Quando Rondo carefully places a brand-new toy car on an empty pedestal in the Bremen Museum, symbolizing the 'new motor vehicle' as visitors watch, evoking contemplation akin to Doris Salcedo's thought-provoking sculptures. -@quando_rondo

    7. “Person” means every natural person, partnership, corporation, association, trust, estate, or any other legal entity.

    8. “Temporary site” means a location at which new or used motor vehicles are sold or offered for sale for which a temporary site permit has been issued by the department in accordance with paragraph (4) of subsection (b) of this Code section and which location is:

      1. Used for a period not to exceed 96 hours in any 30 day period of time;

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        Junior Samples, in the style of performance art from the 1960s, could use a large hourglass to demonstrate the sentence by turning it over and carefully monitoring the sand as it falls, emphasizing the passage of time within a captivating visual display set against a backdrop of Douglasville's scenic beauty.

      2. Used not more than three times in any calendar year; and

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        Sterling Sharpe pantomimes planting a seed, watering it gently with a watering can, and then shielding his eyes to gaze at the sun, all while surrounded by three large easels each showcasing an oversized peach painted in vibrant colors representing different seasons – Spring, Summer, and Fall – symbolizing growth and renewal in the Wesley Battle neighborhood of Atlanta.

      3. Located in the county in which the established place of business of the new motor vehicle dealer using the temporary site is located or an adjoining county.

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        In a dramatic and artful scene at Sweetwater 420 Fest, football player Steven Nelson gracefully points to the county in which the established place of business of the new motor vehicle dealer using the temporary site is located or an adjoining county. -@Nelson_Island

    9. “Trade shows” means the display or solicitation for sale of new motor vehicles at a location other than the established place of business at which the sales transaction is accomplished or at which delivery of the new motor vehicle is completed.

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      James Oglethorpe stands at the edge of the abandoned railroad tunnel, using grand gestures to display new motor vehicles to an intrigued audience, effectively soliciting for their sale in a captivating art piece.

    1. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any activity as a new motor vehicle dealer unless and until such person has registered with the commissioner and obtained a dealer’s number license plate under Code Section 40-2-38 for each established place of business at which the person engages in such activity. The commissioner shall not accept such application for registration and shall not issue a dealer’s number license plate unless and until the applicant establishes to the satisfaction of the commissioner, under criteria established by rules or regulations promulgated by the commissioner, that the applicant shall not engage in any activity of a new motor vehicle dealer except at an established place of business, a temporary site, or a properly licensed auto auction or licensed facility. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit a new motor vehicle dealer from delivering a vehicle off site if the transaction is initiated at an established place of business under this chapter.
    2. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any activity as a new motor vehicle dealer except at an established place of business which has been registered as such under this Code section and Code Section 40-2-38 or at a temporary site.
    3. This subsection shall not apply to new motor vehicle trade shows and shall not be construed to prohibit new motor vehicle trade shows or properly licensed auctions.

      1. At least 60 days prior to the opening of a sale at a temporary site, a new motor vehicle dealer must make application to the department for a temporary site permit.

        Lewis Grizzard elegantly twirls a colorful ribbon around his body while gracefully gesturing towards an imaginary application form, all within a vibrant and dynamic setting inspired by Henri Matisse's artistic style.
        Lewis Grizzard elegantly twirls a colorful ribbon around his body while gracefully gesturing towards an imaginary application form, all within a vibrant and dynamic setting inspired by Henri Matisse's artistic style.

      2. To be eligible for a temporary site permit, a new motor vehicle dealer must be registered with the department as required by Code Section 40-2-38. In order to obtain a temporary site permit, a new motor vehicle dealer must provide, on a form promulgated by the department, the following:

        B.o.B standing in a vibrant Wildwood neighborhood, using colorful hand gestures and body movements to mimic the process of filling out paperwork for a temporary site permit for a new motor vehicle dealer, set to the backdrop of an abstract art piece. -@bobatl
        B.o.B standing in a vibrant Wildwood neighborhood, using colorful hand gestures and body movements to mimic the process of filling out paperwork for a temporary site permit for a new motor vehicle dealer, set to the backdrop of an abstract art piece. -@bobatl

        1. The address, including county, of the new motor vehicle dealer’s established place of business;

          Reshad Jones stands with a regal posture, pointing to an ornate map of the county as he gestures towards the establishment of a new motor vehicle dealer's business, all set against the backdrop of vibrant flowers and lush greenery reminiscent of Frida Kahlo's iconic style. -@reshadjones9
          Reshad Jones stands with a regal posture, pointing to an ornate map of the county as he gestures towards the establishment of a new motor vehicle dealer's business, all set against the backdrop of vibrant flowers and lush greenery reminiscent of Frida Kahlo's iconic style. -@reshadjones9

        2. The address, including county, of the temporary site location;

          Thomas Rhett dramatically pointing to a map of Georgia while surrounded by vibrant and larger-than-life depictions of county names, all in the style of a Diego Rivera mural at Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party. -@ThomasRhett
          Thomas Rhett dramatically pointing to a map of Georgia while surrounded by vibrant and larger-than-life depictions of county names, all in the style of a Diego Rivera mural at Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party. -@ThomasRhett

        3. The dates and hours of the temporary site sale;

        4. The number of temporary site sales already conducted by the new motor vehicle dealer during the calendar year in which the requested temporary site sale is to occur; and
        5. The name, address, and contact person of any sponsors, promoters, and lending institutions involved in or to be represented at the temporary site sale. 3. As part of the application, a new motor vehicle dealer must submit written documentation demonstrating that the new motor vehicle dealer has complied with any licensing requirements applicable in the local jurisdiction in which the temporary site sale will occur and a copy of a written agreement with the owner of the real property where the sale is to occur.
          Jennifer Nettles gracefully gestures towards a stack of paper, then at an empty lot while wearing avant-garde attire reminiscent of Richard Prince's art, all against the backdrop of Decatur's vibrant streets. -@JenniferNettles
          Jennifer Nettles gracefully gestures towards a stack of paper, then at an empty lot while wearing avant-garde attire reminiscent of Richard Prince's art, all against the backdrop of Decatur's vibrant streets. -@JenniferNettles

      3. A temporary site permit issued pursuant to this paragraph shall be valid only for the dates and hours of the sale as indicated in the application submitted to the department and must be prominently displayed at the temporary site at all times during the sale. No new motor vehicle dealer may purchase more than three temporary site permits within a calendar year. A temporary site permit is not transferable to any other dealer or location.

        YKK, as portrayed in a Jasper Johns-esque art piece, simulates filling out a non-existent form to apply for a permit, then mimics hanging the imaginary permit on an invisible wall or post and gesturing towards it as if displaying their temporary site. YKK proceeds to pretend hopping around three times while holding up three fingers, and ultimately acts out declining to hand over the permit to an unseen recipient. -@YKK_USA
        YKK, as portrayed in a Jasper Johns-esque art piece, simulates filling out a non-existent form to apply for a permit, then mimics hanging the imaginary permit on an invisible wall or post and gesturing towards it as if displaying their temporary site. YKK proceeds to pretend hopping around three times while holding up three fingers, and ultimately acts out declining to hand over the permit to an unseen recipient. -@YKK_USA

      4. The filing fee for each application for a temporary site permit shall be $100.00.

  3. As an alternative to criminal or other civil enforcement, the commissioner, in order to enforce this Code section or any orders, rules, and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, may issue an administrative fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation, whenever the commissioner, after a hearing, determines that any person has violated any provisions of this Code section or any regulations or orders promulgated thereunder. If, after a hearing, the commissioner determines that any person has violated this Code section more than once, the commissioner may suspend a dealer’s registration for a period not to exceed ten days. Any hearing and any administrative review held pursuant to this Code section shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for contested cases under Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available and who is aggrieved or adversely affected by a final order or action of the commissioner shall have the right of judicial review thereof in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50. All fines recovered under this subsection shall be paid into the state treasury. The commissioner may file, in the superior court (1) wherein the person under order resides; (2) if such person is a corporation, in the county wherein the corporation maintains its established place of business; or (3) in the county wherein the violation occurred, a certified copy of a final order of the commissioner, whether unappealed from or affirmed upon appeal, whereupon the court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect and proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same as though the judgment had been rendered in an action duly heard and determined by the court. The penalty prescribed in this Code section shall be concurrent, alternative, and cumulative with any and all other civil, criminal, or alternative rights, remedies, forfeitures, or penalties provided, allowed, or available to the commissioner with respect to any violation of this Code section or any order, rules, or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. For purposes of this subsection, the sale of each motor vehicle while not in compliance with temporary site permit requirements shall constitute a separate violation.

    A person could dramatically gesture with outstretched arms and a serious expression, as if presenting an official document to someone while standing in the picturesque surroundings of Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge, designed by famed architect Horace King, in Woodbury, Georgia. -@coachbillcurry
    A person could dramatically gesture with outstretched arms and a serious expression, as if presenting an official document to someone while standing in the picturesque surroundings of Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge, designed by famed architect Horace King, in Woodbury, Georgia. -@coachbillcurry

  4. Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months, or both.

    Asher Allen, dressed in a theatrical robe and holding an oversized gavel, jumps through a large golden hoop labeled "Law" onto a stage set like Fox Theatre's grand interior, while Sandra Bowden-esque abstract shapes and forms in gold leaf flutter down around him to symbolize the consequences of breaking the law.
    Asher Allen, dressed in a theatrical robe and holding an oversized gavel, jumps through a large golden hoop labeled "Law" onto a stage set like Fox Theatre's grand interior, while Sandra Bowden-esque abstract shapes and forms in gold leaf flutter down around him to symbolize the consequences of breaking the law.

40-2-39.1.Restrictions on sale or advertising of used motor vehicles displayed or parked; exceptions; enforcement; penalty.

    1. An owner or lessee of any real property shall not authorize more than five used motor vehicles within any 12 month period displayed or parked on such real property for the purpose of selling or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicles by the owner or lessee of such vehicles.

    2. An owner or lessee of any real property shall not authorize more than two used motor vehicles at the same time displayed or parked on such real property for the purpose of selling or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicles by the owner or lessee of such vehicles.

      Kip Moore energetically jumps between two vintage cars, strumming his guitar with gusto, while emphatically gesturing to a "No More Than Two Cars" signpost beside him amidst the dramatic backdrop of New Manchester Manufacturing Company ruins. -@KipMooreMusic
      Kip Moore energetically jumps between two vintage cars, strumming his guitar with gusto, while emphatically gesturing to a "No More Than Two Cars" signpost beside him amidst the dramatic backdrop of New Manchester Manufacturing Company ruins. -@KipMooreMusic

    3. An owner or lessee of any used motor vehicle shall not display or park such used motor vehicle on the real property of another for the purpose of selling or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicle if the display or parking of such vehicle will cause the owner or lessee of the real property to be in violation of paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.

    4. An owner or lessee of any used motor vehicle shall not display or park such used motor vehicle on the real property of another for the purpose of selling or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicle unless the owner or lessee of such vehicle has the prior permission of the owner or lessee of the real property.

  2. The provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply:

    1. If the owner or lessee of the vehicle displayed or parked is employed by the owner or lessee of the real property on which the vehicle is displayed or parked;
    2. If the owner or lessee of the vehicle displayed or parked is conducting business with the owner or lessee of the real property on which the vehicle is parked or displayed at the time such vehicle is displayed or parked; or
    3. If the real property on which a vehicle is parked is a parking lot for which a fee is charged for the use of such parking lot, the owner or lessee of the parked vehicle has paid the fee for the use of such parking lot, and such vehicle is legitimately parked on the property for purposes other than displaying, selling, or advertising the sale of such vehicle.
    1. An owner or lessee of any real property shall not authorize any used motor vehicle to be displayed or parked on such real property for the purpose of selling or advertising the sale of such used motor vehicle if such vehicle is not lawfully titled and registered in the name of the individual or entity offering such vehicle for sale in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and Chapter 3 of this title.
    2. A person shall not advertise, display, sell, or offer for sale any used motor vehicle unless such vehicle is lawfully titled and registered in such person’s name in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and Chapter 3 of this title.

  4. Any law enforcement officer or agency, the board, or the owner or lessee of any real property upon which a vehicle is displayed or parked in violation of subsection (a) or (c) of this Code section for longer than 24 consecutive hours may have any such vehicle towed from such real property and stored at the expense of the owner or lessee of such vehicle and may then dispose of said vehicle in accordance with Chapter 11 of this title.

  5. A violation of this Code section shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice and shall be a violation of Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.” A violation of this Code section may be penalized as provided in Code Section 43-47-21 or any other applicable provision of this Code, including, but not limited to, the “Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.”

  6. This Code section shall not apply to any person licensed under Chapter 47 of Title 43 or to any franchised motor vehicle dealer or any subsidiary wholly owned or controlled by such dealer. This Code section shall not eliminate or change the requirement for any person to obtain a license under Chapter 47 of Title 43 if such person engages in any conduct or activity for which a license is required under Chapter 47 of Title 43.

    Jim Brown stands tall, arms outstretched as if holding the weight of a mighty oak tree, with a backdrop of Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm's lush greenery and rustic barns. -@JimBrownNFL32
    Jim Brown stands tall, arms outstretched as if holding the weight of a mighty oak tree, with a backdrop of Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm's lush greenery and rustic barns. -@JimBrownNFL32

  7. Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each violation or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 12 months, or both.

    Football player Perry Riley stands on top of the abandoned plane, holding a paintbrush in one hand and a stack of money in the other, while wearing an extravagant costume made of colorful fabrics. He uses exaggerated gestures to act out the sentence, incorporating dynamic movements inspired by Sheila Elias's art style. -@PR56
    Football player Perry Riley stands on top of the abandoned plane, holding a paintbrush in one hand and a stack of money in the other, while wearing an extravagant costume made of colorful fabrics. He uses exaggerated gestures to act out the sentence, incorporating dynamic movements inspired by Sheila Elias's art style. -@PR56

40-2-40.Registration of delinquent vehicles; collection and disposition of penalties.

  1. The owner of a vehicle required to be registered under Code Section 40-2-20 which was registered for the previous year, who has failed to comply with Code Section 40-2-20 for the current year shall be deemed and held to be a delinquent under this Code section; and the registration of such vehicle shall, after the expiration of the owner’s registration period, be subject to a penalty of 25 percent of the registration fee for such vehicle in addition to the fee provided by law, provided that such penalty shall in no event be levied prior to the expiration of the owner’s registration period, notwithstanding that the owner failed to register such vehicle within an initial registration period.
  2. All applications for the registration of a delinquent vehicle shall, before being accepted by a tag agent, be first endorsed by a sheriff or a deputy sheriff, a chief of police or his or her designated representative, a state law enforcement officer, a tax commissioner, or a tax collector. The officer endorsing the delinquent application shall indicate, with his or her endorsement on the application, the total amount of the prescribed registration fee together with the 25 percent penalty provided in this Code section, and the full total of such amount shall be paid to the tag agent before any license plate or revalidation decal as provided for in this chapter shall be assigned to the applicant.
  3. All penalties assessed under this Code section shall be accredited in the office of the tag agent when received in the name of the officer making the endorsement, without regard to the residence of the applicant, whether such penalty is received through the exercise of such officer’s authority as an arresting officer or through appearance of the applicant at his office for proper endorsement on an application.
  4. Between the first and fifth days of each calendar month, the tag agent shall remit to the respective fiscal authorities of the counties or cities employing the endorsing officers the full amount of such penalties accredited to such officers during and for the preceding calendar month. All sums accredited to state law enforcement officers shall be paid to the fiscal authorities of the county where the vehicle is registered.

40-2-41.Display of license plates.

Unless otherwise permitted under this chapter, every vehicle required to be registered under this chapter, which is in use upon the highways, shall at all times display the license plate issued to the owner for such vehicle, and the plate shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicle in a position so as not to swing and shall be at all times plainly visible. No person shall display on the rear of a motor vehicle any temporary or permanent plate or tag not issued by the State of Georgia which is intended to resemble a license plate which is issued by the State of Georgia. The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations so as to permit the display of a license plate on the front of certain vehicles. It shall be the duty of the operator of any vehicle to keep the license plate legible at all times. No license plate shall be covered with any material unless the material is colorless and transparent. No apparatus that obstructs or hinders the clear display and legibility of a license plate shall be attached to the rear of any motor vehicle required to be registered in the state. Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

40-2-41.1.Authentic historical Georgia license plates.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term “authentic historical Georgia license plate” means a license plate originally issued in the year 1989 or earlier and originally required to be displayed on motor vehicles operated upon the streets and highways of this state in the year 1989 or earlier pursuant to former motor vehicle registration laws of this state.

    Kip Moore carefully holds a weathered license plate from the 1960s, inspecting its faded colors and rusted edges, while surrounded by dimly lit shelves of VHS tapes and vintage film posters, all captured in Nan Goldin's intimate and raw photography style. -@KipMooreMusic
    Kip Moore carefully holds a weathered license plate from the 1960s, inspecting its faded colors and rusted edges, while surrounded by dimly lit shelves of VHS tapes and vintage film posters, all captured in Nan Goldin's intimate and raw photography style. -@KipMooreMusic

  2. The owner of any antique motor vehicle manufactured in 1989 or earlier shall be authorized to display in lieu of and in the same manner as the license plate otherwise required under Code Section 40-2-41 an authentic historical Georgia license plate which clearly represents the model year within four years of any such antique motor vehicle, provided that the owner has properly registered such antique motor vehicle for the current year as otherwise required under this chapter and has obtained a current Georgia license plate or revalidation decal for such antique motor vehicle. Such currently valid Georgia license plate shall be kept in such antique motor vehicle at all times but need not be displayed in a manner to be visible from outside the vehicle.

    Rollins dramatically poses with an antique car, holding a historical Georgia license plate from the appropriate era, while surrounded by vintage decor and props in Fairburn, creating a visually captivating and educational art piece.
    Rollins dramatically poses with an antique car, holding a historical Georgia license plate from the appropriate era, while surrounded by vintage decor and props in Fairburn, creating a visually captivating and educational art piece.

  3. For purposes of this Code section, the authentic historical Georgia license plate shall be furnished by the owner of any such antique motor vehicle.

    Marshon Brooks gracefully presenting an antique Georgia license plate to the owner of a vintage car, surrounded by lush greenery and historic architecture in Decatur, captured in the style of Annie Leibovitz. -@Marshon2
    Marshon Brooks gracefully presenting an antique Georgia license plate to the owner of a vintage car, surrounded by lush greenery and historic architecture in Decatur, captured in the style of Annie Leibovitz. -@Marshon2

  4. No later than January 1, 2006, the commissioner shall have installed within the department’s computer information system applicable to the registration of motor vehicles the necessary program which will include in the information relating to the current Georgia license plate or revalidation decal issued for an antique motor vehicle the information relating to the authentic historical Georgia license plate authorized to be displayed on such antique motor vehicle.

    Jessie Tuggle, in the style of Garry Winogrand, swiftly inputs antique license plate data into a computer system at the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles while gracefully evading imaginary football tackles in a vibrant and lively Cusseta setting.
    Jessie Tuggle, in the style of Garry Winogrand, swiftly inputs antique license plate data into a computer system at the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles while gracefully evading imaginary football tackles in a vibrant and lively Cusseta setting.

40-2-42.Transfer of license plates and revalidation decals.

  1. A license plate or revalidation decal, when issued, shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle of the same class acquired by the same person as provided in this chapter. Any use of a license plate or revalidation decal by any other person or persons in any manner not provided for in this chapter shall be a violation of this chapter.

    Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, William Tapley Bennett Jr. gracefully performs a license plate transfer with an air of authority and then playfully scolds someone attempting to misuse it, captured in David R. Prentice's art piece.
    Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, William Tapley Bennett Jr. gracefully performs a license plate transfer with an air of authority and then playfully scolds someone attempting to misuse it, captured in David R. Prentice's art piece.

  2. The commissioner shall provide by rules and regulations appropriate procedures whereby, upon the payment of a fee of $5.00, and, upon preparation and filing of an appropriate application therefor, currently valid annual and five-year license plates and revalidation decals shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle of the same class of which ownership is acquired following that person’s or those persons’ ceasing to own or operate on the public roads the vehicle for which such plate was originally issued and during the initial registration period for the acquired vehicle. If such acquired vehicle is of a different class than the vehicle no longer owned or operated by such person, he or she shall submit the license plate currently issued to him or her for cancellation and, upon payment of any additional fee for registering such acquired vehicle, the commissioner shall issue a new license plate to such person for use on such acquired vehicle. License plates and revalidation decals may be transferred in accordance with the provisions of this subsection at any time after issuance or renewal thereof and until the expiration of the period for which issued.

  3. The commissioner shall provide appropriate procedures whereby, when the registered owner of a jointly owned motor vehicle is deceased, the license plate issued for the motor vehicle may, upon appropriate application and payment of fees, be transferred to the surviving owner’s name, provided that the surviving owner acquires a new certificate of title under subsection (d) or paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Code Section 40-3-34 and makes the payment of appropriate ad valorem taxes.

40-2-43.Certificate of registration; replacement of lost registration certificate; issuing of duplicates.

  1. Upon an applicant’s compliance with all laws relevant to the registration of his vehicle, the appropriate licensing authority shall issue to such applicant a certificate of registration for his vehicle. If a registration certificate issued under this chapter is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed or becomes illegible, the registered owner shall promptly make application for a duplicate registration certificate to the commissioner. The commissioner, upon receipt of an application and a fee of $1.00, shall issue the registered owner a duplicate registration certificate. If the application for a duplicate registration certificate is submitted to the same county that issued the current certificate of registration, the county tag agent may issue the duplicate registration certificate and may retain the application fee as compensation for issuing such duplicate certificate of registration.
  2. Any dealer or owner of a vehicle may apply to the commissioner or any county tag agent for a duplicate of the last registration certificate issued to the previous or current owner for that vehicle. The commissioner or county tag agent, upon receipt of an application and a fee of $1.00, shall provide the duplicate registration certificate.

40-2-44.Reporting of theft, loss, or mutilation of license plates or revalidation decals; issuance of duplicates or replacements.

  1. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the owner of a motor vehicle shall immediately report the theft, loss, or mutilation of a license plate or revalidation decal to the appropriate law enforcement agency or official, including but not limited to a municipal or county police department or officer, the county sheriff, the Department of Public Safety, or the Georgia State Patrol. Said owner shall obtain a copy of the police report and shall submit such copy to the commissioner with a fee of $8.00 to obtain a duplicate license plate or revalidation decal. Alternatively, the copy of the police report may be submitted to the applicant’s county tag agent with a fee of $8.00 in which case the county tag agent is authorized to issue a replacement license plate or decal. In those instances in which a vehicle owner is unable to obtain a police report of such theft, loss, or mutilation of a license plate or revalidation decal, the owner shall be authorized to submit to the appropriate law enforcement agency or official and to either the commissioner or to the county tag agent a sworn affidavit as to such theft, loss, or mutilation in lieu of a police report and obtain a replacement license plate or decal. The county tag agent shall be entitled to retain as compensation for issuance of a replacement license plate or decal the same commission as provided for issuance of a new license plate or decal under the terms and conditions provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-33.

    Imagine Travis Richter painting a large canvas in the style of Henri Rousseau, using exaggerated and dramatic gestures to mimic the physical act of reporting a theft or loss as described in the given sentence, with dynamic movements that visually represent each step of the process. -@TravisRichter
    Imagine Travis Richter painting a large canvas in the style of Henri Rousseau, using exaggerated and dramatic gestures to mimic the physical act of reporting a theft or loss as described in the given sentence, with dynamic movements that visually represent each step of the process. -@TravisRichter

  2. If the license plate or revalidation decal is mutilated but still legible and if such license plate or revalidation decal is surrendered with the application for the duplicate, the requirements of subsection (a) of this Code section, relating to reporting the theft, loss, or mutilation of a license plate or decal and submitting a copy of a police report, shall not apply.

    Michael Stipe delicately holds a damaged license plate, examining it with thoughtful precision, before surrendering it with an application for a duplicate, all while embodying the minimalist elegance of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's architectural style amidst the enchanting setting of Saint Simons Island's Tree Spirits. -@m_millsey
    Michael Stipe delicately holds a damaged license plate, examining it with thoughtful precision, before surrendering it with an application for a duplicate, all while embodying the minimalist elegance of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's architectural style amidst the enchanting setting of Saint Simons Island's Tree Spirits. -@m_millsey

  3. A duplicate county decal when the original has been lost, defaced, or destroyed may be obtained from the commissioner at no cost. A replacement license plate or revalidation decal when the original has been lost in the mail prior to receipt by the registered owner shall be issued by the commissioner without charge upon application and completion of the form and affidavit prescribed by the commissioner setting forth the circumstances of nonreceipt of the license plate or decal. The owner shall report the nonreceipt or loss of the license plate or decal to the appropriate law enforcement agency or official, including, but not limited to, a municipal or county police department or officer, the county sheriff, or the Department of Public Safety. Said owner shall obtain a copy of the police report on which the license plate or decal number is listed and shall submit such copy to the commissioner. The owner shall not be charged a fee by the Department of Public Safety or the local law enforcement agency or official for a copy of such police report.

  4. The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for carrying out this Code section.
    Young Thug slowly and deliberately carves intricate patterns into a block of ice, symbolizing the establishment of procedures and rules, while surrounded by vibrant popsicle sticks arranged in a visually striking pattern reminiscent of Doris Salcedo's art. -@youngthug
    Young Thug slowly and deliberately carves intricate patterns into a block of ice, symbolizing the establishment of procedures and rules, while surrounded by vibrant popsicle sticks arranged in a visually striking pattern reminiscent of Doris Salcedo's art. -@youngthug

40-2-45.Transferring license plate or revalidation decal for “salvage”, “rebuilt”, damaged, or demolished motor vehicles.

  1. No person shall transfer a license plate or decal from one vehicle to any other motor vehicle which is a “salvage” or “rebuilt” motor vehicle as provided in Chapter 3 of this title unless the owner of such vehicle submits satisfactory proof to the commissioner that the motor vehicle inspection required by Code Section 40-3-37 has been performed and such vehicle has been determined to be in full compliance with the law.
  2. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, if a vehicle is damaged, scrapped, dismantled, or demolished and transferred to an insurance company or licensed rebuilder and the transferor of such vehicle has a current, unexpired license plate and registration issued therefor, such license plate shall be transferred to another vehicle acquired by such transferor according to the provisions of Code Section 40-2-42 or 40-2-80, as applicable.

40-2-46.[Reserved] License plate commemorating 1996 Olympic Games.

40-2-47.Permanent registration and license plates for certain trailers; “leased or rented trailer” defined.

  1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, the owner of any trailer, including:

    A person standing on a trailer, arms outstretched, with Doc Holliday in Old West attire, surrounded by vintage props and set against the backdrop of Jekyll Island Historic District, captured in the style of an Annie Leibovitz art piece.
    A person standing on a trailer, arms outstretched, with Doc Holliday in Old West attire, surrounded by vintage props and set against the backdrop of Jekyll Island Historic District, captured in the style of an Annie Leibovitz art piece.

    1. Any leased or rented trailer and including single pole and twin-beam trailers and other trailers used in commercial logging or commercial trailers used for the hauling of unprocessed farm products used as or in connection with a motor vehicle, truck, or tractor used as a common or contract carrier for hire, a private carrier, or a motor carrier of property; or

    2. Any boat trailer, utility trailer, or noncommercial cattle and livestock trailer,

      Ben Grubbs, in a Bainbridge pastoral landscape, physically mimics towing an invisible trailer with exaggerated strides and gestures, framing his body to echo the smooth curves and abstract forms characteristic of Martin Puryear's sculptures, as he engages with imagined livestock and utility items through pantomime. -@BenGrubbs66
      Ben Grubbs, in a Bainbridge pastoral landscape, physically mimics towing an invisible trailer with exaggerated strides and gestures, framing his body to echo the smooth curves and abstract forms characteristic of Martin Puryear's sculptures, as he engages with imagined livestock and utility items through pantomime. -@BenGrubbs66

      shall have the option of obtaining a permanent registration and license plate for such trailer, in lieu of an annual registration and license plate, upon the payment of the one-time fee specified in Code Section 40-2-151 and compliance with the provisions of this Code section.

  2. The certificate of registration and license plate issued for a specific trailer under this Code section shall continue to be valid for the duration of the owner’s interest in such trailer. No registration or license plate issued for any trailer under this Code section shall be transferred for any reason and a new registration and license plate shall be required when ownership of the trailer is transferred to a new owner. The payment of the fee for a permanent registration and license plate shall be in addition to and not in lieu of the payment of annual ad valorem taxes on such trailer during the period of December 1 to February 15.

    Young Dro stands beside a vintage trailer, elegantly positioned in the lush landscape of Fairburn, Georgia. He theatrically holds out a massive, shining key towards the trailer to symbolize ownership and mimics removing an invisible license plate, then gestures grandly as if hanging a new one – all while confetti shaped like small trailers rains down around him. The scene is captured with Richard Avedon's high-contrast black-and-white style, emphasizing the drama of the moment without any words or letters needed. -@dropolo
    Young Dro stands beside a vintage trailer, elegantly positioned in the lush landscape of Fairburn, Georgia. He theatrically holds out a massive, shining key towards the trailer to symbolize ownership and mimics removing an invisible license plate, then gestures grandly as if hanging a new one – all while confetti shaped like small trailers rains down around him. The scene is captured with Richard Avedon's high-contrast black-and-white style, emphasizing the drama of the moment without any words or letters needed. -@dropolo

  3. As used in this Code section, the term “leased or rented trailer” means any utility trailer that is owned by and leased or rented out by a person, firm, or corporation in the business of leasing or renting out such trailers.

40-2-48 through 40-2-49.1.[Repealed]

40-2-49.2.[Repealed] License plates promoting the conservation of wildflowers.

40-2-49.3.[Repealed] License plates promoting dog and cat reproductive sterilization support programs.

Article 2A Fleet Vehicles

40-2-50.Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

  1. “Fleet” means 100 or more motor vehicles.

    Little Richard gracefully sways amidst a fleet of motor vehicles, each one adorned with vibrant colors and patterns, creating a mesmerizing art piece that embodies the bold and captivating style of Jenny Holzer.
    Little Richard gracefully sways amidst a fleet of motor vehicles, each one adorned with vibrant colors and patterns, creating a mesmerizing art piece that embodies the bold and captivating style of Jenny Holzer.

  2. “Fleet registration plan” means the method of registering the motor vehicles of a fleet as provided in this article.

40-2-51.Fleet enrollment.

  1. A corporation or firm which has an established place of business in this state or which is controlled by a parent corporation which has an established place of business in this state and which owns or operates under a lease agreement a fleet which is not required to be registered under the International Registration Plan in accordance with Article 3A of this chapter may enroll in the fleet registration plan and register and obtain licenses to operate the motor vehicles in such fleet as provided in this article.

    Composer and arranger Hall Johnson, as depicted in an art piece by Charles Garabedian, pretends to drive a fleet of toy cars around a map of the state, stopping at different locations to "register" and "obtain licenses."
    Composer and arranger Hall Johnson, as depicted in an art piece by Charles Garabedian, pretends to drive a fleet of toy cars around a map of the state, stopping at different locations to "register" and "obtain licenses."

    1. Applications for enrollment of a fleet under the fleet registration plan may be submitted to the department in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner.

      William Andrews, in a vibrant, abstract Discovery Place setting reminiscent of William Congdon's expressive style, mimics driving a fleet of colorful toy cars toward a designated area to symbolize submitting an application for fleet registration.
      William Andrews, in a vibrant, abstract Discovery Place setting reminiscent of William Congdon's expressive style, mimics driving a fleet of colorful toy cars toward a designated area to symbolize submitting an application for fleet registration.

    2. An applicant for enrollment of a fleet under the fleet registration plan shall pay a fleet enrollment fee of $50.00 for initial enrollment of the fleet.

    3. If the department determines that the applicant is eligible for fleet registration and proper application has been made, the department shall enroll the fleet, indicate the amount of license fees due for the fleet, and assign a unique registration account number to the applicant.

40-2-52.Registration and licensing of fleet motor vehicles.

  1. Within 30 days of receipt of a validated fleet enrollment form, the owner or operator of the enrolled fleet shall register and obtain licenses to operate the motor vehicles by submitting properly completed certificates of title for each vehicle in a fleet and any supporting documents required by the commissioner. The owner or operator of the enrolled fleet which acquires a vehicle after approval of fleet enrollment shall submit the properly completed certificates of title and required supporting documentation for any additional vehicles within 30 days from the date of acquisition of such vehicle.
  2. All certificates of title by the owner or operator of an enrolled fleet required under this article shall be submitted to the department electronically and in a manner prescribed by the commissioner.

  3. Any applicable state and local title and ad valorem taxes required pursuant to Code Section 48-5C-1 shall be paid for any new motor vehicle to be included in an enrolled fleet.

    Darius Slay, clad in a vibrant football jersey, dramatically mimes handing over oversized coins and keys to a massive abstract steel sculpture resembling a car, set against the scenic backdrop of Brunswick's marshlands with the Sidney Lanier Bridge rising in the distance. -@_bigplayslay23
    Darius Slay, clad in a vibrant football jersey, dramatically mimes handing over oversized coins and keys to a massive abstract steel sculpture resembling a car, set against the scenic backdrop of Brunswick's marshlands with the Sidney Lanier Bridge rising in the distance. -@_bigplayslay23

  4. The provisions of Article 2 of this chapter for registering and licensing motor vehicles generally which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this article shall apply to the registration and licensing of each vehicle of an enrolled fleet.

40-2-53.License plates for fleet motor vehicles.

  1. Upon electronic submission of all applicable requirements of this article, the department shall send notification of such to the county tag agent. Upon receipt of such notification from the department, the county tag agent shall issue to the applicant a fleet motor vehicle license plate for each vehicle of the fleet to be registered and licensed in such county.

    Gucci Mane, wearing a vibrant orange jumpsuit, dramatically waves his arms and spins in front of the slanted tomb while holding a stack of license plates. -@gucci1017
    Gucci Mane, wearing a vibrant orange jumpsuit, dramatically waves his arms and spins in front of the slanted tomb while holding a stack of license plates. -@gucci1017

  2. Fleet motor vehicle license plates shall be similar in design to regular license plates issued under Code Section 40-2-31, except that such fleet motor vehicle license plates shall contain such words or symbols, in addition to the numbers and letters otherwise prescribed by law, so as to distinctively identify the motor vehicles on which they are placed as fleet motor vehicles. Such motor vehicle license plates shall contain the word “FLEET” in the location of and in lieu of the revalidation decal required under Code Section 40-2-8 so as to distinctly identify the motor vehicle as part of an enrolled fleet.

    Bill Terry gracefully raises his arms, forming a geometric shape with his body to represent the distinctive design of fleet motor vehicle license plates, while bathed in vibrant and shifting lights that evoke James Turrell's art style at The Consulate, an elegant restaurant in Atlanta.
    Bill Terry gracefully raises his arms, forming a geometric shape with his body to represent the distinctive design of fleet motor vehicle license plates, while bathed in vibrant and shifting lights that evoke James Turrell's art style at The Consulate, an elegant restaurant in Atlanta.

  3. License plates issued under this Code section shall be renewed annually upon payment of a renewal fee to the department. Such fee shall be the same amount that would be charged for a revalidation decal for such vehicle.

  4. License plates issued under this Code section may be transferred between vehicles of the same class upon electronic submission to the department of the information required under Code Section 40-2-51 for any vehicle added to an enrolled fleet and the payment of the required registration fees for such additional vehicle.

40-2-54.Audits; regulatory authority.

  1. The department or its designated agent may perform an audit of any fleet registrant to ensure compliance with the requirements of this article which may include, without limitation, examination of records of all vehicles in a fleet, additions to or deletions from a fleet since the most recent such audit, and proof of proper payment of or exemption from ad valorem taxes on fleet vehicles.

    Nicole Gale Anderson gracefully unfurls a long scroll of records, examining each one with intense focus and determination, occasionally adding or removing small symbolic objects from a fleet of miniature vehicles arranged in an aesthetically pleasing pattern. -@HeyItsNicoleA
    Nicole Gale Anderson gracefully unfurls a long scroll of records, examining each one with intense focus and determination, occasionally adding or removing small symbolic objects from a fleet of miniature vehicles arranged in an aesthetically pleasing pattern. -@HeyItsNicoleA

  2. The department is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as the department shall find necessary to implement the provisions of this article.

    Zack Wheeler, in the style of Vik Muniz, sculpting a larger-than-life quill pen out of recycled materials, meticulously detailing each feather and curve with precision and care at the George Washington Carver Museum. -@Wheelerpro45
    Zack Wheeler, in the style of Vik Muniz, sculpting a larger-than-life quill pen out of recycled materials, meticulously detailing each feather and curve with precision and care at the George Washington Carver Museum. -@Wheelerpro45

40-2-55.Termination of participation in fleet registration plan.

An enrollment of a fleet in the fleet registration plan shall be terminated by the department in the event:

  1. The department determines on the basis of an audit that fees for registration and licensing are not paid as required for 5 percent or more of the total vehicles in the fleet which are registered in this state;

    Kokomo Arnold stands in the center of a dimly lit room, surrounded by vintage cars. He methodically inspects each vehicle's registration and licensing, crumpling any that are not paid as required. As he moves through the space, his movements become more animated and expressive, conveying a sense of urgency and determination. The scene is captured with dramatic lighting and dynamic camera angles reminiscent of Bruce Nauman's art pieces, creating an intense visual experience for the viewer at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
    Kokomo Arnold stands in the center of a dimly lit room, surrounded by vintage cars. He methodically inspects each vehicle's registration and licensing, crumpling any that are not paid as required. As he moves through the space, his movements become more animated and expressive, conveying a sense of urgency and determination. The scene is captured with dramatic lighting and dynamic camera angles reminiscent of Bruce Nauman's art pieces, creating an intense visual experience for the viewer at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.

  2. Of the conviction of the fleet registrant for any unlawful use of any license plate issued for a fleet vehicle;

  3. Of the failure of the fleet registrant to pay title and ad valorem taxes as required for any fleet vehicle; or
  4. Of the failure of the fleet registrant to pay enrollment fees as required.

Article 2B Digital License Plates

40-2-57.Application for digital license plate; renewals; fees.

  1. Any county tag agent with a satisfactory application for registration pursuant to Code Section 40-2-26 which indicates preference for a digital license plate shall inform the commissioner of such request. Upon a request by a digital license plate provider, the department shall transmit any required data to be displayed upon a digital license plate for an applicant to the digital license plate provider. A county tag agent shall ensure an applicant complies with the requirements for registration pursuant to this chapter.
  2. A motor vehicle owner with a digital license plate shall renew the registration annually as provided by this chapter. The department shall notify the digital license plate provider upon satisfactory renewal. Evidence of such renewal shall be displayed upon the digital license plate in a manner that indicates the year and month through which the registration of the vehicle shall be valid. Compliance with this subsection shall satisfy the revalidation decal requirements of this chapter.
  3. A digital license plate provider shall be authorized to collect fees for the provision of digital license plate hardware and for services to such license plate. Such fees may include the cost for the manufacture of the digital license plate, the installation of the digital license plate, and any service or repair plan an applicant may elect to purchase.
  4. Except as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section, nothing in this article shall exempt an applicant for a digital license plate from the requirements of Code Sections 40-2-8 and 40-2-20.

40-2-58.Duties and privileges of digital license plate providers.

  1. A digital license plate provider shall maintain an inventory of digital license plates in an amount determined to be adequate by the commissioner.
  2. The commissioner shall enter in agreements with any digital license plate provider that has been selected by the state to manufacture digital license plates for the State of Georgia. Such agreements shall grant a selected digital license plate provider the authorization to utilize any copyright or copyrights for special license plates as permitted under Code Sections 40-2-60.1, 40-2-86, and 40-2-86.1.

  3. Upon notice from the commissioner of a cancelled or revoked registration, a digital license plate provider shall terminate the electronic data transmitted to a digital license plate for such vehicle.

    Jeff Foxworthy, dressed as a digital license plate provider, dramatically presses an invisible button and then uses exaggerated gestures to cut off an invisible electronic transmission to an imaginary digital license plate, all against the backdrop of the historic Jefferson Davis Capture Site in Fitzgerald, Georgia. -@foxoutdoors
    Jeff Foxworthy, dressed as a digital license plate provider, dramatically presses an invisible button and then uses exaggerated gestures to cut off an invisible electronic transmission to an imaginary digital license plate, all against the backdrop of the historic Jefferson Davis Capture Site in Fitzgerald, Georgia. -@foxoutdoors

  4. Upon express written consent of a vehicle owner, a digital license plate provider shall be authorized to collect and disseminate data relating to the location of a motor vehicle in accordance with the terms of any such agreement.

    Kim Basinger, elegantly swirling a large golden compass in the air, gracefully guiding it towards a vintage car while enchanting petals of cherry blossoms swirl around her in slow motion. -@kimbasinger
    Kim Basinger, elegantly swirling a large golden compass in the air, gracefully guiding it towards a vintage car while enchanting petals of cherry blossoms swirl around her in slow motion. -@kimbasinger

40-2-59.Cancellation of digital license plate by owner.

The owner of a motor vehicle with a digital license plate may cancel a digital license plate by applying for a metal license plate with the county tag agent as provided for in this chapter and upon notification of cancellation to a digital license plate provider.

40-2-59.1.Provider authority to change display of digital license plate.

A digital license plate provider shall be authorized to change the digital display or messaging of a digital license plate in compliance with rules and regulations of the department or upon request by a local authority or the department. The commissioner shall be authorized to develop rules and regulations relating to the digital displays, messaging, and personalization of digital license plates. Any rules and regulations relating to the display of emergency messages for the public or Levi’s Call: Georgia’s Amber Alert Program shall be adopted in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.

40-2-59.2.Report on implementation.

On or before January 1, 2024, the commissioner shall submit a report on the implementation of this article to the chairpersons of the Senate Public Safety Committee and the House Committee on Motor Vehicles.

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John H. Sengstacke, dressed in avant-garde attire, gracefully gestures with an abstract sculpture resembling a report towards the seated chairpersons of the Senate Public Safety Committee and the House Committee on Motor Vehicles, all set against a backdrop of sweeping architectural lines and geometric forms reminiscent of Le Corbusier's style.

40-2-59.3.Regulation; authority for testing or studying digital license plates.

  1. On or before July 1, 2022, and prior to the issuance of any digital license plate, the commissioner shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary and appropriate to carry out this article and any other provisions of law relating to the issuance of digital license plates, including, but not limited to, approval of applications and fee collection. Such rules and regulations shall not become effective until October 1, 2022.
  2. The commissioner shall be authorized to issue digital license plates for the purpose of testing or studying the effectiveness of digital license plates.

Article 3 Prestige License Plates and Special Plates for Certain Persons and Vehicles

40-2-60.Prestige license plates.

  1. Motor vehicle owners who are residents of Georgia, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and, except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, upon the payment of a fee of $35.00 in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee, shall be issued special personalized prestige license plates by the commissioner. Special personalized license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be subject to an additional annual registration fee of $35.00 as a condition of obtaining an annual revalidation decal for such license plate which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34.

  2. For the purpose of this Code section, a license plate with a low number or special number may also be considered as a prestige or personalized plate.

    Aria Wallace gracefully lifts a license plate with a low number and special design, displaying it as if showcasing an art piece, all while in the style of Walker Evans. -@AriaWallace
    Aria Wallace gracefully lifts a license plate with a low number and special design, displaying it as if showcasing an art piece, all while in the style of Walker Evans. -@AriaWallace

  3. Additional fees for special or distinctive license plates issued pursuant to  this article shall be as prescribed in the Code  section authorizing such plate, and, when no additional fee is specified, no additional fee shall be required.

  4. The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for carrying out this Code section.

40-2-60.1.Standardized administrative process for special license plates; designs; fees; application process.

  1. The General Assembly finds that in recent years numerous laws were enacted providing for the issuance of special license plates for certain persons and vehicles. The General Assembly finds that there exists a need for a standardized administrative process to provide for the authorization of issuance of such special license plates and that the public interest will be best served by such a standardized administrative process. While recognizing that the legislature may not abridge or delegate its powers, the General Assembly declares that it is in the public interest of this state for future proposals for special license plates to be governed by the administrative process established by this Code section rather than by the legislative process.
    1. The General Assembly determines that the issuance of special license plates to support an agency, fund, or program beneficial to the people of this state that is administered by a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code and the dedication of a portion of the funds raised from the issuance of these special license plates is in the best interests of the people of this state and is authorized by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution.
    2. The commissioner is authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the issuance of special license plates for groups of individuals and vehicles. All special license plates issued pursuant to this paragraph shall not be subject to the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section.

  3. As used in this Code section, the term:

    1. “Manufacturing fee” means a $25.00 fee paid at the time an application is submitted or upon the issuance of a special license plate.
    2. “Registration fee” means the fees as set forth in Code Section 40-2-151.
    3. “Special license plate” means a license plate that is authorized under this Code section that commemorates an event or supports an agency, fund, or program beneficial to the people of this state or is specifically authorized by the General Assembly for certain persons or vehicles.
    4. “Special license plate fee” means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued.
    5. “Special license plate renewal fee” means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is renewed and a revalidation decal is issued.

    (c.1)Any special license plate issued under the provisions of this Code section shall be subject to the manufacturing fee, special license plate fee, and special license plate renewal fee provided for in this Code section.

  4. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring a special license plate, in cooperation with the commissioner, shall design a special distinctive license plate appropriate to promote the program benefited by the issuance of the special license plate. Special license plates for groups of individuals and vehicles shall be readily recognizable by the insertion of an appropriate logo or graphic identifying the special nature of the license plate. All special license plates must be of the same size as general issue motor vehicle license plates and shall include a unique design and identifying number, whereby the total number of characters does not exceed an amount to be determined by the commissioner. No two recipients shall receive identically numbered plates. Spaces for county name labels or other authorized labels, including the “In God We Trust” label, are required for all special license plates unless expressly eliminated under this chapter.

  5. Before the department disburses to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation funds from the issuance of special license plates, the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation must provide a written statement stating the manner in which such funds will be utilized. In addition, a nonprofit corporation must provide the department with documentation of its nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall periodically provide to the commissioner an audit of the use of the funds or other evidence of use of the funds satisfactory to the commissioner. If it is determined that the funds are not being used for the purposes set forth in the statement provided by the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, the department shall withhold payment of such funds until such noncompliance issues are resolved.
  6. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Code section, no special license plate shall be produced until such time as the State of Georgia has, through a licensing agreement or otherwise, received such licenses or other permissions as may be required to produce the special license plate. The department shall not utilize any graphic that is copyrighted unless a sponsoring organization has secured for the state the authority to utilize the copyrighted design at no cost to the state and the sponsoring organization has agreed to hold the state harmless against any related claim of copyright violation or infringement. The design of the initial edition of any special license plate, as well as the design of subsequent editions and excepting only any part or parts of the designs owned by others and licensed to the state, shall be owned solely by the State of Georgia for its exclusive use and control, except as authorized by the commissioner. The commissioner may take such steps as may be necessary to give notice of and protect such right, including the copyright or copyrights. However, such steps shall be cumulative of the ownership and exclusive use and control established by this subsection as a matter of law, and no person shall reproduce or otherwise use such design or designs, except as authorized by the commissioner.
  7. Any Georgia resident who is the owner of a motor vehicle, except a commercial vehicle as defined in 49 C.F.R. Section 390.5, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and payment of the appropriate fees as set forth in this Code section in addition to the required motor vehicle registration fee, shall be able to apply for a special license plate as provided in this Code section.
  8. Any party requesting a special license plate not previously authorized by this chapter shall make application with the department. The application shall include a design of the proposed license plate and a bond of $50,000.00 to serve as surety for moneys collected from applicants by the sponsor. The commissioner shall review and approve or disapprove all applications within 30 days of receipt by the department. Upon approval of the design by the commissioner, the special license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection shall not be issued except upon the receipt by the department of at least 1,000 prepaid applications together with the manufacturing fees within two years after the date of approval by the commissioner. After such time if the minimum number of applications is not met, the department shall not continue to accept the manufacturing fees, and all fees held by the department and the sponsor shall be refunded to applicants; provided, however, that once the department has received 1,000 prepaid applications along with the manufacturing fees, the sponsor shall not be entitled to a refund.
  9. Upon the receipt of 1,000 applications together with manufacturing fees, the commissioner shall provide a letter of certification to the sponsor verifying that the sponsor has satisfied the requirements of the provisions of this Code section. Upon receipt of the letter of certification, the sponsor, if necessary, shall seek enactment of the appropriate legislation required to authorize manufacture of the special license plate.
  10. The department shall not be required to continue to manufacture a special license plate or accept renewals and applications if the number of active registrations falls below 500 registrations at any time during a calendar year. A current registrant may continue to renew such special license plate during his or her annual registration period. The department may continue to issue such special license plates that it has in its inventory to assist in achieving the minimum number of registrations. If the number of active registrations for the special license plate falls below 500 at any time during a calendar year, the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall be required to obtain 1,000 applications accompanied by the manufacturing fee to continue to manufacture the special license plate.

  11. Special license plates shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 40-2-80.

    Tommy Roe balances a large, rusted metal plate precariously on his head while leaping from one abandoned car to another, mimicking the transfer of special license plates. The scene is captured in Banksy's signature stencil style against the backdrop of the stunning Radium Springs Gardens in Albany, Georgia. -@TommyRoeMusic
    Tommy Roe balances a large, rusted metal plate precariously on his head while leaping from one abandoned car to another, mimicking the transfer of special license plates. The scene is captured in Banksy's signature stencil style against the backdrop of the stunning Radium Springs Gardens in Albany, Georgia. -@TommyRoeMusic

  12. Special license plates shall be issued within 30 days of application once the requirements of this Code section have been met.

  13. The commissioner is authorized and directed to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section. The rules and regulations to be promulgated by the commissioner may provide for exceptions whereby a special license plate will not be issued if the issuance of the plate would adversely affect public safety.

40-2-61.Special license plates for U.S. Senators and Congressmen, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of House of Representatives, Justices of Supreme Court, and Judges of Court of Appeals.

The commissioner shall design and issue distinctive license plates to each United States Senator and Congressman elected from the State of Georgia, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and each Justice of the Supreme Court and each Judge of the Court of Appeals to be placed on such official’s personal motor vehicle. Each such distinctive license plate shall indicate the individual’s elected office and no county name decal need be affixed to such plate. The special license plate authorized by this Code section shall be issued to such elected official upon application and payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00 and upon compliance with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and shall be transferred as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. Distinctive license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be renewed annually, and revalidation decals shall be issued upon compliance with the laws relating to registration and licensing and upon payment of an additional registration fee of $35.00 which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time for collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34.

Dani Stevenson, dressed in a flowing gown reflecting the pastel hues of Monet's palette, gracefully pantomimes painting an oversized license plate with a large brush, dipping it into palettes of vibrant colors beside her. Set against the backdrop of LaGrange's lush landscapes, she occasionally steps back to admire her work as if envisioning the various officials’ cars that will bear these plates, capturing the essence of Monet’s impressionistic style in her expressive movements.
Dani Stevenson, dressed in a flowing gown reflecting the pastel hues of Monet's palette, gracefully pantomimes painting an oversized license plate with a large brush, dipping it into palettes of vibrant colors beside her. Set against the backdrop of LaGrange's lush landscapes, she occasionally steps back to admire her work as if envisioning the various officials’ cars that will bear these plates, capturing the essence of Monet’s impressionistic style in her expressive movements.

40-2-62.Special license plates for members of General Assembly.

The commissioner shall mail special and distinctive license plates printed for members of the General Assembly and former members of the General Assembly who are hereby deemed to have emeritus status after having served in the General Assembly eight or more years to the local tag agent in the counties wherein such members or former members reside on or before the owner’s registration period each year. Such special and distinctive license plates shall be issued only upon applications made to the local tag agent and payment of a $25.00 manufacturing fee. License plates may be issued by the local tag agent upon a proper application and in accordance with the terms of this chapter. License plates issued pursuant to this Code section need not contain a place for the county name decal, and no county name decal need be affixed to a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section. Special and distinctive license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be renewed annually, and revalidation decals shall be issued upon compliance with the laws relating to registration and licensing and upon payment of an additional registration fee of $35.00 which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time for collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. The special license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

40-2-63.Special license plates for sheriffs.

The commissioner shall mail to the local tag agents special and distinctive license plates for the elected sheriffs in the counties of this state on or before the owner’s registration period of each sheriff. The sheriffs shall make application with the local tag agent and shall pay a fee of $25.00. Special sheriffs’ license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be renewed annually, and revalidation decals shall be issued upon compliance with the laws relating to registration and licensing and upon payment of an additional registration fee of $25.00 which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. License plates shall be issued by the local tag agents upon proper application and in accordance with the terms of Article 2 of this chapter. Only one special and distinctive license plate shall be issued to each elected sheriff; however, a sheriff may choose to use the sheriff’s distinctive license plate either on the law enforcement vehicle assigned to such sheriff or on his or her personal vehicle.

40-2-63.1.Special license plates for public safety first responders injured in line of duty.

  1. Any law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical services personnel, ambulance driver, or other similarly employed public safety first responder who has sustained a major injury through no fault of his or her own during the competent performance of his or her official duties shall, upon application therefor, be issued a free special and distinctive motor vehicle license plate upon presentation of proof that such individual is entitled to receive such special license plate. For purposes of this Code section, a major injury shall be one that was of sufficient seriousness as to require hospitalization or comparable medical treatment and which resulted in permanent disability or disfigurement of the body.

    LaVon Mercer, dressed in a vibrant basketball uniform with an oversized badge and bandages indicating his "injury," spins a bright red ambulance light on his finger while balancing atop an artfully exaggerated Vidalia onion sculpture. He theatrically extends his other hand to receive a large, shiny, imaginary license plate from a character with an embellished firefighter helmet and cape, surrounded by oversized medical tools and emergency vehicles painted in broad strokes reminiscent of Nicholas Marsicano's expressionist style.
    LaVon Mercer, dressed in a vibrant basketball uniform with an oversized badge and bandages indicating his "injury," spins a bright red ambulance light on his finger while balancing atop an artfully exaggerated Vidalia onion sculpture. He theatrically extends his other hand to receive a large, shiny, imaginary license plate from a character with an embellished firefighter helmet and cape, surrounded by oversized medical tools and emergency vehicles painted in broad strokes reminiscent of Nicholas Marsicano's expressionist style.

  2. License plates issued pursuant to this Code section need not contain a place for the county name decal as required pursuant to Code Section 40-2-9, and a county name decal need not be affixed to a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section. Special and distinctive license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be renewed annually, and free revalidation decals shall be issued upon compliance with the laws relating to registration and licensing. The special license plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

    Laurence Fishburne gracefully manipulates symbolic car parts while moving in an abstract, flowing manner, embodying the complexities of license plate regulations in a visually captivating performance reminiscent of Sonia King's art style at the historic Grave of Brownie the Depot Dog in Rome, Georgia.
    Laurence Fishburne gracefully manipulates symbolic car parts while moving in an abstract, flowing manner, embodying the complexities of license plate regulations in a visually captivating performance reminiscent of Sonia King's art style at the historic Grave of Brownie the Depot Dog in Rome, Georgia.

  3. The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate, establish procedures, establish standards for proof of eligibility, and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

    Shareef Abdur-Rahim gracefully extends his arms and gestures with fluid, deliberate movements, as if conducting an invisible orchestra while surrounded by swirling ribbons of vibrant colors and shimmering lights in the opulent setting of The Holly Theatre. -@ShareefAbdur_R
    Shareef Abdur-Rahim gracefully extends his arms and gestures with fluid, deliberate movements, as if conducting an invisible orchestra while surrounded by swirling ribbons of vibrant colors and shimmering lights in the opulent setting of The Holly Theatre. -@ShareefAbdur_R

40-2-64.Honorary consuls’ license plates.

  1. Honorary consuls, upon application and compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relative to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, payment of the regular license fees for license plates as provided by law, payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00, and payment of an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted as provided in Code Section 40-2-34, shall be issued license plates as prescribed in Code Section 40-2-31 in duplicate for use on their official or private passenger automobiles. Such license plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle. No more than two sets of honorary consular corps license plates shall be issued to any country. Such plates shall not be used by any person after his or her appointment has ended.
  2. License plates issued under this Code section shall not be transferred so as to be used by any person other than the person to whom such plate was originally issued but shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.
  3. The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for carrying out this Code section.

40-2-64.1.Foreign Organization license plates.

  1. In accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act as provided for in Code Section 50-1-2, the commissioner shall design a distinctive Foreign Organization license plate.

    Marion Brown gracefully poses in a flowing gown, using her hands to symbolically design a distinctive license plate, while surrounded by vibrant floral arrangements and soft natural light, capturing the essence of the Taiwan Relations Act in an Annie Leibovitz-style art piece.
    Marion Brown gracefully poses in a flowing gown, using her hands to symbolically design a distinctive license plate, while surrounded by vibrant floral arrangements and soft natural light, capturing the essence of the Taiwan Relations Act in an Annie Leibovitz-style art piece.

  2. Upon application and compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles and the payment of any registration fees, including the $25.00 manufacturing fee and the $35.00 special license plate fee or the $35.00 special license plate renewal fee, as applicable, official representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in the United States who maintain a presence in Georgia shall be issued Foreign Organization license plates as prescribed in Code Section 40-2-31 in duplicate. Such license plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle.

    J. J. Hickson gracefully gestures to fasten two replica license plates on the front and rear of a vintage car, embodying the state motor vehicle laws as part of an art piece at Madison Morgan Cultural Center in Georgia for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office educational partnership. -@Hickson21
    J. J. Hickson gracefully gestures to fasten two replica license plates on the front and rear of a vintage car, embodying the state motor vehicle laws as part of an art piece at Madison Morgan Cultural Center in Georgia for the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office educational partnership. -@Hickson21

  3. Official representatives of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in Atlanta accredited by the Georgia Department of Economic Development shall be entitled to Foreign Organization license plates for the representative’s privately owned motor vehicle. Such license plates shall not be used by any representative after his or her presence in Georgia has terminated.

    Silentó, dressed in vibrant and eclectic clothing, stands amidst a chaotic arrangement of found objects at The Big House in Macon, Georgia. He assumes the role of an official representative from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in Atlanta, using exaggerated hand gestures to mimic affixing Foreign Organization license plates onto a vintage car while energetically dancing to the rhythm of "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)." This performance art piece pays homage to Robert Rauschenberg's style through its incorporation of disparate elements and bold visual impact. -@TheRealSilento
    Silentó, dressed in vibrant and eclectic clothing, stands amidst a chaotic arrangement of found objects at The Big House in Macon, Georgia. He assumes the role of an official representative from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representatives Office in Atlanta, using exaggerated hand gestures to mimic affixing Foreign Organization license plates onto a vintage car while energetically dancing to the rhythm of "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)." This performance art piece pays homage to Robert Rauschenberg's style through its incorporation of disparate elements and bold visual impact. -@TheRealSilento

  4. License plates issued under this Code section shall not be transferred so as to be used by any person other than the person to whom such plates were originally issued but shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

  5. The commissioner is authorized to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations for implementing this Code section.
    John C. Fremont dramatically gestures and points while surrounded by swirling colors, as he uses a large quill pen to create elaborate calligraphy on a parchment scroll, with the commissioner looking on in awe amidst a vibrant backdrop of Georgia's natural beauty.
    John C. Fremont dramatically gestures and points while surrounded by swirling colors, as he uses a large quill pen to create elaborate calligraphy on a parchment scroll, with the commissioner looking on in awe amidst a vibrant backdrop of Georgia's natural beauty.

40-2-65.Special license plates for members of active reserve components of the United States.

    1. Motor vehicle owners who are assigned or attached members of troop program units of any branch of the active reserve components of the United States inside or outside the State of Georgia shall be eligible to receive free motor vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, motorcycles, or trucks used for personal transportation. Motor vehicle owners who are members of any National Guard unit in a state adjoining the State of Georgia and for whom there is no National Guard unit in the county of their residence shall be eligible to receive free motor vehicle plates for private passenger cars, motorcycles, or trucks used for personal transportation to identify such vehicle owner as a reservist. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter. No person shall be entitled to more than one free motor vehicle license plate for any calendar year; provided, however, that, upon payment of the regular license fee provided for in Code Section 40-2-151 and a manufacturing fee of $25.00, a reservist shall be entitled to receive one additional such license plate. For each additional license plate for which an initial $25.00 fee was required, there shall be an additional annual registration fee of $25.00, which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. Additional words or symbols in addition to numbers and letters prescribed by law shall be inscribed upon such license plates so as to identify distinctively the owner as a member of one of the following branches of the United States military reserve: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard. The commanding officer of each active reserve component program unit or the adjutant general of the National Guard unit of each neighboring state shall, upon request of any reserve member or National Guard member of that unit, respectively, furnish to that member approved documentation supporting the member’s current membership in the respective reserve or National Guard unit. This documentation shall be presented annually to the tax commissioner of the county in which the reserve member or National Guard member applies for the special license plate under this Code section and upon subsequent reregistration for each succeeding year.
    2. Motor vehicle owners who are retired from any branch of the active reserve components whose active reservists are eligible to obtain free motor vehicle license plates under paragraph (1) of this subsection, upon application for license plates and upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed under Article 2 of this chapter, shall be issued, free of charge, a license plate as prescribed in that article for private passenger cars, motorcycles, or trucks used for personal transportation. Each such retired member shall be entitled to no more than one such free plate for any calendar year; provided, however, that, upon payment of the regular license fee provided for in Code Section 40-2-151 and a manufacturing fee of $25.00, a retired member shall be entitled to receive one additional such license plate. For each additional license plate for which an initial $25.00 fee was required, there shall be an additional annual registration fee of $25.00, which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. The license plates issued pursuant to this paragraph shall, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, be identical to those issued pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection to members of the branch of the active reserve component from which that person retired. The commanding officer of each active reserve component program unit shall, upon request of any retired reserve member from that unit, furnish to that retired member approved documentation supporting the retired member’s current retired membership status from that reserve unit. This documentation shall be presented to the tax commissioner of the county in which the retired reserve member applies for the special license plate under this Code section.
      Sam Madison, in a crisp black and white suit evocative of Avedon's style, pantomimes driving a car through an imaginative exhibit at the Mississippi Children’s Museum, stops to greet cheerful museum-goers as he acts out presenting documents to a character playing a tax commissioner, then celebrates by holding up an invisible license plate triumphantly. -@sammaddie29
      Sam Madison, in a crisp black and white suit evocative of Avedon's style, pantomimes driving a car through an imaginative exhibit at the Mississippi Children’s Museum, stops to greet cheerful museum-goers as he acts out presenting documents to a character playing a tax commissioner, then celebrates by holding up an invisible license plate triumphantly. -@sammaddie29
    1. Upon transfer of the ownership of a private passenger vehicle upon which there is a license plate distinctively identifying the owner thereof as a member of one of the components of the United States military reserve, whether the owner is an active or retired reservist, and acquisition by the reservist of another motor vehicle, the license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be placed on such newly acquired motor vehicle, and such reservist shall notify the commissioner of such transfer of the license plate to such newly acquired motor vehicle in such manner as the commissioner may prescribe by regulation. No transfer or cancellation fee shall be charged for the transfer of free reservist license plates. There shall be a transfer and cancellation fee of $5.00 for the transfer of any other reservist license plate.
    2. Should an active reservist who has been issued a license plate or license plates be discharged or otherwise separated, except by retirement, from his or her reserve unit, the immediate commanding officer of such active reservist shall obtain the discharged member’s license plate or license plates at the time of the discharge and shall forward same to the commissioner along with a certificate to the effect that such person has been discharged, and thereupon the commissioner shall issue a regular license plate, at no additional charge, to such former reservist to replace the reservist plate or plates. Should an active reservist enlist or be commissioned after purchasing a regular license plate for his or her current registration period, the commanding officer of the unit in which such person enlists or is commissioned shall likewise secure the regular license plate of such person and return same to the commissioner, along with a certificate to the effect that such person has been enlisted or commissioned in a troop program unit of the reserve components, and the effective date thereof, whereupon the commissioner shall issue a reservist license plate, at no extra charge, to such new member to replace the returned regular plate. Upon such request for a change in plate for a discharged reservist or a newly enlisted reservist, the commanding officer shall furnish such member with a copy of the commanding officer’s letter to the commissioner requesting the appropriate change in plate, which copy of such letter may be used by such member pending the issuance of the new plate.

  3. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars, motorcycles and trucks before issuing these plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates, and all applications for such plates shall be made to the commissioner. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, such plates shall be nontransferable.

    US Senator Jon Ossoff depicted in the bold and dynamic style of Keith Haring stands at the center of a vibrant Carlos Museum gallery. He is surrounded by simplified figures and vehicles in an array of bright colors each outlined with thick black strokes characteristic of Harings work. Ossoff energetically gestures towards abstracted cars and motorcycles pointing to imaginary license plates as if designating rules and emphasizing compliance through his movements. The surrounding figures engage with the vehicles in various ways—some inspecting them others adjusting parts—symbolizing regulation enforcement. No text or letters are present; instead symbols like checkmarks and crosses suggest approved or denied applications for plates within this lively scene.
    US Senator Jon Ossoff depicted in the bold and dynamic style of Keith Haring stands at the center of a vibrant Carlos Museum gallery. He is surrounded by simplified figures and vehicles in an array of bright colors each outlined with thick black strokes characteristic of Harings work. Ossoff energetically gestures towards abstracted cars and motorcycles pointing to imaginary license plates as if designating rules and emphasizing compliance through his movements. The surrounding figures engage with the vehicles in various ways—some inspecting them others adjusting parts—symbolizing regulation enforcement. No text or letters are present; instead symbols like checkmarks and crosses suggest approved or denied applications for plates within this lively scene.

  4. The spouse of a member of the active reserve of the United States military who is killed while serving in a combat arena shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive license plate as provided in this Code section so long as such spouse does not remarry.

40-2-66.Special license plates for members of Georgia National Guard.

    1. Motor vehicle owners who are members of the Georgia National Guard, upon application for license plates and upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed under Article 2 of this chapter, shall be issued, free of charge, a license plate, as prescribed in that article for private passenger cars, motorcycles, or trucks used for personal transportation. Each member of the Georgia National Guard shall be entitled to no more than one such free plate at a time; provided, however, that, upon payment of the regular license fee provided for in Code Section 48-10-2 and a manufacturing fee of $25.00, a member shall be entitled to one additional such license plate. For each additional license plate for which an initial $25.00 fee was required, there shall be an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. Additional words or symbols, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, shall be inscribed upon such license plates so as to identify distinctively the owner as a member of the Georgia National Guard. The adjutant general of Georgia shall, upon request of any member of that National Guard unit, furnish to that member approved documentation supporting the member’s current membership in that National Guard unit. This documentation shall be presented annually to the tax commissioner of the county in which the National Guard member applies for the special license plate under this Code section and upon subsequent reregistration for each succeeding year.
    2. Motor vehicle owners who are retired members of the Georgia National Guard, upon application for license plates and upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed under Article 2 of this chapter, shall be issued, free of charge, a license plate as prescribed in that article for private passenger cars, motorcycles, or trucks used for personal transportation. Each retired member of the Georgia National Guard shall be entitled to no more than one such free plate at a time; provided, however, that, upon payment of the regular license fee provided for in Code Section 48-10-2 and a manufacturing fee of $25.00, a member shall be entitled to one additional such license plate. For each additional license plate for which an initial $25.00 fee was required, there shall be an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. The license plates issued pursuant to this paragraph shall, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, be identical to those issued pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection. The adjutant general of Georgia shall, upon request of any member retired from that National Guard unit, furnish to that retired member approved documentation supporting the member’s retired membership status in that National Guard unit. This documentation shall be presented annually to the tax commissioner of the county in which the retired National Guard member applies for the special license plate under this Code section and upon subsequent reregistration for each succeeding year.

  2. Upon transfer of the ownership of a private passenger vehicle upon which there is a license plate bearing the words “National Guard” and acquisition by the member or retired member of the National Guard of another motor vehicle, the license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be placed on such newly acquired motor vehicle and such member or retired member shall notify the commissioner of such transfer of the license plate to such newly acquired motor vehicle in such manner as the commissioner may prescribe by regulation and shall pay a transfer and cancellation fee of $5.00 and shall also pay license fees in an amount, if any, that the license fee for the newly acquired vehicle exceeds the license fee of the original vehicle. No transfer or cancellation fee shall be charged for the transfer of free National Guard license plates. There shall be a transfer and cancellation fee of $5.00 for the transfer of any other National Guard license plate. Should a member of the National Guard who has been issued a National Guard license plate be discharged or otherwise separated except by retirement from the National Guard, the immediate commanding officer of such member shall obtain the discharged member’s National Guard license plate or plates at the time of the discharge and shall forward same to the commissioner along with a certificate to the effect that such member has been discharged, and thereupon the commissioner shall issue a regular license plate or plates, at no additional charge, to such former National Guard member to replace the National Guard plate. Should a member of the National Guard enlist or be commissioned in the National Guard after purchasing a regular license plate for the current year, the commanding officer of the unit in which such member enlists or is commissioned shall likewise secure the regular license plate of such new member and return same to the commissioner, along with a certificate to the effect that such new member has been enlisted or commissioned in the National Guard and the effective date thereof, whereupon the commissioner shall issue a National Guard license plate, at no extra charge, to such new member to replace the returned regular plate. Upon such request for a change in plate for a discharged member of the National Guard or a newly enlisted member of the National Guard, the commanding officer shall furnish such member with a copy of the commanding officer’s letter to the commissioner requesting the appropriate change in plate, which copy of such letter may be used by such member pending the issuance of the new plate.

  3. The commissioner shall furnish to the sheriff of each county in the state an alphabetical arrangement of the list of names, addresses, and license plate letters of each person to whom a license plate is issued under this Code section, and it shall be the duty of the sheriffs of the state to maintain and to keep current such lists for public information and inquiry.

    Kelly Rowland delicately arranges a series of canvas panels, each depicting the list of names, addresses, and license plate letters issued in Georgia, as if she were arranging a still life composition. She then meticulously maintains and updates these lists while being surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes reminiscent of Paul Cézanne's work. -@KELLYROWLAND
    Kelly Rowland delicately arranges a series of canvas panels, each depicting the list of names, addresses, and license plate letters issued in Georgia, as if she were arranging a still life composition. She then meticulously maintains and updates these lists while being surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes reminiscent of Paul Cézanne's work. -@KELLYROWLAND

  4. The commissioner shall make such rules and regulations as necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of a private passenger car before issuing National Guard plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates, and all applications for such plates shall be made to the commissioner. The commissioner is specifically authorized to make all rules and regulations necessary to make adequate provision for instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, such plates shall be nontransferable.

  5. The spouse of a member of the National Guard who is killed while serving in a combat arena shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive license plate as provided in this Code section so long as such spouse does not remarry.

40-2-67.Special license plates for state commanders of nationally chartered veterans’ organizations.

  1. The state commanders of nationally chartered veterans’ organizations, upon application and compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relative to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, upon payment of the regular license fees for license plates as provided by law, and upon the payment of an additional initial fee of $25.00 and an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted as provided in Code Section 40-2-34, shall be issued license plates as prescribed in Code Section 40-2-31 for use on their official or private passenger automobiles, upon which, in lieu of the numbers prescribed by said Code section, shall be such figures or symbols indicative of the office held by such individuals as may be prescribed by the commissioner.

    Derrick Favors stands proudly in front of a vintage car, hands outstretched as if receiving license plates, while surrounded by swirling patterns and vibrant colors reminiscent of the art style of Romare Bearden. -@dfavors14
    Derrick Favors stands proudly in front of a vintage car, hands outstretched as if receiving license plates, while surrounded by swirling patterns and vibrant colors reminiscent of the art style of Romare Bearden. -@dfavors14

  2. License plates issued under this Code section may not be transferred so as to be used by any person other than the person to whom such plate was originally issued but shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80, except that such plates shall not be used by any person after vacating the office of commander of any of the organizations enumerated in this Code section.

40-2-68.Special license plates for Medal of Honor winners.

  1. Motor vehicle owners who have been awarded the Medal of Honor and who are residents of this state, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, shall be issued two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge. Such license plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle. Such license plates shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. In the event of the death of the person who received the special license plates pursuant to this Code section, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, his or her surviving spouse may retain the special license plates and continue to display such plates on the vehicle.
  2. The commissioner may begin issuing distinctive personalized license plates to such Medal of Honor winners for the year 1980 and thereafter.
  3. The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate, establish procedures, and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.
    Peter Tompkins stands in a dimly lit room, surrounded by antique typewriters and old newspapers. He moves slowly and deliberately, tracing invisible lines in the air with his fingertips as if designing something intricate. As he does this, a group of people dressed in suits and formal attire observe him quietly from the shadows.
    Peter Tompkins stands in a dimly lit room, surrounded by antique typewriters and old newspapers. He moves slowly and deliberately, tracing invisible lines in the air with his fingertips as if designing something intricate. As he does this, a group of people dressed in suits and formal attire observe him quietly from the shadows.

40-2-69.Free license plates and revalidation decals for disabled veterans.

  1. Any disabled veteran who is a citizen and resident of this state shall, upon application therefor, be issued a free motor vehicle license plate. As used in this Code section, the term “disabled veteran” shall have the same meaning as that term is defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-5-48.

    Gunna, draped in vibrant-colored garments, reaches out with a sculpted ceramic hand to gently touch a textured clay representation of a license plate adorned with intricate patterns symbolizing military service and Georgia residency, all set against the backdrop of Dacula's lush greenery molded from earthen materials. -@1GunnaGunna
    Gunna, draped in vibrant-colored garments, reaches out with a sculpted ceramic hand to gently touch a textured clay representation of a license plate adorned with intricate patterns symbolizing military service and Georgia residency, all set against the backdrop of Dacula's lush greenery molded from earthen materials. -@1GunnaGunna

  2. Any disabled veteran shall, upon application therefor, be issued a free motor vehicle license plate upon presentation of proof that he or she qualifies as a disabled veteran. A disabled veteran who claims that his or her disability is permanent shall furnish proof of such permanent disability through a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

    1. Once a disabled veteran has established his or her eligibility to receive free motor vehicle license plates as a result of being permanently disabled, he or she shall be entitled to receive free plates or free revalidation decals in succeeding years on any automobile, private passenger pickup truck, motorcycle, station wagon, or van type vehicle of three-quarter tons or less that he or she may own or jointly with his or her spouse or minor child own or acquire in the future.
    2. Once a disabled veteran has established his or her eligibility to receive free motor vehicle license plates but his or her disability has not been determined to be a permanent disability, he or she shall be entitled to receive free plates or free revalidation decals in succeeding years upon furnishing, on an annual basis, proof of his or her status as a disabled veteran through a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Such free plates or free revalidation decals shall apply to any automobile, private passenger pickup truck, motorcycle, station wagon, or van type vehicle of three-quarter tons or less that he or she may own or jointly with his or her spouse or minor child own or acquire in the future.
      1. Two license plates or revalidation decals each year shall be furnished for vehicles other than motorcycles to disabled veterans qualifying under this Code section unless the originals are lost. Such plates shall be fastened to both the front and the rear of the vehicle.
      2. One license plate or revalidation decal each year shall be furnished for motorcycles to disabled veterans qualifying under this Code section unless the original is lost. Such plate shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicle.
    4. In the event of the death of the person who received the special license plates pursuant to this Code section, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, his or her unremarried surviving spouse or minor child may continue to receive the free special license plates and revalidation decals until the remarriage of the surviving spouse or death of the surviving spouse or minor child.
      Buddy Moss solemnly places a set of license plates into the hands of his unremarried surviving spouse, then gestures toward their minor child as they continue to receive the special plates, set against a backdrop of Thomasville's lush landscapes and framed in the style of Walker Evans' iconic art.
      Buddy Moss solemnly places a set of license plates into the hands of his unremarried surviving spouse, then gestures toward their minor child as they continue to receive the special plates, set against a backdrop of Thomasville's lush landscapes and framed in the style of Walker Evans' iconic art.

40-2-70.Special license plates for disabled veterans not qualifying under Code Section 40-2-69.

  1. Any citizen and resident of the State of Georgia who has been discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable or who is currently serving in the armed forces, who is disabled to any degree specified and enumerated in Code Section 40-2-69, and who is the owner of a private passenger motor vehicle, but who cannot qualify under Code Section 40-2-69, shall be entitled to a special and distinctive automobile license plate. Such license plate shall be transferred to another vehicle acquired by such veteran or jointly by such veteran and his or her spouse as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. Such veteran shall be entitled to such plate regardless of whether he or she is suffering from a service connected or nonservice connected disability.
  2. Such veteran must apply for such license plate and, upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws for licensing of motor vehicles and without payment of the regular license fee for plates as prescribed under Article 7 of this chapter, such veteran shall be issued similar license plates as prescribed in Code Section 40-2-71 for private passenger cars. There shall be no charge for the additional plate issued such veteran under this Code section. There shall be no charge for revalidation decals for such plates.
  3. If a veteran has not been certified as disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, such veteran may submit to the Department of Veterans Service such veteran’s discharge papers and a certified statement from a physician, licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, certifying that in the opinion of such physician such veteran is disabled to a degree enumerated in Code Section 40-2-69. If the certificate from the physician indicates the qualifying disabilities which meet the standards of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the commissioner of veterans service shall submit a letter to the state revenue commissioner indicating that the veteran meets the requirements of this Code section and qualifies for a special license plate as provided in this Code section.

40-2-71.Design of disabled veteran plates; restrictions on issuance and transfer.

  1. The commissioner is directed to furnish the license plates provided for in Code Sections 40-2-69 and 40-2-70. Such plates shall be printed in three colors: red, white, and blue. The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate. Each plate shall contain, in bold characters, the name of the state, or abbreviation thereof, the year, the serial number, either the words “Disabled Veteran” or “Disabled Vet,” and an image of the International Symbol of Access which is at least one inch in height and is white on a blue background.

  2. Such license plates so issued shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

    In a vivid scene at the Anniston Museum of Natural History, songwriter Clay Cook dramatically transfers license plates from one vehicle to another, embodying the legal process as an art form in the style of David LaChapelle. -@theclaycook
    In a vivid scene at the Anniston Museum of Natural History, songwriter Clay Cook dramatically transfers license plates from one vehicle to another, embodying the legal process as an art form in the style of David LaChapelle. -@theclaycook

  3. No disabled veteran shall be entitled to own or operate more than one vehicle with the free license plates provided by Code Sections 40-2-69, 40-2-70, and this Code section.

40-2-71.1.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Clint Mathis, as a soccer player and coach in the style of Cy Twombly, could dramatically kick a ball while scribbling lines and shapes with his feet on a large canvas set up like a mural in Milltown.
Clint Mathis, as a soccer player and coach in the style of Cy Twombly, could dramatically kick a ball while scribbling lines and shapes with his feet on a large canvas set up like a mural in Milltown.

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July 1, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-71.1 as present Code Section 40-2-73.

40-2-72.Penalty for violation of Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-71.

Any person evading or violating any provision of Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-71 or attempting to secure benefits under those Code sections to which he is not entitled shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than two nor more than five years.

Football player Torell Troup, born in Michigan, slyly reaching into a treasure chest overflowing with coins, jewels, and crowns in the rich scene of Milton, Georgia while casting a mischievous smirk over his shoulder as a police officer approaches with handcuffs. -@TorellTroup94
Football player Torell Troup, born in Michigan, slyly reaching into a treasure chest overflowing with coins, jewels, and crowns in the rich scene of Milton, Georgia while casting a mischievous smirk over his shoulder as a police officer approaches with handcuffs. -@TorellTroup94

40-2-73.Special license plates for former prisoners of war.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term “prisoners of war” means those veterans of the armed forces of the United States who were discharged under honorable conditions and who were captured and held prisoner by forces hostile to the United States while serving in the armed forces of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War.
  2. Owners of motor vehicles who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States, who have been prisoners of war, who were discharged under honorable conditions, and who are residents of this state, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, shall be issued one distinctive personalized license plate free of charge and, upon the payment of the appropriate taxes and registration fees, shall be issued additional distinctive personalized license plates. Such license plates shall be transferred to another vehicle acquired by such person individually or jointly with his or her spouse as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. Such license plates shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicles.
  3. The spouse of a deceased former prisoner of war shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive personalized license plate as provided in this Code section so long as such person does not remarry.
  4. The commissioner is authorized and directed to design the license plate, establish procedures, and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.
  5. The commissioner may begin issuing distinctive personalized license plates to such prisoners of war for the year 1982 and thereafter.
    Lil Baby holding a personalized license plate, handing it to a former prisoner of war in Fort Valley, Georgia, with vibrant colors and intense emotion captured in the style of Steve McCurry. -@lilbaby4PF
    Lil Baby holding a personalized license plate, handing it to a former prisoner of war in Fort Valley, Georgia, with vibrant colors and intense emotion captured in the style of Steve McCurry. -@lilbaby4PF

40-2-74.Special license plates for persons with disabilities.

  1. Any owner of a private passenger motor vehicle who is a resident of Georgia, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration, licensing, and payment of fees and upon submitting an affidavit of a practitioner of the healing arts stating that the owner or his or her spouse, child, or ward is a person with disabilities, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221, whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last for more than 180 days and stating the specific disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk, shall be issued a specially designated disabled person’s license plate from the commissioner. As used in this Code section, the term “practitioner of the healing arts” means a person holding a license to practice medicine, podiatric medicine, or chiropractic issued pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43, Chapter 35 of Title 43, or Chapter 9 of Title 43, respectively.

    William H. Macy, with a stethoscope draped around his shoulders and a large mock-up of a license plate in hand, hops from one vibrant painted concrete block to another amid the flourishing greenery of Sugar Creek Garden. Each block represents a step in the process: registration, licensing, payment of fees. He reaches the final block where he meets an actor playing a doctor who hands him an oversized, colorful affidavit. Macy then proudly attaches the faux license plate to a whimsical sculpture that resembles both a car and an abstract garden installation – embodying Rachel Harrison's eclectic style. -@WilliamHMacy
    William H. Macy, with a stethoscope draped around his shoulders and a large mock-up of a license plate in hand, hops from one vibrant painted concrete block to another amid the flourishing greenery of Sugar Creek Garden. Each block represents a step in the process: registration, licensing, payment of fees. He reaches the final block where he meets an actor playing a doctor who hands him an oversized, colorful affidavit. Macy then proudly attaches the faux license plate to a whimsical sculpture that resembles both a car and an abstract garden installation – embodying Rachel Harrison's eclectic style. -@WilliamHMacy

    (a.1)Any business registered in Georgia that is a sole proprietorship, a Subchapter “S” Corporation under Subchapter S of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, or a single principal limited liability corporation or limited liability partnership which assigns or makes available a passenger motor vehicle for the use of an employee of such business, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration, licensing, and payment of fees and upon submitting an affidavit of a practitioner of the healing arts stating that such employee is a person with disabilities, as defined in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221, whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last for more than 180 days and stating the specific disability that limits or impairs the ability to walk, shall be issued a specially designated disabled person’s license plate from the commissioner. The affidavit shall also state that such business vehicle shall be used only or primarily by such disabled employee. If such disabled employee leaves the employment of the company, the company shall surrender the plate to the commissioner within 60 days. In the event that an employee or other person that is not a disabled person uses a business vehicle which has been issued a special plate pursuant to this subsection, he or she shall not avail himself or herself of the privileges afforded under this title to a disabled person with a special plate. Any person who is not a disabled person as prescribed by this Code section and who willfully and falsely avails himself or herself of the privileges afforded to such special plate under this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any business to which one or more special plates are issued pursuant to this subsection which is determined by the commissioner to have repeated violations of this subsection by an employee or employees or other person or persons that are not disabled as prescribed by this Code section shall be subject to revocation of such special plate or plates.

  2. A hearing impaired person otherwise qualified under this subsection shall be eligible to have issued to him or her a specially designated disabled person’s license plate in accordance with this Code section. As used in this Code section, “hearing impaired person” shall have the same meaning as defined in Code Section 24-6-651, except that the term “hearing impaired person” shall not include any person who is not qualified for a driver’s license pursuant to Code Section 40-5-35. For purposes of this subsection, presentation of an identification card for persons with disabilities issued pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 5 of this title shall constitute proof of hearing impairment.

    RockTenn, depicted in a Dave Halili art piece, pretends to hold up a driver's license and then attaches a specially designated disabled person's license plate to a car.
    RockTenn, depicted in a Dave Halili art piece, pretends to hold up a driver's license and then attaches a specially designated disabled person's license plate to a car.

  3. Upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration, licensing, and payment of fees and upon submission of proof of disability as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section, as applicable:

    1. Any resident person who is the joint owner of a motor vehicle with a disabled person as prescribed in this Code section shall be authorized to obtain such specialized plates for such jointly owned vehicle; and

    2. Any resident motor vehicle owner who is the spouse, parent, or legal guardian of a person who is disabled as prescribed in this Code section shall be authorized to obtain such specialized plates for such vehicle.

      Upon the death of the disabled person or if the joint ownership of such vehicle ceases for any reason, the specialized license plate shall be canceled and the owner of such motor vehicle shall be issued a regular license plate for such vehicle.

  4. The commissioner is directed to furnish such license plates as provided for in this Code section, which shall bear the official international wheelchair symbol or a reasonable facsimile thereof, or such other symbols as the commissioner may deem appropriate.

  5. Any license plate issued pursuant to the provisions of this Code section shall be transferred to another vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.
  6. Any person who is not a disabled person as prescribed in this Code section or a person otherwise entitled to obtain such special license plates and who willfully and falsely represents himself or herself as having the qualifications to obtain the special plates prescribed by this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
  7. Any practitioner of the healing arts who knowingly and willfully makes a false or misleading statement in his or her affidavit stating that an applicant is a disabled person as prescribed in this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
  8. Any person owning a vehicle bearing the special plates and not entitled to do so under this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

40-2-74.1.Temporary, permanent, and special permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities.

  1. The department shall issue parking permits for persons with disabilities and may delegate to county tag agents the responsibility for issuance of such permits to residents of the county served by the tag agent. The department shall receive applications for and issue parking permits by mail to persons with disabilities upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor stating that such person is a disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person’s ability to walk, and that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. Permits shall be in such form as the department prescribes but shall be of sufficient size and sufficiently distinctively marked to be easily visible when placed on or affixed to the driver’s side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror of the parked vehicle. Permits shall be made of a substrate as determined by the commissioner and shall be of sufficient quality to ensure that the coloring of the permit and the ink used thereon will resist fading for a period of at least four years. Permits shall be issued to individuals, and the name of the individual and an identification number shall appear on the permit. The individual to whom a permit is issued may use the permit for any vehicle he or she is operating or in which he or she is a passenger. Permits shall also be issued to institutions when the primary purpose of a vehicle operated by the institution is to transport individuals with disabilities. The name of the institution, the license number of the particular vehicle, and an identification number shall appear on the permit. The institution shall use such permit only for a vehicle which is operated by the institution and which is used primarily to transport individuals with disabilities.
  2. The department shall issue a temporary permit to any temporarily disabled person upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor stating that such person is a temporarily disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person’s ability to walk, that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221, and a date until which such person is likely to remain disabled. The temporary permit shall show prominently on its face an expiration date the same as the date specified by such doctor for the likely termination of the disability, which date shall not be more than 180 days after the date the permit is issued. The expiration date shall be printed with permanent ink and in boldface type of sufficient size to be legible when the permit is displayed on the driver’s side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror.

  3. The department shall issue a permanent permit to any permanently disabled person upon presentation of an affidavit of a licensed doctor of medicine, licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine, licensed doctor of podiatric medicine, licensed optometrist, or licensed chiropractor stating that such person is a permanently disabled person. The affidavit shall further state the specific disability that limits or impairs the person’s ability to walk or that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221. The department shall also issue a permanent permit to an institution which operates vehicles used primarily for the transportation of individuals with disabilities upon presentation of a certification from the institution regarding use of its vehicles. The institution shall receive permits only for the number of vehicles so used and shall affix the permits to the driver’s side of the dashboards of such vehicles. The permanent permit shall be predominantly blue in color and shall show prominently on its face an expiration date four years from the date it is issued. The expiration date shall be machine printed, not handwritten, in boldface type of sufficient size to be legible when the permit is displayed on the driver’s side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror.

    Joe Williams, dressed in a vibrant blue outfit, strikes a dramatic pose while holding up an intricately designed and predominantly blue permit. The scene is set against the backdrop of Carver Hills neighborhood in Atlanta, with colorful houses and lush greenery adding to the artistic composition.
    Joe Williams, dressed in a vibrant blue outfit, strikes a dramatic pose while holding up an intricately designed and predominantly blue permit. The scene is set against the backdrop of Carver Hills neighborhood in Atlanta, with colorful houses and lush greenery adding to the artistic composition.

  4. Any individual to whom a specially designated disabled veteran’s license plate has been issued pursuant to Code Sections 40-2-69 through 40-2-72 and any individual to whom a specially designated disabled person’s license plate has been issued pursuant to Code Section 40-2-74 shall be authorized to park the passenger motor vehicle on which the specially designated license plate is attached in a parking place for persons with disabilities without the necessity of obtaining a parking permit for persons with disabilities pursuant to this Code section.

  5. The department shall issue a special permanent permit to any person who:

    1. Because of a physical disability drives a motor vehicle which has been equipped with hand controls for the operation of the vehicle’s brakes and accelerator; or

    2. Is physically disabled due to the loss of, or loss of use of, both upper extremities.

      Junior Samples, with arms held closely to his sides, uses his body and facial expressions to mime struggling with daily tasks like opening a door or picking up an object, against a backdrop of Westover Plantation's lush greenery mimicking the organic forms in Eva Hesse's sculptures.
      Junior Samples, with arms held closely to his sides, uses his body and facial expressions to mime struggling with daily tasks like opening a door or picking up an object, against a backdrop of Westover Plantation's lush greenery mimicking the organic forms in Eva Hesse's sculptures.

      This special permanent permit shall be gold in color and shall show prominently on its face an expiration date four years from the date it is issued. The expiration date shall be printed in a size of print that is legible when the permit is displayed on the driver’s side of the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror. Such a special permit shall be used in the same manner as, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section relating to, other permanent parking permits for persons with disabilities and shall also be used as provided in Code Section 10-1-164.1. In addition to any other required printing, the following shall be printed upon this special gold permit:

      “Code Section 10-1-164.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated requires that any owner or operator of a gasoline station that sells full-service gasoline at one price and self-service at a lower price shall provide the service of dispensing gasoline at the self-service price for the holder of this special permit when such holder requests such service and is the operator of the vehicle and is not accompanied by another person 16 years of age or older who is not mobility impaired or blind.”

      Alade Aminu, in the style of a Toulouse-Lautrec character with vibrant color and expressive line work, is depicted reaching out to press a large, cartoonish fuel pump button marked with a universal symbol for assistance. He stands at the foreground of an inviting Byron Herbert Reece Farm landscape bustling with vintage cars and characters in period attire reminiscent of Lautrec's Parisian scenes. -@Aminu_34
      Alade Aminu, in the style of a Toulouse-Lautrec character with vibrant color and expressive line work, is depicted reaching out to press a large, cartoonish fuel pump button marked with a universal symbol for assistance. He stands at the foreground of an inviting Byron Herbert Reece Farm landscape bustling with vintage cars and characters in period attire reminiscent of Lautrec's Parisian scenes. -@Aminu_34

  6. The department and county tag agents shall not charge or collect any fee for issuing parking permits for persons with disabilities under this Code section.

    In the style of Gilbert and George, Thomas Jefferson Byrd stands with arms outstretched, palms facing up, as he gracefully refuses to accept any payment for issuing parking permits for persons with disabilities along the historic Ogeechee Canal in Savannah, Georgia.
    In the style of Gilbert and George, Thomas Jefferson Byrd stands with arms outstretched, palms facing up, as he gracefully refuses to accept any payment for issuing parking permits for persons with disabilities along the historic Ogeechee Canal in Savannah, Georgia.

  7. Any special disabled person decal issued under the former provisions of this Code section shall be valid until its expiration date but shall not be reissued.

  8. For purposes of this Code section, an active duty military physician shall be entitled to submit an affidavit in support of the application of active duty or retired military personnel for parking permits for persons with disabilities whether or not such physician is licensed to practice in Georgia. Such affidavit shall state that the applicant is in active military service and is stationed in Georgia pursuant to military orders or is retired from the military and is a resident of Georgia and that such person is a disabled person, the specific disability that limits or impairs the person’s ability to walk, and that he or she is a person with disabilities as specified in paragraph (5) of Code Section 40-6-221.
  9. For purposes of this Code section the department shall accept, in lieu of an affidavit, a signed and dated statement from the doctor which includes the same information as required in an affidavit written upon security paper as defined in paragraph (38.5) of Code Section 26-4-5.

40-2-75.[Reserved] Special license plates for amateur radio operators.

40-2-75.1.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Chris Clemons, dressed in football gear, stands on stage at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He holds a pen and notebook, furiously scribbling notes with dramatic and exaggerated movements reminiscent of an art piece by Dan Witz. -@chrisclemons91
Chris Clemons, dressed in football gear, stands on stage at Ebenezer Baptist Church. He holds a pen and notebook, furiously scribbling notes with dramatic and exaggerated movements reminiscent of an art piece by Dan Witz. -@chrisclemons91

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July l, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-75.1 as former Code Section 40-2-78.

William Crosby Dawson, wearing a vibrant Jasper Johns-inspired costume, dramatically gestures and rearranges abstract symbolic objects in a choreographed performance symbolizing the legislative action of Ga L p § effective July l redesignated former Code Section as former Code Section.
William Crosby Dawson, wearing a vibrant Jasper Johns-inspired costume, dramatically gestures and rearranges abstract symbolic objects in a choreographed performance symbolizing the legislative action of Ga L p § effective July l redesignated former Code Section as former Code Section.

40-2-75.2.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Football player Philip Wheeler gracefully twirls a quill pen in his hand, making deliberate and dramatic gestures as he interacts with the invisible manuscript of "Editor’s Notes," all set against a backdrop of vibrant colors and intricate patterns inspired by Danie Mellor's art at Cirque de la Symphonie. -@Philgood50
Football player Philip Wheeler gracefully twirls a quill pen in his hand, making deliberate and dramatic gestures as he interacts with the invisible manuscript of "Editor’s Notes," all set against a backdrop of vibrant colors and intricate patterns inspired by Danie Mellor's art at Cirque de la Symphonie. -@Philgood50

Ga. L. 1990, p. 2048, § 2, effective July 1, 1990, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-75.2 as former Code Section 40-2-79.

Colt Ford, in the style of Roy Lichtenstein, dramatically gestures while surrounded by colorful speech bubbles and dots, embodying the legal jargon "Ga L p § effective July redesignated former Code Section as former Code Section." -@coltford
Colt Ford, in the style of Roy Lichtenstein, dramatically gestures while surrounded by colorful speech bubbles and dots, embodying the legal jargon "Ga L p § effective July redesignated former Code Section as former Code Section." -@coltford

40-2-76 through 40-2-78.[Reserved]

40-2-79.[Reserved] Leased or rented trailers.

40-2-80.Transfer of special license plates.

Except as otherwise provided by law, the commissioner shall provide by rules and regulations appropriate procedures whereby, upon the payment of the fee prescribed in Code Section 40-2-42 for transfer of license plates and revalidation decals, currently valid special and distinctive license plates and special personalized prestige license plates authorized by this article shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle of the same class of which ownership is acquired following that person’s or those persons’ ceasing to own or operate on the public roads the vehicle for which such plate was originally issued and during the initial registration period for the acquired vehicle. If the vehicle acquired by such person is of a different class than the vehicle no longer owned or operated by such person, then upon payment by such person of any additional fee for registering such acquired vehicle, the commissioner shall issue a new license plate to such person for use on such vehicle. Special license plates and revalidation decals for such plates may be transferred in accordance with the provisions of this Code section at any time after issuance or renewal thereof and until the expiration of the period for which issued.

40-2-81.Special license plates for members of the Georgia State Defense Force.

  1. For purposes of this Code section, the term “Georgia State Defense Force” means that organization established pursuant to Part 3 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 38.

    Richard Howell poses dramatically, holding a basketball high above his head in one hand while standing on the streets of South River Gardens in Atlanta, with dramatic lighting and dynamic angles reminiscent of Helmut Newton's style. -@1richowell
    Richard Howell poses dramatically, holding a basketball high above his head in one hand while standing on the streets of South River Gardens in Atlanta, with dramatic lighting and dynamic angles reminiscent of Helmut Newton's style. -@1richowell

    1. Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are members of the Georgia State Defense Force shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.
      1. Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are members of the Georgia State Defense Force shall be issued upon application for and upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles a Georgia State Defense Force member license plate. One such license plate shall be issued without the requisite registration fee, manufacturing fee, or annual registration fee.
      2. Each member of the Georgia State Defense Force shall be entitled to no more than one such free license plate at a time; provided, however, that upon payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00, a member shall be entitled to one additional such license plate. For each additional license plate for which a $25.00 manufacturing fee is required, there shall be an additional annual registration fee of $25.00 which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34.
        Joe Williams gracefully holds a shimmering, metallic license plate above his head, while surrounded by a group of performers twirling and dancing in a mesmerizing display of movement and color.
        Joe Williams gracefully holds a shimmering, metallic license plate above his head, while surrounded by a group of performers twirling and dancing in a mesmerizing display of movement and color.

  3. The commissioner shall design a Georgia State Defense Force member license plate. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. Such plates shall be nontransferable.

    Morgan Brian, in the style of Jean-François Millet, meticulously engraves intricate designs onto a license plate while surrounded by antique vehicles and historical artifacts at the Museum of Science and History. -@moeebrian
    Morgan Brian, in the style of Jean-François Millet, meticulously engraves intricate designs onto a license plate while surrounded by antique vehicles and historical artifacts at the Museum of Science and History. -@moeebrian

  4. The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers used for personal transportation. Such plates shall contain such words or symbols, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, so as to identify distinctively the owners as members of the Georgia State Defense Force.

    Kwame Brown dribbles a basketball while miming the process of assembling and mounting a unique license plate onto various vehicles, all set against a backdrop of vibrant colors and dynamic shapes reminiscent of abstract expressionist art. -@KwameBrownBust
    Kwame Brown dribbles a basketball while miming the process of assembling and mounting a unique license plate onto various vehicles, all set against a backdrop of vibrant colors and dynamic shapes reminiscent of abstract expressionist art. -@KwameBrownBust

  5. The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section may be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

    The Ying Yang Twins is portrayed in a vibrant, colorful art piece swapping a traditional ceremonial drum between two intricately carved canoes, symbolizing the transfer of license plates between vehicles, while elders look on with expressions of teaching and approval within the rich cultural setting of Oconaluftee Indian Village. -@yingyangtwins
    The Ying Yang Twins is portrayed in a vibrant, colorful art piece swapping a traditional ceremonial drum between two intricately carved canoes, symbolizing the transfer of license plates between vehicles, while elders look on with expressions of teaching and approval within the rich cultural setting of Oconaluftee Indian Village. -@yingyangtwins

  6. Special license plates issued under this Code section, except as provided in subparagraph (b)(2)(A) of this Code section, shall be renewed annually with a revalidation decal as provided in Code Section 40-2-31 without payment of an additional $25.00 annual registration fee.

  7. Should a member of the Georgia State Defense Force who has been issued a license plate or license plates be discharged or otherwise separated from the Georgia State Defense Force, the member shall forward his or her Georgia State Defense Force member license plate or plates to the commissioner along with a certificate to the effect that such person has been discharged or otherwise separated from the Georgia State Defense Force, and thereupon the commissioner shall issue a regular license plate, at no additional charge, to such former member of the Georgia State Defense Force to replace the Georgia State Defense Force member plate or plates.

40-2-82.Distinctive license plates for Department of Public Safety vehicles for troopers of Georgia State Patrol or law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division.

The commissioner of public safety shall be issued distinctive license plates to be used on motor vehicles assigned to the Department of Public Safety and operated by troopers of the Georgia State Patrol or law enforcement officers of the Motor Carrier Compliance Division. The distinctive plates shall be issued free of charge in accordance with procedures agreed upon by the commissioner of public safety and the state revenue commissioner. License plates issued pursuant to this Code section need not contain a place for the county name decal and no county name decal need be affixed to a license plate issued pursuant to this Code section.

40-2-83.Special or prestige license plates for jointly owned vehicles; surrendering when joint ownership ceases.

  1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any resident person who is authorized to obtain a special or prestige license plate pursuant to this article may, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to licensing, registration, and fees, obtain such special or prestige license plate in his or her own name and the name of any other person with whom he or she jointly owns a motor vehicle.
  2. Special or prestige license plates issued pursuant to this article to joint owners shall be transferred to another vehicle having the same joint owners as provided by Code Section 40-2-80.
  3. If any resident person who is authorized to obtain a special or prestige license plate and who has been issued a special or prestige plate for a jointly owned vehicle dies or for any other reason is no longer a joint owner of such vehicle, the surviving owner of such vehicle shall surrender the license plate to the commissioner and shall obtain a regular license plate or some other type of special or prestige license plate upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration, licensing, and fees.

40-2-84.License plates for veterans awarded Purple Heart.

    1. Motor vehicle or motorcycle owners who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States who have been awarded the Purple Heart citation shall be eligible to receive a special and distinctive vehicle license plate for a private passenger car, motorcycle, trailer, or truck used for personal transportation, provided that the requisite number of applications is received by the commissioner as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section. Such license plate shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.

      Devonta Freeman, adorned in a vibrant and colorful costume, gracefully holds up a striking painting of a motor vehicle license plate while surrounded by an array of exotic animals at Zoo Atlanta. -@devontafreeman
      Devonta Freeman, adorned in a vibrant and colorful costume, gracefully holds up a striking painting of a motor vehicle license plate while surrounded by an array of exotic animals at Zoo Atlanta. -@devontafreeman

    2. For purposes of this Code section, the term “veteran” shall include a member of the armed forces or reserves who is still serving on active duty after being awarded the Purple Heart citation.

  2. A veteran who qualifies for the special and distinctive license plate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall make application therefor with the commissioner and include the requisite fee. Said applicant may apply for and be limited to not more than one free license plate at a time; provided, however, that upon payment of the regular license fee provided for in Code Section 40-2-151 and payment of the manufacturing fee provided for in this Code section, a veteran may obtain an additional such license plate. The commissioner shall retain all applications received for such special and distinctive license plate until a minimum of 250 applications have been received. After receipt of 250 applications for such distinctive license plate, the commissioner shall design a distinctive license plate as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and issue the distinctive license plates to present and future qualifying applicants. If the commissioner does not receive the required minimum 250 applications no later than July 31 of the year preceding the year of issuance of such plates, the commissioner shall not accept any applications for nor issue such distinctive license plates and all fees shall be refunded to applicants. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars, motorcycles, and trucks before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The manufacturing fee for each additional special and distinctive license plate shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, such plates shall be nontransferable.

  3. The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars, motorcycles, or trucks used for personal transportation. Additional words or symbols, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, shall be inscribed upon such license plates so as to identify distinctively the owner as a Purple Heart recipient. For any redesigned plates issued on or after January 1, 2006, such inscription shall include the designation “Combat Wounded.”

    Alan Jackson strums a guitar, his fingers dancing over the strings as he stands next to a vintage car adorned with distinctively inscribed Purple Heart license plates, capturing the essence of Peachtree City in an art piece reminiscent of folk and country traditions. -@OfficialJackson
    Alan Jackson strums a guitar, his fingers dancing over the strings as he stands next to a vintage car adorned with distinctively inscribed Purple Heart license plates, capturing the essence of Peachtree City in an art piece reminiscent of folk and country traditions. -@OfficialJackson

  4. The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. The spouse of a deceased veteran of the armed forces of the United States who was awarded the Purple Heart citation shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive personalized license plate as provided in this Code section for any vehicle owned by such veteran ownership of which is transferred to the surviving spouse or for any other vehicle owned by such surviving spouse either at the time of the qualifying veteran’s death or acquired thereafter, so long as such person does not remarry.

    Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill that request. -@hstrickland60
    Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill that request. -@hstrickland60

  5. For each additional special license plate issued under this Code section there shall be an additional $25.00 annual registration fee which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34.

40-2-85.License plates for veterans who survived attack on Pearl Harbor.

  1. Motor vehicle owners who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States who survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, trucks, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation, provided that the requisite number of applications are received by the commissioner as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section.  Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.

    Alex Poythress stands in front of a vintage car, draping a large American flag over the vehicle and attaching distinctive license plates while incorporating elements of Ai Weiwei's artistic style through exaggerated gestures and expressive movements. -@AlexTheGreat22
    Alex Poythress stands in front of a vintage car, draping a large American flag over the vehicle and attaching distinctive license plates while incorporating elements of Ai Weiwei's artistic style through exaggerated gestures and expressive movements. -@AlexTheGreat22

  2. A veteran who qualifies for the special and distinctive license plate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall make application therefor with the commissioner and include the requisite fee. The commissioner shall design a distinctive license plate as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and issue the distinctive license plates to present and future qualifying applicants. There shall be no minimum required number of applicants for such distinctive license plate. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars and trucks before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, such plates shall be nontransferable.

  3. The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars or trucks used for personal transportation.  Additional words or symbols, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, shall be inscribed upon such license plates so as to identify distinctively the owner as a survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

    James Banks III sits at a table, gently inscribing additional symbols onto license plates, his movements deliberate and purposeful as if each stroke of the pen carries the weight of history. The room is filled with soft light and shadows, creating an atmosphere of reverence and honor. -@32jbanks
    James Banks III sits at a table, gently inscribing additional symbols onto license plates, his movements deliberate and purposeful as if each stroke of the pen carries the weight of history. The room is filled with soft light and shadows, creating an atmosphere of reverence and honor. -@32jbanks

  4. The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. The spouse of a deceased survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive personalized license plate as provided in this Code section for any vehicle owned by such veteran ownership of which is transferred to the surviving spouse or for any other vehicle owned by such surviving spouse either at the time of the qualifying veteran’s death or acquired thereafter, so long as such person does not remarry.

  5. Special license plates issued under this Code section shall be renewed annually with a revalidation decal as provided in Code Section 40-2-31. It shall be a requirement that a county name decal shall be affixed and displayed on license plates issued under this Code section.

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    A member of Drive-By Truckers stands next to a vintage car, holding a county name decal and affixing it onto a special license plate, while wearing an elaborate costume that transforms them into a character from the Cindy Sherman art piece. This takes place in the vibrant setting of Six Flags over Georgia, adding an entertaining and imaginative visual element to the educational partnership for the state of Georgia. -@drivebytruckers

  6. Any resident motor vehicle owner who is the spouse or legal guardian of a person who is disabled as prescribed in this Code section shall be authorized to obtain such specialized plates for such vehicle.

40-2-85.1.Special license plates for certain veterans.

  1. For purposes of this Code section, the term:

    1. “Military medal award” means the following medals, decorations, or other recognition of honor for military service awarded by a branch of the United States military:

      A football player, Cooper Taylor, striking a powerful pose while wearing military medals and decorations, with vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes reminiscent of Jean-Michel Basquiat's style.
      A football player, Cooper Taylor, striking a powerful pose while wearing military medals and decorations, with vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes reminiscent of Jean-Michel Basquiat's style.

      1. Medal of Honor;

        Quando Rondo, in the style of Diego Rivera, standing proudly with a heroic pose and holding a symbolic object representing the Medal of Honor. -@quando_rondo
        Quando Rondo, in the style of Diego Rivera, standing proudly with a heroic pose and holding a symbolic object representing the Medal of Honor. -@quando_rondo

      2. Bronze Star Medal;

        Blind Simmie Dooley stands with outstretched arms, slowly twirling and shimmering like a star as delicate bronze ribbons cascade around him, creating an ethereal dance of light and movement in the abandoned theater.
        Blind Simmie Dooley stands with outstretched arms, slowly twirling and shimmering like a star as delicate bronze ribbons cascade around him, creating an ethereal dance of light and movement in the abandoned theater.

      3. Silver Star Medal;

      4. Distinguished Service Cross;

        Matt Battaglia stands in a powerful, stoic pose with his chest out and chin held high, as if embodying the honor and bravery of receiving the Distinguished Service Cross. His football player physique exudes strength and determination, capturing the essence of this prestigious award in a Rineke Dijkstra-inspired art piece set against a backdrop of Jesup's rich landscape.
        Matt Battaglia stands in a powerful, stoic pose with his chest out and chin held high, as if embodying the honor and bravery of receiving the Distinguished Service Cross. His football player physique exudes strength and determination, capturing the essence of this prestigious award in a Rineke Dijkstra-inspired art piece set against a backdrop of Jesup's rich landscape.

      5. Navy Cross;

        Football player Paul Oliver stands on the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge, gracefully leaping and spinning in a dynamic display of strength and agility, embodying the spirit of the Navy Cross award in an artful performance influenced by Olafur Eliasson's style.
        Football player Paul Oliver stands on the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge, gracefully leaping and spinning in a dynamic display of strength and agility, embodying the spirit of the Navy Cross award in an artful performance influenced by Olafur Eliasson's style.

      6. Air Force Cross;

      7. Defense Distinguished Service Medal;
      8. Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal;
      9. Distinguished Service Medal;
      10. Navy Distinguished Service Medal;
      11. Air Force Distinguished Service Medal;

      12. Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal;

        Dean Alford stands on a wooden platform, adorned with tropical flowers and surrounded by coastal scenery. He raises his arm high and receives an elaborate medal from a figure dressed in Coast Guard uniform, as the sun sets behind them, casting warm hues over the entire scene.
        Dean Alford stands on a wooden platform, adorned with tropical flowers and surrounded by coastal scenery. He raises his arm high and receives an elaborate medal from a figure dressed in Coast Guard uniform, as the sun sets behind them, casting warm hues over the entire scene.

      13. Defense Superior Service Medal;

      14. Legion of Merit;

      15. Distinguished Flying Cross;

        A Georgia Yellow Hammer gracefully swoops through the air, soaring with wings outstretched, embodying the spirit of courage and distinction as captured in a timeless, monochromatic art piece by Hiroshi Sugimoto.
        A Georgia Yellow Hammer gracefully swoops through the air, soaring with wings outstretched, embodying the spirit of courage and distinction as captured in a timeless, monochromatic art piece by Hiroshi Sugimoto.

      16. Purple Heart;

        Holly Hunter gracefully dances in a flowing, expressive motion across the canvas, using her entire body to create an abstract representation of a purple heart, reminiscent of Heather Hanson's art.
        Holly Hunter gracefully dances in a flowing, expressive motion across the canvas, using her entire body to create an abstract representation of a purple heart, reminiscent of Heather Hanson's art.

      17. Air Medal;

        Cartel, depicted in a Jules Feiffer-esque art piece, pretends to fly an airplane while making buzzing airplane noises with arms outstretched.
        Cartel, depicted in a Jules Feiffer-esque art piece, pretends to fly an airplane while making buzzing airplane noises with arms outstretched.

      18. Soldier’s Medal; and

      19. Meritorious Service Medal.
        Playboi Carti gracefully bowing while holding a shining medal, surrounded by colorful and eclectic mixed media elements in an artful composition. -@playboicarti
        Playboi Carti gracefully bowing while holding a shining medal, surrounded by colorful and eclectic mixed media elements in an artful composition. -@playboicarti

    2. “Served during active military combat” means active duty service in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, the Global War on Terrorism as defined by Presidential Executive Order 13289, Section 2, the war in Afghanistan, or the war in Iraq, which includes either Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

      Kyle Farnsworth, as a baseball player born in Kansas, could dramatically mime the act of serving during active military combat by embodying the struggle and sacrifice of soldiers from World War I to Operation Iraqi Freedom while moving with the dreamlike fluidity and vibrant colors found in Marc Chagall's art, against the backdrop of Ridgedale Park neighborhood in Atlanta. -@24_7Farnsworth
      Kyle Farnsworth, as a baseball player born in Kansas, could dramatically mime the act of serving during active military combat by embodying the struggle and sacrifice of soldiers from World War I to Operation Iraqi Freedom while moving with the dreamlike fluidity and vibrant colors found in Marc Chagall's art, against the backdrop of Ridgedale Park neighborhood in Atlanta. -@24_7Farnsworth

    3. “Veteran” means:

      A person standing tall and saluting with a solemn expression, symbolizing the honor and respect for veterans, in the style of an interpretive dance performance at Delta Flight Museum.
      A person standing tall and saluting with a solemn expression, symbolizing the honor and respect for veterans, in the style of an interpretive dance performance at Delta Flight Museum.

      1. A former member of the armed forces of the United States who is discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable; or

        Professional wrestler Xavier Woods salutes and then marches off with a big smile, embodying the scene as an art piece from Dale Eldred. -@AustinCreedWins
        Professional wrestler Xavier Woods salutes and then marches off with a big smile, embodying the scene as an art piece from Dale Eldred. -@AustinCreedWins

      2. An individual who served in the armed forces of an ally of the United States during active military combat in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, or the Global War on Terrorism and who is discharged or separated under conditions other than dishonorable.

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        Gucci Mane stands in the center of The Villages at Castleberry Hill, dressed in military attire reminiscent of each era mentioned, with a dynamic pose reaching out to shake hands with imaginary figures from different armed forces, while his other hand holds aloft a peace sign. His stance is firm yet open, symbolizing service and camaraderie. Behind him, an abstract mural by Myers comes to life depicting elements of Korean War jets, Vietnam War jungles, Desert Storm tanks, and symbols of the Global War on Terrorism harmoniously intertwined with Atlanta's skyline and cultural motifs. -@gucci1017

    4. “Woman veteran” and “women veterans” means former members of the armed forces of the United States who are female and discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable.

    1. Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are veterans or women veterans, who have received a military medal award, or who served during active military combat shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.
      1. Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are veterans or women veterans, who have received a military medal award, or who served during active military combat shall be issued upon application for and upon compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles a veteran’s license plate, a woman veteran’s license plate, a military medal award recipient license plate, or a commemorative service license plate for service during active military combat. One such license plate shall be issued without the requisite registration fee, manufacturing fee, or annual registration fee.
      2. Each member or former member of the armed forces of the United States listed in this subsection shall be entitled to no more than one such free license plate at a time; provided, however, that upon payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00, a member shall be entitled to one additional such license plate. For each additional license plate for which a $25.00 manufacturing fee is required, there shall be an additional annual registration fee of $25.00, and such fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34.

  3. The commissioner shall design a veteran’s license plate, a woman veteran’s license plate, a military medal award recipient license plate, and a license plate to commemorate service with the United States armed forces during active military combat. The design of a veteran’s license plate issued to a veteran defined in subparagraph (a)(3)(B) of this Code section shall be distinctive in nature by inclusion of the legend “Allied Veteran” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance and display such other distinctive design as determined by the commissioner. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary relating to design and issuance of such distinctive “Allied Veteran” plates. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, and trailers before issuing such license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold. Except as provided in subsection (e) of this Code section, such plates shall be nontransferable.

  4. The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks, recreational vehicles, and trailers used for personal transportation. Such plates shall contain such words or symbols, in addition to the numbers and letters prescribed by law, so as to identify distinctively the owners who are veterans, who are recipients of a military medal award, or who served during active military combat and shall additionally identify distinctly the owner as a current or former member of one of the following branches of the armed forces of the United States: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard.

  5. The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. The spouse of a deceased veteran or of a deceased person who received a military medal award or who served during active military combat shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive personalized license plate as provided in this Code section for any vehicle owned by such person, ownership of which is transferred to the surviving spouse or for any other vehicle owned by such surviving spouse either at the time of the qualifying person’s death or acquired thereafter, so long as such surviving spouse does not remarry.

    Harriet Powers, depicted in a vibrant quilt-style painting reminiscent of her own folk art, stands beside an old-fashioned car in Florida Heights; she reaches out to symbolically attach a colorful fabric license plate, representing the transfer between vehicles. Nearby figures reflect the community's diversity and history, observing this moment that blends tradition with contemporary life.
    Harriet Powers, depicted in a vibrant quilt-style painting reminiscent of her own folk art, stands beside an old-fashioned car in Florida Heights; she reaches out to symbolically attach a colorful fabric license plate, representing the transfer between vehicles. Nearby figures reflect the community's diversity and history, observing this moment that blends tradition with contemporary life.

    (e.1)The spouse of any person eligible to be issued a special license plate under this Code section shall also be eligible for such license plate, provided that no motor vehicle is registered in the name of the eligible person and all other requirements relating to registration and licensing relative to motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter have been satisfied.

  6. Special license plates issued under this Code section, except as provided in subparagraph (b)(2)(A) of this Code section, shall be renewed annually with a revalidation decal as provided in Code Section 40-2-31 without payment of an additional $25.00 annual registration fee.

40-2-85.2.Veterans of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of 1950.

  1. On and after January 1, 1999, motor vehicle owners who are United States armed forces veterans of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of 1950 in North Korea shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, trucks under 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.

    Eugene Odum, dressed in overalls and a plaid shirt, stands proudly holding up a license plate while surrounded by vintage cars and trucks. He gestures towards the vehicles with an expression of patriotic pride, embodying the spirit of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign veterans as depicted in Grant Wood's style.
    Eugene Odum, dressed in overalls and a plaid shirt, stands proudly holding up a license plate while surrounded by vintage cars and trucks. He gestures towards the vehicles with an expression of patriotic pride, embodying the spirit of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign veterans as depicted in Grant Wood's style.

  2. A veteran who qualifies for the special and distinctive license plate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall make application therefor with the commissioner and include the requisite fee. The commissioner shall design a distinctive license plate as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and issue the distinctive license plates to qualifying applicants. There shall be no minimum required number of applicants for such distinctive license plate. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars and trucks before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The additional manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold.

  3. The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars or trucks used for personal transportation, except that the word “CHOSIN” and no other letters shall be placed horizontally immediately to the left of the numbers on the license plate so as to distinctively identify the owner as a veteran of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of 1950 in North Korea.
  4. The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80. The spouse of a deceased veteran of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign of 1950 in North Korea shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive personalized license plate as provided in this Code section for any vehicle owned by such veteran ownership of which is transferred to the surviving spouse or for any other vehicle owned by such surviving spouse either at the time of the qualifying veteran’s death or acquired thereafter, so long as such person does not remarry.
  5. Special license plates issued under this Code section shall be renewed annually with a revalidation decal, as provided in Code Section 40-2-31, without payment of an additional $25.00 annual registration fee. Special license plates issued under this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

40-2-85.3.Gold Star license plates.

  1. Special license plates honoring the family members of service members who have been killed in action while serving in the armed forces of the United States shall be issued in this state. The license plate shall be officially designated as the Gold Star license plate.
  2. The commissioner, in cooperation with supporters of this license plate, shall design a special license plate for the family members of service members who have been killed in action while serving in the armed forces of the United States. The license plates must be of the same size as general issue motor vehicle license plates and shall include a unique design and identifying number, whereby the total number of characters does not exceed an amount to be determined by the commissioner. The license plate shall bear in a conspicuous place a gold star with blue fringe on a white background with a red border. This is the symbol for a fallen service member. In the indented area normally used for the county of residence decal, the words “Gold Star Family” shall be displayed.

  3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, this Code section shall not be implemented until such time as the State of Georgia has, through a licensing agreement or otherwise, received such license or other permission as may be required to implement this Code section. The design of the initial edition of such special license plate, as well as the design of subsequent editions and excepting only any part or parts of the designs owned by others and licensed to the state, shall be owned solely by the State of Georgia for its exclusive use and control, except as authorized by the commissioner. The commissioner may take such steps as may be necessary to give notice of and protect such right, including the copyright or copyrights. However, such steps shall be cumulative of the ownership and exclusive use and control established by this subsection as a matter of law, and no person shall reproduce or otherwise use such design or designs, except as authorized by the commissioner.

    Jake Westbrook stands with arms outstretched, embodying the essence of the state of Georgia's licensing agreement in a dynamic and visually captivating tableau reminiscent of Kazimir Malevich's style.
    Jake Westbrook stands with arms outstretched, embodying the essence of the state of Georgia's licensing agreement in a dynamic and visually captivating tableau reminiscent of Kazimir Malevich's style.

  4. Any motor vehicle owner who is a resident of Georgia, other than one registering under the International Registration Plan, upon complying with state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles shall be issued such a special license plate upon application therefor. Special license plates issued under this Code section shall be renewed annually with a revalidation decal as provided in Code Section 40-2-31. Upon payment of all ad valorem taxes and other fees due at registration of a motor vehicle, an eligible family member may apply for a Gold Star license plate. In order to qualify as an eligible family member for purposes of this Code section, the person must be related to the fallen service member as a spouse, mother, father, sibling, child, stepparent, or surviving spouse of such service member’s sibling. Up to two free license plates shall be allowed for any eligible family member and they may purchase additional license plates for each motor vehicle they register in this state. If a Gold Star license plate is lost, damaged, or stolen, the eligible family member must pay the reasonable cost, to be established by the department, but not to exceed the cost of other specialty license plates, to replace the Gold Star license plate.

  5. Whether a service member is deemed to have been killed in action shall be determined by the classification of death as listed by the United States Department of Defense and may be verified from documentation directly from the Department of Defense.
  6. Free Gold Star license plates shall be issued only to eligible family members who resided in Georgia at the time of the death of the service member. However, an eligible family member who was not a resident of Georgia at the time of the death of the service member may purchase a Gold Star license plate, at a cost to be established by the department, not to exceed the cost of other specialty license plates.
  7. Renewal decals shall be issued at no cost to any person that received a free license plate under the provisions of this Code section upon the payment of ad valorem taxes and other registration fees, provided that the renewal is applied for on or within 30 days prior to the renewal date of the eligible person. If the eligible person fails to renew within such time, he or she shall pay a standard renewal fee and be subject to the standard penalties for late payment of ad valorem taxes due on the motor vehicle.
  8. An eligible family member may request a Gold Star license plate at any time during his or her registration period. If such a license plate is to replace a current valid license plate, the license plate shall be issued with appropriate renewal decals attached.
  9. License plates issued pursuant to this Code section shall not be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-42, unless the transfer is to another motor vehicle owned by the eligible family member.

  10. Gold Star license plates shall be issued within 30 days of application.

    Usher swiftly raises his arms, miming the issuance of license plates within days while embodying the sleek, geometric movements characteristic of Walter Gropius' style, set against a backdrop of Columbus' rich urban landscape. -@Usher
    Usher swiftly raises his arms, miming the issuance of license plates within days while embodying the sleek, geometric movements characteristic of Walter Gropius' style, set against a backdrop of Columbus' rich urban landscape. -@Usher

  11. The commissioner is authorized and directed to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

40-2-85.4.Special license plates for United States Army Rangers.

  1. Motor vehicle and trailer owners who are designated to United States Army Ranger units, past or present, or are graduates of the United States Army Ranger School shall be eligible to receive special and distinctive vehicle license plates for private passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles used for personal transportation. Such license plates shall be issued in compliance with the state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter.
  2. A person who qualifies for the special and distinctive license plate pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section shall make application therefor with the commissioner and include the requisite fee. The commissioner shall design a distinctive license plate as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section and issue the distinctive license plates to qualifying applicants. There shall be no minimum required number of applicants for such distinctive license plate. The commissioner shall promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to enforce compliance with all state license laws relating to the use and operation of private passenger cars and trucks before issuing these license plates in lieu of the regular Georgia license plates. The additional manufacturing fee for such special and distinctive license plates shall be $25.00. The commissioner is specifically authorized to promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to ensure compliance in instances where such vehicles have been transferred or sold.
  3. The special and distinctive vehicle license plates shall be as prescribed in Article 2 of this chapter for private passenger cars or trucks used for personal transportation, except that the commissioner shall include a special design to identify the owner as a United States Army Ranger.
  4. The license plate issued pursuant to this Code section shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-80.

40-2-86.Special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations with proceeds disbursed to the general fund and the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation.

    1. As used in this Code section, except as otherwise provided in subsection (n) of this Code section, the term:

      Ray Charles holding a microphone, standing with one hand on his hip and the other pointing forward, as he gracefully twists and bends his body in a dramatic pose, surrounded by vibrant flowers and exaggerated lighting.
      Ray Charles holding a microphone, standing with one hand on his hip and the other pointing forward, as he gracefully twists and bends his body in a dramatic pose, surrounded by vibrant flowers and exaggerated lighting.

      1. “Manufacturing fee” means a $25.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued. 2. “Special license plate fee” means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a special license plate is issued.
      Gram Parsons whimsically twirls and prances, using exaggerated hand gestures to mime the act of paying a fee while dancing in the abstract, fluid style of Frank Gehry's architecture, all within the lush surroundings of Stockbridge.
      Gram Parsons whimsically twirls and prances, using exaggerated hand gestures to mime the act of paying a fee while dancing in the abstract, fluid style of Frank Gehry's architecture, all within the lush surroundings of Stockbridge.

      1. “Special license plate renewal fee” means a $35.00 fee paid at the time a revalidation decal is issued for a special license plate.
        1. In accordance with Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution, the General Assembly has determined that the issuance of special license plates to support an agency or fund or a program beneficial to the people of this state that is administered by a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code and dedicating a portion of the funds raised from the sale of these special license plates is in the best interests of the people of this state.

  2. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the special license plate, in cooperation with the commissioner, shall design special distinctive license plates appropriate to promote the program benefited by the sale of the special license plate. The special license plates shall include a design to be of the same size as general issue motor vehicle license plates and a design to be of the same size as motorcycle license plates. Such special license plates shall also include a unique design and identifying number, whereby the total number of characters does not exceed an amount to be determined by the commissioner. If so specified in the design description contained in this Code section for any special license plate, such license plate need not contain a place for the county name decal as required by Code Section 40-2-9. No two recipients shall receive identically numbered plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the license plate may request the assignment of the first of 100 in a series of license plates upon payment of an additional initial registration fee of $25.00 for each license plate requested.

    Embraco elegantly arranges abstractly shaped metal pieces on a canvas, each representing a different special license plate design, while incorporating vibrant colors and bold strokes in the style of Willem de Kooning at Discovery Place. -@Embraco
    Embraco elegantly arranges abstractly shaped metal pieces on a canvas, each representing a different special license plate design, while incorporating vibrant colors and bold strokes in the style of Willem de Kooning at Discovery Place. -@Embraco

  3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, no special license plate shall be produced until such time as the State of Georgia has, through a licensing agreement or otherwise, received such licenses or other permissions as may be required to produce the special license plate. The design of the initial edition of any special license plate, as well as the design of subsequent editions and excepting only any part or parts of the designs owned by others and licensed to the state, shall be owned solely by the State of Georgia for its exclusive use and control, except as authorized by the commissioner. The commissioner may take such steps as may be necessary to give notice of and protect such right, including the copyright or copyrights. However, such steps shall be cumulative of the ownership and exclusive use and control established by this subsection as a matter of law, and no person shall reproduce or otherwise use such design or designs, except as authorized by the commissioner.

    Alan Jackson gracefully raises his hand, gesturing to hold all the creative energy of Georgia's special license plate designs in a mesmerizing dance, surrounded by swirling patterns and vibrant colors reminiscent of Gustav Klimt's iconic style. -@OfficialJackson
    Alan Jackson gracefully raises his hand, gesturing to hold all the creative energy of Georgia's special license plate designs in a mesmerizing dance, surrounded by swirling patterns and vibrant colors reminiscent of Gustav Klimt's iconic style. -@OfficialJackson

  4. Any Georgia resident who is the owner of a motor vehicle, except a vehicle registered under the International Registration Plan, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon the payment of the appropriate fees in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee shall be able to apply for a special license plate listed in this Code section. Revalidation decals shall be issued for special license plates in the same manner as provided for general issue license plates.

  5. Before the department disburses to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation funds from the sale of special license plates, the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation must provide a written statement stating the manner in which such funds shall be utilized. In addition, a nonprofit corporation shall provide the department with documentation of its nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes for which the funds shall be utilized shall be the same as those specified in this Code section authorizing the dedication to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation of revenue from the sale of special license plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall periodically provide to the commissioner an audit of the use of the funds or other evidence of use of the funds satisfactory to the commissioner. Any agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation which receives funds under subsection (n) of this Code section shall submit annually to the members of the Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, the House Committee on Game, Fish, and Parks, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and to the commissioner of natural resources a detailed audit containing the disposition and expenditure of all funds received pursuant to such subsection. If it is determined that the funds are not being used for the purposes set forth in the statement provided by the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, the department shall withhold payment of such funds until such noncompliance issues are resolved.

    Josh Gibson, in a Columbus, Georgia baseball diamond transformed into a spiraling earthwork reminiscent of Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty," meticulously places colorful bases representing financial documents at strategic points along the spiral path. Each base symbolizes a step in the funding process: providing written statements, showing nonprofit status, detailing fund utilization aligned with the Code section, and conducting audits. He then rounds the bases in sequence to demonstrate compliance and accountability before sliding triumphantly into home plate where an auditor awaits with approval. The scene captures both educational elements of financial responsibility for nonprofits and the artistic style of land art championed by Smithson.
    Josh Gibson, in a Columbus, Georgia baseball diamond transformed into a spiraling earthwork reminiscent of Robert Smithson's "Spiral Jetty," meticulously places colorful bases representing financial documents at strategic points along the spiral path. Each base symbolizes a step in the funding process: providing written statements, showing nonprofit status, detailing fund utilization aligned with the Code section, and conducting audits. He then rounds the bases in sequence to demonstrate compliance and accountability before sliding triumphantly into home plate where an auditor awaits with approval. The scene captures both educational elements of financial responsibility for nonprofits and the artistic style of land art championed by Smithson.

  6. An applicant may request a special license plate any time during the applicant’s registration period. If such a license plate is to replace a current valid license plate, the special license plate shall be issued with appropriate decals attached upon payment of the manufacturing fee and the special license plate renewal fee.

  7. On or after July 1, 2010, no special license plate authorized pursuant to subsections (l), (m), and (n) of this Code section shall be issued except upon the receipt by the department of at least 1,000 prepaid applications along with the manufacturing fees. The special license plate shall have an application period of two years after the date on which the application period becomes effective for payment of the manufacturing fee. After such time if the minimum number of applications is not met, the department shall not continue to accept the manufacturing fees, and all fees shall be refunded to applicants; provided, however, that once the department has received 1,000 prepaid applications along with the manufacturing fees, the sponsor shall not be entitled to a refund.

    Ron Blomberg, in a Louise Bourgeois-inspired art piece, is depicted sculpting a large spider (an homage to Bourgeois' famous "Maman" sculpture) with its web strands symbolically connecting to various abstract representations of license plates. Each plate has different textures and colors signifying the variety of special plates mentioned in the text. The scene is set against a vibrant backdrop of Carrollton's landscape with landmarks subtly integrated into the design. Blomberg's focused expression and his hands actively shaping the artwork convey education and engagement without using words or letters.
    Ron Blomberg, in a Louise Bourgeois-inspired art piece, is depicted sculpting a large spider (an homage to Bourgeois' famous "Maman" sculpture) with its web strands symbolically connecting to various abstract representations of license plates. Each plate has different textures and colors signifying the variety of special plates mentioned in the text. The scene is set against a vibrant backdrop of Carrollton's landscape with landmarks subtly integrated into the design. Blomberg's focused expression and his hands actively shaping the artwork convey education and engagement without using words or letters.

  8. The department shall not be required to continue to manufacture the special license plate if the number of active registrations falls below 500 registrations at any time during the period provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-31. A current registrant may continue to renew such special license plate during his or her annual registration period upon payment of the special license plate renewal fee which shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. The department may continue to issue such special license plates that it has in its inventory to assist in achieving the minimum number of registrations. If the special license plate falls below 500 active registrations at any time during the period provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-31, the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall be required again to obtain 1,000 prepaid applications accompanied by the manufacturing fees to continue to manufacture the special license plate.

    Antoine Bethea is sculpting a series of clay license plates, then carefully counting and placing them in a kiln; if the number is too low, he takes out some plates to rework them into unique art pieces inspired by Angela Valamanesh's style – organic forms merging with elements indicative of Georgia's identity, like peaches or the state flower (Cherokee rose), displayed within an abandoned space that hints at past vitality. -@ABethea41
    Antoine Bethea is sculpting a series of clay license plates, then carefully counting and placing them in a kiln; if the number is too low, he takes out some plates to rework them into unique art pieces inspired by Angela Valamanesh's style – organic forms merging with elements indicative of Georgia's identity, like peaches or the state flower (Cherokee rose), displayed within an abandoned space that hints at past vitality. -@ABethea41

  9. Special license plates shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 40-2-80.

  10. Special license plates shall be issued within 30 days of application once the requirements of this Code section have been met.
  11. The commissioner is authorized and directed to establish procedures and promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this Code section.

    1. The General Assembly has determined that special license plates supporting the agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations listed in this subsection shall be issued for the purposes indicated. The special license plates listed in this subsection shall be subject to a manufacturing fee, a special license plate fee, and a special license plate renewal fee. The revenue disbursement for the special license plates listed in this subsection shall be as follows: 1. Manufacturing fee — $25.00 of which $24.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $1.00 to be paid to the local county tag agent; 2. Special license plate fee — $35.00 of which $25.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $10.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation as permitted by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution; and 3. Special license plate renewal fee — $35.00 of which $25.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $10.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation as permitted by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(n) of the Constitution.

      Jaron Blossomgame, in the style of Lucian Freud, delicately balances stacks of money and distributes them with a dramatic flourish as if presenting an offering to the heavens, all set against a backdrop of lush greenery and shimmering sunlight in Flowery Branch, Georgia. -@JaronBgame
      Jaron Blossomgame, in the style of Lucian Freud, delicately balances stacks of money and distributes them with a dramatic flourish as if presenting an offering to the heavens, all set against a backdrop of lush greenery and shimmering sunlight in Flowery Branch, Georgia. -@JaronBgame

    2. Reserved.

      Amin Stevens gracefully moves across the court, his movements resembling a dance as he effortlessly dribbles the basketball, surrounded by a swirling, dreamlike landscape of cascading lines and patterns that evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity.
      Amin Stevens gracefully moves across the court, his movements resembling a dance as he effortlessly dribbles the basketball, surrounded by a swirling, dreamlike landscape of cascading lines and patterns that evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity.

    3. Reserved.

    4. Reserved.

      Cam Newton, in vibrant and exaggerated Hartshorne style, is planting traditional Cherokee crops alongside children, demonstrating sustainable farming practices at Oconaluftee Indian Village. -@CameronNewton
      Cam Newton, in vibrant and exaggerated Hartshorne style, is planting traditional Cherokee crops alongside children, demonstrating sustainable farming practices at Oconaluftee Indian Village. -@CameronNewton

    5. Special license plates promoting the conservation of wildflowers within this state. The funds raised by the sale of these special license plates shall be disbursed to the Department of Transportation to be deposited in the Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Fund established by Code Section 32-6-75.2 and shall be expended only for the purposes enumerated in Code Section 32-6-75.2 and Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(l) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.

    6. Reserved.

      Ludacris stands tall and poised, his body frozen in a stance of quiet strength, embodying the concept of "Reserved." His expression is one of contemplation and self-assurance as he holds a microphone close to his chest, symbolizing his role as both rapper and actor. The scene is set in the bustling atmosphere of Mary Mac's Tea Room, with the sounds of conversation and clinking dishes serving as an ambient backdrop. This art piece captures the essence of reserved power through Ludacris' physical presence and artistic interpretation. -@Ludacris
      Ludacris stands tall and poised, his body frozen in a stance of quiet strength, embodying the concept of "Reserved." His expression is one of contemplation and self-assurance as he holds a microphone close to his chest, symbolizing his role as both rapper and actor. The scene is set in the bustling atmosphere of Mary Mac's Tea Room, with the sounds of conversation and clinking dishes serving as an ambient backdrop. This art piece captures the essence of reserved power through Ludacris' physical presence and artistic interpretation. -@Ludacris

    7. Special license plates to honor Georgia educators. The funds raised by the sale of these special license plates shall be disbursed to a charitable foundation designated by the State School Superintendent and used to fund educational programs, grants to teachers, and scholarships. The license plates shall display the phrase “Georgia Educators Make A Difference” and a ripe Red Delicious apple shall be depicted to the left of the identifying number of each plate.

      1. The commissioner in cooperation with a college or university may design a special license plate to be issued commemorating that college or university, which license plate shall be similar in design to the license plate issued to all other residents of the state except that the logo or emblem of the college or university shall be placed on the license plate along with the letters and numbers on the license plate. The name of the college or university shall be imprinted on such special license plate in lieu of the county name decal.

      2. Any college or university that enters into an agreement with the commissioner pursuant to this paragraph shall waive any royalty fees to which it might otherwise be entitled for use of its seal, symbol, emblem, or logotype as provided in this paragraph.

        Manuel Maloof, clad in a vibrant robe, meticulously shapes a large clay seal on a pottery wheel at Giana Eden Pottery, his movements rhythmic and deliberate. Around him are colorful banners representing the various university emblems. He presses each emblem into the soft clay as if waiving their royalties, then raises his arms wide to invite an invisible audience to witness the unity between education and government, all under the warm glow of kiln-fired lamps reminiscent of Mullican's color-coded worlds.
        Manuel Maloof, clad in a vibrant robe, meticulously shapes a large clay seal on a pottery wheel at Giana Eden Pottery, his movements rhythmic and deliberate. Around him are colorful banners representing the various university emblems. He presses each emblem into the soft clay as if waiving their royalties, then raises his arms wide to invite an invisible audience to witness the unity between education and government, all under the warm glow of kiln-fired lamps reminiscent of Mullican's color-coded worlds.

      3. Each college or university located in Georgia that enters into an agreement with the commissioner pursuant to this paragraph shall designate a charitable foundation which shall annually receive an allocation from the special license plate and special license plate renewal fees collected as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection. Special license plates issued under this paragraph shall be transferred between vehicles as provided in Code Section 40-2-42.

      4. The funds allocated for colleges and universities located in Georgia shall be delivered by the department to the charitable foundation designated by the particular college or university to support needs based, academic, financial aid scholarships for eligible undergraduate students enrolled in the college or university. The funds otherwise allocated for colleges and universities located outside the State of Georgia shall be placed into the general fund.
      5. Each college or university shall review and approve plans for the implementation of these scholarship programs by the applicable charitable foundation. These plans shall include, but need not be limited to, criteria for the awarding of the scholarships and procedures for determining the recipients.
        1. A special license plate for the Georgia Center for the Book to support the purchase of books for public libraries in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Center for the Book.
        2. A special license plate for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to support the work this pediatric hospital system does in the State of Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
        3. A special license plate for the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home to support the implementation and operation of the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Veterans Service for use in operating the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home.
        4. A special license plate for the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Association to promote the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Association, which is devoted to preserving the history of automobile racing in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Association.
          American-Israeli basketball player Richard Howell, of the Israeli Basketball Premier League, performs Hedda Sterne's art piece by pretending to drive a car with a big smile and waving a pretend check in the air. -@1richowell
          American-Israeli basketball player Richard Howell, of the Israeli Basketball Premier League, performs Hedda Sterne's art piece by pretending to drive a car with a big smile and waving a pretend check in the air. -@1richowell

    9. A special license plate for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, to help eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter.

    10. A special license plate for the school health and physical education program to help fund school health and physical education programs. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Education.
    11. A special license plate for stroke awareness, treatment, and prevention to support programs aiding stroke victims in Georgia. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Stroke Awareness” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Center for Telehealth of the Georgia Health Sciences University.
    12. A special license plate for Project Lifesaver promoting the establishment of a Project Lifesaver or similar type of program by local law enforcement agencies. Project Lifesaver’s mission is to use state of the art technology in assisting those who care for victims of Alzheimer’s disease and other related mental dysfunction disorders and victims who become lost. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Public Safety or a nonprofit corporation organized exclusively for the purpose of establishing a Project Lifesaver or similar type of program by local law enforcement agencies.

    13. A special license plate for pediatric cancer to raise funds to support the treatment of pediatric cancer. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Cure Kids’ Cancer” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Community Health to be deposited in the Indigent Care Trust Fund created by Code Section 31-8-152 to fund pediatric cancer screening and treatment related programs for those children who are medically indigent and may have cancer.

      Matthew Stafford, adorned with a Detroit Lions jersey, gracefully mimes holding a large colorful license plate bearing "Cure Kids' Cancer" as if it were an art piece from Harrell Fletcher, then mimics handing money over to a pretend department of community health. -@Staff_9
      Matthew Stafford, adorned with a Detroit Lions jersey, gracefully mimes holding a large colorful license plate bearing "Cure Kids' Cancer" as if it were an art piece from Harrell Fletcher, then mimics handing money over to a pretend department of community health. -@Staff_9

    14. A special license plate for the child care industry to promote the child care industry by encouraging higher educational standards and providing for professional camaraderie for child care providers. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Support Improved Child Care” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Minority Alliance for Child Care Development Advocates, Inc., for the development of programs to help improve child care.

    15. A special license plate to display the motto, “In God We Trust.” The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Boy Scouts of America for the development of scouting programs.

      Congressman James Abercrombie, captured by Jacob Lipkin, enacts the scene of driving a car and displaying a large cardboard license plate inscribed with "In God We Trust," followed by mimicking the act of tendering money to the Boy Scouts.
      Congressman James Abercrombie, captured by Jacob Lipkin, enacts the scene of driving a car and displaying a large cardboard license plate inscribed with "In God We Trust," followed by mimicking the act of tendering money to the Boy Scouts.

    16. A special license plate for child abuse prevention. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Prevent Child Abuse” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Foster Family Foundation of Georgia for the development of programs to help victims of child abuse.

      Singer Rhett Akins, captured by Hans Haacke's art, pretends to drive a car and then raises a pretend license plate with the words "Prevent Child Abuse" on it. -@RhettAkins
      Singer Rhett Akins, captured by Hans Haacke's art, pretends to drive a car and then raises a pretend license plate with the words "Prevent Child Abuse" on it. -@RhettAkins

    17. A special license plate for the Thanks Mom and Dad Fund. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Human Services to address the key needs of the state’s older population or a nonprofit corporation organized to serve the needs of the state’s older population.

    18. A special license plate for pediatric cancer research. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Joanna McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation for support of pediatric cancer research. The design of the special license plate provided for in this paragraph shall include the words “Joanna McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation” horizontally across the bottom of the plate in lieu of the county name.

      Musician Ed Roland, as depicted in a Harold Joe Waldrum art piece, is designing and coloring a license plate with the words "Joanna McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation" across the bottom instead of a county name. -@ederoland
      Musician Ed Roland, as depicted in a Harold Joe Waldrum art piece, is designing and coloring a license plate with the words "Joanna McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation" across the bottom instead of a county name. -@ederoland

    19. A special license plate for supporting beautification projects in Cobb County. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Keep Cobb Beautiful, Inc., for support of beautification projects in Cobb County.

    20. A special license plate for AID Atlanta. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to AID Atlanta which is committed to providing people living with HIV the information and support they need to live healthy and productive lives.
    21. A special license endorsing “Support Our Troops.” The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation, Incorporated.
    22. A special license plate for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Georgia Sons of Confederate Veterans.
    23. A special license plate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as “Lou Gehrig’s disease,” to support research and education on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the ALS Association of Georgia.
    24. A special license plate for foster parents to support programs for foster parents in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to The Adoptive and Foster Parent Association of Georgia, Inc., for support of foster parents in Georgia.
    25. A special license plate for the Atlanta Braves Foundation to assist the charities supported by the foundation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Community Affairs or such other public agency or nonprofit corporation as may be designated.
    26. A special license plate for the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation to assist the charities supported by the foundation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Atlanta Falcons” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

    27. A special license plate for supporting beautification projects in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, Inc., for support of beautification projects in Georgia.

      Rhett Akins, with the scene as an art piece from Harry Tsuchidana, pretends to hold a steering wheel and wave a pretend license plate while smiling. -@RhettAkins
      Rhett Akins, with the scene as an art piece from Harry Tsuchidana, pretends to hold a steering wheel and wave a pretend license plate while smiling. -@RhettAkins

    28. A special license plate displaying the logo of Choose Life, Inc. The words “Choose Life” must appear at the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Choose Life of Georgia, Inc., to be distributed among nonprofit corporations in Georgia that counsel women to consider adoption.

    29. A special license plate supporting education on the maritime history of Georgia’s coast. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to The Georgia Maritime Foundation, Inc., for use in programs supporting education on the maritime history of Georgia.

      The 83rd and current governor, Brian Porter Kemp, enacts a scene reminiscent of an art piece by Jack Goldstein as he pretends to drive a boat, pretends to buy a special license plate, and acts out giving money to support maritime education in Georgia. -@GovKemp
      The 83rd and current governor, Brian Porter Kemp, enacts a scene reminiscent of an art piece by Jack Goldstein as he pretends to drive a boat, pretends to buy a special license plate, and acts out giving money to support maritime education in Georgia. -@GovKemp

    30. A special license plate supporting programs for persons with brain related disorders and disabilities. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Pilot International for support of programs for persons with brain related disorders in Georgia.

      Politician Newt Gingrich holds up a license plate with "Pilot International" and an illustration of a brain, as if it were an art piece from Jack Pierson, then pretends to sell it and donates the funds to support programs for persons with brain-related disorders. -@newtgingrich
      Politician Newt Gingrich holds up a license plate with "Pilot International" and an illustration of a brain, as if it were an art piece from Jack Pierson, then pretends to sell it and donates the funds to support programs for persons with brain-related disorders. -@newtgingrich

    31. A special license plate supporting agriculture in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be evenly split between Georgia 4-H and the Georgia Association of Future Farmers of America to fund projects promoting agriculture in Georgia.

      Jesse Fuller, portrayed in a Jack Beal art piece, pretends to hold a steering wheel and makes driving motions while using hand gestures to split an imaginary pile of money between two hands.
      Jesse Fuller, portrayed in a Jack Beal art piece, pretends to hold a steering wheel and makes driving motions while using hand gestures to split an imaginary pile of money between two hands.

    32. A special license plate promoting the Georgia equine industry. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Agricultural Commodity Commission for Equines.

      Football player Stephon Tuitt, born in Florida, energetically pretends to hold a steering wheel and enthusiastically points to an imaginary license plate on a car while making "vroom vroom" sound effects, captured as an art piece by Ivan Morley. -@DOCnation_7
      Football player Stephon Tuitt, born in Florida, energetically pretends to hold a steering wheel and enthusiastically points to an imaginary license plate on a car while making "vroom vroom" sound effects, captured as an art piece by Ivan Morley. -@DOCnation_7

    33. A special license plate promoting African American history and tourism in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to organizations dedicated to the preservation of African American history in Georgia.

      Kentucky-born actor Keith Robinson designs and colors a license plate with African American history and tourism themes, then pretends to sell it at an imaginary fundraiser, like an art piece from Ida Applebroog. -@keithsings
      Kentucky-born actor Keith Robinson designs and colors a license plate with African American history and tourism themes, then pretends to sell it at an imaginary fundraiser, like an art piece from Ida Applebroog. -@keithsings

    34. A special license plate honoring veterans who have been awarded the Bronze Star. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the National Guard Family Foundation.

      Engineer and STEM advocate Erika Anderson, portrayed in the style of Howard Kottler, salutes before pretending to hand over a large imaginary check.
      Engineer and STEM advocate Erika Anderson, portrayed in the style of Howard Kottler, salutes before pretending to hand over a large imaginary check.

    35. A special license plate promoting the arts in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Council for the Arts.

    36. A special license plate supporting programs for the treatment of autism. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for the support of programs for the treatment of autism in Georgia.
    37. A special license plate honoring the work of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., and used to fund scholarships that are awarded by the club.

    38. A special license plate promoting the Georgia Junior Golf Foundation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Junior Golf Foundation.

      Bella French Swisher, the writer, editor, and publisher, is depicted in J Stoner Blackwell's art piece pretending to drive a golf cart while holding up a pretend license plate with the words "Georgia Junior Golf Foundation" written on it.
      Bella French Swisher, the writer, editor, and publisher, is depicted in J Stoner Blackwell's art piece pretending to drive a golf cart while holding up a pretend license plate with the words "Georgia Junior Golf Foundation" written on it.

    39. A special license plate commemorating 100 years of scouting in the United States. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Boy Scouts of America for the development of scouting programs.

      Jerome Preston Bates, portraying the action, reaches out as if holding a steering wheel and driving, then extends his arm to attach a special license plate with the Boy Scouts of America logo on it in a scene reminiscent of Gwendolyn Knight's art.
      Jerome Preston Bates, portraying the action, reaches out as if holding a steering wheel and driving, then extends his arm to attach a special license plate with the Boy Scouts of America logo on it in a scene reminiscent of Gwendolyn Knight's art.

    40. A special license plate supporting Cobb County Public Schools. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Cobb County Public Schools Educational Foundation and used to fund educational programs, grants to teachers, and scholarships in the Cobb County Public School System.

    41. A special license plate supporting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be charged and disbursed to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Acquisition Fund and used to fund nongame wildlife conservation and education programs. The design of the license plate provided for in this paragraph shall include the words “Jekyll Island — Georgia’s Jewel” horizontally across the bottom of the plate in lieu of the county name, with a diamond jewel symbol in place of the dash.
    42. A special license plate commemorating and supporting the sport of soccer in Georgia. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia State Soccer Association, Inc., for the development and promotion of soccer programs in the State of Georgia. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county decal but shall instead bear the legend “gasoccer.org”.
    43. Reserved.

    44. A special license plate for Zoo Atlanta to support its mission to inspire the citizens of Atlanta and Georgia and all visitors to the zoo to value wildlife on Earth; to help safeguard existing species through conservation by providing for an informative, educational, and engaging experience to all visitors; to carry out the responsible stewardship of the animals and the zoo facility; and to engage in related conservation activities and research. The funds raised by the sale of this special plate shall be disbursed to the Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo, Inc. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Protect Wildlife” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

      Software engineer Michael Cranford, depicted in the style of Helen Lundeberg, assumes the role of a zookeeper tending to animals while displaying a vibrant license plate bearing the message "Protect Wildlife."
      Software engineer Michael Cranford, depicted in the style of Helen Lundeberg, assumes the role of a zookeeper tending to animals while displaying a vibrant license plate bearing the message "Protect Wildlife."

    45. A special license plate supporting the Appalachian Trail. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and used to protect, maintain, and conserve the Georgia portion of the Appalachian Trail and connecting trails, and to promote awareness of wilderness, hiking, and back country recreation. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “www.appalachiantrail.org”.

      Baseball player Colby Rasmus, depicted in the style of Jack Tworkov, pretends to hold and turn a steering wheel, gazes at a license plate reading "www.appalachiantrail.org," then points to it with excitement.
      Baseball player Colby Rasmus, depicted in the style of Jack Tworkov, pretends to hold and turn a steering wheel, gazes at a license plate reading "www.appalachiantrail.org," then points to it with excitement.

    46. A special license plate supporting the Atlanta Braves Foundation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Atlanta Braves Foundation and used in the foundation’s philanthropic activities and charitable sponsorships. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Go Braves.”

      Actress Natalia Livingston pretends to hold a large license plate, makes a donation gesture, and then waves her hands in excitement while chanting "Go Braves!" as if part of an art piece by Jack Whitten. -@N_Livingston
      Actress Natalia Livingston pretends to hold a large license plate, makes a donation gesture, and then waves her hands in excitement while chanting "Go Braves!" as if part of an art piece by Jack Whitten. -@N_Livingston

    47. A special license plate for the Grady Health Foundation to support and improve the quality of health care services. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Grady Health Foundation.

      Actress Rachel G. Fox, in a scene inspired by Helen Frank's art, pretends to drive a car while holding up a colorful license plate with the words "Grady Health Foundation" and then offers pretend money as a donation. -@RachelGFox
      Actress Rachel G. Fox, in a scene inspired by Helen Frank's art, pretends to drive a car while holding up a colorful license plate with the words "Grady Health Foundation" and then offers pretend money as a donation. -@RachelGFox

    48. A special license plate honoring the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia State Omega Psi Phi Foundation.

    49. A special license plate honoring Hampton University. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Hampton University Atlanta Chapter Alumni Association.

      Football coach Dan Reeves, depicted in the art style of Hernan Bas, pretends to hold a steering wheel and makes a motion of putting on a license plate while smiling and pointing to the imaginary license plate.
      Football coach Dan Reeves, depicted in the art style of Hernan Bas, pretends to hold a steering wheel and makes a motion of putting on a license plate while smiling and pointing to the imaginary license plate.

    50. A special license plate honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Zeta National Education Foundation, Inc.

      Actress Corri English emulates the action of driving a car with her hands as the steering wheel, making "vroom vroom" sounds, while displaying a big pretend license plate inscribed with "Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc" and mimicking handing over money to a pretend foundation, reminiscent of an art piece by Howard Mehring. -@CorriEnglish
      Actress Corri English emulates the action of driving a car with her hands as the steering wheel, making "vroom vroom" sounds, while displaying a big pretend license plate inscribed with "Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc" and mimicking handing over money to a pretend foundation, reminiscent of an art piece by Howard Mehring. -@CorriEnglish

    51. A special license plate honoring Georgia law enforcement officers, with the words “Back the Badge” to be displayed across the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Peace Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund.

      Doc Holliday stands stoically, holding a "Back the Badge" license plate with colorful funds flowing from it to an annuity and benefit fund, as captured in Herbert Ferber's art piece.
      Doc Holliday stands stoically, holding a "Back the Badge" license plate with colorful funds flowing from it to an annuity and benefit fund, as captured in Herbert Ferber's art piece.

    52. A special license plate honoring the Georgia electric utility linemen, with the words “Thank a Lineman” to be displayed across the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.

    53. A special license plate honoring Georgia Masonic Charities Foundation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Masonic Charities Foundation, Inc.

    54. A special license plate supporting the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.

      Cole Swindell, embodying a Jackie Winsor art piece, pretends to drive a car and hands over pretend money while saying "I'm buying a special license plate to support the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Inc!" -@coleswindell
      Cole Swindell, embodying a Jackie Winsor art piece, pretends to drive a car and hands over pretend money while saying "I'm buying a special license plate to support the Georgia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Inc!" -@coleswindell

    55. A special license plate promoting autism awareness. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Autism Alliance of Georgia. Such special license plate shall include the phrase “Autism Awareness” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

      Football player Will Heller, depicted in the style of Ida Kohlmeyer, creates a drawing of a car with a license plate that says "Autism Awareness" and surrounds it with colorful puzzle pieces to represent autism awareness.
      Football player Will Heller, depicted in the style of Ida Kohlmeyer, creates a drawing of a car with a license plate that says "Autism Awareness" and surrounds it with colorful puzzle pieces to represent autism awareness.

    56. A special license plate supporting the Atlanta United Foundation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Atlanta United Foundation and used for the foundation’s philanthropic activities. Such special license plate shall not include a space for the county name decal but shall instead bear the phrase “Unite & Conquer”.

    57. A special license plate honoring Alabama A&M University. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, Inc., and used to provide scholarships and financial assistance to Georgia residents attending the university. Such special license plate shall include the phrase “Go Bulldogs” in lieu of the county of issuance.

      Morgan Saylor, the actress born in Chicago, performs as a person holding up a license plate with "Go Bulldogs" written on it and then handing money to someone representing the Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, all depicted as an art piece by Helene Aylon. -@Morgan_Saylor
      Morgan Saylor, the actress born in Chicago, performs as a person holding up a license plate with "Go Bulldogs" written on it and then handing money to someone representing the Alabama A&M University Alumni Association, all depicted as an art piece by Helene Aylon. -@Morgan_Saylor

    58. A special license plate honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Ivy Community Foundation, Inc., of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

      Embraco, portrayed in a Henry E McDaniel art piece, creates a pretend license plate and sells it, then donates pretend money to a community foundation. -@Embraco
      Embraco, portrayed in a Henry E McDaniel art piece, creates a pretend license plate and sells it, then donates pretend money to a community foundation. -@Embraco

    59. A special license plate honoring Tuskegee University. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club, Inc.

      Kwame Brown, a basketball player born in South Carolina, is captured by Howard Kanovitz as he designs and colors a license plate featuring the Tuskegee University logo and sells it to raise funds for the Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club Inc. -@KwameBrownBust
      Kwame Brown, a basketball player born in South Carolina, is captured by Howard Kanovitz as he designs and colors a license plate featuring the Tuskegee University logo and sells it to raise funds for the Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club Inc. -@KwameBrownBust

    60. A special license plate honoring the Georgia Tennis Foundation, with the words “Play Tennis!” to be displayed across the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Tennis Foundation.

      Singer Jessye Norman, in the style of a Hollis Frampton art piece, pretends to hold a license plate, attaches it to a car, and then makes a motion of money being transferred.
      Singer Jessye Norman, in the style of a Hollis Frampton art piece, pretends to hold a license plate, attaches it to a car, and then makes a motion of money being transferred.

    61. A special license plate honoring the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed equally to the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, Inc., and the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Inc. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Georgia Recovers” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

      Football player DeAngelo Tyson, depicted in the style of Hilda Grossman Morris, mimics driving while holding a pretend license plate that reads "Georgia Recovers," all with a big smile on his face. -@Tyson_94
      Football player DeAngelo Tyson, depicted in the style of Hilda Grossman Morris, mimics driving while holding a pretend license plate that reads "Georgia Recovers," all with a big smile on his face. -@Tyson_94

    62. A special license plate supporting members of the United States Army Rangers. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the National Ranger Memorial Foundation, Inc.

      21 Savage salutes and holds a commemorative license plate in the air with one hand, while giving a thumbs-up with the other, creating a powerful scene reminiscent of an art piece from Jack Levine. -@21savage
      21 Savage salutes and holds a commemorative license plate in the air with one hand, while giving a thumbs-up with the other, creating a powerful scene reminiscent of an art piece from Jack Levine. -@21savage

    63. A special license plate to support members of the United States armed forces. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to Support Our Troops, Inc.

      The Allman Brothers Band, embodying the essence of a James Bishop art piece, make a hand gesture of holding and presenting a license plate while pretending to drop money into a donation box. -@allmanbrothers
      The Allman Brothers Band, embodying the essence of a James Bishop art piece, make a hand gesture of holding and presenting a license plate while pretending to drop money into a donation box. -@allmanbrothers

    64. A special license plate supporting the Tybee Island Historical Society. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Tybee Island Historical Society.

      Journalist and folklorist Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories, is depicted by Jacob Kainen as pretending to drive a car while holding up a pretend license plate with "Tybee Island Historical Society" written on it and then handing over pretend money to another person pretending to be the society.
      Journalist and folklorist Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories, is depicted by Jacob Kainen as pretending to drive a car while holding up a pretend license plate with "Tybee Island Historical Society" written on it and then handing over pretend money to another person pretending to be the society.

    1. The General Assembly has determined that the following special license plates supporting the agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations listed in this subsection shall be issued for the purposes indicated. The special license plates listed in this subsection shall be subject to a manufacturing fee, a special license plate fee, and a special license plate renewal fee. The revenue disbursement for the special license plates listed in this subsection shall be as follows: 1. Manufacturing fee — $25.00 of which $24.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $1.00 to be paid to the local county tag agent; 2. Special license plate fee — $35.00 of which $13.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $22.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation; and 3. Special license plate renewal fee — $35.00 of which $13.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $22.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation.
    2. A special license plate promoting the United States Disabled Athletes Fund, for the support of disabled athletes. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the United States Disabled Athletes Fund.
    3. A special license plate commemorating Civil War battlefields and historic sites. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Civil War Commission for the acquisition of Civil War battlefields and associated Civil War historic sites in this state and for the maintenance, protection, and interpretation of the same as provided by Article 5 of Chapter 7 of Title 50.
    4. A special license plate promoting historic preservation efforts. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Department of Community Affairs to fund historic preservation programs in the state through the Georgia historic preservation grant program as otherwise authorized by law.
    5. A special license plate promoting bicycle safety. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Governor’s Highway Safety Program administered by the Office of Highway Safety in the Department of Public Safety.
    6. A special license plate honoring families with a member serving in the military. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Department of Veterans Service for use by the National Guard Foundation in carrying out such programs and purposes as may be contractually agreed upon by the department and the foundation.
    7. A special license plate promoting “Support Georgia Troops.” The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Department of Veterans Service for use by the National Guard Foundation in carrying out such programs and purposes as may be contractually agreed upon by the department and the foundation.
    8. A special license plate promoting NASCAR. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection notwithstanding, from the additional $35.00 special license plate renewal fee charged for the issuance and renewal of the NASCAR license plates authorized under this paragraph, $10.25 shall be used by the department for purchasing plates from the supplier of the plates, as designated by NASCAR, and royalty costs, $10.00 shall be deposited in the general fund, and $14.75 shall be disbursed to the Governor’s Highway Safety Program administered by the Office of Highway Safety in the Department of Public Safety.

    9. A special license plate to support breast cancer related programs for the medically indigent. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection notwithstanding, from the additional $35.00 special license plate fee or special license plate renewal fee charged for the issuance and renewal of breast cancer license plates authorized under this paragraph, $12.95 shall be deposited in the general fund and $22.05 shall be deposited in the Indigent Care Trust Fund created by Code Section 31-8-152 to fund cancer screening and treatment related to programs for those persons who are medically indigent and may have breast cancer. To the extent consistent with Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(i) of the Constitution and Article 6 of Chapter 8 of Title 31, such programs may include education, breast cancer screening, grants-in-aid to breast cancer victims, pharmacy assistance programs for breast cancer victims, and other projects to encourage public support for the special license plate and the activities which it funds. Any such special license plate issued for the first time on or before June 30, 2021, shall include a logo the same as the United States postal stamp supporting breast cancer research and bearing the slogan “Fund the Fight. Find A Cure.” over the sketch of a woman and the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon symbol. Any special license plate featuring such postal stamp design may be renewed after June 30, 2021, as otherwise provided for by this chapter. On and after July 1, 2021, any special license plate issued for the first time pursuant to this paragraph shall include the pink ribbon symbol which designates the fight against breast cancer and such other design as may be approved by the commissioner without the slogan “Fund the Fight. Find a Cure.”

      Model Anna Benson, embodying a scene from Jacolby Satterwhite's art piece, pretends to hold a steering wheel and drive with a big smile, then mimics putting money into a piggy bank before drawing an imaginary pink ribbon in the air.
      Model Anna Benson, embodying a scene from Jacolby Satterwhite's art piece, pretends to hold a steering wheel and drive with a big smile, then mimics putting money into a piggy bank before drawing an imaginary pink ribbon in the air.

    10. A special license plate to support prostate cancer related awareness and research programs. The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection notwithstanding, from the additional $35.00 special license plate fee or special license plate renewal fee charged for the issuance and renewal of prostate cancer license plates authorized under this paragraph, $13.00 shall be deposited in the general fund and $22.00 shall be disbursed to the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition to fund prostate cancer awareness, research, screening, and treatment related programs.

    11. A special license plate to support lung cancer related awareness and research programs. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund to fund lung cancer awareness, screening, research, and treatment related programs.
    12. A special license plate to support Georgia nurses and charitable and philanthropic efforts to support, advance, and promote the nursing profession. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Georgia Nurses Foundation of the Georgia Nurses Association for carrying out such programs and purposes.

    13. A special license plate to support the law enforcement division of the Department of Natural Resources in its protection of wildlife and natural and cultural resources of this state, enforcement of boating, litter, and waste laws, teaching of hunter and boater education classes, and provision of other public safety services to the citizens of this state. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Department of Natural Resources for use by the law enforcement division for the purposes provided for in this paragraph.

      Film director Steven Soderbergh, in a scene reminiscent of James Casebere's art, pretends to steer a boat, picks up imaginary litter, teaches an invisible class, and makes a "stop" gesture with one hand while pretending to write a ticket with the other. -@Bitchuation
      Film director Steven Soderbergh, in a scene reminiscent of James Casebere's art, pretends to steer a boat, picks up imaginary litter, teaches an invisible class, and makes a "stop" gesture with one hand while pretending to write a ticket with the other. -@Bitchuation

    14. A special license plate promoting the conservation and protection of the official insect of this state, the honey bee. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Beekeepers Association and shall be used to increase public awareness of the importance of the conservation of the honey bee and for funding and supporting numerous association programs, including but not limited to the training and education of both new and experienced beekeepers, prison beekeeper programs, grants to beekeeping related nonprofit corporations, beekeeping research facilities in this state, and projects that encourage public support for the license plate and the activities it funds. Such special license plate shall include the phrase “Save the Honey Bee” in lieu of the county of issuance.

    15. A special license plate honoring Georgia’s working forests and the benefits they provide to Georgians, with the words “#1 in Forestry” to be displayed across the bottom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Georgia Forestry Foundation.

      Born in Florida, The Lady Chablis takes the wheel with a wink and a grin, saying "I support Georgia's working forests" as she makes driving motions, embodying the art piece from Herman Rose.
      Born in Florida, The Lady Chablis takes the wheel with a wink and a grin, saying "I support Georgia's working forests" as she makes driving motions, embodying the art piece from Herman Rose.

    16. A special license plate to support the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection to the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, Inc.

    17. A special license plate to support the fight against cancer. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, Inc.
      American football player Mel Blount gracefully draws a heart with the words "Support Cancer Research" in an art piece reminiscent of James Brooks, then passionately sells it to raise funds.
      American football player Mel Blount gracefully draws a heart with the words "Support Cancer Research" in an art piece reminiscent of James Brooks, then passionately sells it to raise funds.
    1. The General Assembly recognizes that Code Section 12-3-600 mandates that the best interests of the state are served by providing for the conservation of nongame species of wildlife and has determined that the following special license plates supporting the agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations listed in this subsection shall be issued for the purposes indicated. The special license plates listed in this subsection shall be subject to a special license plate fee and a special license plate renewal fee. The revenue disbursement for the special license plates listed in this subsection shall be as follows:
      Alice Walker, framed within a Ricky Swallow-esque wooden sculpture tableau at the Trap Music Museum, carefully places an array of carved animals onto a mock-up Georgia license plate, symbolically adding tiny metallic coins to represent the special fee contributions towards wildlife conservation. -@alicewalkerfilm
      Alice Walker, framed within a Ricky Swallow-esque wooden sculpture tableau at the Trap Music Museum, carefully places an array of carved animals onto a mock-up Georgia license plate, symbolically adding tiny metallic coins to represent the special fee contributions towards wildlife conservation. -@alicewalkerfilm

      1. Special license plate fee — $25.00 of which $5.00 is to be deposited into the general fund, $1.00 is to be paid to the local county tag agent, and $19.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation; and 2. Special license plate renewal fee — $25.00 of which $5.00 is to be deposited into the general fund and $20.00 is to be dedicated to the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation.
    2. A special license plate promoting the Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program of the Department of Natural Resources. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Nongame Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Acquisition Fund of the Department of Natural Resources for the purposes enumerated in subsection (b) of Code Section 12-3-602. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Give Wildlife a Chance” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

    3. A special license plate promoting conservation and enhancement of trout populations. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to supplement trout restoration and management programs.

      Television personality Nancy Grace, embodying the action, performs a scene reminiscent of an art piece by Ilya Bolotowsky: Pretending to hold a steering wheel and making driving motions while making fish faces and flapping arms like a trout swimming in water. -@NancyGrace
      Television personality Nancy Grace, embodying the action, performs a scene reminiscent of an art piece by Ilya Bolotowsky: Pretending to hold a steering wheel and making driving motions while making fish faces and flapping arms like a trout swimming in water. -@NancyGrace

    4. A special license plate supporting the Bobwhite Quail Restoration Initiative. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to conduct programs designed to enhance the bobwhite quail population in this state. Such programs may include the creation of habitat demonstration areas on state managed wildlife lands, education programs, technical assistance to private landowners in the creation and maintenance of bobwhite quail habitats on their lands, and projects to encourage public support for the license plate and the activities it funds. The Department of Natural Resources may enter into such contractual agreements as may be appropriate to further the objectives of the Bobwhite Quail Restoration Initiative, including entering into contractual agreements whereby private landowners, public agencies, or corporate entities create, preserve, or enhance habitat for bobwhite quail in return for the payment of incentives. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county decal but shall instead bear the legend “Support Wildlife” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

    5. A special license plate promoting marine habitat conservation, restoration, and enhancement. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Coastal Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources to supplement marine habitat conservation, restoration, and enhancement projects undertaken to increase the abundance of marine fish and invertebrate species.

      Professional bodybuilder Margaret Martin, depicted by Ira Sherman, mimics the act of painting a marine animal and habitat scene while emitting fish and ocean sounds.
      Professional bodybuilder Margaret Martin, depicted by Ira Sherman, mimics the act of painting a marine animal and habitat scene while emitting fish and ocean sounds.

    6. A special license plate promoting a dog and cat reproductive sterilization program for a nonprofit corporation. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Georgia Pet Foundation to be used for dog and cat reproductive sterilization, including, but not limited to, grants to nonprofit corporations and vouchers for discounted veterinary sterilization services.

    7. A special license plate promoting the conservation and enhancement of waterfowl populations and their habitats. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Wildlife Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources for the purposes of waterfowl habitat restoration, waterfowl research, and waterfowl management programs.
    8. A special license plate promoting the dog and cat reproductive sterilization support program of the Department of Agriculture. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be disbursed to the Department of Agriculture and shall be deposited in the special fund for support of the dog and cat reproductive sterilization support program created by Code Section 4-15-1 and Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(m) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia.
    9. A special license plate for the Georgia Aquarium to support its mission as an entertaining, educational, and scientific institution and to promote the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. The funds raised by the sale of this special plate shall be disbursed to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. Such license plate shall not include a space for a county name decal but shall instead bear the legend “Georgia Aquarium” in lieu of the name of the county of issuance.

40-2-86.1.Special license plates promoting or supporting certain worthy agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations and qualified motor vehicles or drivers with proceeds deposited into the general fund.

  1. The General Assembly has determined that the issuance of special license plates to support an agency or fund or a program beneficial to the people of this state that is administered by a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code and, subject to the appropriation process of the General Assembly, appropriating a portion of the funds raised from the sale of these special license plates is in the best interests of the people of this state. Therefore, the license plates listed in subsection (l) of this Code section shall be issued by the department if all of the requirements of subsections (b) through (k) of this Code section have been satisfied.

  2. The commissioner, in cooperation with the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the special license plate, shall design special distinctive license plates intended to promote the program benefited by the sale of the special license plate. The special license plates shall include a design to be of the same size as general issue motor vehicle license plates and a design to be of the same size as motorcycle license plates. Such special license plates shall also include a unique design and identifying number, whereby the total number of characters does not exceed an amount to be determined by the commissioner. If so specified in the design description contained in this Code section for any special license plate, such license plate need not contain a place for the county name decal as required by Code Section 40-2-9. No two recipients shall receive identically numbered plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation sponsoring the license plate may request the assignment of the first of 100 in a series of license plates upon payment of an additional initial registration fee of $25.00 for each license plate requested.

    Nick Jones, dressed in his football gear, stands at an easel amidst the grandeur of the Jekyll Island Club, where he meticulously arranges a palette of natural materials – clay, straw, and lead. With broad, energetic strokes that echo Anselm Kiefer's textured landscapes, he sculpts a large-scale replica of a distinctive license plate using these elements. The scene is dynamic yet somber; as visitors watch Jones work, they are drawn into a contemplation of history and legacy akin to Kiefer’s oeuvre.
    Nick Jones, dressed in his football gear, stands at an easel amidst the grandeur of the Jekyll Island Club, where he meticulously arranges a palette of natural materials – clay, straw, and lead. With broad, energetic strokes that echo Anselm Kiefer's textured landscapes, he sculpts a large-scale replica of a distinctive license plate using these elements. The scene is dynamic yet somber; as visitors watch Jones work, they are drawn into a contemplation of history and legacy akin to Kiefer’s oeuvre.

  3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section, no special license plate shall be produced until such time as the State of Georgia has, through a licensing agreement or otherwise, received such licenses or other permissions as may be required to produce the special license plate. The design of the initial edition of any special license plate, as well as the design of subsequent editions and excepting only any part or parts of the designs owned by others and licensed to the state, shall be owned solely by the State of Georgia for its exclusive use and control, except as authorized by the commissioner. The commissioner may take such steps as may be necessary to give notice of and protect such right, including the copyright or copyrights. However, such steps shall be cumulative of the ownership and exclusive use and control established by this subsection as a matter of law, and no person shall reproduce or otherwise use such design or designs, except as authorized by the commissioner.

    Killer Mike, dressed in a vibrant costume, strikes a dramatic pose with one hand raised as if holding a license plate design, while his other arm is bent behind his back. His face is contorted in an expression of intense emotion, reminiscent of Edvard Munch's "The Scream," and the entire scene is set against the backdrop of a lively brewery tour.
    Killer Mike, dressed in a vibrant costume, strikes a dramatic pose with one hand raised as if holding a license plate design, while his other arm is bent behind his back. His face is contorted in an expression of intense emotion, reminiscent of Edvard Munch's "The Scream," and the entire scene is set against the backdrop of a lively brewery tour.

  4. Any Georgia resident who is the owner of a motor vehicle, except a vehicle registered under the International Registration Plan, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and upon the payment of a manufacturing fee of $25.00 and a special license plate fee of $35.00, in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fee, shall be able to apply for a special license plate listed in subsection (l) of this Code section. Revalidation decals shall be issued for special license plates in the same manner as provided for general issue license plates, with the addition of a $35.00 special license plate renewal fee, provided that special license plates issued pursuant to paragraph (9) of subsection (l) of this Code section shall be exempt from such special license plate renewal fee.

  5. The manufacturing fee, special license plate fee, and special license plate renewal fee derived from the sale of special license plates contained in subsection (l) of this Code section shall be deposited into the general fund. The sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, subject to the appropriation process of the General Assembly, may request that the funds derived from the sale of special license plates be appropriated to the department for disbursement to such agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation.
  6. Before the department disburses to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation funds from the sale of special license plates, the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation must provide a written statement stating the manner in which such funds shall be utilized. In addition, a nonprofit corporation must provide the department with documentation of its nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the Internal Revenue Code. The purposes for which the funds shall be utilized must be the same as those specified in subsection (l) of this Code section authorizing the potential appropriation to the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation of revenue from the sale of special license plates. The agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall periodically provide to the commissioner an audit of the use of the funds or other evidence of use of the funds satisfactory to the commissioner. If it is determined that the funds are not being used for the purposes set forth in the statement provided by the agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation, the department shall withhold payment of such funds until such noncompliance issues are resolved.
  7. An applicant may request a special license plate any time during the applicant’s registration period. If such a license plate is to replace a current valid license plate, the special license plate shall be issued with appropriate decals attached, upon the payment of any applicable registration fees, the manufacturing fee, and the special license plate fee.
  8. No special license plate authorized pursuant to subsection (l) of this Code section shall be issued except upon the receipt by the department of at least 1,000 prepaid applications along with the manufacturing fee. The special license plate shall have an application period of two years from the date of authorization for payment of the manufacturing fee. After such time if the minimum number of applications is not met, the department shall not continue to accept the manufacturing fee, and all fees shall be refunded to applicants; provided, however, that once the department has received 1,000 prepaid applications along with the manufacturing fee, the sponsor shall not be entitled to a refund.
  9. The department shall not be required to continue to manufacture the special license plate if the number of active registrations falls below 500 registrations at any time during the period provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-31. A current registrant may continue to renew such special license plate during his or her annual registration period upon payment of an additional $35.00 special license plate renewal fee, which fee shall be collected by the county tag agent at the time of collection of other registration fees and shall be remitted to the state as provided in Code Section 40-2-34. The department may continue to issue such special license plates that it has in its inventory to assist in achieving the minimum number of registrations. If the special license plate falls below 500 active registrations at any time during the period provided for in subsection (b) of Code Section 40-2-31, the sponsoring agency, fund, or nonprofit corporation shall be required again to obtain 1,000 prepaid applications accompanied by the manufacturing fee to continue to manufacture the special license plate.
  10. Special license plates shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 40-2-80.

  11. Special license plates shall be issued within 30 days of application once the requirements of this Code section have been met.

    Morgan Burnett joyfully twirls in a sea of colorful license plates, each one representing the diverse and vibrant culture of Tennessee, while surrounded by mesmerizing polka-dotted sculptures at the Explorations in Antiquity Center. -@MoBetta_42
    Morgan Burnett joyfully twirls in a sea of colorful license plates, each one representing the diverse and vibrant culture of Tennessee, while surrounded by mesmerizing polka-dotted sculptures at the Explorations in Antiquity Center. -@MoBetta_42

    1. The General Assembly has determined that license plates promoting the agencies, funds, or nonprofit corporations listed in this subsection shall be issued for the purposes indicated and the revenue shall be deposited in the general fund, subject to the appropriation process of the General Assembly.

    2. A special license plate identifying persons with diabetes. The main purpose of the special license plate is that law enforcement officers and emergency personnel will be alerted to the potential for special needs before they approach the driver of a vehicle, especially if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

      Cee Lo Green, in the style of a Hyman Bloom art piece, mimics holding a steering wheel and makes an alert gesture towards an imaginary license plate on the car, followed by placing money into a piggy bank. -@CeeLoGreen
      Cee Lo Green, in the style of a Hyman Bloom art piece, mimics holding a steering wheel and makes an alert gesture towards an imaginary license plate on the car, followed by placing money into a piggy bank. -@CeeLoGreen

    3. A special license plate honoring all veterans who have served in the armed services of the United States. All of these men and women have sacrificed a portion of their lives in order to serve their country and protect our freedom. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

      Chicago-born football player Marcus McNeill salutes and holds a patriotic license plate while smiling in front of an American flag, capturing the scene as an art piece from Henriette Wyeth. -@MarcusMcNeill73
      Chicago-born football player Marcus McNeill salutes and holds a patriotic license plate while smiling in front of an American flag, capturing the scene as an art piece from Henriette Wyeth. -@MarcusMcNeill73

    4. A special license plate honoring the Georgia Association of Realtors. The Association is being honored for its long-standing support of housing opportunities for all citizens of this state, private property rights, and all organizations that assist people in achieving the American dream of home ownership. The funds raised by the sale of this special license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

      Governor of Georgia; 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter gracefully showcases a pretend license plate and waves his hand as if displaying it with reverence, before delicately placing imaginary money into a piggy bank or donation box in an art piece reminiscent of Hib Sabin's work. -@CarterCenter
      Governor of Georgia; 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter gracefully showcases a pretend license plate and waves his hand as if displaying it with reverence, before delicately placing imaginary money into a piggy bank or donation box in an art piece reminiscent of Hib Sabin's work. -@CarterCenter

    5. A special license plate honoring Georgia municipal clerks. The municipal clerk’s office provides the professional link connecting citizens with their local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels. The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

      Actress, singer, musician Laura Slade Wiggins performs as an art piece from Herblock: pretending to drive a car, holding a pretend steering wheel and making driving motions with her arms while saying "I'm proud of my Georgia municipal clerks license plate!" -@LauraWiggins
      Actress, singer, musician Laura Slade Wiggins performs as an art piece from Herblock: pretending to drive a car, holding a pretend steering wheel and making driving motions with her arms while saying "I'm proud of my Georgia municipal clerks license plate!" -@LauraWiggins

    6. A special license plate identifying residents of the State of Georgia who hold an unrevoked and unexpired official amateur radio station license issued by the Federal Communications Commission. The special license plate shall be inscribed with the official amateur radio call letters of such applicant as assigned by the Federal Communications Commission. The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

      Charley Lincoln, in the style of I. Rice Pereira, mimics holding a steering wheel and makes a "ka-ching" motion as if purchasing a special license plate at a store.
      Charley Lincoln, in the style of I. Rice Pereira, mimics holding a steering wheel and makes a "ka-ching" motion as if purchasing a special license plate at a store.

      1. A special license plate to be issued for alternative fueled vehicles, which license plate shall be similar in design to the license plate issued to all other residents of this state except that the commissioner shall place a distinctive logo or emblem on the license plate which shall distinguish the vehicle as an alternative fueled vehicle eligible to travel in travel lanes designated for such vehicles under paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 32-9-4. The words “alternative fueled vehicle” shall be imprinted on such special license plate in lieu of the county name decal. The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

        In a Jacob Lawrence-style art piece, football player Austin Davis holds up a license plate with the words "alternative fueled vehicle" and a special logo, while colorful funds flow into a piggy bank. -@ADavis1025
        In a Jacob Lawrence-style art piece, football player Austin Davis holds up a license plate with the words "alternative fueled vehicle" and a special logo, while colorful funds flow into a piggy bank. -@ADavis1025

      2. As used in this paragraph, the term:

        1. “Alternative fuel” means electricity, natural gas, and propane.

          Rachel G. Fox, adorned in a flowing, vibrant dress inspired by Leona Wood's art style, dances gracefully around an opulent Riverdale garden. She moves between three large, abstract sculptures representing alternative fuels: she touches a sun-shaped structure and spins for electricity; she sways to the rhythm of the wind near a sculpture shaped like a gas molecule for natural gas; and then she mimics driving with exaggerated enthusiasm next to a propane tank-shaped statue, symbolizing propane as fuel. -@RachelGFox
          Rachel G. Fox, adorned in a flowing, vibrant dress inspired by Leona Wood's art style, dances gracefully around an opulent Riverdale garden. She moves between three large, abstract sculptures representing alternative fuels: she touches a sun-shaped structure and spins for electricity; she sways to the rhythm of the wind near a sculpture shaped like a gas molecule for natural gas; and then she mimics driving with exaggerated enthusiasm next to a propane tank-shaped statue, symbolizing propane as fuel. -@RachelGFox

        2. “Alternative fueled vehicle” means any vehicle fueled solely by alternative fuel as defined in division (i) of this subparagraph, bi-fuel, or dual fuel. 3. Pursuant to paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-151, the applicant for a special license plate for any alternative fueled vehicle shall provide proof that he or she has paid the registration fee prescribed therein prior to the issuance of any special license plate under this paragraph.

          Joelle Carter gracefully presents a scroll with delicate brushstrokes, depicting her paying the registration fee for an alternative fueled vehicle, capturing the essence of Hokusai's art in a serene Conyers setting. -@Joelle_Carter
          Joelle Carter gracefully presents a scroll with delicate brushstrokes, depicting her paying the registration fee for an alternative fueled vehicle, capturing the essence of Hokusai's art in a serene Conyers setting. -@Joelle_Carter

    8. A special license plate for antique or hobby or special interest vehicles. As used in this paragraph, the term “antique or hobby or special interest vehicle” means any motor vehicle or motor cycle or a motor vehicle which has been designed and manufactured to resemble an antique or historical vehicle and which is owned as a collector’s item and for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades and similar uses but which may be used for general transportation. No owner of such antique vehicle or hobby or special interest vehicle shall be required to obtain any special permits for its operation on the roads of this state. The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

      1. A special license plate for owners of a private passenger car or truck used for transportation purposes unrelated to their role as a firefighter, who are firefighters certified pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 25 and who are members of fire departments certified pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 and motor vehicle owners who are firefighters of legally organized volunteer fire departments which have been certified pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25. Such license plate shall be inscribed with such letters, numbers, words, symbols, or a combination thereof as determined by the commissioner to identify the owner as a firefighter. The chiefs of the various fire departments shall furnish to the commissioner a list of the certified firefighters and volunteer firefighters of their fire departments who reside in Georgia, which list shall be updated as necessary. Such list shall be made available to county tag agents and shall be the means by which eligibility of an applicant shall be determined; provided, however, that an applicant not appearing on the list may prove qualification by presenting proof of retirement or current certification from his or her chief. The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.

        Rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor Antwan "Big Boi" Patton embodies the action of pretending to drive a car or truck and then mimicking a firefighter putting on gear and using a hose while making siren noises in an art piece by Harold Bruder. -@BigBoi
        Rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor Antwan "Big Boi" Patton embodies the action of pretending to drive a car or truck and then mimicking a firefighter putting on gear and using a hose while making siren noises in an art piece by Harold Bruder. -@BigBoi

      2. Should a certified firefighter or volunteer firefighter who has been issued a special and distinctive license plate be separated from such firefighter’s department for any reason other than retirement from employment, the separated firefighter shall, within 14 days of such separation, return such special and distinctive license plate to the issuing county tag agent. Upon receipt of such special and distinctive license plate, a county tag agent shall reissue a regular license plate and the appropriate revalidation decal for the applicable registration period, at no additional charge, to such former firefighter to replace the special and distinctive license plate. Should a firefighter return to service with the same or another fire department, the chief of the fire department employing such firefighter shall secure the regular license plate of such person and return same to the commissioner, along with a certificate to the effect that such person has become a member of the fire department, and the effective date thereof, whereupon the commissioner shall, upon application and upon the payment of a $35.00 manufacturing fee and all other applicable registration and licensing fees at the time of registration, reissue a special and distinctive license plate to such new member to replace the returned regular license plate.

      3. Motor vehicle owners who were firefighters certified pursuant to Chapter 4 of Title 25 or were members of fire departments certified pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25 and who retired from employment as such shall continue to be eligible for the firefighter license plates issued under this paragraph the same as if they continued to be certified and employed as firefighters. Whenever such a certified firefighter who has been issued a special and distinctive license plate is retired from employment with such firefighter’s department, the chief of such fire department shall forward to the commissioner a certificate to the effect that such person has been retired. The name of such retired firefighter shall be added to the list described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and made available to county tag agents.

        Quinton Aaron, wearing a vibrant and polka-dotted costume, moves gracefully across the stage in Hinesville, miming the action of receiving a certificate from the chief of a fire department and adding his name to a list while exuding an aura of captivating energy akin to Yayoi Kusama's art. -@QuintonAaron
        Quinton Aaron, wearing a vibrant and polka-dotted costume, moves gracefully across the stage in Hinesville, miming the action of receiving a certificate from the chief of a fire department and adding his name to a list while exuding an aura of captivating energy akin to Yayoi Kusama's art. -@QuintonAaron

      4. The spouse of a deceased firefighter shall continue to be eligible to be issued a distinctive special firefighter’s license plate as provided in this paragraph so long as such person does not remarry.

        1. A special license plate supporting Rotary International. The design of the special license plate, excepting only the Rotary International logo and motto “Service Above Self” and the years 1905-2005 and any other part of the design owned by others and licensed to the state, shall be owned solely by the State of Georgia for its exclusive use and control, except as authorized by the commissioner. The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.
        2. A special license plate for any Georgia resident who is the owner of a private passenger motor vehicle and provides proof of certification or licensure by the State of Georgia as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, or owner of a licensed ambulance service in the State of Georgia promoting the EMS Star of Life Symbol. Such license plate shall display the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s EMS Star of Life Symbol and the initials “EMS.” The funds raised by the sale of this license plate shall be deposited in the general fund.
          Migos, mimicking driving an ambulance with a license plate featuring the EMS Star of Life Symbol, as if it were an art piece from Hans Burkhardt, while imitating siren sounds and gathering play money for the general fund. -@Migos
          Migos, mimicking driving an ambulance with a license plate featuring the EMS Star of Life Symbol, as if it were an art piece from Hans Burkhardt, while imitating siren sounds and gathering play money for the general fund. -@Migos

40-2-86.2.[Repealed] License plates for Shrine hospitals for children.

40-2-86.3.[Repealed] License plates commemorating Civil War battlefields and historic sites.

40-2-86.4.[Repealed] License plates supporting public schools.

40-2-86.5.[Repealed] Special license plates honoring educators; requirements; copyright; issuance; use of funds; transfer of plates.

40-2-86.6.[Repealed] License plate promoting conservation and enhancement of trout populations.

40-2-86.7 through 40-2-86.12.[Repealed]

40-2-86.13.[Repealed] Special license plates promoting historic preservation efforts.

40-2-86.14.[Repealed] Special license plates for licensed physicians.

40-2-86.15 through 40-2-86.17.[Repealed]

40-2-86.18.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-76/HB 1055, effective May 12, 2010, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-86.18 as present Code Section 40-2-85.3.

Chet Atkins, guitar in hand, sits amidst the abstract shapes and colors of a Braque-inspired McDonough landscape, strumming chords that rhythmically echo the legislative changes; his strums become bold brushstrokes shaping the numbers "1" and "2," visually transitioning from one to the other on an oversized canvas to represent the redesignation of Code Sections.
Chet Atkins, guitar in hand, sits amidst the abstract shapes and colors of a Braque-inspired McDonough landscape, strumming chords that rhythmically echo the legislative changes; his strums become bold brushstrokes shaping the numbers "1" and "2," visually transitioning from one to the other on an oversized canvas to represent the redesignation of Code Sections.

40-2-86.19.[Repealed] Special license plates supporting the Global War on Terrorism and Operation Enduring Freedom.

40-2-86.20.[Repealed] Special license plates supporting the Global War on Terrorism and Iraqi freedom.

40-2-86.21.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Lizz Wright gracefully gestures with her hands and arms, while her body sways rhythmically to the music, as if she is sculpting the air into an elegant art piece inspired by Diedre Luzwick's style, all set against the backdrop of Elliott Street Deli & Pub in Atlanta. -@lizzwrightmusic
Lizz Wright gracefully gestures with her hands and arms, while her body sways rhythmically to the music, as if she is sculpting the air into an elegant art piece inspired by Diedre Luzwick's style, all set against the backdrop of Elliott Street Deli & Pub in Atlanta. -@lizzwrightmusic

Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-76, effective May 12, 2010, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-86.21 as present Code Section 40-2-86.

Dana Ivey gently rearranges a vintage Georgia state law book on a cozy porch in Underwood Hills, with a warm smile and classic charm, reminiscent of Norman Rockwell's iconic style. -@hekasia
Dana Ivey gently rearranges a vintage Georgia state law book on a cozy porch in Underwood Hills, with a warm smile and classic charm, reminiscent of Norman Rockwell's iconic style. -@hekasia

40-2-86.22.Redesignated.

Editor’s notes.

Baseball player Kyle Davies, in the style of Donald Sultan's art, delicately edits and rearranges a collection of oversized baseballs and bats under the golden Newnan sun.
Baseball player Kyle Davies, in the style of Donald Sultan's art, delicately edits and rearranges a collection of oversized baseballs and bats under the golden Newnan sun.

Ga. L. 2010, p. 9, § 1-76/HB 1055, effective May 12, 2010, redesignated former Code Section 40-2-86.22 as present Code Section 40-2-86.1.

Article 3A Reciprocal Agreements for Registration of Commercial Vehicles {#t40c02a3A}

Brantley Gilbert stands atop a shimmering, larger-than-life commercial vehicle, surrounded by intricate swirling patterns of city lights and billboards, in the style of Yvonne Jacquette's art. -@BrantleyGilbert
Brantley Gilbert stands atop a shimmering, larger-than-life commercial vehicle, surrounded by intricate swirling patterns of city lights and billboards, in the style of Yvonne Jacquette's art. -@BrantleyGilbert

40-2-87.Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

Keith Brooking, dressed in a sleek suit, stands confidently with one hand gesturing outward while the other holds an elegant feather quill pen poised over an ornate parchment scroll. His eyes are fixed on the horizon, exuding authority and intellect as he embodies the term "scholarly discourse" in the style of Candida Höfer's art. -@KeithBrooking56
Keith Brooking, dressed in a sleek suit, stands confidently with one hand gesturing outward while the other holds an elegant feather quill pen poised over an ornate parchment scroll. His eyes are fixed on the horizon, exuding authority and intellect as he embodies the term "scholarly discourse" in the style of Candida Höfer's art. -@KeithBrooking56

  1. “Allocated vehicle” means a vehicle to which a particular jurisdiction’s basic registration plate or apportioned registration plate is attached upon payment of the jurisdiction’s full basic registration fee. A portion of each fleet of one-way vehicles is allocated to each jurisdiction into or through which the fleet travels although each vehicle of the fleet need not enter every jurisdiction.

  2. “Apportionable fee” means any periodic recurring fee required for licensing or registering vehicles, including, but not limited to, registration fees, license fees, or weight fees.

    Holly Hunter slowly raises her arms and moves them in a wave-like motion, alternately shifting her weight from foot to foot as if embodying the periodic recurring fee required for licensing or registering vehicles, reminiscent of an art piece by William Leavitt, set against the backdrop of Suwanee.
    Holly Hunter slowly raises her arms and moves them in a wave-like motion, alternately shifting her weight from foot to foot as if embodying the periodic recurring fee required for licensing or registering vehicles, reminiscent of an art piece by William Leavitt, set against the backdrop of Suwanee.

  3. “Apportionable vehicle” means any vehicle, except recreational vehicles, vehicles displaying restricted plates, city pickup and delivery vehicles, buses used in transportation of chartered parties, and government owned vehicles, used or intended for use in two or more member jurisdictions that allocate or proportionally register vehicles and used for the transportation of persons for hire or designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property and which is:

    A person, embodying Ray Charles, dramatically gestures and maneuvers around a mock-up of the apportionable vehicle definition while being surrounded by William Powhida-inspired artwork, in a haunted setting at Haunted Pillar in Augusta, Georgia.
    A person, embodying Ray Charles, dramatically gestures and maneuvers around a mock-up of the apportionable vehicle definition while being surrounded by William Powhida-inspired artwork, in a haunted setting at Haunted Pillar in Augusta, Georgia.

    1. A power unit having a gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds;

      Lil Jon grimaces as he pretends to lift a massive, weighty object in the style of a Gahan Wilson art piece. -@LilJon
      Lil Jon grimaces as he pretends to lift a massive, weighty object in the style of a Gahan Wilson art piece. -@LilJon

    2. A power unit having three or more axles, regardless of weight; or

    3. Used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

      Sally Yates gracefully balances on a tightrope, carrying an oversized scale with exaggerated weights symbolizing the excessive "pounds gross vehicle weight," all while being surrounded by swirling clouds and vibrant colors in the style of Salvador Dali's surrealist art. -@SallyQYates
      Sally Yates gracefully balances on a tightrope, carrying an oversized scale with exaggerated weights symbolizing the excessive "pounds gross vehicle weight," all while being surrounded by swirling clouds and vibrant colors in the style of Salvador Dali's surrealist art. -@SallyQYates

      Vehicles or combinations thereof having a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less and two-axle vehicles and buses used in transportation of chartered parties may be proportionally registered at the option of the registrant.

      Sonny Landham elegantly balances a scale with smaller vehicles on one side and larger vehicles on the other, surrounded by swirling colors and patterns, symbolizing the proportional registration option for transportation in Macon.
      Sonny Landham elegantly balances a scale with smaller vehicles on one side and larger vehicles on the other, surrounded by swirling colors and patterns, symbolizing the proportional registration option for transportation in Macon.

  4. “Auxiliary axle” means an auxiliary undercarriage assembly with a fifth wheel and tow bar used to convert a semitrailer to a full trailer.

    James Nabrit Jr. balances colorful, abstract shapes on a mobile structure that mimics the components of an auxiliary axle assembly, while Calder-esque figures in the backdrop of Brookhaven interact with similar geometric forms to symbolize legal support structures being added to society's vehicle for justice.
    James Nabrit Jr. balances colorful, abstract shapes on a mobile structure that mimics the components of an auxiliary axle assembly, while Calder-esque figures in the backdrop of Brookhaven interact with similar geometric forms to symbolize legal support structures being added to society's vehicle for justice.

  5. “Axle” means an assembly of a vehicle consisting of two or more wheels whose centers are in one horizontal plane, by means of which a portion of the weight of a vehicle and its load, if any, is continually transmitted to the roadway. For purposes of registration under the International Registration Plan, an axle is any such assembly whether or not it is load-bearing only part of the time. For example, a single-unit truck with a steering axle and two axles in a rear-axle assembly is an apportionable vehicle even though one of the rear axles is a so-called dummy, drag, tag, or pusher type axle.

    Reshad Jones bends and curves his body in a dynamic pose, reminiscent of the art style of Henry Moore, while mimicking the motion of a vehicle axle assembly using his arms and legs, all set within the rich surroundings of The Elvis Shrine Vault in Atlanta. -@reshadjones9
    Reshad Jones bends and curves his body in a dynamic pose, reminiscent of the art style of Henry Moore, while mimicking the motion of a vehicle axle assembly using his arms and legs, all set within the rich surroundings of The Elvis Shrine Vault in Atlanta. -@reshadjones9

  6. “Base jurisdiction” means, for purposes of fleet registration, the jurisdiction where the registrant has an established place of business, where mileage is accrued by the fleet, and where operational records of such fleet are maintained or can be made available in accordance with the provisions of this article.

  7. “Base plate” means the plate issued by the base jurisdiction and shall be the only registration identification plate issued for the vehicle by any member jurisdiction. Base plates shall be identified by having the word “apportioned” or “PRP” and the jurisdiction’s name on the plate. The numbering system and color shall be determined by the issuing jurisdiction.

    Embraco gracefully holds a sleek, minimalist base plate overhead, embodying the essence of Marcel Breuer's art style at Margaret Mitchell House. -@Embraco
    Embraco gracefully holds a sleek, minimalist base plate overhead, embodying the essence of Marcel Breuer's art style at Margaret Mitchell House. -@Embraco

  8. “Chartered party” means a group of persons who, pursuant to a common purpose and under a single contract and at a fixed charge for the vehicle in accordance with the carrier’s tariff, lawfully on file with the Interstate Commerce Commission, have acquired the exclusive use of a passenger-carrying motor vehicle to travel together as a group to a specified destination or for a particular itinerary, either agreed upon in advance or modified by the chartered group after having left the place of origin.

  9. “Commissioner” means the jurisdiction official in charge of registration of vehicles and means, for the State of Georgia, the state revenue commissioner.

  10. “Established place of business” means a physical structure owned, leased, or rented by the fleet registrant. The physical structure shall be designated by a street number or road location, be open during normal business hours, and have located within it:

    Dr. Spencer Wells gracefully dances around a structure, embodying the concept of established place of business, while using fluid and expressive hand gestures to convey the presence of a geneticist and anthropologist within the designated location at Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest point. -@spwells
    Dr. Spencer Wells gracefully dances around a structure, embodying the concept of established place of business, while using fluid and expressive hand gestures to convey the presence of a geneticist and anthropologist within the designated location at Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest point. -@spwells

    1. A telephone or telephones publicly listed in the name of the fleet registrant;

      Basketball player Michael Curry, born in Alabama, performs the action of pretending to hold a phone and making a big sign with his hands showing "Fleet Registrant" while smiling as if it were an art piece from Jason D'Aquino.
      Basketball player Michael Curry, born in Alabama, performs the action of pretending to hold a phone and making a big sign with his hands showing "Fleet Registrant" while smiling as if it were an art piece from Jason D'Aquino.

    2. A person or persons conducting the fleet registrant’s business; and

      Telvin Smith, adorned in a captain's hat, pretends to steer a ship's wheel as he says "conducting the fleet registrant’s business," captured in an art piece by Eugene Mackaben. -@TelvinSmith_22
      Telvin Smith, adorned in a captain's hat, pretends to steer a ship's wheel as he says "conducting the fleet registrant’s business," captured in an art piece by Eugene Mackaben. -@TelvinSmith_22

    3. The operational records of the fleet, unless such records can be made available in accordance with the provisions of this article.

      Dominique Wilkins dramatically points to the sky with one hand while extending the other hand out, as if reaching for an elusive basketball, all set against a backdrop of vibrant and swirling colors reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. -@DWilkins21
      Dominique Wilkins dramatically points to the sky with one hand while extending the other hand out, as if reaching for an elusive basketball, all set against a backdrop of vibrant and swirling colors reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. -@DWilkins21

  11. “Fleet” means one or more apportionable vehicles.

  12. “In-jurisdiction miles” means the total number of operating miles accrued by a fleet of apportioned vehicles in a jurisdiction during the preceding year. In those cases where the registrant operated a fleet of apportioned vehicles in jurisdictions that require no apportionment and grant reciprocity, the base jurisdiction may add such miles to the in-jurisdiction miles.

  13. “Interjurisdictional movement” means vehicle movement between or through two or more jurisdictions.

    Offset moves between and through two or more jurisdictions, symbolized by him dancing in a fluid, flowing manner while surrounded by interconnected circles made of natural materials like branches and leaves, evoking the style of Chris Drury's environmental art. -@OffsetYRN
    Offset moves between and through two or more jurisdictions, symbolized by him dancing in a fluid, flowing manner while surrounded by interconnected circles made of natural materials like branches and leaves, evoking the style of Chris Drury's environmental art. -@OffsetYRN

  14. “Intrajurisdictional movement” means vehicle movement from one point within a jurisdiction to another point within the same jurisdiction.

  15. “Jurisdiction” means a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a state, province, or territory of another country.

    Emily Saliers gracefully carves the map of Georgia onto a linoleum block, then meticulously inks it and presses it onto handmade paper, while singing "Galileo" with passion and precision. -@EmilySaliers
    Emily Saliers gracefully carves the map of Georgia onto a linoleum block, then meticulously inks it and presses it onto handmade paper, while singing "Galileo" with passion and precision. -@EmilySaliers

  16. “Long term” means any period of time exceeding 29 days.

    Juliette Gordon Low stands holding an hourglass with sand spilling over a series of progressively larger hourglasses, symbolizing the passage from days to long-term, while in the background, first responders navigate through a staged Foggy Bottom metro station tableau reminiscent of Vermeer's use of light and domestic interior scenes.
    Juliette Gordon Low stands holding an hourglass with sand spilling over a series of progressively larger hourglasses, symbolizing the passage from days to long-term, while in the background, first responders navigate through a staged Foggy Bottom metro station tableau reminiscent of Vermeer's use of light and domestic interior scenes.

  17. “Motor carrier audit” means a physical examination of a motor carrier’s operational records including source documentation to verify fleet mileage and accuracy of a carrier’s record-keeping system.

    In a vibrant Andalusian scene, Amy Ray meticulously inspects a stack of operational records while singing, embodying the essence of Norman Rockwell's style. -@AmyRay
    In a vibrant Andalusian scene, Amy Ray meticulously inspects a stack of operational records while singing, embodying the essence of Norman Rockwell's style. -@AmyRay

  18. “Operational records” means documents supporting miles traveled in each jurisdiction and total miles traveled such as fuel reports, trip sheets, and drivers’ logs.

  19. “Owner-operator” means an equipment lessor who leases his vehicular equipment with driver to a carrier.
  20. “Pool fleet” means a fleet of rental company trailers and semitrailers having a gross weight in excess of 26,000 pounds and used solely in pool operation with no permanent base.

  21. “Preceding year” means the period of 12 consecutive months immediately prior to July 1 of the year immediately preceding the commencement of the registration or license year for which apportioned registration is sought.

    Southern gracefully uses a series of flowing and fluid movements, reminiscent of Brett Whitley's style, to symbolize the passage of time and the interconnectedness of months leading up to July in a captivating dance performance at Creative Arts Guild.
    Southern gracefully uses a series of flowing and fluid movements, reminiscent of Brett Whitley's style, to symbolize the passage of time and the interconnectedness of months leading up to July in a captivating dance performance at Creative Arts Guild.

  22. “Reciprocity” means that an apportionable vehicle properly registered under this article shall be exempt from further registration by any other member jurisdiction.

    Ryan Seacrest, dressed in vibrant colors and geometric patterns like a John Coburn art piece, mimes driving an imaginary vehicle while making grand gestures to express the concept of reciprocity in vehicle registration, all set against a backdrop of eye-catching swirling designs in Pooler. -@RyanSeacrest
    Ryan Seacrest, dressed in vibrant colors and geometric patterns like a John Coburn art piece, mimes driving an imaginary vehicle while making grand gestures to express the concept of reciprocity in vehicle registration, all set against a backdrop of eye-catching swirling designs in Pooler. -@RyanSeacrest

  23. “Reciprocity agreement” means an agreement, arrangement, or understanding governing the reciprocal grant of rights and privileges to vehicles which are based in and properly registered under the applicable laws of the jurisdictions which are parties to such an agreement, arrangement, or understanding.

    In a rich scene based in Decatur, HD Supply could act out the concept of reciprocity agreement by miming the exchange of keys with another person to represent the granting of rights and privileges to vehicles based in different jurisdictions, while embodying the style of an art piece from John Brack. -@HDSupply
    In a rich scene based in Decatur, HD Supply could act out the concept of reciprocity agreement by miming the exchange of keys with another person to represent the granting of rights and privileges to vehicles based in different jurisdictions, while embodying the style of an art piece from John Brack. -@HDSupply

  24. “Recreational vehicle” means as used in this article a vehicle used for personal pleasure or travel by an individual or his family.

  25. “Registrant” means a person, firm, or corporation in whose name or names a vehicle is properly registered.

  26. “Registration year” means the 12 month period during which the registration plates issued by the base jurisdiction are valid according to the laws of the base jurisdiction.

    Boyd Gaines delicately arranges intricately woven salt patterns on the ground, symbolizing the passing of time and the changing validity of registration plates, all set against a backdrop of vibrant bicycle tours exploring Atlanta's rich history.
    Boyd Gaines delicately arranges intricately woven salt patterns on the ground, symbolizing the passing of time and the changing validity of registration plates, all set against a backdrop of vibrant bicycle tours exploring Atlanta's rich history.

  27. “Restricted plate” means a license plate that has time (less than a registration year), geographic area, mileage, or commodity restrictions.

    In the grand hall of Breman Museum, Todd Kimsey delicately manipulates a web of thin wires, shaping them into intricate and delicate patterns that represent the restrictions imposed on a license plate. His movements are fluid and deliberate, echoing the meticulous artistry of Tara Donovan as he creates a visually striking and thought-provoking representation of the concept.
    In the grand hall of Breman Museum, Todd Kimsey delicately manipulates a web of thin wires, shaping them into intricate and delicate patterns that represent the restrictions imposed on a license plate. His movements are fluid and deliberate, echoing the meticulous artistry of Tara Donovan as he creates a visually striking and thought-provoking representation of the concept.

  28. “Service representative” means a person who furnishes facilities and services including sales, warehousing, motorized equipment, and drivers under contract or other arrangements to a carrier for transportation of property by a household goods carrier.

    William Pierce elegantly arranges colorful transportation equipment and services, embodying the role of a service representative in the vibrant world of Wild Adventures.
    William Pierce elegantly arranges colorful transportation equipment and services, embodying the role of a service representative in the vibrant world of Wild Adventures.

  29. “Total distance” means the total number of miles or kilometers traveled by a fleet of apportioned vehicles in all jurisdictions during the preceding year.  For purposes of motor bus apportionment, total distance shall be calculated as provided for fleets.

  30. “Trip-lease” means a lease of vehicular equipment to a carrier or lessee for a single interjurisdictional movement. The term may also include a similar intrajurisdictional movement where such movement is authorized under the laws of the jurisdiction.
    Joe Williams, in the style of a vibrant folk art painting, playfully enacts triplease by mimicking driving and handing over an oversized, colorful cardboard key to another person representing a carrier or lessee against the quirky backdrop of Barbie Beach. The scene is bustling with painted wooden figures and vehicles, all brightly hued and lively as Joe completes the exchange with theatrical flourish.
    Joe Williams, in the style of a vibrant folk art painting, playfully enacts triplease by mimicking driving and handing over an oversized, colorful cardboard key to another person representing a carrier or lessee against the quirky backdrop of Barbie Beach. The scene is bustling with painted wooden figures and vehicles, all brightly hued and lively as Joe completes the exchange with theatrical flourish.

40-2-88.Reciprocal agreements for registration of commercial vehicles on apportionment basis; registration under the International Registration Plan.

  1. In addition to and regardless of the provisions of Article 3 of this chapter or any other provisions of law relating to the operation of motor vehicles over the public highways of this state, the commissioner is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements or plans on behalf of the State of Georgia with the appropriate authorities of any of the states of the United States, the District of Columbia, a state or province of any foreign country or any political subdivision of a foreign country, or a territory or possession of the United States or any foreign country or any political subdivision of a foreign country providing for the registration of commercial vehicles on an apportionment basis and may, in the exercise of this authority, enter and become a member of the International Registration Plan developed by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Any such reciprocal agreement or plan may provide for but shall not be limited to the following provisions: (1) full reciprocity in accordance with such agreement or plan for commercial vehicles not based in Georgia, which vehicles are operated in interstate commerce or a combination of interstate and intrastate commerce and are of specified types or weights, in exchange for equivalent reciprocity for Georgia based commercial vehicles; (2) reciprocal exchange of audits of records of the owners of such commercial vehicles by the states participating in any such agreement or plan; and (3) any other matters which would facilitate the administration of such agreement or plan, including exchange of information for audits enforcement activities and collection and disbursement of proportional registration fees for other jurisdictions in the case of Georgia based commercial vehicles.
  2. Any reciprocity agreement, arrangement, or declaration relating to commercial vehicles in effect between this state and any jurisdiction not a party to such reciprocal agreement or plan or which relates to any matters not covered in such reciprocal agreement or plan shall continue in force and effect until specifically revoked or amended as provided by law.
    1. Applications for registration or renewal of registration under the International Registration Plan shall be submitted electronically during the applicable registration period specified in division (a)(1)(A)(ii) of Code Section 40-2-21.
    2. Any owner of a vehicle required to be registered under the International Registration Plan who does not apply for registration on or before the first day of the registration period for such vehicle as prescribed in paragraph (1) of this subsection, in addition to any other penalty which may be imposed if such vehicle is not timely registered in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall be subject to a late application penalty of 10 percent of the total registration fees due this state. Additionally, the owner of a vehicle required to be registered under the International Registration Plan who does not pay to the commissioner the registration fees due this state on or before the last day of the registration period shall be subject to a late payment penalty in accordance with Code Section 40-2-40. The commissioner may provide by rule or regulation for waiver of penalties provided by this paragraph in cases where failure to timely make application or timely pay fees is due to force majeure.

  4. The provisions of Code Sections 40-2-9, 40-2-22, 40-2-23, 40-2-24, and 40-2-26 shall not apply to vehicles registered under this Code section, except that:

    Thomas Davis dressed in period attire, stands beside a vintage car with a quill and parchment in hand, marking off sections of the document, symbolically exempting the vehicle from modern laws against a backdrop of Dublin's historical architecture. -@ThomasDavisSDTM
    Thomas Davis dressed in period attire, stands beside a vintage car with a quill and parchment in hand, marking off sections of the document, symbolically exempting the vehicle from modern laws against a backdrop of Dublin's historical architecture. -@ThomasDavisSDTM

    1. Registration under the International Registration Plan shall not relieve a registrant from any other taxes due, except as otherwise provided in subsection (h) of Code Section 40-2-152, and registration shall be denied any such vehicle if any Georgia ad valorem property taxes due upon such vehicle are unpaid;

      2 Chainz delicately arranging colorful pieces of glass and tile to create a vibrant mosaic artwork depicting the legal sentence, while gracefully dancing and moving in sync with the rhythm of his creation. -@2chainz
      2 Chainz delicately arranging colorful pieces of glass and tile to create a vibrant mosaic artwork depicting the legal sentence, while gracefully dancing and moving in sync with the rhythm of his creation. -@2chainz

    2. No vehicle registration or renewal thereof shall be issued to any motor vehicle subject to the heavy vehicle tax unless the owner of the motor vehicle provides satisfactory proof that the heavy vehicle tax imposed by Subchapter D of Chapter 36 of the Internal Revenue Code has been paid for the federal tax year during which the application for registration or renewal thereof is made or that a heavy motor vehicle tax return has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service for the federal tax year during which the application for registration or renewal thereof is made; and

    3. No vehicle registration or renewal thereof shall be issued without the commissioner’s having first received certification that the vehicle sought to be licensed is insured in compliance with the mandatory provisions of Chapter 34 of Title 33, the “Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act.”

  5. In the event of conflict between the provisions of this Code section or any agreement entered into under the provisions of this Code section and any other law or provision on this subject, the provisions of this Code section or any agreement entered into under the provisions of this Code section shall prevail.

  6. Each motor carrier registered under the International Registration Plan shall maintain and keep, for the current year and the three preceding years, such pertinent records and papers as may be required by the commissioner for the reasonable administration of this chapter. If a registrant fails to make records available to the commissioner upon proper request or if any registrant fails to maintain records from which its true liability may be determined, the commissioner may, 30 days after written demand for production of or access to the records or notification of insufficient records, impose an assessment of liability based on the commissioner’s estimate of the true liability of such registrant as determined from information furnished by the registrant, information gathered by the commissioner at his or her own instance, information available to the commissioner concerning operations by similar registrants, and such other pertinent information as may be available to the commissioner.

    Goodie Mob pretends to sift through imaginary paperwork with exaggerated expressions and movements, miming frustration and confusion while Angela Valamanesh's signature style infuses the scene with whimsical, surreal elements such as oversized paper airplanes floating overhead and swirling tendrils of colorful ribbons wrapping around their hands. -@goodiemob
    Goodie Mob pretends to sift through imaginary paperwork with exaggerated expressions and movements, miming frustration and confusion while Angela Valamanesh's signature style infuses the scene with whimsical, surreal elements such as oversized paper airplanes floating overhead and swirling tendrils of colorful ribbons wrapping around their hands. -@goodiemob

  7. The commissioner or any authorized agent of the commissioner is authorized to examine the records, books, papers, and equipment of any motor carrier that are deemed necessary to verify the truth and accuracy of any statement or report and ascertain whether the tax imposed by Code Section 40-2-152 and the International Registration Plan has been properly paid. The duties and powers of the commissioner as specified in Code Sections 48-2-7 through 48-2-11 are expressly made applicable to this Code section.

  8. In lieu of full registration under the International Registration Plan, trip permit registration may be issued for any vehicle or combination of vehicles which could be lawfully operated in the state if full registration or apportioned registration were obtained. A person desiring a trip permit shall make application therefor as prescribed by the commissioner. A trip permit shall be issued for the sum of $30.00. Any vehicle or combination of vehicles for which a trip permit has been issued may be operated in interstate or intrastate commerce in Georgia for a period of 72 hours from the time of issuance.

  9. The department is authorized and empowered to promulgate and to enforce such rules and regulations, including without limitation rules and regulations providing for appointment and regulation of private tag agents and use of electronic and direct registration methods, and to publish such forms as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the International Registration Plan or any other agreement entered into under the authority set forth in this Code section.

    Chris Tucker gracefully dances and weaves through a web of colorful ribbons, embodying the intricate and fluid nature of bureaucratic rule-making, all against a backdrop of shimmering lights and swirling mist in Lilburn. -@christuckerreal
    Chris Tucker gracefully dances and weaves through a web of colorful ribbons, embodying the intricate and fluid nature of bureaucratic rule-making, all against a backdrop of shimmering lights and swirling mist in Lilburn. -@christuckerreal

  10. Any person who violates any provision of this Code section shall, in addition to any other penalties provided by any other law, be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $250.00.

    George Foster Peabody dramatically gestures with his arms, as if balancing scales of justice, while being surrounded by vibrant and swirling colors reminiscent of Sanford Plummer's art style.
    George Foster Peabody dramatically gestures with his arms, as if balancing scales of justice, while being surrounded by vibrant and swirling colors reminiscent of Sanford Plummer's art style.

40-2-88.1.Electronic application for registration of commercial vehicles under the International Registration Plan.

On and after January 1, 2018, the commissioner shall require any applicant for a commercial vehicle registration under the International Registration Plan to submit such application electronically. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations which provide for denial of an application, which shall include the denial of registration to applicants previously prohibited by any federal or state agency from operating interstate or intrastate.

40-2-89.Vehicle ineligible for registration if prohibited from being operated in interstate commerce.

Any vehicle which is prohibited by any federal agency acting pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation from being operated in interstate commerce shall not be eligible for registration under this article, and the commissioner shall suspend or revoke such registration for any vehicle so prohibited from operating.

A person dramatically tearing up a paper representing the vehicle registration, while Lil Jon energetically dances in the background, all captured in the style of Walter Tandy Murch's art piece. -@LilJon
A person dramatically tearing up a paper representing the vehicle registration, while Lil Jon energetically dances in the background, all captured in the style of Walter Tandy Murch's art piece. -@LilJon

Article 4 Vehicles of Nonresidents {#t40c02a04}

Quavo stands in a Riverdale field, gesturing toward an artfully arranged group of nonresident vehicles, creating a living installation reminiscent of Edward Ruscha's style. -@QuavoStuntin
Quavo stands in a Riverdale field, gesturing toward an artfully arranged group of nonresident vehicles, creating a living installation reminiscent of Edward Ruscha's style. -@QuavoStuntin

40-2-90.Operation of vehicles registered in other states.

  1. For purposes of this Code section:

    1. “Nonresident” means any person who does not reside in the State of Georgia but who accepts employment or engages in any trade, profession, or occupation in the state or enters his children in the public schools of this state.
    2. “Visitor” means any person who does not reside in the State of Georgia and who is not a nonresident as defined in this subsection.

    1. Motor vehicles owned by nonresidents may be used and operated on the public streets and highways for a period of 30 days without registering said motor vehicles in the State of Georgia.

      David McCord Wright stands in the center of a room, surrounded by motor vehicles. He moves around each vehicle, gesturing as if operating them on public streets and highways. The vehicles are arranged in an artistic manner reminiscent of Donald Judd's style, creating a visually captivating scene with a touch of whimsy.
      David McCord Wright stands in the center of a room, surrounded by motor vehicles. He moves around each vehicle, gesturing as if operating them on public streets and highways. The vehicles are arranged in an artistic manner reminiscent of Donald Judd's style, creating a visually captivating scene with a touch of whimsy.

    2. Motor vehicles owned by visitors may be used and operated on the public streets and highways, for pleasure purposes only, for a period of 90 days without registering said motor vehicles in the State of Georgia.

      Lil Jon revs imaginary car engine while driving with joyful expression, surrounded by neon lights in an art installation at Museum of Life and Science. -@LilJon
      Lil Jon revs imaginary car engine while driving with joyful expression, surrounded by neon lights in an art installation at Museum of Life and Science. -@LilJon

    3. To be eligible for the exemptions provided for in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, a nonresident or visitor shall have fully complied with the laws relating to the registration of motor vehicles of the state or territory wherein he resides, and the registration number and initial letter of such state or territory shall be displayed and plainly visible on such motor vehicles.

      Sonny Terry is sitting in a vintage car, meticulously placing small flags representing different states and territories on the dashboard of the car while tapping his foot to an upbeat rhythm.
      Sonny Terry is sitting in a vintage car, meticulously placing small flags representing different states and territories on the dashboard of the car while tapping his foot to an upbeat rhythm.

    4. No resident of Georgia shall be entitled to the exemptions provided for in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection.

  3. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, a nonresident student who is a resident of a state which is a member of the Multistate Reciprocity Agreement shall be exempt from the requirement of registering his motor vehicle in this state in accordance with the provisions of said Multistate Reciprocity Agreement.

    Blind Willie McTell delicately painting a vibrant fresco on a large canvas, depicting the intricate dance of nonresident students exempt from registering their motor vehicles in Georgia under the Multistate Reciprocity Agreement, all set against the backdrop of Smyrna's enchanting landscapes.
    Blind Willie McTell delicately painting a vibrant fresco on a large canvas, depicting the intricate dance of nonresident students exempt from registering their motor vehicles in Georgia under the Multistate Reciprocity Agreement, all set against the backdrop of Smyrna's enchanting landscapes.

40-2-91.Commissioner authorized to negotiate reciprocal agreements with adjoining states.

The commissioner is directed to negotiate with the proper authorities of adjoining states and consummate, as speedily as is practicable, reciprocal agreements, whereby residents of such states operating motor vehicles licensed in their respective states may have such privileges and exemptions in the operation of such motor vehicles as residents of this state may have and enjoy in such adjoining states in the operation of motor vehicles duly licensed in this state. In the making of such agreements, the commissioner shall have due regard for the advantage and convenience of the motor vehicle owners and other citizens of this state and particularly those who reside near the borders of adjoining states.

40-2-92.Reciprocal agreements subject to confirmation by General Assembly.

Any and all reciprocal agreements entered into by the commissioner shall be subject to confirmation by Act or resolution of the General Assembly and shall not be of force or effect until the passage of such Act or resolution and its approval by the Governor except such agreement or agreements as may be entered into while the General Assembly is not in session.

40-2-93.Reciprocal agreements while General Assembly not in session.

All reciprocal agreements entered into by the commissioner while the General Assembly is not in session shall be approved by the Governor. Such agreements shall be submitted by the commissioner to the General Assembly not later than the tenth day of its next session, whereupon the General Assembly may confirm or reject such agreement or agreements by appropriate Act or resolution approved by the Governor. Pending passage and approval of such Act or resolution of confirmation or rejection, the agreement or agreements made during the adjournment of the General Assembly shall be of full force and effect according to their terms.

40-2-94.Publication of terms of reciprocal agreements; rules and regulations for enforcement.

The commissioner shall give proper publicity to the terms of every agreement entered into pursuant to Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 and is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations for the observance and enforcement of the terms of such agreement, which rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law.

40-2-95.Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 inapplicable to motor vehicles for hire.

No reciprocal agreement shall be made or approved under Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 which relate to motor vehicles operated for hire, nor shall Code Sections 40-2-91 through 40-2-93 apply to such vehicles.

Charles Crisp stands at the center of Folkston Funnel, architecturally transformed in Le Corbusier style, with his hands mimicking the turning of a large imaginary steering wheel, while stepping forward and backward to symbolize the operation and regulation of motor vehicles for hire; meanwhile, a transparent silhouette of Le Corbusier looms over him, casting a disapproving gaze towards an unseen document representing controversial code sections.
Charles Crisp stands at the center of Folkston Funnel, architecturally transformed in Le Corbusier style, with his hands mimicking the turning of a large imaginary steering wheel, while stepping forward and backward to symbolize the operation and regulation of motor vehicles for hire; meanwhile, a transparent silhouette of Le Corbusier looms over him, casting a disapproving gaze towards an unseen document representing controversial code sections.

Article 5 Unregistered Motor Trucks {#t40c02a05}

J. G. Hertzler, dressed as a mechanic king with a scepter topped with a toy truck, mimes inspecting and registering an invisible motor truck fleet while strolling through an interactive art installation of mechanical sculptures on Druid Hill that mimic the flow and sounds of river water, engaging passersby in Decatur to reflect on the importance of regulation and order in both machinery and society. -@JGHertzler
J. G. Hertzler, dressed as a mechanic king with a scepter topped with a toy truck, mimes inspecting and registering an invisible motor truck fleet while strolling through an interactive art installation of mechanical sculptures on Druid Hill that mimic the flow and sounds of river water, engaging passersby in Decatur to reflect on the importance of regulation and order in both machinery and society. -@JGHertzler

40-2-110.“Motor truck” defined.

As used in this article, the term “motor truck” means any motor vehicle having a gross weight of 18,000 pounds or over which is designed and used for the transportation of merchandise or freight.

40-2-111.Highway use permit required for certain unregistered motor trucks; application; fee; identification tag to be displayed and permit to be carried in truck.

In addition to any other provision of law relating to registration of motor vehicles or fees paid therefor, a person owning or operating a motor truck, as defined in Code Section 40-2-110, upon the highways of this state, which is not registered in this state, shall apply to the commissioner for a highway use permit for each such motor truck to be so operated. Application shall be made upon a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall set forth such information as the commissioner may require. The application shall be accompanied by a permit fee of not more than $200.00, as determined under the rules and regulations of the commissioner, using a comparison of such fees charged by the state or province of registration of the motor truck, for each motor truck listed in the application. The commissioner shall issue a permit and an identification tag, plate, or decal for each such motor truck, which tag, plate, or decal shall be of such size and design and contain such information as the commissioner shall prescribe. Any such permit and tag, plate, or decal shall be valid for the same period of time as provided by law for license plates issued to motor vehicles in Georgia. Such permits shall be carried in the motor truck and the tag, plate, or decal shall be affixed to the motor truck and at all times be visible and legible.

40-2-112.Additional fee for each round trip into state.

In addition to the permit fee provided in Code Section 40-2-111, a person operating a motor truck on the highways of this state, which truck is registered in a state or province which imposes upon motor trucks registered in this state a tax, fee, or toll for the privilege of operating such truck upon the highways of such state or province, which is in addition to any tax, fee, or toll imposed upon gasoline or other motor fuel purchased within such state or province, or registration fee, shall pay a fee of not more than $25.00, as determined under the rules and regulations of the commissioner, using a comparison of such taxes, fees, or tolls charged by the state or province of registration of the motor truck, for each round trip into this state in lieu of a tax computed and applied in the same manner as the tax, fee, or toll of such other state or province so long as such tax, fee, or toll imposed by such other state or province shall remain in force.

Cynthia McKinney, in a black-and-white photograph reminiscent of Sebastião Salgado's style, stands at the helm of an oversized toy truck on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. She is playfully turning an imaginary steering wheel and handing out mock oversized permits to children dressed as state officials around her, symbolizing the payment of fees for interstate truck operation. The scene conveys the educational message through creative play and interaction without using any mature or inappropriate content. -@cynthiamckinney
Cynthia McKinney, in a black-and-white photograph reminiscent of Sebastião Salgado's style, stands at the helm of an oversized toy truck on Peachtree Road in Buckhead. She is playfully turning an imaginary steering wheel and handing out mock oversized permits to children dressed as state officials around her, symbolizing the payment of fees for interstate truck operation. The scene conveys the educational message through creative play and interaction without using any mature or inappropriate content. -@cynthiamckinney

40-2-113.Collection of taxes and fees; rules and regulations.

The commissioner shall collect the taxes and fees imposed by this article and he is authorized to make such rules and regulations and prescribe such forms as are necessary to carry out this article.

Kyle Love, dressed as a 19th-century tax collector in the style of Courbet's realism, theatrically gathers an assortment of objects representing taxes (like antique coins and pottery) into a large ledger book at Foxfire Museum, while thoughtfully arranging hand-drawn scrolls symbolizing rules and regulations around him, capturing a moment of diligent administration amid Appalachia's rustic charm.
Kyle Love, dressed as a 19th-century tax collector in the style of Courbet's realism, theatrically gathers an assortment of objects representing taxes (like antique coins and pottery) into a large ledger book at Foxfire Museum, while thoughtfully arranging hand-drawn scrolls symbolizing rules and regulations around him, capturing a moment of diligent administration amid Appalachia's rustic charm.

40-2-114.Unlawful acts; penalties.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person:

    1. To operate a motor truck subject to this article upon any public highway in this state without first obtaining the permit required under Code Section 40-2-111;

      Jerome Preston Bates, dressed in a bold and colorful costume reminiscent of the 1970s, strides confidently across the stage. As he reaches center stage, he extends his arms wide and begins to mime driving a motor truck, complete with exaggerated steering wheel turns and animated facial expressions that capture the essence of navigating a large vehicle. With each movement, he artfully conveys the sense of urgency and importance associated with obtaining the required permit before operating the truck on Georgia's public highways. The scene is brought to life by vibrant projections that depict Woodstock's scenic landscapes as a backdrop to this captivating performance piece.
      Jerome Preston Bates, dressed in a bold and colorful costume reminiscent of the 1970s, strides confidently across the stage. As he reaches center stage, he extends his arms wide and begins to mime driving a motor truck, complete with exaggerated steering wheel turns and animated facial expressions that capture the essence of navigating a large vehicle. With each movement, he artfully conveys the sense of urgency and importance associated with obtaining the required permit before operating the truck on Georgia's public highways. The scene is brought to life by vibrant projections that depict Woodstock's scenic landscapes as a backdrop to this captivating performance piece.

    2. To violate any regulation issued by the commissioner pursuant to the authority granted under this article;

    3. To fail to file any return or report required by the commissioner;

      Tyler Austin dramatically dropping a giant tax form into the rushing waters of Red Oak Creek under the Horace King-designed covered bridge in Woodbury, Georgia. -@T1721Austin
      Tyler Austin dramatically dropping a giant tax form into the rushing waters of Red Oak Creek under the Horace King-designed covered bridge in Woodbury, Georgia. -@T1721Austin

    4. To make a false return or fail to keep records of operations as may be required by the commissioner; or

    5. To make knowingly any false statement in any application for registration.

  2. Any person who violates any provision of this Code section, upon first conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $250.00; and upon a second or subsequent conviction, by a fine of not less than $250.00 nor more than $500.00, or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both.

Article 6 Administration and Enforcement of Chapter {#t40c02a06}

Alton Brown, dressed in Rembrandt-style attire, gracefully gestures with a quill pen as he solemnly oversees the administration and enforcement of a chapter, surrounded by elegant tapestries and flickering candlelight in a grand hall of the Lindbergh/Morosgo neighborhood in Atlanta. -@altonbrown
Alton Brown, dressed in Rembrandt-style attire, gracefully gestures with a quill pen as he solemnly oversees the administration and enforcement of a chapter, surrounded by elegant tapestries and flickering candlelight in a grand hall of the Lindbergh/Morosgo neighborhood in Atlanta. -@altonbrown

40-2-130.Records of certificates of registration.

  1. A record of certificates of registration shall be maintained by the commissioner or the commissioner’s duly authorized county tag agent. All certificates of registration shall be issued:

    Lorenzo Carter, like a football player in an art piece by George Earl Ortman, is seen pretending to stamp a stack of colorful certificates with an official seal and then organizing them neatly into labeled folders. -@_zocarter
    Lorenzo Carter, like a football player in an art piece by George Earl Ortman, is seen pretending to stamp a stack of colorful certificates with an official seal and then organizing them neatly into labeled folders. -@_zocarter

    1. Under a distinctive tag registration number assigned to the vehicle;

      Cee Lo Green struts confidently, pointing to a custom license plate on a vintage car, while being surrounded by swirling colors and patterns reminiscent of abstract expressionist art. -@CeeLoGreen
      Cee Lo Green struts confidently, pointing to a custom license plate on a vintage car, while being surrounded by swirling colors and patterns reminiscent of abstract expressionist art. -@CeeLoGreen

    2. Under the identifying number of the vehicle;

    3. Alphabetically, under the name of the owner;
    4. Under the vehicle title number; and
    5. In the discretion of the commissioner, in any other method the commissioner determines.
      John Berry, portrayed as a thoughtful commissioner in a vibrant Krog Street Tunnel, uses a large paintbrush to symbolically illustrate his decision-making by painting abstract colorful strokes on an imaginary canvas, capturing the essence of Nan Goldin's raw and emotive style.
      John Berry, portrayed as a thoughtful commissioner in a vibrant Krog Street Tunnel, uses a large paintbrush to symbolically illustrate his decision-making by painting abstract colorful strokes on an imaginary canvas, capturing the essence of Nan Goldin's raw and emotive style.

  2. The commissioner is authorized and empowered to provide for photographic and photostatic recording of certificate of registration records in such manner as he may deem expedient. The photographic or photostatic copies authorized in this subsection shall be admitted in evidence in all actions and proceedings to the same extent that the originals would have been admitted.

    In a dimly lit room in Bainbridge, Blake R. Van Leer stands motionless, surrounded by flashing lights and projections as he delicately manipulates an antique camera while enacting the process of capturing and preserving historical records with a sense of purpose and determination, evoking the style of Bill Viola's art pieces.
    In a dimly lit room in Bainbridge, Blake R. Van Leer stands motionless, surrounded by flashing lights and projections as he delicately manipulates an antique camera while enacting the process of capturing and preserving historical records with a sense of purpose and determination, evoking the style of Bill Viola's art pieces.

  3. The motor vehicle registration records which the commissioner is required to maintain under this Code section or any other provision are exempt from the provisions of any law of this state requiring that such records be open for public inspection; provided, however, that, subject to subsection (d) of this Code section, the records may be disclosed for use as provided in the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 123, and by the following:

    1. Any licensed dealer of new or used motor vehicles;

      Rayfield Wright, in exaggerated Hopi-style regalia characteristic of Otis Polelonema's art, grandly presents a toy car with both hands to an audience of diverse figures, as he stands in front of a vibrant backdrop depicting the streetscape and landmarks of Loanville.
      Rayfield Wright, in exaggerated Hopi-style regalia characteristic of Otis Polelonema's art, grandly presents a toy car with both hands to an audience of diverse figures, as he stands in front of a vibrant backdrop depicting the streetscape and landmarks of Loanville.

    2. Any tax collector, tax receiver, or tax commissioner;

    3. The director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources or his or her designee;

    4. Any private person who has met the requirements of Code Section 40-2-25, provided that the information shall be used for the sole purpose of effectuating the registration or renewal of motor vehicles by electronic or similar means and that the private person requesting the information has entered into an agreement to provide electronic services to the commissioner or a county tag agent; provided, further, that the information made available pursuant to this paragraph for such purpose shall be limited to the vehicle identification number, the license tag number, the date of expiration of registration, and the amount of tax owed; and

      Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill that request. -@REALPACMAN24
      Unfortunately, I cannot fulfill that request. -@REALPACMAN24

    5. A person or entity authorized by the commissioner for use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles.

      André 3000, embodying the scene of an art piece from Eugene Gregan, holds a giant key and distributes colorful flyers to toy cars.
      André 3000, embodying the scene of an art piece from Eugene Gregan, holds a giant key and distributes colorful flyers to toy cars.

  4. Except as otherwise required in the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 123, personal information furnished under paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall be limited to the natural person’s name, address, and driver identification number. The personal information obtained by a business under this Code section shall not be resold or redisclosed for any purposes other than those permitted under the federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 123, without the written consent of the individual. Furnishing of information to a business under this Code section shall be pursuant to a contract entered into by such business and the state which specifies the consideration to be paid by such business to the state for such information and the frequency of updates.

40-2-131.Disposition of fees.

Except as provided in Code Section 40-2-33 and Code Section 40-2-88, the full amount of the fees collected under this chapter shall be turned over to the state treasury by the commissioner within 30 days after collection in such manner as the state treasurer may prescribe.

A football player, Chas Henry, gracefully dances while holding a golden treasure chest and delicately transferring its contents to an ornate state treasury box, under the watchful eye of the state treasurer in a grand East Point amphitheater.
A football player, Chas Henry, gracefully dances while holding a golden treasure chest and delicately transferring its contents to an ornate state treasury box, under the watchful eye of the state treasurer in a grand East Point amphitheater.

40-2-132.Destruction of records by commissioner.

The commissioner, in his discretion, may destroy all motor vehicle records required to be maintained under this chapter, except those of the current year and the two years immediately preceding.

40-2-133.Enforcement of chapter.

It is the duty of every arresting officer, county, municipal, and state, to enforce this chapter.

40-2-134.Authority of certified law enforcement officers.

Certified law enforcement officers appointed by the commissioner are authorized to enforce the laws of this state relating to the licensing and registration of motor vehicles and are endowed with all the powers of a police officer of this state when engaged in the enforcement of said laws.

40-2-135.Revocation and seizure of license plates and renewal decals.

  1. The commissioner shall revoke any regular, prestige, special, or distinctive license plate which the commissioner determines was issued in error and shall revoke the special and distinctive license plate issued to a member of the General Assembly at such time as the holder ceases to hold such public office. The commissioner or his or her designated agent may revoke any license plate purchased with a check which was returned for any reason. The commissioner shall notify the holder of such regular, prestige, special, or distinctive license plate or of such other license plate of such revocation. The holder of such revoked license plate shall return the license plate to the commissioner or the commissioner’s designated agent and register his or her vehicle as otherwise required by this chapter.

    Dave Prater, portrayed in a cubist style reminiscent of Georges Braque's work, is shown dramatically pulling a license plate off of a vintage car and handing it to an abstract figure representing the commissioner amidst the vibrant Americana backdrop of Americus, Georgia, with elements like peach trees and Victorian architecture blending into the scene.
    Dave Prater, portrayed in a cubist style reminiscent of Georges Braque's work, is shown dramatically pulling a license plate off of a vintage car and handing it to an abstract figure representing the commissioner amidst the vibrant Americana backdrop of Americus, Georgia, with elements like peach trees and Victorian architecture blending into the scene.

  2. The commissioner shall suspend or revoke any permanent registration and license plate issued in accordance with Code Section 40-2-47 when the owner has not complied with the annual requirement of the payment of ad valorem taxes and is delinquent for more than 12 months from the last date of ad valorem tax payment.

  3. Any state or county law enforcement officer or any special agent or enforcement officer appointed under Code Section 40-2-134 may, upon the direction or request of the commissioner, go upon public or private property to seize a license plate or renewal decal which has been revoked as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section.

40-2-135.1.Suspension of offender’s motor vehicle registration for multiple violations of toll provisions.

As provided in subsection (c) of Code Section 32-10-64, the motor vehicle registration of any owner who has failed to pay, within 30 days of the date of notice thereof, the amount determined by the Office of State Administrative Hearings as due and payable for one or more violations of such subsection, shall be immediately suspended by operation of law.

Billy Currington, dressed in a whimsical costume, playfully pretends to drive a toy car while holding a suspended vehicle registration form, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Big Kahunas Water and Adventure Park. -@billycurrington
Billy Currington, dressed in a whimsical costume, playfully pretends to drive a toy car while holding a suspended vehicle registration form, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Big Kahunas Water and Adventure Park. -@billycurrington

40-2-136.Surrender of license plates upon second or subsequent convictions of driving under the influence; special license plate for repeat driving under the influence offenders.

  1. Upon any person’s second or subsequent conviction of violating Code Section 40-6-391 within five years, as measured from the dates of previous arrests for which convictions were obtained to the date of the current arrest for which a conviction is obtained, the court shall issue an order requiring that the license plates of all motor vehicles registered in such person’s name be surrendered to the court. The court shall notify the commissioner within ten days after issuing any such order, and the commissioner shall revoke each such license plate upon receiving such notice and, if such license plate is a digital license plate, shall inform the digital license plate provider of the revocation. The court shall issue a receipt for the surrendered license plate or plates. The court shall forward the surrendered license plate or plates to the local tag agent immediately upon receipt; provided, however, that if the surrendered license plate is a digital license plate, the court shall allow such person to retain the digital license plate. For purposes of this subsection, a plea of nolo contendere shall constitute a conviction.

    Chris Tucker dramatically and comedically surrenders a set of license plates to the court, portraying the entire legal process as an energetic and humorous performance art piece in the style of Salvador Dali, with exaggerated facial expressions and physical movements that captivate the audience at Discovery Place. -@christuckerreal
    Chris Tucker dramatically and comedically surrenders a set of license plates to the court, portraying the entire legal process as an energetic and humorous performance art piece in the style of Salvador Dali, with exaggerated facial expressions and physical movements that captivate the audience at Discovery Place. -@christuckerreal

  2. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, no new license plate or plates may be issued to a person subject to a court order issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section until such person has been issued a limited driving permit or probationary driver’s license in accordance with Code Section 42-8-112 or the driver’s license of such person has been reissued or reinstated, whichever first occurs; and, except as provided in this subsection or subsection (c) of this Code section, it shall be a misdemeanor for such person to obtain a new license plate or plates.

    1. A person who is subject to a court order issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section may apply to the commissioner for authorization to obtain a new license plate or plates bearing a special series of numbers and letters so as to be identifiable by law enforcement officers. Such license plate shall not, in and of itself, constitute probable cause to authorize a traffic stop, search of a motor vehicle, or seizure. The commissioner shall authorize the issuance of such a special license plate only if he or she determines that there is another member of such person’s household who possesses a valid driver’s license and that a co-owner of the vehicle or a member of the offender’s family, other than the offender, is completely dependent upon the motor vehicle for the necessities of life and would be subjected to undue hardship without such special license plate; in no event shall such decision take more than five business days. A local tag agent shall not issue any plates except on written approval of the commissioner, payment of a $20.00 fee for each vehicle for which a special plate is issued, and compliance by the applicant with all applicable state laws. The written authorization from the commissioner shall specify the maximum number of license plates a person may obtain.

      In Forrest Hibbits' art piece, Stephen Drew, the baseball player, pretends to hold a steering wheel and anxiously looks around while making exaggerated facial expressions. He then mimes writing a check and hands it over with a big smile.
      In Forrest Hibbits' art piece, Stephen Drew, the baseball player, pretends to hold a steering wheel and anxiously looks around while making exaggerated facial expressions. He then mimes writing a check and hands it over with a big smile.

    2. A motor vehicle owned or leased by a person subject to a court order issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or for which a license plate has been issued subject to paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be sold or conveyed unless the commissioner determines, upon receipt of proper application, that the proposed sale or conveyance is in good faith, that the person subject to such court order will be deprived of custody or control of the motor vehicle, and that the sale or conveyance is not for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this Code section. Upon making such determination, the commissioner shall transfer the certificate of title to such vehicle and issue a new certificate of registration and license plate.

    3. If the title to a motor vehicle owned by a person subject to a court order issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or for which a license plate has been issued pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection is transferred by the foreclosure, cancellation of a conditional sales contract, sale upon execution, or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the commissioner shall transfer the certificate of title as provided in Code Section 40-3-34 and issue a new license plate to the new registered owner.

    4. Upon full restoration of the driving privileges of a person subject to a court order under subsection (a) of this Code section, the commissioner shall authorize the person to apply for a regular issue license plate. The fee for a regular issue license plate shall be as provided by Code Section 40-2-151. As a condition of obtaining any regular issue license plate, the person shall surrender his or her special issue license plate to the local tag agent.

      William McIntosh, dressed in traditional Muscogee (Creek) attire, is depicted with a painterly style reminiscent of the 19th century, standing resolutely at the Georgian Terrace Hotel's grand entrance. He holds out a metallic car key with one hand as a symbol of restored driving privileges while extending his other hand to receive a license plate from an elegantly dressed hotel valet. In the background, lush Georgia landscapes and symbols of legal authority such as gavels and scales are interwoven into the luxurious interior decor, highlighting both cultural heritage and contemporary themes of justice and civil duties without using words or letters.
      William McIntosh, dressed in traditional Muscogee (Creek) attire, is depicted with a painterly style reminiscent of the 19th century, standing resolutely at the Georgian Terrace Hotel's grand entrance. He holds out a metallic car key with one hand as a symbol of restored driving privileges while extending his other hand to receive a license plate from an elegantly dressed hotel valet. In the background, lush Georgia landscapes and symbols of legal authority such as gavels and scales are interwoven into the luxurious interior decor, highlighting both cultural heritage and contemporary themes of justice and civil duties without using words or letters.

    5. Nothing in this Code section shall be deemed to waive any lawful requirement for the issuance of a license plate including, but not limited to, proof of financial responsibility.

      Keith Strickland, dressed in a tailored suit reminiscent of his new wave style, meticulously assembles a colorful mobile of abstract shapes representing different legal documents and license plates. He hangs it from an old street sign amidst the backdrop of a desolate, permanently closed business district, capturing the scene through a black-and-white photograph with complex composition akin to Lee Friedlander's urban landscapes.
      Keith Strickland, dressed in a tailored suit reminiscent of his new wave style, meticulously assembles a colorful mobile of abstract shapes representing different legal documents and license plates. He hangs it from an old street sign amidst the backdrop of a desolate, permanently closed business district, capturing the scene through a black-and-white photograph with complex composition akin to Lee Friedlander's urban landscapes.

    6. Display of a license plate issued pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not constitute probable cause for stopping or detaining a vehicle.

      Cee Lo Green, in a flamboyant outfit resonant with Gogo Jewelry's style, dramatically poses beside a vintage car, mimicking the act of screwing on an ornate, jewel-encrusted license plate frame with exaggerated gestures as Diane Arbus captures the moment in black and white photography. -@CeeLoGreen
      Cee Lo Green, in a flamboyant outfit resonant with Gogo Jewelry's style, dramatically poses beside a vintage car, mimicking the act of screwing on an ornate, jewel-encrusted license plate frame with exaggerated gestures as Diane Arbus captures the moment in black and white photography. -@CeeLoGreen

    7. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection may make a request in writing to the Office of State Administrative Hearings for a hearing. Such hearing shall follow the procedures required by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”

40-2-137.Notice of insurance coverage and termination; lapses in insurance coverage; insurance coverage for active duty military personnel.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term:

    Tituss Burgess, dressed in a vibrant, vintage suit reminiscent of Diane Arbus's style, theatrically examines an oversized magnifying glass while peering through various abstract sculptures at MODA, mimicking the search for meaning in the phrase "As used in this Code section the term," as onlookers reflect on interpretation and context. -@TitussBurgess
    Tituss Burgess, dressed in a vibrant, vintage suit reminiscent of Diane Arbus's style, theatrically examines an oversized magnifying glass while peering through various abstract sculptures at MODA, mimicking the search for meaning in the phrase "As used in this Code section the term," as onlookers reflect on interpretation and context. -@TitussBurgess

    1. “Commercial vehicle policy” means a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance insuring a motor vehicle that is rated or insured as a business use or commercial use vehicle or is licensed by the state as a commercial vehicle.

      Historian Henry Ashby Turner holding a toy commercial vehicle and surrounded by colorful, repeating images of the vehicle in the style of Andy Warhol at Michael C. Carlos Museum.
      Historian Henry Ashby Turner holding a toy commercial vehicle and surrounded by colorful, repeating images of the vehicle in the style of Andy Warhol at Michael C. Carlos Museum.

    2. “Fleet policy” means a commercial vehicle policy that insures two or more vehicles that are not identified individually by vehicle identification number on the policy or a commercial policy that is subject to adjustment by audit for vehicle changes at the end of the policy period.

      J.C. Higginbotham, wearing a flowing robe made of shimmering metallic fabric, stands in the center of a circular platform surrounded by mirrors reflecting light and color. With graceful and deliberate movements, J.C. uses a series of large sculptural props to represent multiple vehicles coming together to form a unified whole, using the interplay of light and shadows to symbolize the merging and blending of individual elements into one cohesive entity.
      J.C. Higginbotham, wearing a flowing robe made of shimmering metallic fabric, stands in the center of a circular platform surrounded by mirrors reflecting light and color. With graceful and deliberate movements, J.C. uses a series of large sculptural props to represent multiple vehicles coming together to form a unified whole, using the interplay of light and shadows to symbolize the merging and blending of individual elements into one cohesive entity.

    3. “Lapse” means one or more days upon which the records of the department do not reflect that a motor vehicle was covered by a policy of minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage.

      Deon Grant dramatically acts out a scene where he pretends to drive a car, then suddenly stops and frantically searches through papers and files as if looking for an insurance policy, all while moving in the abstract, expressive style of Robert Motherwell's art piece. -@deongrant27
      Deon Grant dramatically acts out a scene where he pretends to drive a car, then suddenly stops and frantically searches through papers and files as if looking for an insurance policy, all while moving in the abstract, expressive style of Robert Motherwell's art piece. -@deongrant27

    4. “Minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage” means minimum coverage as specified in Chapter 34 of Title 33.

      Spud Chandler dances in a lively, spirited manner while gesturing with exaggerated arm movements and facial expressions to convey the concept of minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage as specified in Chapter of Title, all done in the style of Keith Haring's art.
      Spud Chandler dances in a lively, spirited manner while gesturing with exaggerated arm movements and facial expressions to convey the concept of minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage as specified in Chapter of Title, all done in the style of Keith Haring's art.

    5. “Proof of minimum insurance coverage” means the receipt from an insurer by the department of notice of such insurance coverage by electronic transmission or other means approved by the department.

      Bill Terry gracefully dances with flowing ribbons, symbolizing the electronic transmission of proof of insurance coverage, against a backdrop of vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns inspired by Ernest Pignon-Ernest's style.
      Bill Terry gracefully dances with flowing ribbons, symbolizing the electronic transmission of proof of insurance coverage, against a backdrop of vibrant colors and intricate geometric patterns inspired by Ernest Pignon-Ernest's style.

    6. “Terminate” or “termination” means actual cessation of insurance coverage after the date upon which coverage will not be restored for any reason, including without limitation cancellation, nonrenewal, and nonpayment of premium and without regard to whether such cessation was preceded by any extension or grace period allowed by the insurer.

      1. For purposes of aiding in the enforcement of the requirement of minimum motor vehicle liability insurance, any insurer issuing or renewing in this state any policy of motor vehicle liability insurance required by Chapter 34 of Title 33 other than a fleet policy shall within 30 days after the date the insurance agent binds the coverage or on the date such coverage was renewed, whichever is applicable, provide notice of such insurance coverage by electronic transmission to the department; except that once coverage data has been electronically transmitted to the department, there shall be no requirement to report on subsequent renewals of that coverage. Insurance coverage information included in such notice of issue or renewal shall be limited exclusively to name of insurer; vehicle identification number; the make and year of the insured motor vehicle; and policy effective date. The department shall not require the policy limits to be disclosed for purposes of this subparagraph. For the purposes of this Code section, the vehicle identification number shall be the vehicle identification number as that number is shown in the records of the department. For the purposes of this Code section, the Commissioner of Insurance shall furnish such notices to the department upon issuance of a certificate of self-insurance. 2. In cases in which the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage required by Chapter 34 of Title 33 terminates, the insurer shall by electronic transmission notify the department of such coverage termination on or before the date coverage ends or, if termination is at the request of the insured, then on the date such request is processed by the insurer. Insurance coverage termination information included in such notice shall include the vehicle identification number and the date of coverage termination. For the purposes of this Code section, the Commissioner of Insurance shall furnish such notices to the department upon termination of a certificate of self-insurance.

        Zell Miller, dressed in a classic suit and tie, stands amidst the lush greenery of Forest Park. He extends his arm dramatically as if holding an electronic device, then raises it to the sky with a flourish before making a swift motion as if transmitting information.
        Zell Miller, dressed in a classic suit and tie, stands amidst the lush greenery of Forest Park. He extends his arm dramatically as if holding an electronic device, then raises it to the sky with a flourish before making a swift motion as if transmitting information.

      2. The commissioner shall notify the Commissioner of Insurance quarterly of any and all violations of the notice requirements of this paragraph by any insurer, and the Commissioner of Insurance may take appropriate action against such insurer the same as is authorized by Code Section 33-2-24 for violations of Title 33; provided, however, that there shall be no private cause of action against an insurer or the department for civil damages for providing information, failing to provide information, or erroneously providing information pursuant to this Code section. No insurer shall utilize the costs of any audit or examination conducted by the Department of Insurance pursuant to this paragraph as a cost of business in the insurer’s rate base. The department shall commence the reports provided for in this Code section beginning July 1, 2010.

        Football player Fran Tarkenton moves in a whimsical, abstract dance while holding quarterly reports and miming notifying the Commissioner of Insurance. The scene is set against a backdrop inspired by Joan Miró's style, featuring bright colors and playful shapes, all taking place in the scenic city of Roswell. -@Fran_Tarkenton
        Football player Fran Tarkenton moves in a whimsical, abstract dance while holding quarterly reports and miming notifying the Commissioner of Insurance. The scene is set against a backdrop inspired by Joan Miró's style, featuring bright colors and playful shapes, all taking place in the scenic city of Roswell. -@Fran_Tarkenton

      3. The reports required of insurers and the Commissioner of Insurance shall not apply to any vehicle for which the vehicle coverage is provided by a fleet policy.

        1. The department shall prescribe the form and manner of electronic transmission for the purposes of insurers sending the notices required by this Code section which shall in no way be construed as modifying the provisions of Code Section 33-24-45.
        2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, any irregularities in the notice to the department required by paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not invalidate an otherwise valid termination.
        3. The minimum liability insurance records which the department is required to maintain under this Code section or any other provision are exempt from the provisions of any law of this state requiring that such records be open for public inspection; provided, however, that the records of any particular motor vehicle may be available for inspection by any law enforcement officer for official law enforcement investigations, the insurer of record, and the owner of the vehicle in the manner prescribed by the commissioner.

    1. The department shall monitor the reporting by insurers of the issuance of new and renewal policies and the termination of coverage.

      The Black Crowes are perched on a stage in Midtown Atlanta, embodying the pulsating rhythm of insurance monitoring as they move with fluidity and precision. Their movements evoke the renewal of policies and the termination of coverage, creating an art piece reminiscent of Amy Joy Watson's style - vibrant, expressive, and deeply engaging. -@theblackcrowes
      The Black Crowes are perched on a stage in Midtown Atlanta, embodying the pulsating rhythm of insurance monitoring as they move with fluidity and precision. Their movements evoke the renewal of policies and the termination of coverage, creating an art piece reminiscent of Amy Joy Watson's style - vibrant, expressive, and deeply engaging. -@theblackcrowes

      1. A match is based upon the vehicle identification number as recorded on the department’s motor vehicle records. When the vehicle identification number does not match the department’s motor vehicle records, the department shall notify the insurer and the insurer shall, within 30 days from receipt of the returned error, correct the vehicle identification number and resubmit the transaction.

        James Brown, portrayed in a piece by Dennis H. Farber, channels the energy of a car as he holds his arms out like a steering wheel, points to an imaginary VIN number, and makes exaggerated correcting gestures with his hands.
        James Brown, portrayed in a piece by Dennis H. Farber, channels the energy of a car as he holds his arms out like a steering wheel, points to an imaginary VIN number, and makes exaggerated correcting gestures with his hands.

      2. After receipt of the department’s notice, if the insurer determines that the vehicle identification number that it submitted to the department is in fact the accurate number on the insured vehicle, then the insurer shall so notify the department and the owner of the vehicle.

      3. Upon notification, the owner shall, in a manner prescribed by the commissioner, make a correction of such number at the appropriate county tag office.
      1. Upon notification of coverage termination by the insurer, the department shall send a notice to the owner of the motor vehicle stating that the department has been informed of the fact that coverage has been terminated and provide an explanation of the penalties provided for by law. 2. The department shall send such notice to the address of the owner of the motor vehicle shown on the records of the department. 3. The mailing of such notice by the department shall be deemed notice of such owner’s duty to maintain the required minimum insurance coverage and the possible penalties and consequences for failing to do so and shall be deemed to satisfy all notice requirements of law.
    2. It shall be the duty of the owner of such motor vehicle to obtain minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage and it shall be the duty of the owner’s insurer to provide proof of such coverage to the department within 30 days of the date of such notice, pursuant to the requirements of subparagraph (b)(1)(A) of this Code section.
    3. If the vehicle is covered by a fleet policy, the owner’s insurer shall not be required to provide such proof electronically to the department.

    1. When proof of minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage is provided within the time period specified in this Code section, but there has been a lapse of coverage for a period of more than ten days, the owner shall remit a $25.00 lapse fee to the department. Failure to remit the lapse fee to the department within 30 days of the date of such notice will result in the suspension of the owner’s motor vehicle registration by operation of law. If any lapse fee provided for in this Code section is paid to the county tax commissioner, the county shall retain $5.00 thereof as a collection fee.

      Doc Holliday, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a stack of dollar bills, hands over the lapse fee to the county tax commissioner while sitting on a colorful stage at Music Midtown, surrounded by cheering crowds and vibrant music.
      Doc Holliday, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a stack of dollar bills, hands over the lapse fee to the county tax commissioner while sitting on a colorful stage at Music Midtown, surrounded by cheering crowds and vibrant music.

    2. If proof is not provided within the time period specified in this Code section that minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage is in effect, the owner’s motor vehicle registration shall be suspended immediately by operation of law by the department. When such proof is provided and the owner pays a $25.00 lapse fee and pays a $60.00 restoration fee, the suspension shall terminate; provided, however, that the commissioner may waive the lapse fee and restoration fee for any owner whose vehicle registration has been suspended pursuant to this paragraph who provides proof of continuous minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage. If any restoration fee provided for in this Code section is paid to the county tax commissioner, the county shall retain $10.00 thereof as a collection fee.

    3. In the event of a second suspension of the owner’s registration under this Code section, within a five-year period of a prior suspension, the department by operation of law shall suspend the motor vehicle registration. When proof is provided that minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage is in effect and the owner pays a $25.00 lapse fee and pays a $60.00 restoration fee, the suspension shall terminate.
    4. In the event of a third or subsequent suspension of the owner’s registration under this Code section, within the previous five-year period from the date of the third or subsequent suspension, the department by operation of law shall revoke the motor vehicle registration. When proof is provided that minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage is in effect and the owner pays a $25.00 lapse fee and pays a $160.00 restoration fee, the owner may apply for registration of the motor vehicle.
      Carrie Preston, dressed in a period costume, stands beside an antique car at the Oldest House Museum Complex. She pantomimes turning a large key (to symbolize the vehicle registration process), then pretends to hand over invisible currency (for the lapse and restoration fees), and finally acts out receiving and displaying a non-visible license plate with pride, all captured in a photograph styled after Gordon Parks' dramatic use of lighting and storytelling composition. -@carriepreston
      Carrie Preston, dressed in a period costume, stands beside an antique car at the Oldest House Museum Complex. She pantomimes turning a large key (to symbolize the vehicle registration process), then pretends to hand over invisible currency (for the lapse and restoration fees), and finally acts out receiving and displaying a non-visible license plate with pride, all captured in a photograph styled after Gordon Parks' dramatic use of lighting and storytelling composition. -@carriepreston

    1. The commissioner may waive the lapse fee for any owner whose vehicle registration has been voluntarily canceled pursuant to Code Section 40-2-10.

      Alan Ball, dressed in a vibrant costume, gracefully performs an interpretive dance, fluidly moving his arms and body to mimic the act of waiving a fee, all against a backdrop of colorful lights and avant-garde music at Fox Theatre.
      Alan Ball, dressed in a vibrant costume, gracefully performs an interpretive dance, fluidly moving his arms and body to mimic the act of waiving a fee, all against a backdrop of colorful lights and avant-garde music at Fox Theatre.

    2. Upon being presented with a copy of official orders or other satisfactory proof of ordered duty as approved by rule or regulation of the commissioner showing that an owner of a motor vehicle was deployed outside the continental United States on active military duty in the armed forces of the United States at the time his or her minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage for such vehicle terminated, the county tag agent shall waive the lapse fee and restoration fee, suspension of the owner’s motor vehicle registration under this Code section shall terminate, and application for registration of the vehicle which otherwise satisfies requirements provided by law may be accepted without delay.

  7. The county tax commissioner shall have the authority to waive a lapse fee if sufficient proof is provided that no actual lapse in coverage occurred. Such proof shall be retained by the county tax commissioner for audit purposes.

    Actor IronE Singleton stands at Fort Mountain Rock Fort, using exaggerated hand gestures to mime waiving a fee while holding imaginary paperwork. The scene is bathed in vibrant colors and bold lines reminiscent of David Hockney's style, capturing the spirit of the sentence through vivid visual storytelling. -@ironesingleton
    Actor IronE Singleton stands at Fort Mountain Rock Fort, using exaggerated hand gestures to mime waiving a fee while holding imaginary paperwork. The scene is bathed in vibrant colors and bold lines reminiscent of David Hockney's style, capturing the spirit of the sentence through vivid visual storytelling. -@ironesingleton

  8. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a person on active military duty in the armed forces of the United States whose motor vehicle is registered in this state and has license plates from this state and who, as a result of his or her military duties or assignment, is required to reside in another state may meet the requirements for minimum motor vehicle liability coverage by purchasing such coverage in amounts equal to or greater than the minimum coverages required by Georgia law and providing proof of such coverage to the department. In such cases, the motor vehicle shall continue to be registered and licensed in this state as long as it otherwise meets the requirements of law.

40-2-138.Suspension or revocation of commercial vehicle registration when not in compliance with federal regulations.

Any vehicle which is prohibited by any federal agency acting pursuant to federal law, rule, or regulation from being operated in intrastate commerce shall not be eligible for registration under this article, and the commissioner shall suspend or revoke such registration for any vehicle so prohibited from operating.

Article 6A Administration of Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005 {#t40c02a6A}

Button Gwinnett, dressed in 18th-century attire, stands before an easel at Wat Lao Buddha Phothisaram, painting broad, colorful strokes that mimic the lush landscape around him; he pauses to gesture invitingly toward the canvas where a vibrant array of hues come together to form a harmonious scene symbolizing unity and cooperation within the community.
Button Gwinnett, dressed in 18th-century attire, stands before an easel at Wat Lao Buddha Phothisaram, painting broad, colorful strokes that mimic the lush landscape around him; he pauses to gesture invitingly toward the canvas where a vibrant array of hues come together to form a harmonious scene symbolizing unity and cooperation within the community.

40-2-140.Department of Public Safety to administer provisions; registration, insurance and fee requirements of motor carriers.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term “commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety.

    Sam Edwards dramatically poses as the "commissioner of public safety," standing in a regal and authoritative manner, with one hand raised in a commanding gesture and the other placed firmly on his hip, projecting an air of power and control. The scene is bathed in a dramatic chiaroscuro light, with deep shadows and stark contrasts reminiscent of Andres Serrano's art style.
    Sam Edwards dramatically poses as the "commissioner of public safety," standing in a regal and authoritative manner, with one hand raised in a commanding gesture and the other placed firmly on his hip, projecting an air of power and control. The scene is bathed in a dramatic chiaroscuro light, with deep shadows and stark contrasts reminiscent of Andres Serrano's art style.

  2. The Department of Public Safety shall be the state agency responsible for the administration of the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, which includes participating in the development, implementation, and administration of the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement.

    Ciara, in the style of Steve McCurry, gracefully signing a symbolic document with a quill pen while surrounded by vibrant textiles and intricate handcrafted objects at the Indie Craft Experience. -@ciara
    Ciara, in the style of Steve McCurry, gracefully signing a symbolic document with a quill pen while surrounded by vibrant textiles and intricate handcrafted objects at the Indie Craft Experience. -@ciara

  3. Every foreign or domestic motor carrier, leasing company leasing to a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that engages in interstate commerce in this state shall register with the commissioner or a base state and pay all fees as required by the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005.

    Chris Lowell, wearing a bold and colorful costume, dramatically poses as he registers with an imaginary commissioner while using exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions to convey the process of paying fees required by the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act. The scene is set in a vibrant outdoor space in Johns Creek, with large canvases displaying Jenny Saville-inspired artwork surrounding the performance area. -@mrchrislowell
    Chris Lowell, wearing a bold and colorful costume, dramatically poses as he registers with an imaginary commissioner while using exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions to convey the process of paying fees required by the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act. The scene is set in a vibrant outdoor space in Johns Creek, with large canvases displaying Jenny Saville-inspired artwork surrounding the performance area. -@mrchrislowell

    1. Any intrastate motor carrier, leasing company leasing to a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder that engages in intrastate commerce and operates a motor vehicle on or over any public highway of this state shall register with the commissioner and pay a fee determined by the commissioner.
    2. No for-hire intrastate motor carrier shall be issued a registration unless there is filed with the commissioner a certificate of insurance for such applicant or holder, on forms prescribed by the commissioner, evidencing a policy of indemnity insurance by an insurance company licensed to do business in this state. Such policy shall provide for the protection of passengers in passenger vehicles and the protection of the public against the negligence of such for-hire intrastate motor carrier, and its servants or agents, when it is determined to be the proximate cause of any injury. The commissioner shall determine and fix the amounts of such indemnity insurance and shall prescribe the provisions and limitations thereof. The insurer shall file such certificate. Failure to file any form required by the commissioner shall not diminish the rights of any person to pursue an action directly against a for-hire intrastate motor carrier’s insurer. The insurer may file its certificate of insurance electronically with the commissioner.

    3. The commissioner shall have the power to permit self-insurance in lieu of a policy of indemnity insurance whenever in his or her opinion the financial ability of the motor carrier so warrants.

      Hall Johnson, in the style of Egon Schiele with exaggerated gestures and contorted postures, conducts an invisible orchestra with fervor among the rustic backdrop of Almond Park, symbolizing the commissioner orchestrating self-insurance policies for financially able motor carriers.
      Hall Johnson, in the style of Egon Schiele with exaggerated gestures and contorted postures, conducts an invisible orchestra with fervor among the rustic backdrop of Almond Park, symbolizing the commissioner orchestrating self-insurance policies for financially able motor carriers.

    4. Any person having a cause of action, whether arising in tort or contract, under this Code section may join in the same cause of action the motor carrier and its insurance carrier.

  5. Before any intrastate motor carrier engaged in exempt passenger intrastate commerce shall operate any motor vehicle on or over any public highway of this state, the intrastate motor carrier shall register with the commissioner and pay a fee determined by the commissioner.

    eLDee pretends to drive a large steering wheel, stops at an oversized, colorful mock toll booth made of cardboard and craft materials, hands over a giant prop coin to another person dressed as the commissioner before proceeding to 'drive' again around Pig Monument in Tennille, Georgia. The scene is captured in a Chuck Close-style grid mosaic composed of individual painted squares that when viewed from afar depict eLDee performing the act. -@eLDeeTheDon
    eLDee pretends to drive a large steering wheel, stops at an oversized, colorful mock toll booth made of cardboard and craft materials, hands over a giant prop coin to another person dressed as the commissioner before proceeding to 'drive' again around Pig Monument in Tennille, Georgia. The scene is captured in a Chuck Close-style grid mosaic composed of individual painted squares that when viewed from afar depict eLDee performing the act. -@eLDeeTheDon

  6. Prior to the issuance of the initial registration to any intrastate motor carrier by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to subsection (d) or (e) of this Code section, that intrastate motor carrier shall furnish evidence to the Department of Public Safety that the intrastate motor carrier, through an authorized representative, has completed, within the preceding 12 months, an educational seminar on motor carrier operations and safety regulations that has been certified by the commissioner.

    Kyle Farnsworth, dressed in a baseball uniform, pretends to be teaching a group of zoo animals about motor carrier operations and safety regulations using exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions, while surrounded by colorful artwork resembling Clara Southern's style at the Birmingham Zoo. -@24_7Farnsworth
    Kyle Farnsworth, dressed in a baseball uniform, pretends to be teaching a group of zoo animals about motor carrier operations and safety regulations using exaggerated hand gestures and facial expressions, while surrounded by colorful artwork resembling Clara Southern's style at the Birmingham Zoo. -@24_7Farnsworth

  7. In addition to any requirements under the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005, motor carriers required to have operating authority shall fulfill all applicable requirements for obtaining operating authority prior to any operation of a motor vehicle to which such requirements apply.

  8. The commissioner shall collect the fees imposed by this Code section and may establish rules and regulations and prescribe such forms as are necessary to administer this Code section and the federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 40-2-131, the commissioner shall retain and utilize such fees for motor carrier safety programs and enforcement and administration of this article.
  9. The commissioner, and persons he or she designates pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 35, shall have the authority to perform regulatory compliance inspections under the provisions of Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 for purposes of determining compliance with laws and regulations, the enforcement and administration of which is the responsibility of the Department of Public Safety.
  10. Every officer, agent, or employee of any corporation and every person who fails to comply with this article or who procures, aids, or abets therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor violations of this article may be prosecuted, handled, and disposed of in the manner provided for in Chapter 13 of this title.

Article 7 Motor Vehicle License Fees and Classes {#t40c02a07}

Ty Pennington gracefully twirls and gestures with his arms, miming the shape of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural designs, while embodying the movement and energy of a motor vehicle driving through winding roads. -@typennington
Ty Pennington gracefully twirls and gestures with his arms, miming the shape of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural designs, while embodying the movement and energy of a motor vehicle driving through winding roads. -@typennington

40-2-150.Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

Reshad Jones, dressed in period attire reminiscent of Milledgeville's antebellum history, stands beside a Georgia peach tree; he mimics holding an oversized quill as if noting down the definition of the term on an invisible scroll, while Cindy Sherman—in character as a stern 19th-century schoolmarm—observes with a critical eye. -@reshadjones9
Reshad Jones, dressed in period attire reminiscent of Milledgeville's antebellum history, stands beside a Georgia peach tree; he mimics holding an oversized quill as if noting down the definition of the term on an invisible scroll, while Cindy Sherman—in character as a stern 19th-century schoolmarm—observes with a critical eye. -@reshadjones9

(.1)“Agricultural field use vehicle” means a commercial truck designed specifically for field applications of fertilizers, poultry litter, and crop protection chemicals which is owned and operated by a farmer or business engaged in the sale and application of fertilizers, poultry litter, and crop protection chemicals and is operated primarily off the highway.

  1. “Farm truck” or “farm trailer” means a truck or trailer for which the owner submits a sworn statement as a part of the registration application to the effect that the vehicle is used primarily on and is domiciled upon a farm primarily for the carriage of unprocessed products of the farm.

    Social reformer, Missouri H. Stokes stands in the midst of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, dressed in an elaborate costume representing a farm truck or trailer. Stokes dramatically acts out the submission of a sworn statement by spreading arms wide to symbolize submitting paperwork and then raising hands high to signify swearing an oath. The performance is accompanied by vibrant music and colorful visuals, creating a captivating art piece inspired by Ai Weiwei's style.
    Social reformer, Missouri H. Stokes stands in the midst of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, dressed in an elaborate costume representing a farm truck or trailer. Stokes dramatically acts out the submission of a sworn statement by spreading arms wide to symbolize submitting paperwork and then raising hands high to signify swearing an oath. The performance is accompanied by vibrant music and colorful visuals, creating a captivating art piece inspired by Ai Weiwei's style.

  2. “Farm vehicle” means a vehicle or combination of vehicles owned by a farmer or rancher, which are operated over public highways and used exclusively to transport unprocessed agricultural or livestock products raised, owned, and grown by the owner of the vehicle to market or a place of storage; and shall include the transportation by the farmer or rancher of any equipment, supplies, or products purchased by that farmer or rancher for his own use and used in the farming or ranching operation or used by a farmer or rancher partly in transporting agricultural products or livestock from the farm or ranch of another farmer or rancher that were originally grown or raised on that farm or ranch or when used partly in transporting agricultural supplies, equipment, materials, or livestock to the farm or ranch of another farmer or rancher for use or consumption on that farm or ranch but not transported for hire.

    Iris Johansen gracefully drives a tractor decorated with polka dots and mirrors, transporting baskets of vibrant fruits and vegetables to a bustling market at Skyview Atlanta.
    Iris Johansen gracefully drives a tractor decorated with polka dots and mirrors, transporting baskets of vibrant fruits and vegetables to a bustling market at Skyview Atlanta.

  3. “Motor bus” means any passenger-carrying motor vehicle operated for hire and having a passenger seating capacity of eight or more persons exclusive of the driver.

  4. “Owner declared gross vehicle weight” means the empty weight of the truck or truck-trailer fully equipped and fueled and ready for operation on the road and, in the case of combinations, means the weight when ready for operation on the road of the heaviest trailer or semitrailer with which the power unit will be placed in combination, plus the heaviest load which will be carried within the licensed period.
  5. “Private truck” or “private trailer” means a truck or trailer other than a farm truck, a farm trailer, farm vehicle, or a truck or trailer operated for hire by a common or contract carrier.
  6. “Trailer” means any vehicle operated over the public roads of this state without motive power when the vehicle is designed for carrying persons or property, either partially or wholly, on its own structure and is designed for being drawn by a self-propelled vehicle.

40-2-151.Annual license fees for operation of vehicles; fee for permanent licensing of certain trailers; fee for new passenger car with paid title ad valorem taxes.

  1. The annual fees for the licensing of the operation of vehicles shall be as follows for each vehicle registered:

    1. For each passenger motor vehicle not operated as a common or contract carrier for hire $ 20.00 (2) For each motorcycle 20.00 (3)(A) For each private commercial motor vehicle in accordance with the owner declared grossvehicle weight rating, as follows: (i) Less than 18,001 lbs. 25.00 (ii) 18,001 to 26,000 lbs. 38.00 (iii) 26,001 to 30,000 lbs. 45.00 (iv) 30,001 to 36,000 lbs. 70.00 (v) 36,001 to 44,000 lbs. 115.00 (vi) 44,001 to 54,999 lbs. 190.00 (vii) 55,000 to 63,280 lbs. 300.00 (viii) 63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted 400.00 (B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph notwith- standing: (i) A straight truck which is not a truck-tractor shall not be classified higher than $75.00; (ii) A straight truck hauling fertilizer or ag- ricultural products shall not be classi- fied higher than $31.00; and (iii) A truck-tractor hauling fertilizer, milk, or crops as defined in paragraph (7.1) of shall not be clas- Code Section 1-3-3 sified higher than $220.00; (4) For each farm truck 20.00 (5) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Code section, for each private trailer 20.00 (6)(A) For each farm trailer including, but not limited to, horse and cattle trailers, the maximum fee shall be $12.00. (B) There shall be no fee for trailers: (i) Used exclusively to haul agricultural products from one place on the farm to another or from one farm or field to another; (ii) With no springs which are being em- ployed in hauling unprocessed farm products to their market destination; and (iii) With no springs which are pulled from a tongue and used primarily to trans- port fertilizer to the farm; (7) For house trailers, auto trailers, and boat trailers, whether pulled by a private automobile or a private truck, and not used as or in connection with a motor vehicle, truck, or tractor used as a common or contract carrier for hire 12.00 (8) For trailers used as or in connection with a motor vehicle, truck, or tractor used as a common or contract carrier for hire 12.00 (9) For each motor bus or van-type vehicle used as a common or contract carrier for hire in public transportation transporting passengers, the following: (A) Weighing 10,000 pounds or less, $1.90 per 100 pounds factory weight or fractional part of 100 pounds factory weight; (B) Weighing more than 10,000 pounds and not over 15,000 pounds factory weight, $2.75 for each 100 pounds or fractional part of 100 pounds factory weight; (C) Weighing more than 15,000 pounds and not more than 20,000 pounds factory weight, $3.45 for each 100 pounds or fractional part of 100 pounds factory weight; and (D) Weighing more than 20,000 pounds factory weight, $3.75 for each 100 pounds or frac- tional part of 100 pounds factory weight. No motor bus license fee shall exceed $875.00; (10)(A) For each commercial motor vehicle operated as a common or contract carrier for hire in accordance with owner declared gross ve- hicle weight rating, as follows: (i) Less than 18,001 lbs. 25.00 (ii) 18,001 to 26,000 lbs. 38.00 (iii) 26,001 to 30,000 lbs. 85.00 (iv) 30,001 to 36,000 lbs. 130.00 (v) 36,001 to 44,000 lbs. 215.00 (vi) 44,001 to 54,999 lbs. 365.00 (vii) 55,000 to 63,280 lbs 575.00 (viii) 63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted 725.00 (B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph notwith- standing, a straight truck which is not a truck-tractor shall not be classified higher than $150.00; (11) For each commercial motor vehicle leased to a common or contract carrier without regard to the duration of the lease and in accordance with the gross vehicle weight rating, the same license fees as required under paragraph (10) of this subsection; (12) For each motor driven hearse or ambulance 20.00 (13) For each school bus operated exclusively in the transportation of pupils and teachers to and from schools or school activities or in the trans- portation of the owner and the members of his immediate family, the sum of $20.00. A bus owned by a church or owned in common with other churches and used and operated exclu- sively for the church in transporting members and patrons to and from church or church activities, when no part of the proceeds of the operation of the bus inures to the benefit of any private person, shall be licensed for the sum of $20.00 in the same manner as school buses when the bus complies with the laws applicable to school buses; (14) For each motor vehicle owned by the state or by a political subdivision or municipality of the state and used exclusively for governmental functions 1.00 (15) For each motor vehicle used by carriers and operated under special franchise granted by the United States Department of Defense over a route of not more than 20 miles in length which is solely between a point in this state and a point within a United States military reser- vation in this state 20.00 (16) Heavy earth-moving machinery, fertilizer appli- cation equipment, and crop protection chemical application equipment, not including trucks, which are used primarily off the highway shall not be required to be licensed under this article; (17)(A) Trucks transporting logs, pulpwood, or other forest products shall be licensed in accor- dance with the following annual fees: (i) Straight trucks and truck-tractors pulling a single pole trailer hauling logs from the woods to the sawmill 38.00 (ii) Other truck-tractors 220.00 (B) Skidders, tractors, and loaders used only in the woods shall not be required to be li- censed. Trucks and truck-tractors specified in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall be licensed in accordance with this paragraph even though the trucks or truck-tractors are also used to transport skidders, tractors, loaders, and other log- ging equipment. Trucks and truck-tractors specified in subparagraph (A) of this para- graph shall not be required to pay addi- tional fees or obtain additional license plates in order to transport logging equip- ment owned by the owner of the trucks or truck-tractors; (18) For each agricultural field use vehicle 31.00 (19)(A)(i) Upon registration of an alternative fueled vehicle not operated for commercial purposes 200.00 (ii) Upon registration of an alternative fu- eled vehicle operated for commercial purposes 300.00 (iii) Upon registration of an alternative fu- eled vehicle that is a low-speed vehicle 100.00 (B) (i) As used in this paragraph, the term “al- ternative fueled vehicle” shall have the same meaning as in division (l)(7)(B)(ii) of ; Code Section 40-2-86.1 provided, however, that the fees in this paragraph shall not be assessed on vehicles which operate primarily on compressed natural gas, liquefied nat- ural gas, or liquefied petroleum gas. (ii) The fees in this paragraph shall be in addition to any other fee imposed on the vehicle by this Code section. (iii) The fees in this paragraph shall be au- tomatically adjusted on an annual ba- sis by multiplying the percentage of increase or decrease in fuel efficiency from the previous year as measured by using the average of combined miles per gallon published in the United States Department of Energy Fuel Economy Guide against the current fee, and the resulting increase or de- crease shall be added or subtracted from the fee. This preliminary fee ad- justment shall then be multiplied by the increase or decrease in the Con- sumer Price Index percentage for the applicable year, and the result will be added or subtracted from the prelimi- nary fee to produce the fee for the year. The first adjustment shall be calcu- lated and implemented on July 1, 2016. The Consumer Price Index shall no longer be used after July 1, 2018.

      James Ponsoldt, dressed as a vintage Georgia farmer, theatrically jumps onto an old-fashioned scale holding various colorful wooden cutouts representing different vehicle types. As he adds each cutout to his side of the scale, he acts out the weight category it falls into by either straining to lift it (to show heavier weight) or easily tossing it in the air (for lighter vehicles), while Steve McCurry captures this lively scene through vivid photographs with Folk Art Park's vibrant sculptures and murals providing a striking backdrop. -@jamesponsoldt
      James Ponsoldt, dressed as a vintage Georgia farmer, theatrically jumps onto an old-fashioned scale holding various colorful wooden cutouts representing different vehicle types. As he adds each cutout to his side of the scale, he acts out the weight category it falls into by either straining to lift it (to show heavier weight) or easily tossing it in the air (for lighter vehicles), while Steve McCurry captures this lively scene through vivid photographs with Folk Art Park's vibrant sculptures and murals providing a striking backdrop. -@jamesponsoldt

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      Greg Walker, as a baseball player, gracefully extends his arm and hand as if reaching for something, with eyes wide open in awe of the scene before him, set against a rich backdrop reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner's art style.
      Greg Walker, as a baseball player, gracefully extends his arm and hand as if reaching for something, with eyes wide open in awe of the scene before him, set against a rich backdrop reminiscent of J.M.W. Turner's art style.

  2. In lieu of the annual fee provided in paragraphs (6), (7) or (8) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the optional one-time fee for a permanent registration and license plate for:

    Sean O'Pry gracefully gestures with an outstretched arm, as if presenting a majestic license plate, while surrounded by lush greenery and bathed in soft natural light, creating a stunning visual reminiscent of Richard Avedon's iconic art pieces. -@Seanopry55
    Sean O'Pry gracefully gestures with an outstretched arm, as if presenting a majestic license plate, while surrounded by lush greenery and bathed in soft natural light, creating a stunning visual reminiscent of Richard Avedon's iconic art pieces. -@Seanopry55

    1. Any trailer used as or in connection with a motor vehicle, truck, or tractor used as a common or contract carrier for hire, a private carrier, or a motor carrier of property; or
    2. Any boat trailer, utility trailer, or noncommercial cattle and livestock trailer authorized to obtain a permanent registration and license plate under the provisions of Code Section 40-2-47 shall be $48.00.

  3. The fee for a new passenger car for which the purchaser has paid state and local title ad valorem taxes and that is being registered as provided in subsection (d) of Code Section 40-2-20 shall be $40.00 for the two-year registration period.

40-2-151.1.Highway impact fees for heavy vehicles; use of funds.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term:

    Musician Alan Jackson, dressed in overalls and a straw hat to blend with the Cabbage Patch theme, mimics cradling and rocking a newborn doll amid a black-and-white surrealist backdrop of oversized cabbages and soft sculptures resembling clouds à la Man Ray's dreamlike aesthetic. -@OfficialJackson
    Musician Alan Jackson, dressed in overalls and a straw hat to blend with the Cabbage Patch theme, mimics cradling and rocking a newborn doll amid a black-and-white surrealist backdrop of oversized cabbages and soft sculptures resembling clouds à la Man Ray's dreamlike aesthetic. -@OfficialJackson

    1. “Transportation purposes” means activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public roads and bridges in this state and for grants to counties for road construction and maintenance.
    2. “Transit” means regular, continuing shared-ride or shared-use surface transportation services that are made available by or funded by a public entity or quasi-public entity and are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. Such term includes services or systems operated by or under contract with the state, a state agency or authority, a local government, a community improvement district, or any other similar entity of this state and all accompanying infrastructure and services necessary to provide access to these modes of transportation. Such term excludes charter or sightseeing services; school bus services; courtesy shuttle and intrafacility or terminal services; limousine carriers; and ride share network services, transportation referral services, and taxi services as such terms are defined in Chapter 1 of Title 40 and which are not paid for by a public entity.
    3. “Transit projects” means and includes purposes to establish, enhance, operate, and maintain, or improve access to transit, including the issuance of grants for the provision of transit, the issuance of general obligation debt and other multiyear obligations to finance such projects, the financing of operations and maintenance of such projects once constructed, and the contracted purchase of transit from providers without direct capital investment.

  2. In conjunction with the payment of fees for the licensing of the operation of vehicles pursuant to Code Section 40-2-151, certain heavy vehicles registered in Georgia shall pay a highway impact fee. The annual fees shall be as follows for each such vehicle registered:

    1. 15,500 lbs. up to 26,000 lbs.  . . . . .  $ 50.00
    2. Greater than 26,001 lbs.  . . . . .  100.00
      Antoine Bethea gracefully balances a stack of oversized, weightless orbs, manipulating their shapes and sizes with fluid elegance in a surreal landscape of distorted perspectives and dreamlike imagery inspired by Max Ernst. -@ABethea41
      Antoine Bethea gracefully balances a stack of oversized, weightless orbs, manipulating their shapes and sizes with fluid elegance in a surreal landscape of distorted perspectives and dreamlike imagery inspired by Max Ernst. -@ABethea41

  3. It is the intention of the General Assembly, subject to appropriations, that the fees collected pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be made available and used exclusively for transportation purposes in this state with up to 10 percent of the fees collected to be appropriated for transit projects.

    Sonny Landham, styled as a bold Matisse cut-out figure, theatrically places colorful abstract shapes representing fees into a large vibrant cut-out of a bus and then onto a road, in the striking Providence Canyon setting with its layered earth tones, symbolizing appropriation for transit projects.
    Sonny Landham, styled as a bold Matisse cut-out figure, theatrically places colorful abstract shapes representing fees into a large vibrant cut-out of a bus and then onto a road, in the striking Providence Canyon setting with its layered earth tones, symbolizing appropriation for transit projects.

  4. Repealed.

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    Blind Willie McTell walks along Senoia Main Street, dragging a long stick behind him in the style of Richard Long, symbolizing the repeal of a law.

  5. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, if at any time the amount collected under this Code section is ever not appropriated for two consecutive or nonconsecutive fiscal years to transportation purposes with up to 10 percent of such fees collected appropriated for transit projects, as determined by the House Budget and Research Office and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office, then the amount collected shall be reduced by 50 percent. Upon the conclusion of a third fiscal year in which an amount is not so appropriated, this Code section shall stand repealed and reserved and such fees shall cease to be collected, on the date the appropriations Act for such fiscal year becomes effective. Such budget offices shall certify any such lack of appropriation to the Code Revision Commission for purposes of updating the Code in accordance with this subsection.

40-2-151.2.Transportation Trust Fund established; funding; accounting.

    1. There shall be established a Transportation Trust Fund as a separate fund in the state treasury. The commissioner of transportation shall be the trustee of the fund.
    2. The state treasurer shall invest the money held in the Transportation Trust Fund in the same manner in which state funds are invested as authorized by the State Depository Board pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50. Interest earned by the money held in the trust fund shall be accounted for separately and shall be credited to the trust fund to be disbursed as other moneys in the trust fund.
      Champ Bailey, dressed in a sleek white suit, gracefully juggles oversized gold coins representing the money held in the Transportation Trust Fund, while maintaining a serious expression. The background is adorned with abstract paintings and sculptures inspired by financial structures at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). -@champbailey
      Champ Bailey, dressed in a sleek white suit, gracefully juggles oversized gold coins representing the money held in the Transportation Trust Fund, while maintaining a serious expression. The background is adorned with abstract paintings and sculptures inspired by financial structures at the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA). -@champbailey

  2. Under the authority granted and subject to the conditions imposed by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI(r) of the Constitution of Georgia, for the period beginning on July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2032, all of the money collected pursuant to paragraph (19) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-151, Code Section 40-2-151.1, and subsection (b) of Code Section 48-13-50.3 shall be annually appropriated to the Transportation Trust Fund established by this Code section and such funds shall not lapse as otherwise required by Article III, Section IX, Paragraph IV(c) of the Constitution of Georgia. Each annual appropriation shall be made through the General Appropriations Act and shall include all of the money collected from such sources during the most recently completed fiscal year.

    Mackey Sasser, dressed as a historical legislator in period-appropriate garb, theatrically gathers golden orbs (representing money) from around the Jen Library Bee sculpture and places them into a large, clear container labeled "Transportation Trust Fund," gesturing grandly to an audience of other sculptures posed as attentive citizens and officials.
    Mackey Sasser, dressed as a historical legislator in period-appropriate garb, theatrically gathers golden orbs (representing money) from around the Jen Library Bee sculpture and places them into a large, clear container labeled "Transportation Trust Fund," gesturing grandly to an audience of other sculptures posed as attentive citizens and officials.

  3. All of the money appropriated to the Transportation Trust Fund pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be dedicated for use and expended by the commissioner of transportation for transportation purposes and transit projects as such terms are defined in Code Section 40-2-151.1. Not more than ten percent of the funds shall be expended on transit projects.

    Jason Aldean, in a Kiki Smith inspired tableau, carefully places miniature buses and trains onto a large map of Georgia at the Habitat for Humanity Global Village & Discovery Center, while meticulously moving small percentages of gold coins from one area to another with oversized tweezers. -@Jason_Aldean
    Jason Aldean, in a Kiki Smith inspired tableau, carefully places miniature buses and trains onto a large map of Georgia at the Habitat for Humanity Global Village & Discovery Center, while meticulously moving small percentages of gold coins from one area to another with oversized tweezers. -@Jason_Aldean

  4. The commissioner of transportation shall prepare an accounting of the funds expended pursuant to this subsection during the most recently completed fiscal year to be provided to the Office of Planning and Budget, the House Budget and Research Office, and the Senate Budget and Evaluation Office by January 1 of each year.

    Lenny Von Dohlen gracefully presents a grandiose ledger to the Office of Planning and Budget, House Budget and Research Office, and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office in Dalton, Georgia, capturing the essence of fiscal responsibility in a captivating Annie Leibovitz-style art piece.
    Lenny Von Dohlen gracefully presents a grandiose ledger to the Office of Planning and Budget, House Budget and Research Office, and Senate Budget and Evaluation Office in Dalton, Georgia, capturing the essence of fiscal responsibility in a captivating Annie Leibovitz-style art piece.

40-2-152.Fees for apportionable vehicles; restricted license plates for vehicles.

  1. Except as otherwise provided for in this Code section, the annual fee for all apportionable vehicles not operated as a common or contract carrier for hire in accordance with owner declared gross vehicle weight or combined vehicle gross weight shall be as follows:

    1. Less than 30,001 lbs. $ 45.00 (2) 30,001 to 36,000 lbs. 70.00 (3) 36,001 to 44,000 lbs. 115.00 (4) 44,001 to 54,999 lbs. 190.00 (5) 55,000 to 63,280 lbs 300.00 (6) 63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted 400.00

      Brantley Gilbert gracefully transitions from less than 100 lbs to maximum permitted, embodying the weight limits through fluid and expressive movement, set against a backdrop of Sandra Cinto's intricate and ethereal art piece. -@BrantleyGilbert
      Brantley Gilbert gracefully transitions from less than 100 lbs to maximum permitted, embodying the weight limits through fluid and expressive movement, set against a backdrop of Sandra Cinto's intricate and ethereal art piece. -@BrantleyGilbert

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      Create a dynamic tableau with Cartel dramatically clicking to view, using exaggerated gestures and facial expressions, set in a lush Savannah garden evoking the style of Eugène Delacroix's art.

  2. Except as otherwise provided for in this Code section, the annual fee for all apportionable vehicles operated as a common or contract carrier for hire in accordance with owner declared gross vehicle weight or combined vehicle gross weight shall be as follows:

    1. Less than 30,001 lbs. $ 85.00 (2) 30,001 to 36,000 lbs. 130.00 (3) 36,001 to 44,000 lbs. 215.00 (4) 44,001 to 54,999 lbs. 365.00 (5) 55,000 to 63,280 lbs. 575.00 (6) 63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted 725.00

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      Bruce Miller, dressed in period attire, is depicted by Courbet's realistic style as he energetically flips a waffle mid-air at the Waffle House Museum kitchen with guests watching in anticipation.
      Bruce Miller, dressed in period attire, is depicted by Courbet's realistic style as he energetically flips a waffle mid-air at the Waffle House Museum kitchen with guests watching in anticipation.

  3. For each apportionable motor bus or van-type vehicle, the fee shall be $3.75 for each 100 pounds or fractional part of 100 pounds factory weight. No motor bus license fee amount shall exceed $875.00.

  4. Trucks transporting logs, pulpwood, or other forest products shall be issued restricted license plates, and the fees shall be as enumerated in Code Section 40-2-151.

  5. Each school bus operated exclusively in the transportation of pupils and teachers to and from schools or school activities or in the transportation of the owner and his or her immediate family shall be issued a restricted license plate for the sum of $5.00.  A bus owned by a church or owned in common with other churches and used and operated exclusively for the church in transporting members and patrons to and from church or church activities, when no part of the proceeds of the operation of the bus inures to the benefit of any private person, shall be issued a restricted license plate for the sum of $5.00 in the same manner as school buses when the bus complies with the laws applicable to school buses.

    Lil Baby, in the style of Beatrice Caracciolo, is depicted driving a school bus filled with pupils and teachers to and from schools or school activities, while also transporting members and patrons to and from church activities for a church-owned bus in Giana Eden Pottery. -@lilbaby4PF
    Lil Baby, in the style of Beatrice Caracciolo, is depicted driving a school bus filled with pupils and teachers to and from schools or school activities, while also transporting members and patrons to and from church activities for a church-owned bus in Giana Eden Pottery. -@lilbaby4PF

  6. A truck or a truck-tractor hauling fertilizer, milk, or crops as defined in paragraph (7.1) of Code Section 1-3-3 shall be issued a restricted license plate with the fee computed in accordance with Code Section 40-2-151.

  7. A farm vehicle shall be issued a restricted license plate with the fee computed in accordance with Code Section 40-2-151.

  8. Only for apportionable vehicles registered under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Code section:

    John Berry could create an art piece representing the sentence by arranging apportionable vehicles in a visually striking and thought-provoking manner, inspired by Ai Weiwei's artistic style.
    John Berry could create an art piece representing the sentence by arranging apportionable vehicles in a visually striking and thought-provoking manner, inspired by Ai Weiwei's artistic style.

    1. Each such apportionable vehicle shall be subject to an annual alternative ad valorem tax on such apportionable vehicle as authorized under Article VII, Section I, Paragraph (b)(3) of the Constitution. Such alternative ad valorem tax shall be in the amount specified in subsection (k) of this Code section and shall be collected by the commissioner at the same time as the registration fee required under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Code section;

    2. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code Section 48-5-442.1, no ad valorem tax shall be assessed against such apportionable vehicle other than the alternative ad valorem tax under this Code section except that such apportionable vehicle shall not be relieved for any such ad valorem tax which accrued and was due and payable prior to registration under the International Registration Plan; and

      FRI Holding Company LLC could elegantly gesture with outstretched arms, adorned in flowing garments, while surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery reminiscent of a Renoir painting.
      FRI Holding Company LLC could elegantly gesture with outstretched arms, adorned in flowing garments, while surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery reminiscent of a Renoir painting.

    3. The full amount of such alternative ad valorem tax proceeds shall not constitute fees for purposes of Code Section 40-2-131. Such proceeds shall be retained by the commissioner in a separate, segregated account for the purpose of allocation and distribution under subsection (m) of this Code section.

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      Michael Ola, dressed in a vibrant and expressive outfit, dramatically arranges colorful blocks representing tax proceeds in a separate account, using exaggerated gestures and theatrical movements to convey the allocation and distribution of funds as if performing an avant-garde dance on a stage set amidst the rich scenery of Baker Hills at Cambellton neighborhood in Atlanta, drawing inspiration from Nekdo Solakov's unique art style. -@MichaelOla79

  9. For all trailers and semitrailers owned by fleets whose tractors are registered under the International Registration Plan, the apportioned value for ad valorem taxes shall be determined as provided in Code Section 48-5-442.1.

  10. For all trailers and semitrailers owned by fleets whose tractors are registered under the International Registration Plan, payment of ad valorem taxes shall be accepted by the department upon request of the taxpayer regardless of the county in which such trailer is domiciled.

    Bobby Jones, dressed in golf attire, balances a miniature tractor and trailer on his head while surrounded by a whimsical array of ad valorem tax payment requests from various counties, all depicted in the style of William Wegman's iconic dog portraits.
    Bobby Jones, dressed in golf attire, balances a miniature tractor and trailer on his head while surrounded by a whimsical array of ad valorem tax payment requests from various counties, all depicted in the style of William Wegman's iconic dog portraits.

  11. Each apportionable vehicle identified under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Code section shall be subject to an alternative ad valorem tax which shall be determined by the value and rate assigned to each weight class. Each weight class shall be a separate subclass of motor vehicle, and the value of each vehicle shall remain the value for each tax year as follows:

    1. Less than 30,001 lbs. shall be valued at $15,000.00 and taxed at $50.00 per year;

    2. 30,001 to 36,000 lbs. shall be valued at $25,000.00 and taxed at $75.00 per year;

      Producer Tyler Perry lifts a weight labeled with "lbs" in a rich scene in Chamblee, Georgia, as he drops coins into a large piggy bank shaped like a dollar sign while an accountant with an abacus tallies the taxes. -@tylerperry
      Producer Tyler Perry lifts a weight labeled with "lbs" in a rich scene in Chamblee, Georgia, as he drops coins into a large piggy bank shaped like a dollar sign while an accountant with an abacus tallies the taxes. -@tylerperry

    3. 36,001 to 44,000 lbs. shall be valued at $40,000.00 and taxed at $125.00 per year;

      Daryle Singletary lifts a weight labeled with "lbs" at The Dwarf Castle in Alpharetta, Georgia, dropping coins into a large piggy bank shaped like a dollar sign as an accountant with an abacus tallies the taxes.
      Daryle Singletary lifts a weight labeled with "lbs" at The Dwarf Castle in Alpharetta, Georgia, dropping coins into a large piggy bank shaped like a dollar sign as an accountant with an abacus tallies the taxes.

    4. 44,001 to 54,999 lbs. shall be valued at $55,000.00 and taxed at $175.00 per year;

    5. 55,000 to 63,280 lbs. shall be valued at $75,000.00 and taxed at $225.00 per year; and
    6. 63,281 lbs. to maximum permitted shall be valued at $95,000.00 and taxed at $275.00 per year.

  12. The commissioner shall add the alternative ad valorem tax in subsection (k) of this Code section to the vehicle registration fees in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Code section, prior to apportionment of those fees. The alternative ad valorem tax shall be apportioned on the same basis and in the same manner as the apportionable registration fees and collected at the same time.

    Widespread Panic, in the style of Henri Cartier-Bresson, adds the alternative ad valorem tax to vehicle registration fees at The Dwarf Castle in Alpharetta, Georgia. -@WidespreadPanic
    Widespread Panic, in the style of Henri Cartier-Bresson, adds the alternative ad valorem tax to vehicle registration fees at The Dwarf Castle in Alpharetta, Georgia. -@WidespreadPanic

    1. The alternative ad valorem tax imposed by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner and shall be distributed annually from the separate, segregated fund not later than August 1 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which such taxes were paid to the commissioner, in the manner provided for in this subsection.

      In a scene at Tallahassee Museum, historian Henry Ashby Turner could visually represent the sentence by collecting imaginary taxes from various art installations and then distributing them into separate fund boxes in an abstract, dynamic way inspired by Robert Rauschenberg's style.
      In a scene at Tallahassee Museum, historian Henry Ashby Turner could visually represent the sentence by collecting imaginary taxes from various art installations and then distributing them into separate fund boxes in an abstract, dynamic way inspired by Robert Rauschenberg's style.

      1. One percent of the alternative ad valorem tax collected by the commissioner shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury in order to defray costs of administration.
      2. Except for the amount provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the remaining proceeds of the alternative ad valorem tax shall be allocated by county based upon the ratio of the number of apportioned vehicles attributed by the commissioner on an annual basis to each county to the number of apportioned vehicles submitted to and approved by the commissioner state wide. The proceeds so allocated shall then be distributed to each qualified tax jurisdiction within the county based upon the ratio of the most recently submitted and approved tax digest for each such qualified tax jurisdiction to the total of all tax digests of qualified tax jurisdictions located in the county. Qualified jurisdictions include only counties, municipalities, county school districts, and independent school districts which levy or cause to be levied for their benefit a property tax on real and tangible personal property.

      3. In the event that the amount of ad valorem tax on apportionable vehicles collected in a tax year covered under this subsection is less than the benchmark amount, then the benchmark distribution of each qualified tax jurisdiction for such tax year shall be reduced proportionately to reflect the amount of such shortfall. In the event a qualified tax jurisdiction ceases to be a qualified tax jurisdiction, it shall not be entitled to receive a distribution of either the benchmark amount under this subparagraph or the remaining distribution amount under subparagraph (D) of this paragraph.

        Boygar Razikashvili, dressed in a vibrant suit evocative of Albert Tucker's vivid color palette, stands atop a seesaw in Beech Bend Park. On one end of the seesaw are colorful abstract shapes representing vehicles, and on the other end, painted weights symbolizing tax amounts. As he shifts his weight towards the vehicles' side, the tax-end rises to show a shortfall visually. He then proportionately removes some weights (tax amounts) to balance it out again while another figure resembling Tucker paints this dynamic scene onto a large canvas nearby.
        Boygar Razikashvili, dressed in a vibrant suit evocative of Albert Tucker's vivid color palette, stands atop a seesaw in Beech Bend Park. On one end of the seesaw are colorful abstract shapes representing vehicles, and on the other end, painted weights symbolizing tax amounts. As he shifts his weight towards the vehicles' side, the tax-end rises to show a shortfall visually. He then proportionately removes some weights (tax amounts) to balance it out again while another figure resembling Tucker paints this dynamic scene onto a large canvas nearby.

      4. When a qualified tax jurisdiction has received an amount equal to the prorated benchmark amount pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph for the applicable tax year, any funds remaining with the commissioner shall be distributed in accordance with the formula contained in subparagraph (m)(2)(B) of this Code section.

        Michael Kelly dramatically divides a pile of fake money in accordance with an invisible formula, all while wearing vintage submarine attire and surrounded by interactive modern and vintage submarine equipment and World War II relics at St. Marys Submarine Museum in Georgia. -@michaeljkellyjr
        Michael Kelly dramatically divides a pile of fake money in accordance with an invisible formula, all while wearing vintage submarine attire and surrounded by interactive modern and vintage submarine equipment and World War II relics at St. Marys Submarine Museum in Georgia. -@michaeljkellyjr

  14. (Repealed effective January 1, 2020) (1) The provisions of subsection (m) of this Code section shall be suspended for the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 tax years, and the provisions of this subsection shall apply during such period. This subsection shall stand repealed on January 1, 2020.

    1. For the 2015 tax year, each qualified tax jurisdiction shall receive an amount of alternative ad valorem tax revenue equal to such benchmark amount;
    2. For the 2016 tax year, each qualified tax jurisdiction shall receive an amount of alternative ad valorem tax revenue equal to 80 percent of such benchmark amount;
    3. For the 2017 tax year, each qualified tax jurisdiction shall receive an amount of alternative ad valorem tax revenue equal to 60 percent of such benchmark amount;

    4. For the 2018 tax year, each qualified tax jurisdiction shall receive an amount of alternative ad valorem tax revenue equal to 40 percent of such benchmark amount;

      Michael Cranford, dressed in traditional 19th century peasant clothing, stoops over a large tax ledger with a quill pen in hand. He meticulously calculates and apportions tax revenue using an abacus, surrounded by other townspeople also engaged in similar activities. The scene is set against the backdrop of Snellville's rolling hills and rustic farmhouses, evoking Jean-François Millet's pastoral style.
      Michael Cranford, dressed in traditional 19th century peasant clothing, stoops over a large tax ledger with a quill pen in hand. He meticulously calculates and apportions tax revenue using an abacus, surrounded by other townspeople also engaged in similar activities. The scene is set against the backdrop of Snellville's rolling hills and rustic farmhouses, evoking Jean-François Millet's pastoral style.

    5. For the 2019 tax year, each qualified tax jurisdiction shall receive an amount of alternative ad valorem tax revenue equal to 20 percent of such benchmark amount; and

      Corri English gracefully poses with one hand outstretched, as if presenting a symbolic tax jurisdiction to the viewer, while her other hand holds a percentage sign aloft in the air. Her expression is serene and elegant, evoking Édouard Manet's artistic style. -@CorriEnglish
      Corri English gracefully poses with one hand outstretched, as if presenting a symbolic tax jurisdiction to the viewer, while her other hand holds a percentage sign aloft in the air. Her expression is serene and elegant, evoking Édouard Manet's artistic style. -@CorriEnglish

    6. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2020, each qualified tax jurisdiction shall receive the amount of alternative ad valorem tax revenue determined pursuant to subsection (m) of this Code section.

(2)The alternative ad valorem tax imposed by this Code section shall be collected by the commissioner and shall be distributed annually from the separate, segregated fund not later than April 1 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year in which such taxes were paid to the commissioner, in the manner provided for in this subsection.

(3)Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, each year, the distributions of alternative ad valorem tax proceeds under this subsection shall be based upon the immediately preceding year’s tax digest of each qualified tax authority submitted to and approved by the commissioner. If such digest has not been submitted and approved, the commissioner shall, for purposes of this subsection, utilize in its place the most recently submitted and approved tax digest of such qualified tax jurisdiction.

(4) (A)One percent of the alternative ad valorem tax collected by the commissioner shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury in order to defray costs of administration.

(B)Except for the amount provided in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the remaining proceeds of the alternative ad valorem tax shall be divided among each qualified tax jurisdiction of this state. Such qualified tax jurisdictions shall be limited to only a county, municipality, county school district, and independent school district which levies or causes to be levied for their benefit a property tax on real and tangible personal property. The commissioner shall determine the amount of ad valorem tax on apportionable vehicles identified under subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Code section that was received by each qualified tax jurisdiction for the 2013 tax year. Such amount shall represent the benchmark amount for such qualified tax jurisdiction:

40-2-153.[Reserved] Registration and licensing of makers and dealers of motor vehicles; application; fee; dealer’s number plate; prohibited uses; licensing of persons transporting motor vehicles, mobile homes, or house trailers; exemption of farm tractors.

40-2-154.License plates for different classes of vehicles; distinguishing markings.

The commissioner may provide a different license plate for each different class of vehicles specified in this article and may distinguish the plate furnished to each class of vehicles by a different letter or lettering or other symbols or markings on the plates.

40-2-155.Transfers of annual licenses and plates to certain other vehicles upon application, approval, and payment of fees.

The annual license and plate issued for the operation of a vehicle described in paragraph (3), (9), or (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-151, except those named in divisions (a)(3)(A)(i), (a)(3)(A)(ii), (a)(3)(A)(iii), (a)(10)(A)(i), (a)(10)(A)(ii), and (a)(10)(A)(iii) of Code Section 40-2-151, may be transferred with the approval of the commissioner from a destroyed or retired motor vehicle to another vehicle upon payment of a transfer fee of $5.00 and upon presentation of an appropriate application for transfer. If the substituted vehicle normally calls for a higher-priced plate than the vehicle displaced, a proportionate additional fee shall be paid for the remainder of the taxable year.

40-2-156.Rate of annual license fee for certain vehicles registered during specified parts of year.

Any person registering any of the vehicles named in paragraph (3), (9), or (10) of subsection (a) of Code Section 40-2-151, except those named in divisions (a)(3)(A)(i), (a)(3)(A)(ii), (a)(3)(A)(iii), (a)(10)(A)(i), (a)(10)(A)(ii), and (a)(10)(A)(iii) of Code Section 40-2-151 between the dates of:

Rick Honeycutt, dressed in a vintage baseball uniform evocative of his playing days, stands before the conjoined calves exhibit inside the Georgia State Capitol. With an artist's palette and brush in hand, he paints vibrant swirls and intricate patterns onto replicas of various vehicles (sans any text or numbers), symbolically registering them. The scene mimics Rina Banerjee's colorful and whimsical style, with a touch of Southern charm reflective of Honeycutt's Tennessee roots. The artwork is infused with elements like peacock feathers and cultural motifs that suggest diversity and complexity while staying educational and age-appropriate.
Rick Honeycutt, dressed in a vintage baseball uniform evocative of his playing days, stands before the conjoined calves exhibit inside the Georgia State Capitol. With an artist's palette and brush in hand, he paints vibrant swirls and intricate patterns onto replicas of various vehicles (sans any text or numbers), symbolically registering them. The scene mimics Rina Banerjee's colorful and whimsical style, with a touch of Southern charm reflective of Honeycutt's Tennessee roots. The artwork is infused with elements like peacock feathers and cultural motifs that suggest diversity and complexity while staying educational and age-appropriate.

  1. March 1 and May 31 of any year shall pay three-fourths of the annual license fee provided in this article;

  2. June 1 and August 31 of any year shall pay one-half of the annual license fee provided in this article; or

    AnnaLynne McCord, dressed in vibrant, flowing fabrics reminiscent of Pippin Drysdale's color palettes, stands at a potter's wheel in a sunlit Jesup studio; she gracefully divides a lump of clay into two equal halves to symbolize the 'onehalf' fee payment, each half representing June and August, as she molds them into harmonious yet distinct ceramic forms. -@IAMannalynnemcc
    AnnaLynne McCord, dressed in vibrant, flowing fabrics reminiscent of Pippin Drysdale's color palettes, stands at a potter's wheel in a sunlit Jesup studio; she gracefully divides a lump of clay into two equal halves to symbolize the 'onehalf' fee payment, each half representing June and August, as she molds them into harmonious yet distinct ceramic forms. -@IAMannalynnemcc

  3. September 1 and November 30 of any year shall pay one-fourth of the annual license fee provided in this article.

    Ricky Wilson strums a color-splashed guitar, each pluck releases vibrant abstract shapes symbolizing coins that float and settle into four distinct sections of an oversized, Kandinsky-esque canvas beneath the earthworm-rich soil of Hawkinsville. As he plays, bioluminescent worms emerge to dance along the strings, casting a rhythmic glow while they divide the "license fees" in an educational display of financial responsibility.
    Ricky Wilson strums a color-splashed guitar, each pluck releases vibrant abstract shapes symbolizing coins that float and settle into four distinct sections of an oversized, Kandinsky-esque canvas beneath the earthworm-rich soil of Hawkinsville. As he plays, bioluminescent worms emerge to dance along the strings, casting a rhythmic glow while they divide the "license fees" in an educational display of financial responsibility.

40-2-157.Payment of fees under International Registration Plan.

Any person initially registering under the International Registration Plan any of the vehicles named in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of Code Section 40-2-152 and whose next registration period ends less than 12 months from the date of application or first date of service of such vehicle shall pay a license fee in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the annual license fee provided by this article multiplied by the number of months remaining until the end of such next registration period.

40-2-158.[Reserved] Fee assessment to registrants.

40-2-159.Time of application and payment for plate.

Each person subject to a license fee as provided in this article shall apply for and obtain the required license plate on or before the expiration of the owner’s registration period each year. Payment for the license plate shall be made to the commissioner, a duly authorized agent, or any other person specified by law.

40-2-160.Liability of resident and nonresident motor vehicle operators for payment of taxes and fees; fees imposed on motor vehicles hauling certain agricultural products; issuance of special plate.

  1. Each resident and nonresident person shall be liable for and shall pay the taxes and fees required by law for the operation of motor vehicles in this state.
  2. With respect to motor vehicles used solely for the purpose of hauling seasonal agricultural products grown in this state, the fees required by this article may be prorated on a daily basis in accordance with the owner declared gross vehicle weight. The commissioner may issue a special plate or other means of identification to indicate compliance with this subsection. No motor vehicle to which this subsection is applicable shall be operated in violation of this article.

40-2-161.Rate of annual license fee for vehicles carrying passengers over route of 50 miles or less.

If a vehicle described in this article is operated as a carrier of passengers, the rate of annual license fee shall be one-half of the amount specified in this article when the vehicle is operated over a route of 50 miles or less.

40-2-162.Apportionment of cost of annual license fees of motor buses to motor common carriers of passengers for hire operating partially outside state; formula; rules.

  1. The commissioner shall apportion the cost of the annual fees for the licensing of motor buses to motor common carriers of passengers for hire operating a fleet of two or more motor buses either interstate, or both interstate and intrastate, under the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Public Safety of this state. The apportionment shall be done so that the total cost of the fees shall bear the same proportion to the annual fees for motor buses as the total number of miles traveled by the fleet of the carrier in this state in both interstate and intrastate operations during the preceding year bears to the total number of miles traveled by the fleet during the year in both interstate and intrastate operations.
  2. The commissioner shall promulgate rules for the apportionment required by this Code section. The rules shall provide that the apportionment apply as nearly as practicable to each class of vehicle operated by the motor common carrier of passengers for hire.

40-2-163.Purchase by truck or tractor owner of higher weight license plate; payment of difference between fees.

A vehicle owner may voluntarily increase the allowable gross weight for which his vehicle is licensed by purchasing the appropriate weight license plate for his truck or tractor and paying the difference between the fee charged for the license which is surrendered and the fee charged for the new license, as calculated pursuant to Code Section 40-2-151.

40-2-164.Decrease of allowable maximum weight (license class) for trucks and tractors; time; certain trucks not entitled to partial year license.

The allowable maximum weight (license class) for which a truck or tractor is registered may be decreased only once a year, at the beginning of a new license year. Trucks classified in divisions (a)(3)(A)(i), (a)(3)(A)(ii), (a)(3)(A)(iii), (a)(10)(A)(i), (a)(10)(A)(ii), and (a)(10)(A)(iii) of Code Section 40-2-151 shall not be entitled to any partial year license.

40-2-165.Purchase of new license plate by owner of truck weighing more than carried plate permits; credit for surrendered plate.

If upon inspection a truck licensed under Code Section 40-2-151 is found to weigh, together with its loaded trailer, more than is permitted by the license plate which it carries, the owner shall be required to purchase immediately a new license plate for the weight of the truck so inspected. One-half credit shall be given for the surrendered underrated license plate.

40-2-166.Violation of article; penalty.

  1. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this article.
  2. Any person who violates any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

40-2-167.Separately stated fees in a rental agreement; recoverable fees and taxes.

  1. As used in this Code section, the term:

    Pastor Troy stands solemnly in Colonial Park Cemetery, gesturing to an open history book, then pointing to the graves, as if drawing a connection between past and present; behind him, a black-and-white photograph styled backdrop shows dramatic contrasts akin to Mapplethorpe's work. -@PastorTroyDSGB
    Pastor Troy stands solemnly in Colonial Park Cemetery, gesturing to an open history book, then pointing to the graves, as if drawing a connection between past and present; behind him, a black-and-white photograph styled backdrop shows dramatic contrasts akin to Mapplethorpe's work. -@PastorTroyDSGB

    1. “Heavy-duty equipment motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle with all its attachments and parts which is self-propelled, weighs 1,500 pounds or more, and is primarily designed and used for construction, industrial, maritime, or mining uses, provided that such motor vehicles are not required to be registered and have a license plate.

      Jeff Foxworthy, clad in overalls and a hard hat, revs up a massive construction vehicle, grinning as he playfully wields the controls amidst dramatic lighting and shadows captured by Annie Leibovitz's lens at Miller Union. -@foxoutdoors
      Jeff Foxworthy, clad in overalls and a hard hat, revs up a massive construction vehicle, grinning as he playfully wields the controls amidst dramatic lighting and shadows captured by Annie Leibovitz's lens at Miller Union. -@foxoutdoors

    2. “Motor vehicle rental company” means an individual or business entity whose business activity is renting motor vehicles to consumers under rental agreements for periods of 90 days or less or renting heavy-duty equipment motor vehicles under rental agreements for periods of less than 365 days or under open-ended agreements.

    3. “Recoverable facility charges” means governmental and private concession fees, including airport concession fees, consolidated facility charges, and the fees and charges incurred thereon, actually paid by a motor vehicle rental company.

    4. “Recoverable fees and taxes” means costs incurred by a motor vehicle rental company to license, title, register, plate, and inspect rental motor vehicles and ad valorem taxes imposed in connection with the registration of rental motor vehicles or a 1 1/2 percent property tax recovery fee on heavy-duty equipment motor vehicles.

      John Birch, wearing a vintage missionary uniform, gracefully dances with an imaginary motor vehicle rental company sign as he pretends to license, title, register plate and inspect rental motor vehicles while surrounded by ad valorem taxes swirling around him in an elaborate art piece by Kim Buck set in the lush landscape of Kingsland.
      John Birch, wearing a vintage missionary uniform, gracefully dances with an imaginary motor vehicle rental company sign as he pretends to license, title, register plate and inspect rental motor vehicles while surrounded by ad valorem taxes swirling around him in an elaborate art piece by Kim Buck set in the lush landscape of Kingsland.

    5. “Rental agreement” means an agreement under which a rental motor vehicle is rented or leased.

      Lewis Grizzard, with a humorous expression, theatrically hands over an oversized, cartoonish key to a child in a toy car against the backdrop of Forest Park's lush greenery, all portrayed in bold lines and vibrant colors characteristic of linocut printmaking.
      Lewis Grizzard, with a humorous expression, theatrically hands over an oversized, cartoonish key to a child in a toy car against the backdrop of Forest Park's lush greenery, all portrayed in bold lines and vibrant colors characteristic of linocut printmaking.

    6. “Rental motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is rented or leased without a driver.

      Newt Gingrich holding a car key while standing next to an empty car rental booth, with a sign that reads "Rental Motor Vehicle" and the vehicle itself is suspended in mid-air with no driver present, all set against the backdrop of a surreal Atlanta skyline. -@newtgingrich
      Newt Gingrich holding a car key while standing next to an empty car rental booth, with a sign that reads "Rental Motor Vehicle" and the vehicle itself is suspended in mid-air with no driver present, all set against the backdrop of a surreal Atlanta skyline. -@newtgingrich

  2. Pursuant to a written rental agreement between a motor vehicle rental company and a rental customer, a motor vehicle rental company may include separately stated fees in a rental agreement, which may include, but shall not be limited to, recoverable facility charges and recoverable fees and taxes, as provided in this Code section.

  3. If a motor vehicle rental company includes a charge for recoverable fees and taxes as a separately stated fee in a rental transaction disclosed on the rental agreement, the amount of the charge shall represent the motor vehicle rental company’s good faith estimate of the motor vehicle rental company’s daily charge as calculated by the motor vehicle rental company to recover its actual total annual recoverable fees and taxes on its rental motor vehicle fleet for the corresponding calendar year.

    Chris Tucker striking a dramatic pose, holding a rental agreement and pointing confidently at the disclosed charge for recoverable fees and taxes, while standing in front of a sleek motor vehicle. -@christuckerreal
    Chris Tucker striking a dramatic pose, holding a rental agreement and pointing confidently at the disclosed charge for recoverable fees and taxes, while standing in front of a sleek motor vehicle. -@christuckerreal

  4. If the total amount of the recoverable fees and taxes collected by a motor vehicle rental company under this Code section in any calendar year exceeds the motor vehicle rental company’s actual recoverable fees and taxes for that calendar year, the motor vehicle rental company shall:

    Kane Brown gracefully dances with a flowing fabric, embodying the excess of fees and taxes being shed by a motor vehicle rental company in Waycross, Georgia, as Marina Abramović's art piece comes to life. -@kanebrown
    Kane Brown gracefully dances with a flowing fabric, embodying the excess of fees and taxes being shed by a motor vehicle rental company in Waycross, Georgia, as Marina Abramović's art piece comes to life. -@kanebrown

    1. Retain the excess amount; and

    2. Adjust the estimated average per vehicle fee for recoverable fees and taxes for the following calendar year by a corresponding amount.

      Actress Miriam Hopkins gracefully embodies the role of a toll booth operator, delicately collecting imaginary money from toy cars and adjusting the amount with an artful touch reminiscent of John Rogers Cox's work.
      Actress Miriam Hopkins gracefully embodies the role of a toll booth operator, delicately collecting imaginary money from toy cars and adjusting the amount with an artful touch reminiscent of John Rogers Cox's work.

      Nothing herein shall prevent a motor vehicle rental company from making adjustments to the per vehicle recoverable fees and taxes charge during the calendar year to reflect interim developments affecting the motor vehicle rental company’s prior estimated per vehicle fee for such calendar year.

  5. The property tax recovery fee may be assessed if the motor vehicle rental company includes the fee as a separately stated fee on its rental agreement.

    Jordan Loyd, dressed in a vibrant and flowing costume, gracefully leaps into the air with arms outstretched, symbolizing the soaring rise of property tax recovery fees. As he lands on a stage adorned with colorful murals depicting rental company agreements and motor vehicles, his movements fluidly embody the process of assessing the fee as a separate entity. The scene is illuminated by an array of dynamic lights and accompanied by rhythmic music that adds depth to this captivating art piece at Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island Arts Association. -@mrjloyd
    Jordan Loyd, dressed in a vibrant and flowing costume, gracefully leaps into the air with arms outstretched, symbolizing the soaring rise of property tax recovery fees. As he lands on a stage adorned with colorful murals depicting rental company agreements and motor vehicles, his movements fluidly embody the process of assessing the fee as a separate entity. The scene is illuminated by an array of dynamic lights and accompanied by rhythmic music that adds depth to this captivating art piece at Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island Arts Association. -@mrjloyd

  6. The recovery fee authorized by this Code section for recoverable fees and taxes shall be subject to state and local sales and use tax in the manner and to the same extent as the fee charged for the lease or rental of the rental motor vehicle.

40-2-168.Registration and licensing of taxicabs and limousines; issuance of distinctive license plate.

Owners of a taxicab or limousine, prior to commencing operation in this state, shall, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, and the payment of an annual registration fee of $25.00, be issued a distinctive license plate by the commissioner. Such distinctive license plate shall be designed by the commissioner and displayed on the vehicle as provided in Code Section 40-2-41. The certificate of registration shall be kept in the vehicle. Revalidation decals shall be issued, upon payment of fees required by law, in the same manner as provided for general issue license plates. Such license plates shall be transferred from one vehicle to another vehicle of the same class and acquired by the same person as provided in Code Section 40-2-42. For all existing registrations, except during the owner’s registration period as provided in Code Section 40-2-21, the commissioner shall exchange and replace any current and valid registration and license plate at no charge to the owner. Such license plates shall not be issued to any owner of a taxicab or limousine, as such term is defined in paragraph (4) of Code Section 40-1-151, that is not properly licensed as such by the Department of Public Safety or a political subdivision of this state.