Md. Code Regs. 11.15.23.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 11.15.23.01 - Scope

A. The Administration, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, and appropriate representatives of the various branches of the armed forces, shall maintain a list of combat-related medals which, when awarded to an individual who registers a vehicle in this State, qualify that individual for special registration under this chapter.

(1) Medal of Honor;

(2) Purple Heart;

(3) Silver Star;

(4) Bronze Star;

(5) Distinguished Service Cross;

(6) Navy Cross;

(7) Air Force Cross;

(8) American Campaign Medal;

(9) Distinguished Flying Cross;

(10) Armed Forces Expeditionary;

(11) Vietnam Service Medal;

(12) Korean Service Medal;

(13) Southwest Asia Service Medal;

(14) European African Middle Eastern Medal;

(15) Asiatic Pacific Medal;

(16) Combat Infantry Insignia;

(17) World War II Victory Medal; and

(18) Gold Star.

B. An individual who was honorably discharged from a branch of the armed forces of the United States may apply for special registration.

C. An individual who is the surviving spouse, parent, child, or sibling of a person who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and lost their life may apply for special registration plates depicting the Gold Star.

Md. Code Regs. 11.15.23.01

Regulations .01 Special Registration Plates for Recipients of Combat-Related Armed Forces Medals, adopted effective June 20, 1994 (21:12 Md. R. 1061)
Regulation .01B amended effective May 23, 2005 (32:10 Md. R. 925); October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1825)
Regulation .01D adopted effective October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1825); amended effective 45:15 Md. R. 725, eff. 7/30/2018