Section 13-936 - Historic motor vehicles: Class L (historic) vehicles(a) In this section, "historic motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that: (1) Is at least 20 years old;(2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer's original design; and(3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the Administration.(b) In this section, "historic motor vehicle" does not include a vehicle that has been remanufactured or reconstructed as a replica of an original vehicle.(c) If registered with the Administration under this section, every historic motor vehicle is a Class L (historic) vehicle.(d) Except as provided in subsection (i) of this section, for each Class L (historic) vehicle, the annual registration fee is : (1) On or after July 1, 2024, but before July 1, 2025, $45.50; and(2) On or after July 1, 2025, $55.50.(e) In applying for registration of a historic motor vehicle under this section, the owner of the vehicle shall submit with the application a certification that the vehicle for which the application is made:(1) Will be maintained for use in exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and occasional transportation; and(2) Will not be used:(i) For general daily transportation;(ii) Primarily for the transportation of passengers or property on highways;(iv) For transportation to and from employment or school; or(v) For commercial purposes.(f) Except as provided in § 13-936.1 of this subtitle, on registration of a vehicle under this section, the Administration shall issue a special, historic motor vehicle registration plate of the size and design that the Administration determines.(g) Unless the presence of the equipment was specifically required by a statute of this State as a condition of sale when the vehicle was manufactured, the presence of any specific equipment is not required for the operation of a vehicle registered under this section.(h)(1) A vehicle with a model year of 1985 or earlier registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires vehicle inspections.(2) A vehicle registered under this section is exempt from any statute that requires the use and inspection of emission controls.(i)(1) For a motor vehicle manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, there is a onetime registration fee of $50.00.(2) Registration of a motor vehicle manufactured under this subsection is not transferable to a subsequent owner.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 717,Sec. 2, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 608, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.