California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 3.3 - Special Plates
Section 206.00 - Definitions for Environmental, Special Interest and Special Recognition License Plates
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Environmental License Plates are license plates that allow a vehicle owner or lessee to display a personalized, requested configuration subject to prohibitions found in section 206.02 of this Article.
(b) Special Interest License Plates are specialized license plates developed by state agencies or created by the legislature that support programs specified in the Vehicle Code. By requesting these plates, vehicle owners can provide support to the special interest program of their choice. These plates include, but are not limited to, Breast Cancer Awareness, California Museums, and Pet Lovers. A complete list of the available plates can be found on form DMV REG 17 as incorporated by reference in section 206.02 of this Article.
(c) Special Recognition License Plates are specialized plates available to applicants who meet specified criteria in the Vehicle Code. These plates are not available to the general public and are only available to provide recognition for a qualifying event or characteristic of the applicant's vehicle or of the applicant requesting the plates. These plates include, but are not limited to, Legion of Valor, Purple Heart, California Firefighter, and Horseless Carriage. A complete list of the special recognition plates can be found on form DMV REG 17 A as incorporated by reference in section 206.16 of this Article.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1651, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 5008, 5060 and 5103, Vehicle Code.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651, 1652 and 5110, Vehicle Code. Reference: Sections 4850, 5060, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5105, 5106, 5108 and 5109, Vehicle Code; and Ogilvie v. Gordon, No. 4:20-cv-01707-JST (N.D.Cal. 11/24/20) /(ECF Nos. 40, 47).
