Sec. 3. (a) An individual who registers a vehicle under this title may apply for and receive a Hoosier veteran license plate for one (1) or more vehicles upon doing the following:

(1) Completing an application for a Hoosier veteran license plate.

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-18.5-29-3

  • Hoosier veteran: means an individual who meets the following criteria:

    Indiana Code 1-1-4-5

  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the commonwealths, possessions, states in free association with the United States, and the territories. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • veteran: includes "Hoosier veteran" and applies to the construction of all Indiana statutes, unless the construction is expressly excluded by the terms of the statute, is plainly repugnant to the intent of the general assembly or of the context of the statute, or is inconsistent with federal law. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) Presenting one (1) of the following to the bureau:

(A) A United States Uniformed Services Retiree Identification Card.

(B) Proof of discharge.

(C) United States military discharge papers.

(D) A current armed forces identification card.

(E) A physical credential or mobile credential issued to the individual that contains an indication of veteran status under IC 9-24-11-5.5.

(3) Paying a fee in an amount of fifteen dollars ($15).

     (b) The bureau shall distribute at least one (1) time each month the fee described in subsection (a)(3) to the director of veterans’ affairs for deposit in the military family relief fund established under IC 10-17-12-8.

[Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-50-6; subsection (a) formerly 9-18-50-7; 9-29-5-38.5(a).]

As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.18; P.L.211-2023, SEC.25; P.L.141-2024, SEC.14.

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