Indiana Code 9-18.5-6-1. Purple Heart license plate; design; violation
(1) an individual; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 60 days | up to $500 |
who has been awarded a Purple Heart decoration.
(b) Upon proper application, the bureau may modify a license plate designed under subsection (a)(1) to designate a vehicle as being registered to an individual who is:
(1) described in subsection (a)(1); and
(2) eligible to be issued:
(A) a placard under IC 9-14-5 (before its repeal) or IC 9-18.5-8; or
(B) a person with a disability registration plate under IC 9-18.5-8.
An individual described in subsection (a)(2) is not eligible to receive a modified license plate under this subsection.
(c) An individual who:
(1) knowingly; or
(2) intentionally;
falsely professes to have the qualifications to obtain a license plate under subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) An individual who owns a vehicle bearing a license plate issued under subsection (b) and knows that the individual is not entitled to a license plate issued under subsection (b) commits a Class C misdemeanor.
[Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-18-19-1.]
As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.327. Amended by P.L.29-2021, SEC.2.