(a) In this section, “vintage registration plate” means a Maryland registration plate that was actually issued for display on a motor vehicle in a year not less than 25 years prior to January 1 of each calendar year.

(b) The owner of a motor vehicle registered under § 13-936 or § 13-937.1 of this subtitle as a Class L (historic) or Class N (street rod) vehicle may display two vintage registration plates in lieu of a current registration plate on that vehicle if:

(1) The owner of the motor vehicle submits an application on a form prescribed by the Administrator;

(2) The two vintage registration plates were issued in the same year as the model year of the motor vehicle; and

(3) The owner of the motor vehicle pays a onetime registration fee of $25.50.

(c) If the Administration authorizes the display of vintage registration plates under this section:

(1) The vintage registration plates shall remain valid for as long as title to the motor vehicle remains in the person who submitted an application under subsection (b)(1) of this section; and

(2) A fee in addition to the onetime registration fee prescribed in subsection (b)(3) of this section is not required for the issuance of the vintage registration plates.