1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Department may issue special license plates and registration certificates to residents of Nevada for any passenger car or light commercial vehicle:

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(a) Having a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of 1 ton or less;

(b) Manufactured at least 25 years before the application is submitted to the Department;

(c) Containing only the original parts which were used to manufacture the vehicle or replacement parts that duplicate those original parts; and

(d) Having proof satisfactory to the Department that the vehicle is covered by insurance that meets the requirements of NRS 485.185 and that:

(1) Is designed or designated specifically for a classic or antique vehicle; or

(2) Includes an endorsement designed or designated specifically for classic or antique vehicles.

2.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, any vehicle issued special license plates and a registration certificate pursuant to subsection 1 shall not be used for general transportation but may be used for:

(a) Club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades or similar activities; and

(b) Such other uses as are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the vehicle.

3.  A vehicle that complies with subsection 2 is exempt from the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815, inclusive.

4.  If the owner of the vehicle elects to use the vehicle for general transportation, he or she:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 482.2655, shall not be issued special license plates and a registration certificate pursuant to subsection 1; and

(b) Shall comply with the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815, inclusive.

5.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, license plates issued pursuant to this section must be inscribed with the words ‘CLASSIC VEHICLE’ and a number of characters, including numbers and letters, as determined necessary by the Director pursuant to NRS 482.367003.

6.  A person may request personalized prestige license plates issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667 instead of a special license plate issued pursuant to subsection 5 if that person pays the fees for the personalized prestige license plates in addition to the fees required pursuant to this section.

7.  If, during a registration period, the holder of special plates issued pursuant to subsection 5 or 6 disposes of the vehicle to which the plates are affixed, the holder shall retain the plates and:

(a) Affix them to another vehicle which meets the requirements of this section and report the change to the Department in accordance with the procedure set forth for other transfers; or

(b) Within 30 days after removing the plates from the vehicle, return them to the Department.

8.  The fee for the special license plates is $35, in addition to all other applicable registration and license fees and governmental services taxes. The fee for an annual renewal sticker is $10.

9.  In addition to the fees required pursuant to subsection 8, the Department shall charge and collect a fee for the first issuance of the special license plates for those motor vehicles exempted pursuant to subsection 3 from the provisions of NRS 445B.770 to 445B.815, inclusive. The amount of the fee must be equal to the amount of the fee for a form certifying emission control compliance set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 445B.830.

10.  Fees paid to the Department pursuant to subsection 9 must be accounted for in the Pollution Control Account created by NRS 445B.830.

11.  As used in this section, ‘general transportation’ means a vehicle that is:

(a) Driven more than 5,000 miles during the immediately preceding year; or

(b) Used for any capacity for commercial purposes.