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This bill modifies the definition of a "historic motor vehicle" in Maryland by changing the age requirement from being a model year of 1999 or earlier to being at least 25 years old, with the intention of applying this change prospectively from July 1, 2026, and ensuring that vehicles registered as historic before July 1, 2025, have their registration reinstated if it was suspended due to the previous definition. The bill also outlines registration fees for historic vehicles, with a one-time fee of $50 for vehicles manufactured at least 60 years prior to the current model year, and annual fees of $45.50 or $55.50 depending on the date of registration, while clarifying that vehicles registered under this section are exempt from certain inspection requirements and emission control mandates, and that the owner must certify the vehicle will be used for specific purposes like exhibitions and occasional transportation, not for general daily use, employment, or commercial activities.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0004?ys=2026RS