2016 HB 1, sponsored by Delegate Barve, proposes to prohibit the Maryland MVA from issuing or renewing vehicle license plates that display the Confederate flag. This effort is bi-partisan and supported by Maryland Governor Hogan.
(4) THE ADMINISTRATION MAY NOT:
(I) AUTHORIZE THE DISPLAY OF AN EMBLEM OR A LOGO THAT DEPICTS THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG ON SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES OR A SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE; OR
(II) RENEW THE REGISTRATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT DISPLAYS AN EMBLEM OR A LOGO THAT DEPICTS THE CONFEDERATE BATTLE FLAG ON ITS SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES OR PLATE UNTIL THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES OR PLATE IS RETURNED TO THE ADMINISTRATION IN EXCHANGE FOR SUBSTITUTE REGISTRATION PLATES OR A SUBSTITUTE REGISTRATION PLATE.
Current status: In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation
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