(1)(a) Each owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use or recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d), which is not used for hire or commercial use, who is a resident of the state and a veteran of the United States Armed Forces, a Woman Veteran, a World War II Veteran, a Navy Submariner, an active or retired member of the Florida National Guard, a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a recipient of the Purple Heart medal, a recipient of the Bronze Star, an active or retired member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces Reserve, or a recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Air Force Combat Action Medal, or Distinguished Flying Cross, upon application to the department, accompanied by proof of release or discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, proof of active membership or retired status in the Florida National Guard, proof of membership in the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association or proof of active military duty in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, proof of being a Purple Heart medal recipient, proof of being a Bronze Star recipient, proof of active or retired membership in any branch of the United States Armed Forces Reserve, or proof of membership in the Combat Infantrymen’s Association, Inc., proof of being a recipient of the Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medical Badge, Combat Action Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, Air Force Combat Action Medal, or Distinguished Flying Cross, and upon payment of the license tax for the vehicle as provided in s. 320.08, shall be issued a license plate as provided by s. 320.06 which, in lieu of the serial numbers prescribed by s. 320.06, is stamped with the words “Veteran,” “Woman Veteran,” “WWII Veteran,” “Navy Submariner,” “National Guard,” “Pearl Harbor Survivor,” “Combat-wounded veteran,” “Bronze Star,” “U.S. Reserve,” “Combat Infantry Badge,” “Combat Medical Badge,” “Combat Action Badge,” “Combat Action Ribbon,” “Air Force Combat Action Medal,” or “Distinguished Flying Cross,” as appropriate, and a likeness of the related campaign medal or badge, followed by the serial number of the license plate. Additionally, the Purple Heart plate may have the words “Purple Heart” stamped on the plate and the likeness of the Purple Heart medal appearing on the plate.
(b) The military members listed in paragraph (a) are eligible to be issued special veteran’s motorcycle license plates. The veteran’s motorcycle license plate design shall be the same as the design for the motor vehicle “Veteran” and “Woman Veteran” special license plate. The word “Veteran” or “Woman Veteran” shall be displayed at the bottom of the motorcycle license plate.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, beginning with fiscal year 2002-2003 and annually thereafter, the first $100,000 in general revenue generated from the sale of license plates issued under this section shall be deposited into the Grants and Donations Trust Fund, as described in s. 296.38(2), to be used for the purposes established by law for that trust fund. Any additional general revenue generated from the sale of such plates shall be deposited into the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and used to support program operations that benefit veterans or the operation, maintenance, or construction of domiciliary and nursing homes for veterans, subject to the requirements of chapter 216.
(d) Any revenue generated from the sale of Woman Veteran license plates must be deposited into the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund administered by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs pursuant to s. 20.375(3) and must be used solely for the purpose of creating and implementing programs to benefit women veterans. Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, an applicant for a Pearl Harbor Survivor license plate or a Purple Heart license plate who also qualifies for a disabled veteran’s license plate under s. 320.084 shall be issued the appropriate special license plate without payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08.
(2) Each owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d), which is not used for hire or commercial use who is a resident of this state and who is a former prisoner of war, or his or her unremarried surviving spouse, upon application to the department, shall be issued a license plate as provided in s. 320.06, stamped with the words “Ex-POW” followed by the serial number. Each application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant meets the qualifications specified in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b).
(a) A citizen of the United States who served as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the armed forces of a nation allied with the United States who was held as a prisoner of war at such time as the Armed Forces of the United States were engaged in combat, or his or her unremarried surviving spouse, may be issued the special license plate provided for in this subsection without payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08.
(b) A person who was serving as a civilian with the consent of the United States Government, or a person who was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States while he or she was not a United States citizen and was held as a prisoner of war when the Armed Forces of the United States were engaged in combat, or his or her unremarried surviving spouse, may be issued the special license plate provided for in this subsection upon payment of the license tax imposed by s. 320.08.
(3) Each owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d), which is not used for hire or commercial use who is a resident of this state and who is the unremarried surviving spouse of a recipient of the Purple Heart medal, upon application to the department accompanied by the payment of the required fees, shall be issued a license plate as provided in s. 320.06 which is stamped with the words “Purple Heart” and the likeness of the Purple Heart medal followed by the serial number. Each application shall be accompanied by proof that the applicant is the unremarried surviving spouse of a recipient of the Purple Heart medal.
(4) The owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d) which is not used for hire or commercial use who is a resident of this state and a current or former member of the United States Armed Forces who was deployed and served in Korea during the Korean War as defined in s. 1.01(14), upon application to the department accompanied by proof of active membership or former active duty status during the Korean War and payment of the license tax for the vehicle as provided in s. 320.08, shall be issued a license plate as provided by s. 320.06 which, in lieu of the registration license number prescribed by s. 320.06, is stamped with the words “Korean War Veteran” and a likeness of the Korean Service Medal, followed by the registration license number of the plate. Proof that the applicant was awarded the Korean Service Medal is sufficient to establish eligibility for the license plate.
(5) The owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d) which is not used for hire or commercial use who is a resident of this state and a current or former member of the United States military who was deployed and served in Vietnam during United States military deployment in Indochina, upon application to the department accompanied by proof of active membership or former active duty status during these operations and payment of the license tax for the vehicle as provided in s. 320.08, shall be issued a license plate as provided by s. 320.06 which, in lieu of the registration license number prescribed by s. 320.06, is stamped with the words “Vietnam War Veteran” and a likeness of the Vietnam Service Medal, followed by the registration license number of the plate. Proof that the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal is sufficient to establish eligibility for the license plate.
(6) The owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d) which is not used for hire or commercial use who is a resident of this state and a current or former member of the United States military who was deployed and served in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, or another area of the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield or Operation Desert Storm; in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom; or in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, upon application to the department accompanied by proof of active membership or former active duty status during one of these operations and payment of the license tax for the vehicle as provided in s. 320.08, shall be issued a license plate as provided by s. 320.06 which, in lieu of the registration license number prescribed by s. 320.06, is stamped with the words “Operation Desert Shield,” “Operation Desert Storm,” “Operation Enduring Freedom,” or “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” as appropriate, and a likeness of the related campaign medal followed by the registration license number of the plate. Proof that the applicant was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is sufficient to establish eligibility for the appropriate license plate.
(7) The owner or lessee of an automobile or truck for private use, a truck weighing not more than 7,999 pounds, or a recreational vehicle as specified in s. 320.08(9)(c) or (d) which is not used for hire or commercial use who is a resident of this state and a current or former member of the United States military who was permanently assigned to occupation forces in specific overseas locations during the Cold War between May 9, 1945, and October 2, 1990, upon application to the department accompanied by proof of active membership or former active duty status during this period at one of these locations and payment of the license tax for the vehicle as provided in s. 320.08, shall be issued a license plate as provided by s. 320.06 which, in lieu of the registration license number prescribed by s. 320.06, is stamped with the words “Army of Occupation” and a likeness of the subject medal, followed by the registration license number of the plate. Proof that the applicant was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal is sufficient to establish eligibility for the license plate.
History.—ss. 1-3, ch. 65-132; s. 6, ch. 65-190; ss. 24, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 74-52; s. 5, ch. 77-68; s. 18, ch. 77-357; s. 5, ch. 82-97; s. 13, ch. 83-218; s. 35, ch. 83-318; s. 3, ch. 84-108; s. 1, ch. 85-66; s. 1, ch. 92-189; s. 67, ch. 93-120; s. 59, ch. 94-306; s. 8, ch. 95-282; s. 23, ch. 96-413; s. 1, ch. 99-296; s. 1, ch. 2000-358; s. 122, ch. 2002-20; s. 1, ch. 2002-181; s. 17, ch. 2005-164; s. 34, ch. 2006-290; s. 1, ch. 2008-87; s. 2, ch. 2009-109; s. 13, ch. 2012-159; s. 99, ch. 2012-174; s. 39, ch. 2012-181; s. 32, ch. 2013-160; s. 3, ch. 2014-63; s. 20, ch. 2014-216; s. 1, ch. 2015-91; s. 8, ch. 2017-157; s. 13, ch. 2020-181; s. 5, ch. 2021-177.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses
320.01 - Definitions, General.
320.0104 - Legislative Intent With Respect to Implementation of Chapter.
320.011 - Administration and Enforcement; Rules.
320.015 - Taxation of Mobile Homes.
320.02 - Registration Required; Application for Registration; Forms.
320.023 - Requests to Establish Voluntary Checkoff on Motor Vehicle Registration Application.
320.03 - Registration; Duties of Tax Collectors; International Registration Plan.
320.031 - Mailing of Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers.
320.04 - Registration Service Charge.
320.05 - Records of the Department; Inspection Procedure; Lists and Searches; Fees.
320.055 - Registration Periods; Renewal Periods.
320.06 - Registration Certificates, License Plates, and Validation Stickers Generally.
320.0601 - Lease and Rental Car Companies; Identification of Vehicles as For-Hire.
320.0605 - Certificate of Registration; Possession Required; Exception.
320.0607 - Replacement License Plates, Validation Decal, or Mobile Home Sticker.
320.0609 - Transfer and Exchange of Registration License Plates; Transfer Fee.
320.0655 - Permanent License Plates for Governmental Entities and Volunteer Fire Departments.
320.0657 - Permanent Registration; Fleet License Plates.
320.0659 - Permanent Registration of Trailer for Hire and Semitrailers.
320.07 - Expiration of Registration; Renewal Required; Penalties.
320.0705 - Semiannual Registration or Renewal for Certain Vehicles.
320.0706 - Display of License Plates on Trucks.
320.071 - Advance Registration Renewal; Procedures.
320.0715 - International Registration Plan; Motor Carrier Services; Permits; Retention of Records.
320.072 - Additional Fee Imposed on Certain Motor Vehicle Registration Transactions.
320.08001 - Electric Vehicles; License Tax.
320.0801 - Additional License Tax on Certain Vehicles.
320.08015 - License Tax Surcharge.
320.0802 - Surcharge on License Tax.
320.0803 - Moped License Plates.
320.08035 - Persons Who Have Disabilities; Reduced Dimension License Plate.
320.0804 - Surcharge on License Tax.
320.08046 - Juvenile Programs Surcharge on License Tax.
320.08047 - Voluntary Contribution for Organ and Tissue Donor Education.
320.08048 - Sample License Plates.
320.0805 - Personalized Prestige License Plates.
320.08053 - Establishment of Specialty License Plates.
320.08056 - Specialty License Plates.
320.08058 - Specialty License Plates.
320.08062 - Audits and Attestations Required; Annual Use Fees of Specialty License Plates.
320.08068 - Motorcycle Specialty License Plates.
320.0807 - Special License Plates for Governor and Federal and State Legislators.
320.081 - Collection and Distribution of Annual License Tax Imposed on the Following Type Units.
320.0821 - Wrecker License Plates.
320.083 - Amateur Radio Operators; Special License Plates; Fees.
320.084 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plate to Certain Disabled Veterans.
320.0841 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Members of Seminole and Miccosukee Indian Tribes.
320.0842 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Veterans Who Use Wheelchairs.
320.0845 - License Plates for Members of Paralyzed Veterans of America.
320.0846 - Free Motor Vehicle License Plates to Active Members of the Florida National Guard.
320.0847 - Mini Truck and Low-Speed Vehicle License Plates.
320.0863 - Custom Vehicles and Street Rods; Registration and License Plates.
320.087 - Intercity Buses Operated in Interstate Commerce; Tax.
320.0875 - Purple Heart Special Motorcycle License Plate.
320.0891 - u.s. Paratroopers License Plate.
320.0893 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Recipients of the Medal of Honor.
320.0894 - Motor Vehicle License Plates to Gold Star Family Members.
320.0898 - Emergency Service Special Registration Plates; Fee; Penalty.
320.091 - Vehicles Held in Trust; License Plates.
320.102 - Marine Boat Trailers Owned by Nonprofit Organizations; Exemptions.
320.105 - Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles; Exemption.
320.13 - Dealer and Manufacturer License Plates and Alternative Method of Registration.
320.1316 - Failure to Surrender Vehicle or Vessel.
320.1325 - Registration Required for the Temporarily Employed.
320.133 - Transporter License Plates.
320.14 - Fractional License Tax.
320.15 - Refund of License Tax.
320.17 - Classification of Vehicles and Mobile Homes and Assessment of License Tax by Department.
320.18 - Withholding Registration.
320.19 - Tax Lien; Enforcement.
320.20 - Disposition of License Tax Moneys.
320.203 - Disposition of Biennial License Tax Moneys.
320.23 - Taxes Declared Compensatory.
320.261 - Attaching Registration License Plate Not Assigned Unlawful; Penalty.
320.27 - Motor Vehicle Dealers.
320.271 - Used Cars; Removal of Registration License Plates.
320.273 - Reinstatement of License of Motor Vehicle Dealers.
320.275 - Automobile Dealers Industry Advisory Board.
320.28 - Nonresident Dealers in Secondhand Motor Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, or Mobile Homes.
320.30 - Penalty for Violating S. 320.28.
320.31 - Definitions Covering Ss. 320.28 and 320.30.
320.3201 - Legislative Intent.
320.3203 - Requirement for a Written Manufacturer/dealer Agreement; Area of Sales Responsibility.
320.3205 - Termination, Cancellation, and Nonrenewal of a Manufacturer/dealer Agreement.
320.3206 - Transfer of Ownership; Family Succession.
320.3207 - Warranty Obligations.
320.3208 - Inspection and Rejection by the Dealer.
320.3209 - Coercion of Dealer Prohibited.
320.3210 - Civil Dispute Resolution; Mediation; Relief.
320.37 - Registration Not to Apply to Nonresidents.
320.371 - Registration Not to Apply to Certain Manufacturers and Others.
320.38 - When Nonresident Exemption Not Allowed.
320.39 - Reciprocal Agreements for Nonresident Exemption.
320.405 - International Registration Plan; Inspection of Records; Hearings.
320.406 - Estimate of Amount of Tax Due and Unpaid.
320.407 - Suits for Collection of Unpaid Taxes, Penalties, and Interest.
320.408 - Departmental Warrant for Collection of Unpaid Taxes and Penalties Due From Motor Carriers.
320.409 - Tax Lien on Property.
320.411 - Officer’s Sale of Property or Franchise.
320.412 - Department to Furnish Certificate of Liens.
320.413 - Discontinuance or Transfer of Business; Change of Address.
320.414 - Restraining and Enjoining Violation.
320.415 - Authority to Inspect Vehicles and Seize Property.
320.416 - Cooperation of Other State Agencies in Administration of Law.
320.417 - Foreclosure of Liens.
320.51 - Farm Tractors and Farm Trailers Exempt.
320.525 - Port Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.
320.535 - Airport Vehicles and Equipment; Definition; Exemption.
320.57 - Penalties for Violations of This Chapter.
320.58 - License Inspectors; Powers, Appointment.
320.60 - Definitions for Ss. 320.61-320.70.
320.61 - Licenses Required of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, Importers, Etc.
320.615 - Agent for Service of Process.
320.62 - Licenses; Amount; Disposition of Proceeds.
320.63 - Application for License; Contents.
320.64 - Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Grounds.
320.6403 - Distributor Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Importer.
320.6405 - Franchise Agreements; Obligations of Manufacturer and Its Agent.
320.6407 - Recall Notices Under Franchise Agreements; Compensation.
320.6412 - Franchise Termination Based on Fraud; Standard of Proof.
320.6415 - Changes in Plan or System of Distribution.
320.642 - Dealer Licenses in Areas Previously Served; Procedure.
320.643 - Transfer, Assignment, or Sale of Franchise Agreements.
320.644 - Change of Executive Management Control; Objection by Licensee; Procedure.
320.645 - Restriction Upon Ownership of Dealership by Licensee.
320.646 - Consumer Data Protection.
320.664 - Reinstatement of License.
320.67 - Inspection of Books or Other Documents of Licensee.
320.68 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.
320.696 - Warranty Responsibility.
320.6975 - Procedures and Remedies Applicable to Distributor Agreements.
320.698 - Civil Fines; Procedure.
320.699 - Administrative Hearings and Adjudications; Procedure.
320.70 - Penalties for Violation.
320.701 - Applicability of Ch. 84-69.
320.71 - Nonresident Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Recreational Vehicle Dealer’s License.
320.77 - License Required of Mobile Home Dealers.
320.771 - License Required of Recreational Vehicle Dealers.
320.781 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Protection Trust Fund.
320.822 - Definitions; Ss. 320.822-320.862.
320.8225 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer, Distributor, and Importer License.
320.823 - Establishment of Uniform Mobile Home Standards.
320.8231 - Establishment of Uniform Standards for Recreational Vehicle-Type Units and Park Trailers.
320.824 - Changes and Modifications of Standards.
320.8245 - Limitation of Alteration or Modification to Mobile Homes or Recreational Vehicles.
320.8249 - Mobile Home Installers License.
320.8251 - Mobile Home Installation Products; Product Approval.
320.8255 - Mobile Home Inspection.
320.827 - Label; Procedures for Issuance; Certification; Requirements.
320.833 - Retention, Destruction, and Reproduction of Records; Electronic Retention.
320.8335 - Disclosure of Manner Used in Determining Length of Mobile Homes.
320.835 - Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Warranties.
320.836 - Presenting Warranty Claim.
320.839 - Cumulative Remedies.
320.861 - Investigations; Subpoenas and Other Process; Oaths; Rules.
320.862 - Revocation of License Held by Firms or Corporations.
320.865 - Maintenance of Records by the Department.