§ 27-24-211 - Gold Star Family special license plates. - Arkansas Statutes

27-24-211. Gold Star Family special license plates.

(a) The purpose of this section is to honor:

(1) The spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States whose spouse has been killed in a conflict recognized by the United States Department of Defense; and

(2) The parent of a member of the armed forces of the United States whose child has been killed in a conflict recognized by the United States Department of Defense.

(b) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue one (1) Gold Star Family special license plate to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she:

(1) Is the spouse or parent of a member of the armed forces of the United States who has been killed in a conflict recognized by the United States Department of Defense; and

(2) Has received a Gold Star Lapel Button issued by the United States Department of Defense under 10 U.S.C. 1126.

(c) There is no cost for the issuance or renewal of the Gold Star Family special license plate under this section.

(d) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plates issued under this section as provided under this subsection.

(2) The design of the Gold Star Family special license plate shall include a large gold star on the left-hand side of the plate and a decal at the bottom of the plate that states "Gold Star Family" in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend.

(e) A Gold Star Family special license plate is not transferable as provided under 27-24-207.

(f) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year so long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law.