Minnesota Statutes Transportation (Ch. 160-174A) § 168.1253. Gold Star license plate

Subd. 2. Issuance; eligibility. Beginning October 1, 2009, the commissioner shall issue special plates bearing the inscription “GOLD STAR” to an applicant who:

Subd. 3. No fee. The commissioner shall issue a set of Gold Star plates, or a single plate for a motorcycle, to an eligible person free of charge, and shall replace the plate or plates without charge if they become damaged.

Subd. 4. Design. The special plates issued under this section must be of a design and size determined by the commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of veterans affairs. The commissioner may design the plates in accordance with section 168.1291, subdivision 2.

Subd. 5. Transfer. On payment of a fee of $5 and notification to the commissioner, special plates issued under this section may be transferred to another motor vehicle owned or jointly owned by the eligible person.

Subd. 6. Costs of production. The commissioner of management and budget may transfer money in the “Support Our Troops” account under section 190.19, subdivision 2a, to the driver and vehicle services account under section 299A.705, subdivision 1, to pay for the cost of production of the license plates authorized under this section. The commissioner of veterans affairs and the commissioner of public safety must agree on a payment schedule before any money may be transferred under this subdivision.