TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF A HISTORIC OR SPECIAL INTEREST VEHICLE; AND TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING ANTIQUE MOTOR VEHICLE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

HB 1502 reduces the age requirement for registering historic or special interest vehicles in Arkansas from 45 to 30 years. It allows owners of vehicles 30+ years old to register them as historic/special interest vehicles and receive distinctive license plates instead of standard plates. The bill also clarifies that reproduction vehicles must be at least 30 years old to qualify for this registration. This change directly affects owners of older vehicles seeking special license plates under Arkansas law. The law maintains the $7 registration fee but lowers the eligibility threshold for historic vehicle status.