Fees for replacement license plates and validation stickers eliminated.

This bill eliminates fees for replacing defective or malfunctioning license plates and validation stickers in Minnesota, directly affecting vehicle owners who need replacements due to manufacturing defects or functional failures rather than damage from normal use. The key provision requires the Department of Public Safety to issue new plates or stickers without charging a fee when the original item is defective or fails to perform its function, while still requiring owners to submit a sworn statement and return the damaged item. Additionally, the bill clarifies that filing fees for vehicle transactions remain unchanged for other purposes, such as standard renewals or new registrations, ensuring that only defective replacements are exempt from charges.