§ 27-14-1703
               	 		
Second of 2 versions of this section
27-14-1703.    Expiration of special plates. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
    (a)    (1)  Every  special plate, excluding temporary preprinted paper tags, issued under  this subchapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31 of each  year unless the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles provides by rule a  staggered method of annual expiration.
      (2)  A  new plate for the ensuing year may be obtained by the person to whom  any such expired plate was issued, upon application to the Office of  Motor Vehicle and payment of the fee provided by law.
(b)  In  lieu of providing a new special plate upon the expiration of the  special plate issued under this subchapter, the commissioner may by rule  provide for the issuance of permanent special plates that are renewed  using an alternate method.