Section 5068.1 Of Article 8.4. Special Interest License Plates From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 8.4.
5068.1
. By July 1, 2013, the department shall do all of the
following:
(a) Issue a distinctive decal pursuant to subparagraph (B) of
paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 5068 to an applicant for
an original or renewal of vehicle registration for veteran plates or
plates honoring veterans to allow that applicant the option of
recognizing his or her veteran status in, or honoring veterans of, a
particular war or armed conflict, including, but not limited to,
those who served in the active military, naval, or air service and
performed any portion of their service during any of the periods
described in Section 980 of the Military and Veterans Code, including
active duty in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal
was authorized by the government of the United States.
(b) Make available to an applicant, upon request, a "yellow
ribbon/support our troops" decal in lieu of the distinctive decal
described in subdivision (a).
(c) Eliminate from inventory any decals for which the department
determines that demand is insufficient to maintain that inventory in
a cost-effective manner.