I. Any manufacturer as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 259:52, who constructs or assembles vehicles in this state, may make application to the department upon blanks furnished by it for that purpose, for a general distinguishing number for vehicles owned by such manufacturer.
II. The department may, if it is satisfied of the facts stated in such application, grant the same and issue to the applicant a certificate of registration containing such information as the director may determine. All vehicles owned by such manufacturer or in lawful possession of the manufacturer while in the manufacturing process shall be regarded as registered under such distinguishing number.
III. A manufacturer may have up to 12 number plates assigned to it pursuant to a registration under this section. Any vehicle displaying one of the number plates assigned and traveling on the public ways of the state shall be equipped with all equipment required under N.H. Rev. Stat. Chapter 266 for that type of vehicle.
IV. All applications shall be accompanied by the payment of a license fee of $125.