Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a vehicle registered as a recovery vehicle under IC 9-18.1-6.

     (b) A transport operator may, instead of registering each motor vehicle transported or disposable trailer used, make a verified application upon a form prescribed by the secretary and furnished by the secretary for a general distinctive registration number for:

(1) all motor vehicles transported by the transport operator and used and operated for the purposes provided; or

(2) all disposable trailers used and operated for the purpose of transporting sectionalized buildings.

     (c) The application must contain the following:

(1) A brief description of:

(A) each style or type of motor vehicle transported or the type of disposable trailer used to transport the sectionalized building, whichever is applicable; and

(B) the manner in which the transport operator intends to use the plates.

(2) The name and address of the transport operator.

(3) For an application to use a disposable trailer, a statement that the disposable trailer will be disassembled after a single use.

(4) Any other information the secretary requires.

     (d) The secretary may not issue transport operator license plates to a transport operator that has been convicted of violating this article until the secretary is satisfied that the transport operator is able to comply with the requirements of this section.

As added by P.L.120-2020, SEC.55. Amended by P.L.182-2021, SEC.11.