Sec.14-19a-2. Standards

(a) A certificate of registration and a special number plate shall be issued only to an individual or individuals, and not to an organization, association, social group or business entity which is not an individual person or persons.

(b) A certificate of registration and a special number plate shall be issued only to an applicant who is a member in good standing of an organization which qualifies in accordance with section 14-19a-3, or is certified by a Connecticut institution of higher education in accordance with section 14-19a-6.

(c) A certificate of registration and a special number plate shall be issued by the commissioner for a passenger motor vehicle, for a passenger and commercial motor vehicle, as defined in section 14-1 (a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, which is eligible for combination registration, a camper as defined in section 14-1 (a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, and for any other class or classes of motor vehicle(s) that the commissioner deems appropriate.

(d) A certificate of registration and a special number plate shall be issued only to an owner or owners of a motor vehicle, or to a lessee of a motor vehicle who is listed on the certificate of registration and is legally responsible for the renewal of registration of such vehicle. The commissioner may require proof that the lessee is responsible for registration renewal, and that the lessor agrees to surrender the certificate of registration and special number plate upon expiration of such lease.

(e) A certificate of registration and a special number plate shall be issued to joint owners of a motor vehicle if one of the joint owners is qualified therefor and the name of such owner is listed on the certificate of registration of such vehicle.

(Effective July 25, 1994; Amended June 2, 2004)