MI SB0374

Secretary of state must use digital printing method with UV-curable ink-jet technology on retroflective sheeting to create all standard design registration plates within 1 year of the bill's effective date.

Vehicle registrants may display a digital registration plate (electronic display mounted on rear) in lieu of standard registration plates within 1 year of the bill's effective date.

Changes registration plate renewal rules for state, municipal, and nonprofit-owned vehicles to use "does not expire" language instead of "shall expire," with renewal only when plates are worn out or illegible.

Corrects civil air patrol reference from 36 USC 201-208 to 36 USC 40301-40307.

Registration plates issued before January 1, 2015 cannot be renewed more than 10 years after issuance; owners must obtain replacement plates or request same registration number on new plate if the original series has been retired.