Authorizes the department of licensing to replace license plates upon request of the current vehicle owner if the functional lifetime of the plates has been exceeded.

Prohibits the department of licensing from requiring the replacement of license plates unless the functional lifetime of the plates has been exceeded.

Authorizes the department of licensing to, upon the transfer of a vehicle, require the new vehicle owner to replace the license plates at the same time the new owner registers the vehicle if the vehicle's existing license plates have exceeded their functional lifetime.