[§249-9.4] Special series plates. A qualified household member, as defined in section 286-251, or a co-owner of a motor vehicle owned by an arrestee under part XIV of this chapter, who has been granted a special motor vehicle registration under section 286-263.6, shall apply to the appropriate county director of finance for special license plates that shall bear a special series of numbers or letter so as to be readily identifiable by law enforcement officers. The director of finance may issue the special plates only if:

(1) The director of finance receives written approval for the issuance of special plates from the administrative director of the courts or the administrative director's appointee under section 286-251;

(2) The qualified household member or a co-owner of the motor vehicle has a driver's license that has not expired or been suspended or revoked; and

(3) The applicant pays a fee for the special license plates that is equal to the cost of the license plates and tag or emblem, plus the administrative cost of furnishing the plates and tag or emblem and effecting the registration for each motor vehicle for which special plates are issued. [L 2000, c 189, §4]