61-3-416. (Effective January 1, 2026) Special motorcycle license plates -- department of justice to design -- fees -- distribution. (1) A Montana resident who is the owner of a motorcycle or quadricycle titled and registered under this chapter and who pays the fee required under subsection (2) may be issued a special motorcycle license plate bearing a black background and a design created by the department of justice. The design must recognize the efforts of one or more Montana-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to motorcycle rider safety and awareness.

(2) A person requesting a special motorcycle license plate under this section shall pay to the county treasurer or an authorized agent:

(a) an administrative fee of $5 on issuance of the special license plate to be deposited in the county general fund;

(b) a $5 license plate fee; and

(c) a donation fee of $20.

(3) The county treasurer or an authorized agent shall remit the fees required in subsections (2)(b) and (2)(c) to the department of justice. For each special plate issued, the department of justice shall deposit $5 in the state general fund and $20 in an account in the state special revenue fund to be used by the department of transportation as provided in subsection (4).

(4) The department of transportation shall use the money deposited in the account in the state special revenue fund as provided in subsection (3) to provide grants, using criteria established by the department of transportation, to Montana-based nonprofit organizations that promote awareness and enhance education regarding motorcycle safety.

(5) The account in the state special revenue fund provided for in subsection (3) is statutorily appropriated to the department of transportation, as provided in 17-7-502.