§ 422. Special vehicle identification numbers. The commissioner may,
by regulation, provide for the issuance of a special vehicle
identification number. Such regulations shall be applicable whenever a
special vehicle identification number is required by any provision of
law. With respect to a vehicle part for which an inspection is required
pursuant to subdivision two of section four hundred twenty-three-a of
this chapter, a special identification number may consist of a
distinguishing mark. Such special vehicle identification number shall be
affixed only by or under the direction of a member of the department of
motor vehicles who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to section
three hundred ninety-two-b of this chapter. A fee of twenty-five dollars
shall be paid to the commissioner before such number shall be issued,
except that no fee shall be required of a governmental agency.