51(1)Any manufacturer, transporter or licensed dealer may make application to the Registrar upon the appropriate form for a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one or more special plates or single special plates as appropriate to various types of vehicles subject to registration hereunder, and the applicant shall also submit such proof of his status as a bona fide manufacturer, transporter, or dealer as may reasonably be required by the Registrar.

51(2)The Registrar, upon granting any such application, shall issue to the applicant a certificate containing the applicant’s name and address and the general distinguishing numbers assigned to the applicant, and special plates as applied for, which shall have displayed thereon the general distinguishing numbers assigned to the applicant and any other information the Minister may by order require.