(1) Any person, firm, or corporation that is regularly engaged in the business of driving or towing motor vehicles or trailers as defined in § 27-14-1805, upon the payment of a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00), may be issued an annual metal transporter plate by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
(2) This metal plate shall not expire until December 31 of the calendar year in which it is purchased.
(3) The plate shall be attached to the rear of any vehicle being operated by the licensee in conformity with this subchapter.
(4) The fee for this annual transporter plate shall not be reduced but shall remain at thirty dollars ($30.00).
(5) If this annual transporter plate is lost by the licensee, it must be replaced by an original annual transporter plate for a fee of thirty dollars ($30.00).