(1) The Department of Transportation shall issue disabled person parking permits in the form of family placards for use on vehicles that are regularly used by:
(a) A family that includes at least two persons with disabilities; or
(b) Multiple households that are caring for at least one person with a disability.
(2) All the following apply to placards issued under this section:
(a) The department shall determine the form, size and content of the placards except that the department shall require that the expiration date of a placard be visible when the placard is displayed in the vehicle.
(b) Placards issued under this section shall be valid for a period of eight years from the date of issue. Upon expiration, placards may be renewed in a manner determined by the department by rule.
(c) The department may not issue or renew a placard under this section unless a licensed physician certifies that:
(A) The family includes at least two persons with disabilities; or
(B) Multiple households are caring for at least one person with a disability.