Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton and Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R), both seated, signed the car tag compact. Photo from Gov. Fallin / Facebook
The Choctaw Nation signed a car tag compact with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R). Tribal members will be able to register at any tag agency in the state and receive a special Choctaw Nation plate. They will pay the same fees as other residents but will receive a 20 percent refund from the tribe.
A sample Choctaw Nation tag. Image from Choctaw Nation
"A Choctaw tag is much more than just saving money – it is a way to show our heritage,” said Chief Gary Batton said in a press release. The tribe is the second largest in the state in terms of citizenship. Get the Story:
State Of Oklahoma, Choctaws Sign Vehicle Tag Compact (AP 9/4)
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