All states require a rear plate, and a plate light;
Unless you are talking about the tractor of a tractor~trailer. Then the rule of thumb is "If the vehicle came equipped with it, it had better be working"
No
New York
Nebraska has a light blue license plate design. The state features a sky blue background with various designs, including the state seal and the words "Nebraska" prominently displayed. The light blue license plate design is part of the state's standard plate offerings, reflecting its scenic skies and open landscapes.
New York 1901
No, it is not illegal. New Mexico does not require a front state license plate.
To legally operate on a public roadway, all of them.
The state of Arkansas does not require you have a front license plate. You only need a rear plate.
NO - only if you are REGISTERED in the new state, and do NOT put a front plate on - for example, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. If your car is registered legally in PA ( Rear plate only) and you drive in to New Jersey, you can not be stopped for not having a front plate - only cars REGISTERED in NJ need the front plate.
No, that could be considered obstruction of justice in some jurisdictions.
That's typically going to depend on the state. Most states that do have a front plate require it to be permanently affixed to the front of the vehicle.
It depends on what State the vehicle is registered in. Some States require only one plate.
In N.Y. State you do. I would imagine that it would be the same in all states as the license plate light makes the license plate readible at night.