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Let's consider why the regulation exists in the first place. The intent of the reg is to prevent people from affixing decorations which could negatively impact the performance or function of the headlights.
The regulation has been on the books since the days of sealed beam headlamps. With sealed beam headlamps, the entire front surface of the headlamp plays a role in the distribution of the light. Putting a decoration of a similar nature on such a headlamp would surely affect the distribution of light from the headlamp and as such would (and should) be considered illegal.
The design of the OP's headlamps has effectively shrunk the sealed beam headlamp and relocated it behind a piece of clear plastic that is much larger than the lamp itself.
The clear plastic cover simply serves as a protective element and is not integral to the function of the lamp.
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