Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.
Impact
In conjunction with the typical vehicle registration fees, this bill stipulates an application fee of $50 and an annual renewal fee of $10 for the special license plates. The fees collected will support a designated fund, specifically the '250th Anniversary Revolutionary War License Plate Fund,' which will be utilized to fund and preserve Revolutionary War sites throughout New Jersey. This fund is expected to contribute positively to the preservation of the rich historical heritage associated with New Jersey's role in the Revolutionary War.
Summary
Bill S3909, introduced in New Jersey, aims to authorize the creation of '250th Anniversary Revolutionary War' license plates. This initiative is designed to allow vehicle owners in the state the option to obtain unique license plates that commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is tasked with designing these plates in consultation with the New Jersey Historical Commission, ensuring that the plates include appropriate words or slogans and an emblem that represents the Revolutionary War.
Contention
A notable provision of the bill is the stipulation that no state or public funds will be used for its initial implementation. Instead, the New Jersey Historical Commission is required to provide non-public financial contributions, not exceeding $25,000, to cover the preliminary costs associated with developing the license plates. The New Jersey Historical Commission may also accept private donations to help offset these costs. Furthermore, if the average cost of producing these license plates exceeds the established application fee over two consecutive years, the chief administrator has the authority to discontinue the program.
Administrative requirements
The bill sets stringent requirements for the MVC to initiate the program. Before any production or publicity can happen, a minimum of 500 completed applications must be submitted to the MVC, along with the requisite fee to commence the ordering of these specialty plates. These provisions, coupled with the expiration clause regarding the timely receipt of applications and fees, reflect a cautious approach to ensure that the program is viable and funded adequately before official rollout.