Authorizes creation of "Sons of the American Legion" license plates.
Impact
The bill establishes a fee structure for the issuance of the plates, including a $50 application fee and an annual renewal fee of $10. Funds collected from these fees will be deposited into a dedicated 'Sons of the American Legion License Plate Fund', which will be appropriated to support the SALNJ's operations. However, the MVC is restricted from using state funds for the program's initial costs, ensuring that the financial burden is borne by the SALNJ and its supporters.
Summary
Assembly Bill A4429 authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to issue specialty license plates representing the Sons of the American Legion (SALNJ). These plates are intended to honor veterans and promote the SALNJ while generating funds for its activities. The design of the plates will be determined by the MVC, in consultation with the SALNJ, and will feature a slogan and emblem representative of the organization.
Contention
There are stipulations that could impact the program's continuation, such as certification of production costs. If the average cost of the plates exceeds the application fee of $50 for two consecutive fiscal years, the MVC may discontinue the program. Additionally, the SALNJ must provide a minimum of 500 applications and cover initial costs up to $25,000, creating a foundation for both support and accountability regarding the plate program.