Special registration plates associated with Whitetails Unlimited and making an appropriation. (FE)

Before October 2, 1998, authorized special groups whose members may obtain special plates were specifically enumerated in state law. With certain exceptions, current law provides that specific enumeration in state law of authorized special groups is limited to those special groups enumerated before October 2, 1998. A fee, in addition to the regular registration fee for the particular kind of vehicle, is charged for the issuance or reissuance of most special plates.

This bill establishes an authorized special group specifically enumerated in state law for persons interested in obtaining special plates expressing support for Whitetails Unlimited. In addition to the regular vehicle registration fee, special group members are required to pay a $15 fee for issuance or reissuance of the special plates and to annually include payment of $25 that provides funds to Whitetails Unlimited. The bill requires the special plates to display a logo or symbol associated with Whitetails Unlimited. DOT may not issue these special plates until DOT has obtained authority to use any applicable trademark or service mark associated with Whitetails Unlimited on these special plates and until DOT receives a contribution from any interested person or group in the amount of the initial costs of production of these special plates or $23,700, whichever is less.