The bill authorizes the Escambia County Commission to levy an additional motor vehicle license and registration issuance fee of up to five dollars ($5) on each new registration, transfer, or renewal of a vehicle within the county. This fee can be implemented prior to December 1, 2026, with the motor vehicle license and registration year commencing on January 1, 2027. The fee is to be collected by the county's license issuing official and is in addition to all other existing fees, taxes, or charges related to vehicle licensing and registration.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the proceeds from this additional fee will be distributed monthly to the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Fund, specifically for law enforcement purposes. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2026. The legal language inserted into the bill includes provisions for the fee's collection and distribution, while no deletions from current law are noted in the summary provided.