This bill establishes a new category of special registration plates in Iowa, specifically for the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). It allows the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue these plates to owners of various types of motor vehicles upon application and payment of fees. The initial fee for obtaining a letter-number designated NWTF plate is set at $25, with an additional fee for personalized plates. The annual renewal fee for these plates is $10, which is in addition to the regular registration fee. The design of the plates will be created in collaboration with the Iowa chapter of the NWTF.

The bill also outlines the financial management of the fees collected from the issuance of these plates. Monthly, the fees will be deposited into the road use tax fund, and a portion will be transferred to the general fund to support the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR will use these funds to provide grants aimed at wild turkey habitat conservation and promoting hunting in Iowa, prioritizing state chapters of nonprofit organizations focused on these efforts. Additionally, the bill specifies that the DOT cannot require a minimum number of orders for the NWTF plates before issuing them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.34