This bill proposes the creation of a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to establish military sacrifice number plates, while also amending the existing law regarding personalized plates. The amendment to section 39-04-10.3 allows for the issuance of special license plates without an additional fee for military sacrifice license plates, gold star license plates, and prisoner of war license plates. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for obtaining a military sacrifice plate, which includes being an immediate family member of an individual who died outside a combat zone while serving honorably, and it specifies that the plates will feature a distinctive emblem and the words "military sacrifice."

Additionally, the bill defines "immediate family member" to include spouses, parents, siblings, children, and grandparents. It mandates that the director of the department issue these plates upon verification of eligibility and payment of all other registration fees. The military sacrifice plates are limited to owners of passenger vehicles or trucks with a registered gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding 20,000 pounds. This legislation aims to honor the families of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-04-10.3
Adopted by the House Transportation Committee: 39-04-10.3
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 39-04-10.3
Enrollment: 39-04-10.3