This bill proposes the creation of a new section in the North Dakota Century Code to establish military sacrifice number plates and amends 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 plates, gold star plates, or prisoner of war plates. The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for military sacrifice plates, which are available to immediate family members of individuals who died outside a combat zone while serving honorably, provided they meet certain conditions.

The new section specifies that military sacrifice plates will feature a distinctive emblem and the words "military sacrifice." It defines "immediate family member" to include spouses, parents, siblings, children, and grandparents. Additionally, the bill stipulates that these plates can only be issued to owners of passenger vehicles or trucks with a registered gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding 20,000 pounds. The bill also requires verification of eligibility by the department of veterans' affairs before the plates can be issued.

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