This bill amends the North Dakota Century Code to introduce a new category of special license plates known as "military sacrifice plates." The amendment to section 39-04-10.3 specifies that while personalized plates typically incur an additional fee, military sacrifice plates, along with gold star and prisoner of war plates, will not require any extra charge. 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 in the armed forces, provided they have not been found guilty of willful misconduct.

Additionally, the bill establishes a new section that details the process for issuing military sacrifice plates. It mandates that the director of the department must verify the eligibility of applicants and that these plates will feature a distinctive emblem and the words "military sacrifice." The definition of "immediate family member" is also provided, encompassing spouses, parents, siblings, children, and grandparents. Furthermore, the bill restricts the issuance of military sacrifice plates to owners of passenger vehicles or trucks with a registered gross vehicle weight rating not exceeding 20,000 pounds.

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