The bill amends section 39-04-10.10 of the North Dakota Century Code concerning the issuance of distinctive number plates for veterans eligible for interment in the North Dakota veterans' cemetery. It removes the requirement for an initial fee and annual surcharge for veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Additionally, it modifies the language regarding the collection and distribution of fees, specifying that the director will issue number plates upon payment of all other registration fees, while the department's responsibilities for fee collection and reporting to the legislative assembly have been streamlined.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the investment of the veterans' cemetery maintenance fund and veterans' cemetery trust fund is under the authority of the state treasurer, who can invest these funds similarly to the state investment board. It also allows the veterans' cemetery trust fund to accept contributions from private and federal sources, enhancing the financial support for the maintenance and operation of the veterans' cemetery.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-04-10.10