This bill amends section 39-04-10.10 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the issuance of distinctive number plates for veterans eligible for interment in the North Dakota veterans' cemetery. The amendments include the removal of specific payment requirements, such as the initial fee and annual surcharge for veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart, thereby exempting them from these fees. Additionally, the language regarding the collection and distribution of fees has been revised, eliminating the requirement for the department to report on funds collected during each legislative session.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the investment of the veterans' cemetery maintenance fund and the newly created veterans' cemetery trust fund will be managed by the state treasurer, who is authorized to invest these funds similarly to the state investment board. The bill also allows the veterans' cemetery trust fund to accept contributions from private and federal sources, enhancing the financial support available for the maintenance and operation of the veterans' cemetery.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 39-04-10.10