This bill establishes a new conservation license plate called the "Love NH Lakes" number plate, which will feature a design prominently displaying a loon on a lake. The issuance of these special plates will require an additional fee of $30, in addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees. The bill also allows for vanity versions of the plate, with fees distributed according to existing laws. The revenue generated from the sale of these plates, after covering production and administrative costs, will be directed to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund, which is established under RSA 485-A:61.
Additionally, the bill amends RSA 485-A:61 to include funds derived from the "Love NH Lakes" number plates as a source of revenue for the cyanobacteria mitigation fund. The commissioner of safety is tasked with ensuring the plate design is registered and may enter into contracts for its commercial use, with any royalties or proceeds also being deposited into the same fund. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 485-A:61