This bill amends current law to eliminate the $15 fee for special license plates issued to firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads in New Jersey. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will now issue these special plates without any additional cost, aside from the standard registration fees for the vehicle. The bill specifies that the special plates can be issued to individuals who are compensated, partially compensated, or volunteer members of fire departments or first aid/rescue squads, as well as to their spouses, parents, or businesses they own.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding the authority responsible for issuing these plates, changing references from the "director" to the "chief administrator." It also clarifies that individuals who no longer hold their positions in these organizations must return the special plates within 15 days. Overall, the legislation aims to provide financial relief to first responders by removing the fee associated with obtaining these special license plates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:3-27.8, 39:3-27.9, 39:3-27.10