This bill amends New Jersey's laws regarding the creation and management of special license plates, introducing new definitions for terms such as "alumni organization," "community organization," "dedicated cause plate," and "organization plate." It consolidates special registration plates into two main categories: organization plates and dedicated cause plates, with a $50 application fee and an annual $10 renewal fee for dedicated cause plates. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) is tasked with collecting these fees and establishing a special non-lapsing fund to support the associated social causes. Additionally, the bill sets forth new requirements for sponsoring organizations, including proof of nonprofit status and a detailed explanation of their social impact, while granting the MVC board the authority to approve or deny plate requests.

The legislation also allows the MVC to discontinue special registration plates that fail to meet specific sales and revenue thresholds, ensuring that only viable causes are supported. It mandates that sponsoring organizations be notified before any discontinuation, providing them the chance to reapply for organization plates. The bill further clarifies the responsibilities of the chief administrator regarding the issuance of replacement plates for discontinued registrations and stipulates that any remaining revenue from renewal fees for these plates be directed to relevant funds. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for issuing special license plates while enhancing accountability among sponsoring organizations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:3-27.35, 39:3-27.36, 39:3-27.37, 39:3-27.38, 39:3-27.39, 39:3-33, 39:3-33.5