This bill authorizes the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special license plates for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The plates will feature a design that includes appropriate words or a slogan and an emblem honoring the sorority. An application fee of $50 is required, along with an annual renewal fee of $10. The fees collected will be deposited into a newly created Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. License Plate Fund, which will be used to support the organization's mission and programs, including educational and health initiatives for disadvantaged communities. The bill also stipulates that state funds cannot be used for the initial costs of the program, which must be covered by non-public contributions not exceeding $25,000.
Additionally, the bill outlines that the Chief Administrator must certify the average cost of producing and issuing the plates annually. If this cost exceeds the application fee for two consecutive years, the program may be discontinued. The Eastern Regional Director of Delta Sigma Theta is required to appoint a liaison to facilitate communication with the commission, and the bill mandates that the commission will not begin the program until it receives the necessary funds and at least 500 completed applications. The bill also repeals a previous law related to Delta Sigma Theta license plates and establishes a timeline for the implementation of the new program, which will remain inoperative until specific conditions are met.