The bill amends the Ohio Revised Code to allow the registrar of motor vehicles to contract with a private vendor for the issuance of specialty license plates. It establishes a competitive selection process for the vendor, who will handle the design and marketing of the plates, while the registrar maintains authority over issuance and fee collection. The contract can last up to two years with possible extensions and must ensure electronic compatibility, information security, and compliance with copyright laws. New sections 4503.261 and 4503.262 are introduced to define the vendor's responsibilities and create a public safety license plate contract fund for managing the program's finances.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing sections to include fees and contributions related to the specialty license plate program, requiring the registrar to collect fees for administrative costs, vendor compensation, and contributions to the drug law enforcement fund. This fund will support local drug task forces, with a priority funding system established for those applying for financial assistance. The bill caps funding for any single drug task force at $250,000 per year and mandates compliance with grant requirements. It also repeals sections 4503.038, 4503.19, and 5502.68 to streamline the legal framework surrounding these funding provisions.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4503.038, 4503.19, 5502.68