The bill amends sections of the Revised Code related to the issuance of specialty license plates by authorizing the registrar of motor vehicles to contract with a private vendor for this purpose. The registrar must utilize a competitive selection process to choose a vendor responsible for designing and marketing the plates, while retaining authority over the issuance and collection of related taxes and fees. The contract with the vendor can last up to two years with possible extensions, and the vendor must comply with specific electronic infrastructure and security standards. Additionally, the bill establishes a public safety license plate contract fund, which will be funded by fees from the specialty plate program, and modifies the drug law enforcement fund to include contributions from this program.

Moreover, the legislation aims to support drug task forces by prioritizing funding for those that received support in 2007 and those in larger counties, with a cap of $250,000 per task force per year. Remaining funds will be allocated to new task forces or those not meeting initial criteria. The bill defines a "drug task force" as a collaborative effort among local law enforcement to enforce drug laws and includes provisions for reporting requirements to the El Paso intelligence center. It also repeals existing sections of the Revised Code, indicating a significant update to the legal framework governing drug task forces.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4503.038, 4503.19, 5502.68