The bill amends and enacts several sections of the Revised Code to authorize the registrar of motor vehicles to contract with a private vendor for the issuance of specialty license plates. 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 fees. The contract 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, funded by vendor fees, and modifies the existing drug law enforcement fund to include contributions from the specialty plate program to support drug task forces in Ohio.

Moreover, the legislation prioritizes funding for drug task forces that received support in 2007 and those in counties with populations over 750,000, while also allowing remaining funds to be allocated to newly established task forces. A cap of $250,000 per calendar year is set for funding any single drug task force, which must comply with requirements from the division of criminal justice services, including activity reporting. The bill also defines a "drug task force" and repeals existing sections 4503.038, 4503.19, and 5502.68, indicating a comprehensive update to the legal framework surrounding drug task force funding and operations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4503.038, 4503.19, 5502.68