The bill amends section 4503.571 of the Revised Code to allow the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient, who has not remarried, to retain or obtain the "Purple Heart" specialty license plate. The new provisions specify that the spouse may apply to the registrar for the retention of license plates previously issued to the deceased recipient or for new registration under the same section. The application must include documentary evidence of the deceased person's Purple Heart award and any additional evidence required by the registrar.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the spouse of a deceased Purple Heart recipient is exempt from certain fees typically associated with license plate registration. Specifically, the registrar may allow the spouse to retain the license plates or issue new ones upon payment of the regular registration taxes and fees, as well as compliance with all applicable laws. The bill also includes provisions to prevent false representation regarding Purple Heart status for the purpose of obtaining license plates.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4503.571