The bill proposes amendments to Section 31-3-11 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-3, which pertains to the "Registration of Vehicles." The changes include specifying that the name of the state of Rhode Island should be displayed along the top of the registration plate, which can be abbreviated as "R.I.," and that the words "ocean state" should be printed along the bottom of the plate. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the requirement to print "ocean state" along the bottom will only apply to private passenger plates, whereas all other plate types should have the plate type printed along the bottom.

The bill removes the previous provisions that exempted commercial plates or plates issued to recipients of the Purple Heart from having "ocean state" printed on them. The explanation provided by the Legislative Council indicates that the act is related to motor and other vehicles, specifically focusing on what is displayed on motor vehicle registration plates. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
747: 31-3-11