The bill H. 4769 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 56-3-14970, to allow the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue special license plates for submarine veterans. This addition recognizes submarine veterans as a distinct category eligible for special military service license plates, alongside other military designations such as Army, Navy, Air Force, and various veteran classifications. The bill outlines that qualifying active or prior service members must be registrants of the vehicle and can receive up to three license plates without incurring additional specialty plate fees, although they are subject to regular motor vehicle registration fees.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that applications for these special license plates must include official military documentation to verify the applicant's status as an active or prior service member. The license plates will be valid for a biennial period and are exempt from certain provisions in Section 56-3-8100. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 56-3-14970
Latest Version: 56-3-14970