This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to provide that volunteer firefighters who have served for at least five years are eligible for free motor vehicle registrations and license plates for one personal vehicle. The new legal language specifies that eligible firefighters must present an affidavit from their chief confirming their service duration, and this benefit does not extend to commercial vehicles owned or operated by the firefighter.

The bill introduces a new subsection (d) to section 17A-3-2, which waives the license plate and vehicle registration fees for qualifying volunteer firefighters. This initiative aims to recognize and support the contributions of volunteer firefighters in the community by alleviating some of their financial burdens related to vehicle registration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-2