This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to provide motor vehicle registrations and license plates free of charge for volunteer firefighters who have served for at least five years. It introduces a new provision that waives the license plate and vehicle registration fees for one personal vehicle owned by eligible volunteer firefighters. To qualify, firefighters must present an annual affidavit from their chief confirming their eligibility based on their service duration. The bill specifies that this waiver does not apply to commercial vehicles or special registration plates.

The new legal language inserted into the current law states that the fees are waived for volunteer firefighters after they have accrued five years of service, and it outlines the requirement for an affidavit to confirm their eligibility. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the waiver does not extend to commercial vehicles or special registration plates, ensuring that the benefits are specifically targeted to personal vehicles of long-serving volunteer firefighters.

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