The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish provisions for the issuance of special registration plates for recipients of the Distinguished Medal of Valor and their surviving spouses, alongside other first responders. It allows these individuals to apply for special plates for any Class A vehicle, with the design of the insignia to be determined by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The bill specifies that these registration plates are exempt from standard registration fees, and surviving spouses may continue to use the plates until they remarry or do not renew them. Additionally, a one-time fee of $10 is required for the second plate, which will be deposited into the State Road Fund.

Furthermore, the bill outlines application and qualification requirements for various special registration plates for first responders, including certified paramedics, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. Each application must include an affidavit from the applicant's department head, proof of compliance with vehicle registration laws, and payment of a special initial application fee of $10. The legislation aims to honor and recognize the service of these individuals while providing them with a means to display their professional insignia on their vehicles.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-14j
Committee Substitute: 17A-3-14g
Committee Substitute for the Committee Substitute: 17A-3-14g
Enrolled Version: 17A-3-14g