This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to eliminate the $10 application fee for special license plates issued to honorably discharged members of the military. The current law allows the issuance of special plates for active, retired, or honorably discharged military personnel, as well as the next of kin of service members killed in combat, but includes a fee for these plates. The new language specifies that no application fee will be charged for special plates issued to honorably discharged military personnel, while maintaining the fee for other categories.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that surviving spouses may continue to use their deceased spouse's military license plate until certain conditions are met, and it outlines the documentation required for applicants. It also allows for the issuance of special plates recognizing military organizations, contingent upon a minimum number of applicants, and provides an exemption from registration fees for Gold Star spouses for one Gold Star Family license plate. Overall, the bill aims to honor and support military personnel and their families by reducing financial barriers associated with obtaining special license plates.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-14b