This bill proposes significant amendments to the West Virginia Code, primarily aimed at eliminating fees associated with license plates, vehicle registration, operator's licenses, and inspection fees for volunteer firefighters. It introduces provisions for special license plates for various groups, including elected officials, military members, and youth organizations, with specific eligibility criteria and application processes. Notably, the bill establishes a $15 annual fee for certain special plates and a $10 initial application fee for others, while also detailing requirements for the design and material of the plates, such as the use of reflectorized material.

Additionally, the bill outlines the continuation of special plates for surviving spouses under certain conditions and introduces a new requirement for organizations to collect a minimum number of applications before production of special plates can begin. It reduces the maximum vehicle inspection fee from $19 to $14 and waives the inspection fee for one Class A vehicle owned by a volunteer firefighter. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the application process for special registration plates, support volunteer firefighters, and recognize various communities and causes through specialized vehicle registration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-14, 17A-10-8, 17B-2-1, 17C-16-6