The bill amends Sections 32-6-350 and 32-6-350.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to include veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve in the Alabama Veteran Tag Program, which provides distinctive motor vehicle license plates to eligible veterans. The bill outlines the application process for veterans, the associated fees, and the distribution of these fees. An additional fee of three dollars ($3) is required for the initial issuance of the tag, except for Vietnam veterans' tags, which require an additional six dollars ($6), half of which is allocated to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Alabama State Council. The bill also specifies that the distinctive tags are not transferable between vehicle owners and details the provisions for transferring distinctive motor vehicle tags.

Furthermore, the bill allows for the issuance of personalized license tags to eligible veterans upon payment of an annual fee of fifty dollars ($50), which is not prorated. The personalized tags can include special letters, figures, numbers, or other marks as approved by the Department of Revenue. The fees collected, after covering manufacturing and administration costs, are directed to the Alabama Veteran's Assistance Fund, except for twenty dollars ($20) from each Vietnam veteran personalized plate, which is distributed to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., Alabama State Council. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2024, following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law. The bill also includes a new insertion indicating that it was passed by the Senate on 06-Jun-23.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-6-350, 32-6-350
Enrolled: 32-6-350, 32-6-350