This bill seeks to amend several sections of the General Laws related to the registration of vehicles. The amendments include increasing the weight limit for vehicles eligible for P.O.W. plates, Purple Heart plates, Distinguished Service Cross plates, Bronze Star Medal plates, National Guard plates, and disabled veterans' plates to twelve thousand pounds (12,000 lbs.). The bill also allows for the transfer of these plates to surviving spouses and imposes penalties for violations. The amendments would take effect upon passage of the bill.

Statutes affected:
436  SUB A: 31-6-8
436: 31-6-8