This bill amends Section 31-3-11 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-3, which pertains to the registration of vehicles. The bill adds new language that requires every registration plate to display the registration number, the name of the state of Rhode Island (abbreviated as "R.I.") along the top, and the year number or expiration date. The bill also adds new language that requires registration plates to have the words "ocean state" printed along the bottom. Additionally, the bill deletes language that previously required the printing of the words "ocean state" on these plates, and specifies that this requirement applies to private passenger plates and not just commercial plates. The bill also adds new language that requires the plate type to be printed on the plate along the bottom for all other plate types. This bill would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
747: 31-3-11