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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Exempts veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran"
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Title of bill
An act to exempt veterans of World War II from any additional fees when they order license plates stating "World War II Veteran"
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow World War II Veterans an exemption from any additional costs for vanity plates.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. The department of motor vehicles shall establish that there shall be no charge for the issuance or renewal of a license plate stating "World War II Veteran", upon payment of the regular registration fee prescribed by section 401 of the vehicle and traffic law, when such plate is being issued upon proof, satisfactory to the commissioner of motor vehicles, that the applicant is a veteran of World War II.
Justification
This act will provide that all New York State residents who are veterans of World War II shall be exempt from the additional or "vanity plate" charge for World War II New York State license plates in recognition of their invaluable service to our country and invaluable sacrifice to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today.
Legislative history
S.7530 of 2008 04/10/08 Referred to Veterans, Homeland Security & Military Affairs
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after it shall have become a law; provided that any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be promulgated on or before such effective date.
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