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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to distinctive plates for volunteer fire chiefs
Purpose
This bill allows the department of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive plates to volunteer fire chiefs.
Summary of provisions
Provides for the issuance of distinctive license plates for volunteer fire chiefs. The plate will have the Maltese Cross and the words Volunteer Fire Chief.
Justification
Volunteer Fire Chiefs spend countless hours in service their communities. They often have to respond to emergencies using their own vehicle. Distinctive plates would recognize their dedication to the community and in those cases where they are required to respond in their private vehicles allow other emergency personnel to recognize their vehicles.
Legislative history
2008-08, S.8069
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first day of April next succeeding this date on which it shall become a law.
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