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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to custom plates for veterans
Purpose
To waive all initial fees for any kid of veterans custom plates including vanity plates
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the Vehicle and Traffic Law by adding a new section providing that all initial fees for existing plate designs in the military and veterans' series of custom plates are waived in the case of an application by any veteran of service in the armed forces of the United States. The waiver applies to fees for such custom plates without vanity lettering.
Section 2 is the effective date.
Existing law
Article 14 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law relates to the registration of motor vehicles. The enumerated sections of this article provide for distinctive license plates and the registration and issuance of license plates based on particular circumstances.
Justification
Veterans have serviced this country in such a heroic manner that can never be repaid. They risked their lived for the sake of their country and deserve whatever benefits we can offer them. Veterans deserve the right to commemorative license plates free of charge and provided for by this legislation.
Legislative history
S.1667 2015 S.969-A 2013-2014
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of May next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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