What's happening
This bill authorizes the creation and issuance of a distinctive license plate for members of the New York State Elks Association.
Why it matters
Creates a formal recognition for Elks Association members. by allowing them to display their affiliation on state-issued license plates, which could enhance visibility and community identity for the organization.
Requires proof of active membership. in the New York State Elks Association each year, ensuring that only current, verified members can obtain and renew these plates.
Imposes a $25 annual service charge. for the distinctive plate, in addition to the regular registration fee, which could generate additional revenue for the state and help fund the administrative costs of the program.
Includes safeguards for plate production. by requiring a $6,000 surety bond or at least 200 prepaid orders before production begins, protecting the state from financial loss if there is insufficient demand for the plates.
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Create Elks License Plates
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History
- Substituted by A219A
- Ordered to third reading cal.2011
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Create Elks License Plates
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Angelo Santabarbara
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8869
IN SENATE
May 30, 2018
Introduced by Sen. AMEDORE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the issuance of a distinctive license plate for members of the New York state Elks association of the benevolent and protective order of the Elks
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic law is amended by adding a new section 404-z to read as follows:
§ 404-z. Distinctive "Elks Association" license plates. 1. Any member of the New York state Elks association of the benevolent and protective order of the Elks residing in this state shall, upon request, be issued a license plate bearing the words "Elks Association". Application for said license plate shall be filed with the commissioner in such form and detail as the commissioner shall prescribe, and shall be verified annually by the applicant.
2. The distinctive plate authorized in this section shall be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the commissioner, that the applicant is presently an active member of the New York state Elks association of the benevolent and protective order of the Elks.
3. A distinctive plate issued pursuant to this section shall be issued in the same manner as other number plates upon payment of the regular registration fee prescribed by section four hundred one of this article, provided, however, that an additional annual service charge of twentyfive dollars shall be charged for such plate.
§ 2. 1. A distinctive plate established pursuant to section 404-z of the vehicle and traffic law shall only be designed, produced and issued upon the delivery to the department of motor vehicles of a surety bond in the amount of six thousand dollars, which shall be executed by a surety company authorized by the department of financial services to transact business in this state. Provided, however, that if the commissioner of motor vehicles shall have received prior to plate design, production and issuance at least two hundred orders for such distinctive plate together with the additional annual service charge applicable to
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each such order, which shall be non-refundable, no such surety bond shall be required. All service charges collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited pursuant to the provisions of section 404-oo of the vehicle and traffic law to the credit of the department of motor vehicles distinctive plate development fund established by section 95-g of the state finance law and shall be used for the design, production, advertising and distribution of distinctive license plates in accordance with such section 95-g.
2. If, upon the expiration of two years following the date upon which distinctive plates in the series are first available for sale two hundred or more sets of such plates are sold, a bond delivered pursuant to this section shall be discontinued. If fewer than two hundred sets of such plates are sold by such time, the department of motor vehicles shall be entitled to recover against the bond in an amount proportionate to such shortfall.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however, that section one of this act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to the issuance of a distinctive license plate for members of the New York state Elks association of the benevolent and protective order of the Elks
Purpose
This legislation would allow members of the New York State Elks to obtain a distinctive license plate that bears special wording that recognizes both the organization and the membership of the applicant. The act authorizes verification by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles that the motorist has an active membership with the Elks.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. The vehicle and traffic Law is amended by adding a new section 404-z
1. Establishing that members of the New York State Elks Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, upon request, shall be issued a license plate bearing the words "Elks Association."
2. Requires that satisfactory proof of membership be presented to the Department.
3. Establishes that the plate will be issued in the same manner as other numbered license plates upon the payment of the regular registration fee and annual service charge of twenty-five dollars.
Section 2: Establishes the effective date.
Justification
Currently, The State of New York makes available many different distinc- tive license plates to members of various groups. The New York State Elks Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is a community organization whose members take pride in their patriotic spir- it and commitment to serving their communities. This legislation would make it possible for proud members of this organization to show their affiliation with the Elks by displaying a distinctive New York State license plate.
Legislative history
New Senate bill.
2013-14: A.9010 - referred to Transportation 2015-16: A2517 - referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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