GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2017
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HOUSE BILL DRH30045-MLf-76 (02/08)
Short Title: Veterans Plates/Vehicle Weight Restriction. |
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Sponsors: |
Representatives Speciale and G. Martin (Primary Sponsors). |
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Referred to: |
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to provide that the division of motor vehicles may issue certain military special registration plates free of charge to motor vehicles with a registered weight that does not exceed SEVENTEEN THOUSAND pounds.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. G.S. 20‑79.7(a) reads as rewritten:
"(a) Free of Charge. –
Upon request, the Division shall annually provide and issue free of charge a
single special registration plate listed in this subsection to a person
qualified to receive the plate in accordance with G.S. 20‑79.4(a2).
This subsection does not apply to a special registration plate issued for a
vehicle that has a registered weight greater than 6,00017,000
pounds. The regular motor vehicle registration fees in G.S. 20‑88
apply if the registered weight of the vehicle is greater than 6,00017,000
pounds:
(1) A Legion of Valor registration plate to a recipient of the Legion of Valor award.
(2) A 100% Disabled Veteran registration plate to a 100% disabled veteran.
(3) An Ex‑Prisoner of War registration plate to an ex‑prisoner of war.
(4) A Bronze Star Valor registration plate to a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat award.
(5) A Silver Star registration plate to a recipient of the Silver Star award."
SECTION 2. This act becomes effective July 1, 2017, and applies to special registration plates issued or renewed on or after that date.