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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.74 - Application for historic preservation license plate

39:3-27.74. Application for historic preservation license plate
3. a. Application for issuance of an historic preservation license plate shall be made to the division on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the director. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 payable to the division, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued an historic preservation license plate pursuant to the provisions of this act shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the renewal of the registration of the motor vehicle and shall be collected by the division and deposited in the Historic Preservation License Plate Fund created pursuant to section 4 of this act.
L.1995,c.368,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.75 - "Historic Preservation License Plate Fund" created.

39:3-27.75 "Historic Preservation License Plate Fund" created.
4. a. There is created in the Department of Community Affairs a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Historic Preservation License Plate Fund." The fund shall be administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust. There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from all license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74), less the amounts necessary to reimburse the division for administrative costs pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.76). Moneys deposited in the fund shall be dedicated to (1) the awarding of grants to State agencies, local government units, and qualifying tax-exempt nonprofit organizations to meet costs related to the physical preservation of, development of interpretive and educational programming for, or operation of New Jersey's historic resources pursuant to the criteria established by the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force in the heritage tourism master plan prepared and submitted by the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force; and (2) the payment of expenses incurred by the New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force up to $135,000 in implementing the provisions of P.L.2006, c.60. Approval of any grants shall be made by the New Jersey Historic Trust pursuant to its guidelines.
b. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on moneys deposited in the fund, and any moneys which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.).
L.1995,c.368,s.4; amended 1999, c.152, s.53; 2006, c.60, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.76 - Use of funds to reimburse division

39:3-27.76. Use of funds to reimburse division
5. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74) into the fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for:
(1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of historic preservation license plates; and
(2) any initial computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the historic preservation license plate program established by P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.).
b. The director shall annually certify to the secretary the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of historic preservation license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.
c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74) in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of historic preservation license plates.
L.1995,c.368,s.5; amended 1999, c.152, s.54.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.77 - Notification of eligible motorists.

39:3-27.77 Notification of eligible motorists.
6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain historic preservation license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all division facilities and offices, as may be provided by the department. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the New Jersey Historic Trust with the approval of the secretary. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the secretary shall supply the division with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division.
L.1995,c.368,s.6; amended 1999, c.152, s.55; 2006, c.60, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.78 - Procedures set forth in interagency memorandum of agreement.

39:3-27.78 Procedures set forth in interagency memorandum of agreement.
7. The secretary, the New Jersey Historic Trust, the director, and the State Treasurer shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the departments, the New Jersey Historic Trust, and the division in carrying out their respective responsibilities under P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.).
L.1995,c.368,s.7; amended 1999, c.152, s.56; 2006, c.60, s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.79 - Issuance of shade tree, community forest preservation license plates.

39:3-27.79 Issuance of shade tree, community forest preservation license plates.
10. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation shall, upon proper application therefor, issue shade tree and community forest preservation license plates for any motor vehicle, including a commercial motor vehicle issued a registration or license plate pursuant to R.S.39:3-20, owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, shade tree and community forest preservation except for a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate issued to a commercial motor vehicle which, in addition to the registration number and other markings prescribed by law, shall display an emblem indicating an interest in shade tree and community forest preservation in New Jersey. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director; however, the director shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of shade tree and community forest preservation license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
L.1996,c.135,s.10;amended 2001, c.436.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.80 - Application, fee for shade tree, community forest preservation license plate

39:3-27.80. Application, fee for shade tree, community forest preservation license plate
11. a. Application for issuance of a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate shall be made to the Division of Motor Vehicles on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the director. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 payable to the Division of Motor Vehicles, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a shade tree and community forest preservation license plate pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.79 et al.) shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the renewal of the registration of the motor vehicle and shall be collected by the Division of Motor Vehicles and deposited in the Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund created pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.81).
L.1996,c.135,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.81 - Creation of "Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund"

39:3-27.81. Creation of "Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund"
12. a. There is created in the Department of Environmental Protection a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Shade Tree and Community Forest Preservation License Plate Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from all license plate fees collected pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.80), less the amounts necessary to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs authorized pursuant to section 13 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.82). Monies deposited in the fund shall be dedicated for support and funding of projects and programs concerned with shade tree and community forest preservation, including but not limited to the awarding of grants for such purposes to municipal shade tree commissions created pursuant to R.S.40:64-1 et seq., county shade tree commissions created pursuant to R.S.40:37-1 et seq., municipalities, and counties. Monies in the fund may also be awarded as grants to local governments and shade tree commissions pursuant to subsection c. of section 4 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.4). Monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the fund, and any monies which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.1 et al.).
b. The Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection shall administer the fund and the distribution of grants pursuant to this section. The Division of Parks and Forestry shall, by rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), establish qualifications for determining grant eligibility, criteria for ranking grant applications, and standards and authorized purposes for the use of such grants.
L.1996,c.135,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.82 - Reimbursement to Division of Motor Vehicles

39:3-27.82. Reimbursement to Division of Motor Vehicles
13. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.80) into the fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for:
(1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of shade tree and community forest preservation license plates; and
(2) any initial computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the shade tree and community forest preservation license plate program established by P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.79 et al.).
b. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall annually certify to the Commissioner of Environmental Protection the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the Division of Motor Vehicles in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of shade tree and community forest preservation license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.
c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 11 of P.L.1996, c.135 (C.39:3-27.80) in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of shade tree and community forest preservation license plates.
L.1996,c.135,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.83 - Notification of availability of shade tree, community forest preservation plates

39:3-27.83. Notification of availability of shade tree, community forest preservation plates
14. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain shade tree and community forest preservation license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all facilities and offices of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the Commissioner of Environmental Protection. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall supply the Division of Motor Vehicles with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division.
L.1996,c.135,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.84 - Interagency memorandum of agreement

39:3-27.84. Interagency memorandum of agreement
15. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the State Treasurer shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the departments and the Division of Motor Vehicles in carrying out their respective responsibilities under P.L.1996, c.135 (C.13:1L-17.1 et al.).
L.1996,c.135,s.15.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.85 - Pinelands preservation license plates; fees

39:3-27.85. Pinelands preservation license plates; fees
1. a. The director may issue for a motor vehicle registered in this State special license plates bearing, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, words and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, Pinelands preservation. The license plate shall be designed by the director, in consultation with the Pinelands Commission created by section 4 of P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-4). Issuance of Pinelands preservation license plates shall be subject to all applicable requirements of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
b. The director shall collect a $50 application fee for the Pinelands preservation license plate in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of the motor vehicle. The director shall collect annually subsequent to the year of issuance of the license plate a $10 fee for the license plate in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of the motor vehicle. The additional fees required by this subsection shall be deposited into the Pinelands Preservation Fund, established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1996, c.147 (C.13:18A-55).
c. The director shall annually certify to the State Treasurer the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the Division of Motor Vehicles in producing, issuing, renewing, making computer programming changes in connection with and publicizing the Pinelands preservation license plates. On a quarterly basis, the State Treasurer shall transfer a sum equal to the division's cost in connection with the Pinelands preservation license plates from the Pinelands Preservation Fund, established pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1996, c.147 (C.13:18A-55), to the division. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.
d. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection b. of this section in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Pinelands preservation license plates.
e. The Pinelands Commission and the director shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement on procedures to be followed to carry out their respective responsibilities under this act.
L.1996,c.147,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.86 - Issuance of Barnegat Bay Decoy, Baymen's Museum license plates

39:3-27.86. Issuance of Barnegat Bay Decoy, Baymen's Museum license plates
3. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum license plates or such other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates as the Department of Environmental Protection selects pursuant to section 4 of this act for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, the license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, the Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum or a maritime history or marine life preservation project selected by the department pursuant to section 4 of this act. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director, who shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of special license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
L.1997,c.74,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.87 - Application for license plate; fee

39:3-27.87. Application for license plate; fee
5. a. Application for issuance of a license plate authorized pursuant to section 3 of this act shall be made to the division on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the director. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 payable to the division, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a license plate authorized in section 3 of this act, pursuant to the provisions of this act, shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum license plate fee or a maritime history or marine life preservation project license plate fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the renewal of the registration of the motor vehicle and shall be collected by the division and, as provided in section 6 of this act, deposited into the respective accounts created pursuant to section 6 of this act.
L.1997,c.74,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.88 - Reimbursement to division

39:3-27.88. Reimbursement to division
7. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 5 of this act into the accounts, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for producing, issuing, renewing, making computer programming changes in connection with and publicizing the availability of Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum and other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates.
b. The director shall annually certify to the commissioner the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, making computer programming changes in connection with and publicizing the availability of Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum and other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.
c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 5 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum and other maritime history or marine life preservation project license plates.
L.1997,c.74,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.89 - Notification to motorists

39:3-27.89. Notification to motorists
9. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain special license plates authorized in section 3 of this act by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all division facilities and offices, as may be provided by the department. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the commissioner. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the commissioner shall supply the division with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division.
L.1997,c.74,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.91 - Definitions relative to Liberty State park license plates

39:3-27.91 Definitions relative to Liberty State park license plates
1. As used in this act:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection;
"Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection;
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation;
"Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation;
"Fund" means the "Liberty State Park License Plate Fund" created pursuant to section 4 of this act.
L.1997,c.195,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.92 - Liberty State Park license plates, issuance

39:3-27.92 Liberty State Park license plates, issuance
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Liberty State Park license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a Liberty State Park license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, Liberty State Park. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director; however, the director shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input from the general public on the design of the plate and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of Liberty State Park license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
L.1997,c.195,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.93 - Application, annual fee

39:3-27.93 Application, annual fee
3. a. Application for issuance of a Liberty State Park license plate shall be made to the division on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the director. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 payable to the division, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a Liberty State Park license plate pursuant to the provisions of this act shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the renewal of the registration of the motor vehicle and shall be collected by the division and deposited in the Liberty State Park License Plate Fund created pursuant to section 4 of this act.
L.1997,c.195,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.94 - Liberty State Park License Plate Fund

39:3-27.94 Liberty State Park License Plate Fund
4. There is created in the Department of Environmental Protection a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Liberty State Park License Plate Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from all license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of this act, less the amounts necessary to reimburse the division for administrative costs pursuant to section 5 of this act. Monies deposited in the fund shall be dedicated for support and funding of projects and programs at Liberty State Park. Monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited in the fund, and any monies which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in this act.
L.1997,c.195,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.95 - Reimbursement to division; average cost per license plate

39:3-27.95 Reimbursement to division; average cost per license plate
5. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of this act into the fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for:
(1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Liberty State Park license plates; and
(2) any initial fees, in an amount conferred as necessary to the commissioner, collected from the issuance of Liberty State Park license plates to be allocated to the division to pay the cost of any computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the Liberty State Park license plate program established by this act.
b. The director shall annually certify to the commissioner the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Liberty State Park license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.
c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 3 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Liberty State Park license plates.
L.1997,c.195,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.96 - Notices to eligible motorists

39:3-27.96 Notices to eligible motorists
6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Liberty State Park license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all division facilities and offices, as may be provided by the department. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the commissioner. The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the commissioner shall supply the division with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division.
L.1997,c.195,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.97 - Interagency memorandum of agreement

39:3-27.97 Interagency memorandum of agreement
7. The commissioner, the director, and the State Treasurer shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the departments and the division in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act.
L.1997,c.195,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.98 - Submarine veterans emblem authorized.

39:3-27.98 Submarine veterans emblem authorized.
1. a. A person who is an active member of the United States Submarine Veterans may affix a submarine veterans emblem which has been approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles to a license plate issued to that submarine veteran pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1987, c.374 (C.39:3-27.35 et seq.) for a motor vehicle owned or leased by that member.
b. The surviving spouse of a person authorized to display an emblem pursuant to subsection a. of this section may display the emblem on a motor vehicle owned or leased by the surviving spouse.
L.1997,c.289,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.99 - Rules, regulations relative to submarine veterans emblems.

39:3-27.99 Rules, regulations relative to submarine veterans emblems.
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations governing the use, design, materials and placement of submarine veterans emblems on license plates issued for motor vehicles owned or leased by active members of the United States Submarine Veterans.
L.1997,c.289,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.100 - Issuance of Meadowlands conservation license plates.

39:3-27.100 Issuance of Meadowlands conservation license plates.
9. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Transportation shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Meadowlands conservation license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law, a Meadowlands conservation license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, conservation of the Hackensack meadowlands and the Hackensack river watershed. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director; however, the director shall solicit, in conjunction with the Legislature, input on the design of the plate from the general public and from the board of trustees of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-90), and shall review the submissions prior to choosing the design. Issuance of Meadowlands conservation license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
L.1999,c.31,s.9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.101 - Application for Meadowlands conservation license plate; fee; registration, fee.

39:3-27.101 Application for Meadowlands conservation license plate; fee; registration, fee.
10. a. Application for issuance of a Meadowlands conservation license plate shall be made to the Division of Motor Vehicles on forms and in a manner as may be prescribed by the director. In order to be deemed complete, an application shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 payable to the Division of Motor Vehicles, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a Meadowlands conservation license plate pursuant to the provisions of sections 9 through 14 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.100 through C.39:3-27.105) shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the renewal of the registration of the motor vehicle and shall be collected by the Division of Motor Vehicles and remitted to the Meadowlands Conservation Trust created pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-89) for deposit in the Meadowlands Conservation Trust Fund created pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-92).
L.1999,c.31,s.10.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.102 - Fees deposted into Meadowlands Conservation Trust Fund.

39:3-27.102 Fees deposted into Meadowlands Conservation Trust Fund.
11. There shall be deposited in the Meadowlands Conservation Trust Fund created pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C. 13:17-92) the amount collected from all license plate fees collected pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.101), less the amounts necessary to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs authorized pursuant to section 12 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.103).
L.1999,c.31,s.11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.103 - Reimbursement to Division of Motor Vehicles.

39:3-27.103 Reimbursement to Division of Motor Vehicles.
12. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 10 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.101) into the Meadowlands Conservation Trust Fund created pursuant to section 6 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-92), amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the Division of Motor Vehicles for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for:
(1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Meadowlands conservation license plates; and
(2) any initial computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the Meadowlands conservation license plate program established pursuant to sections 9 through 14 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.100 through C.39:3-27.105).
b. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall annually certify to the board of trustees of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-90) the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the Division of Motor Vehicles in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Meadowlands conservation license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee or its successor.
c. In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 10 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.101) in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Meadowlands conservation license plates.
L.1999,c.31,s.12.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.104 - Notification of availability of Meadowlands conservation license plates.

39:3-27.104 Notification of availability of Meadowlands conservation license plates.
13. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Meadowlands conservation license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all facilities and offices of the Division of Motor Vehicles. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the board of trustees of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-90). The designs shall be subject to the approval of the director, and the board of trustees of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust shall supply the Division of Motor Vehicles with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by that division.
L.1999,c.31,s.13.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.105 - Interagency memorandum of agreement.

39:3-27.105 Interagency memorandum of agreement.
14. The board of trustees of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.13:17-90), the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, and the State Treasurer shall develop and enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by those parties in carrying out their respective responsibilities under sections 9 through 14 of P.L.1999, c.31 (C.39:3-27.100 through C.39:3-27.105).
L.1999,c.31,s.14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.106 - Issuance of "Navy Cross" license plates.

39:3-27.106 Issuance of "Navy Cross" license plates.
1. a. Upon application of any person who is the holder of a Navy Cross as certified on the applicant's DD-214 form or on a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, the director shall issue, for the motor vehicle owned or leased by the person, distinctive plates bearing a design approved by the director, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law. The plates shall bear the words "Navy Cross" and depict the Navy Cross emblem.
b. There shall be a fee of $15 to the applicant for these special plates in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. The director shall retain from the fees collected such sums as are necessary to provide for all costs incurred by the division in producing and issuing Navy Cross license plates.
c. The surviving spouse of a deceased recipient of the Navy Cross who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provisions of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special license plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to this section for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provisions of R.S.39:3-4.
d. The director may promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of these special license plates.
L.1999,c.56,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.107 - Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates.

39:3-27.107 Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates.
1. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings prescribed by law, a Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or interest in, the Deborah Heart and Lung Center. The license plate shall be designed by the director, in consultation with the Deborah Hospital Foundation's Board of Directors. Issuance of the Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
L.1999,c.354,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.108 - Application, renewal; fee.

39:3-27.108 Application, renewal; fee.
2. An application for issuance of a Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plate shall be accompanied by a fee of $50, in addition to the fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle. An application for the renewal of the plates shall be accompanied by an additional fee of $10. The additional application and renewal fees shall be deposited in the Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund created pursuant to section 3 of this act.
L.1999,c.354,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.109 - "Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund."

39:3-27.109 "Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund."
3. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a non-lapsing, interest-bearing fund to be known as the "Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the amount collected from the application and renewal fees collected pursuant to section 2 of this act, after reimbursement of the division for its actual costs in administering this act, and the amount remaining from the monies contributed by the Deborah Heart and Lung Center pursuant to section 4 of this act.
b. Monies deposited in the fund shall be used by the Deborah Hospital Foundation to fund programs and services for persons served by the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey. Monies deposited in the fund shall be held in interest-bearing accounts in public depositories as defined pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1970, c.236 (C.17:9-41), and may be invested or reinvested in such securities as are approved by the State Treasurer. Interest or other income earned on monies deposited into the fund, and any monies which may be appropriated or otherwise become available for the purposes of the fund, shall be credited to and deposited in the fund for use as set forth in this act.
c. Monies in the Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund shall be withdrawn by the State Treasurer and disbursed to the Deborah Hospital Foundation in Browns Mills, New Jersey, upon request of the foundation pursuant to a voucher system to be established by the State Treasurer. The foundation shall indicate on each voucher request the purpose to which the monies disbursed shall be applied.
d. The State Treasurer shall provide an annual report to the Deborah Hospital Foundation on the status of the funds, and the foundation shall provide an annual report to the State Treasurer documenting expenditures by the center of monies from the fund.
L.1999,c.354,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.110 - Contribution to offset initial costs.

39:3-27.110 Contribution to offset initial costs.
4. The Deborah Heart and Lung Center shall contribute monies in an amount to be determined by the director, not to exceed $50,000, to be used to offset the initial costs incurred by the division pursuant to section 5 of this act. Any amount remaining after the payment of the initial costs shall be deposited in the "Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund," created pursuant to section 3 of this act.
L.1999,c.354,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.111 - Reimbursement for costs incurred.

39:3-27.111 Reimbursement for costs incurred.
5. a. Prior to the deposit of the fees collected pursuant to section 2 of this act into the Deborah Hospital Foundation Fund, such amounts thereof as are necessary shall first be used to reimburse the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, up to the amount contributed by the center pursuant to section 4 of this act, and then to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for:
(1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates; and
(2) any initial computer programming fees that may be necessary to implement the Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plate program established by this act.
b. The director shall annually certify the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing and publicizing the availability of Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates.
c. In the event that the average cost per license plate, as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in section 2 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates.
L.1999,c.354,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.112 - Notification to eligible motorists.

39:3-27.112 Notification to eligible motorists.
6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Deborah Heart and Lung Center license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals, and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all division facilities and offices. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the director after consultation with the Deborah Hospital Foundation's Board of Directors.
L.1999,c.354,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.113 - Memorandum of agreement.

39:3-27.113 Memorandum of agreement.
7. The director and the Trustees of the Deborah Heart and Lung Center shall enter into a memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the division and the trustees in carrying out the provisions of this act.
L.1999,c.354,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.114 - Special license plates for former municipal mayor

39:3-27.114. Special license plates for former municipal mayor
1. a. Upon the application of a person who has served as a municipal mayor for one term or longer but who presently does not occupy that position, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue special registration plates for a motor vehicle owned or leased by that person. The plates shall be of a design approved by the director and shall convey appropriate recognition of the person's service as a mayor, in addition to containing the markings or identification otherwise required by law.
b. In addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles, an application for these special plates shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 which shall be retained by the Division of Motor Vehicles to defray the cost of producing and distributing the plates. The application also shall be accompanied by proof, in a form specified by the director, that the applicant served as mayor of a municipality in this State for at least one term.
L.1999,c.374,s.1.