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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.24 - Special "P.O.W." plates; plates to surviving spouse

39:3-27.24. Special "P.O.W." plates; plates to surviving spouse
Upon the application of any person who served in the armed forces of the United States and who was held as a prisoner of war by an enemy of the United States during any armed conflict, as certified by the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by such person special plates bearing the letters "P.O.W.," in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law. There shall be no cost to the applicant for these special plates. The applicant is required to pay the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
The surviving spouse of a former prisoner of war who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision 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 provision of R.S.39:3-4.
L.1981,c.236,s.1; amended 1983,c.56,s.1; 1989,c.117,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.25 - Rules, regulations

39:3-27.25. Rules, regulations
The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of such registration plates.
L.1981,c.236,s.2; amended 1989,c.117,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.27 - Street rod license plates; fees; display of National Street Rod Association safety inspection sticker; violations; fine

39:3-27.27. Street rod license plates; fees; display of National Street Rod Association safety inspection sticker; violations; fine
a. The owner of a modified antique automobile manufactured before 1949, referred to as a "street rod," which is registered in this State, may apply to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles for a special license plate to be displayed in place of the standard license plate.
The special plate shall be issued upon proof that the street rod is registered in a New Jersey street rod club which is fully affiliated with the National Street Rod Association, Inc. The plate shall be issued for the applicant's use only for the registered vehicle and upon a transfer of title he shall surrender the plate to the director.
b. The special plate shall bear the words "street rod" and shall be of a design approved by the director. The fee for the plate shall be $15.00 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
c. A person issued the special plate, in addition to the prescribed inspection sticker, shall display a valid National Street Rod Association safety inspection sticker on the vehicle.
d. The fine for violating this act is not less than $25.00 nor more than $50.00.
L.1981, c. 240, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.28 - Disposition of fees

39:3-27.28. Disposition of fees
All fees collected as provided for herein are hereby appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to fund the additional costs incurred in making such plates available.
L.1981, c. 240, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.29 - Issuance of special registration plates for vehicles owned or leased by certain county officials

39:3-27.29. Issuance of special registration plates for vehicles owned or leased by certain county officials
Upon the application of any person who is a member of the board of chosen freeholders in, or surrogate, county clerk, county register of deeds and mortgages, elected county executive, sheriff, or any other officer of any county, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned or leased by such person special registration plates bearing the word "freeholder, surrogate, county clerk, county register of deeds and mortgages, elected county executive, or sheriff," or such other title designation as may be appropriate, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law.
These registration plates shall be imprinted with three letters and a numeral.
L.1981,c.401,s.1; amended 1991,c.146,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.30 - Proof of ownership, rental required for issuance of special motor vehicle registration plates; fee

39:3-27.30. Proof of ownership, rental required for issuance of special motor vehicle registration plates; fee
The motor vehicle registration plates authorized by this act shall be issued upon proof, satisfactory to the director, that the vehicle for which the plates are issued is owned or leased by a freeholder, surrogate, county clerk, county register of deeds and mortgages, elected county executive, sheriff or other county officer. The fee for such plates shall be $15.00 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
L.1981,c.401,s.2; amended 1991,c.146,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.31 - Surrender of special registration plates after leaving office

39:3-27.31. Surrender of special registration plates after leaving office
Said special registration plates shall be surrendered to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 30 days after leaving said office.
L.1981,c.401,s.3; amended 1991,c.146,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.32 - Disposition of fees

39:3-27.32. Disposition of fees
The fees established hereinabove are appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to fund the additional costs incurred in making such plates available.
L.1981, c. 401, s. 4, eff. Jan. 6, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.33 - Members of military reserve unit; special license plates

39:3-27.33. Members of military reserve unit; special license plates
1. a. Upon the application of any person who is a resident of this State and who is an active member of a military reserve unit, as certified by the appropriate military authority, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall issue for the motor vehicle owned by the person special registration plates, of a design to be approved by the chief administrator and at a fee to be prescribed by the chief administrator, identifying the holder as a member of a military reserve unit, in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification otherwise prescribed by law.
b. A member of a military reserve unit who has completed at least six years of service with a military reserve unit shall not be required to surrender the registration plates issued pursuant to this section solely on the basis that the member's service with the military reserve unit has come to an end, provided that the member has been honorably discharged or discharged under general honorable conditions.
L.1983, c. 165, s. 1; amended 2023, c.29, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.34 - Rules, regulations

39:3-27.34. Rules, regulations
2. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of these registration plates and providing for their surrender by persons who: cease to be members of a military reserve unit and have completed less than six years of service with the military reserve unit; cease to be residents of this State; or are discharged from service other than by means of an honorable discharge or under general honorable conditions.
L.1983, c. 165, s. 2; amended 2023, c.29, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.35 - Organization vehicle registration plates

39:3-27.35. Organization vehicle registration plates
A person who is a member in good standing of a nonprofit community, alumni or service organization in the State approved by the director pursuant to the provisions of this act may be issued special organization vehicle registration plates to be displayed on motor vehicles owned or leased by that person in place of standard registration plates.
L. 1987, c. 374, s. 1; amended 1989,c.49,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.36 - Conditions for issuance

39:3-27.36. Conditions for issuance
Special organization vehicle registration plates shall be issued subject to the following conditions:
a. Each organization shall appoint an organization representative who will act as a liaison between the organization and the division.
b. The representative shall, upon application on behalf of any member, provide a copy of the charter of the organization to the division which shall indicate the organization's lawful purpose and shall also provide proof of its nonprofit status.
c. The representative shall submit an organization Certification of Membership when requested by the division and, once the organization and a registration plate arrangement under subsection d. are approved, forward a fee of no more than $75.00 as determined by the director for each set of special organization vehicle registration plates, in addition to fees otherwise prescribed by law, for these plates. The Certification of Membership shall be printed at the organization's expense and contain the organization's official letterhead, the signature of the organization's representative, the names and addresses of organization members requesting special organization vehicle registration plates, and the present registration plate numbers of the vehicles of the members.
d. The representative also shall submit to the division the name or initials the organization wishes to be placed at the bottom of the plate and a logotype. The use and arrangement of the name, initials, or logotype of the organization on the registration plates shall be in the sole discretion of the director.
e. Special organization vehicle registration plates shall not be provided to any commercially registered vehicle or any motorcycle.
f. The initial order for plates shall be for no less than 500 members of the organization in good standing and shall be accompanied by the fees prescribed by the director, except that the initial order for plates submitted by a service organization shall be for no less than 175 members.
L. 1987, c. 374, s. 2; amended 1989,c.49,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.37 - Director as final authority

39:3-27.37. Director as final authority
The director shall have the authority to make the final decision as to whether or not an organization is approved for the issuance of special organization vehicle registration plates to its members notwithstanding the organization's compliance with section 2 of P.L.1987, c. 374 (C. 39:3-27.36).
L. 1987,c.374, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.38 - Suspension of approval

39:3-27.38. Suspension of approval
The director shall have the right to suspend approval of any organization granted permission to obtain special organization vehicle registration plates on behalf of its members if the organization:
a. No longer qualifies according to the provisions of this act; or
b. Has perpetrated a fraud against the Division of Motor Vehicles in obtaining special plates for its members.
L. 1987,c.374, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.39 - Rules, regulations

39:3-27.39. Rules, regulations
Pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the director may adopt rules and regulations governing the design, issuance and use of these vehicle registration plates including the nature of the documentation to be used as proof of nonprofit status, definitions of community, alumni, and service organizations, and procedures for the return of special organization vehicle registration plates from persons who are no longer members in the approved organization or who have been convicted of any violation pursuant to P.L.1959, c. 56 (C. 39:3-33.5).
L. 1987,c.374, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.40 - Other laws unaffected

39:3-27.40. Other laws unaffected
Notwithstanding the provisions of this act, laws and regulations which are in existence as of the effective date of this act and which provide for the issuance of specific types of special registration plates shall remain operative.
L. 1987,c.374, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.41 - Special purple heart veteran plates; plates to surviving spouse

39:3-27.41. Special purple heart veteran plates; plates to surviving spouse
The surviving spouse of a purple heart veteran who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S.39:3-10 may retain the special organization vehicle registration plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to P.L.1987, c.374 (C.39:3-27.35 et seq.) for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provision of R.S.39:3-4.
L.1989,c.117,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.42 - Special registration plates for mayor, chief executive of municipality, fee, violation, penalty, rules, regulations

39:3-27.42. Special registration plates for mayor, chief executive of municipality, fee, violation, penalty, rules, regulations
a. Upon the application of any person who is the mayor or chief executive of a municipality in this State, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue special registration plates bearing the word "mayor" in addition to the registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law for display on a motor vehicle owned or leased by the applicant. Only one set of special registration plates shall be issued to an applicant. The special plates shall be displayed only on the vehicle for which they were issued.
b. The special registration plates authorized by this section shall be issued upon proof to the director in the form of a notarized letter from the clerk of the municipality in which the applicant is the mayor or chief executive verifying that the applicant is the mayor or chief executive.
c. The fee for the motor vehicle registration plates issued under this section shall be $25.00, in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. The fees collected for the issuance of these special plates shall be appropriated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to fund the additional costs incurred for the issuance of the plates.
d. A person possessing special registration plates issued under this section who ceases to be the mayor or chief executive of a municipality shall surrender the plates to the director within 30 days after leaving office. If the special registration plates are not surrendered to the director within 30 days, the director may revoke the registration of the motor vehicle for which the special plates were issued.
e. A person who violates a provision of this section shall be fined $50.00.
f. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) necessary to effectuate the purpose of this act.
L.1991,c.168,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.43 - Purple heart emblem may be affixed to license plates

39:3-27.43. Purple heart emblem may be affixed to license plates
1. A person who is an active member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart may affix a purple heart emblem which has been approved by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles to a license plate issued for a motor vehicle owned or leased by that member.
L.1991,c.232,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.44 - Rules, regulations

39:3-27.44. Rules, regulations
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the use, design, materials and placement of purple heart emblems on license plates issued for motor vehicles owned or leased by active members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
L.1991,c.232,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.45 - Special license plates, insignia for Silver Star medal holders

39:3-27.45. Special license plates, insignia for Silver Star medal holders
1. a. Upon application of any person who is the holder of a Silver Star medal 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 "Silver Star" and depict the Silver Star emblem. There shall be no cost to the applicant for these special plates other than the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
b. The surviving spouse of a former holder of the Silver Star who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision 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.
c. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of these registration plates.
d. A person who is issued a Silver Star special plate may affix a silver star insignia which has been approved by the director to the license plate. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the use, design, materials and placement of an insignia on the Silver Star special license plate.
L.1992,c.154,s.1; amended 1999, c.127.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.46 - "Combat Infantryman Badge" plates

39:3-27.46. "Combat Infantryman Badge" plates
1. a. Upon application of any person who is the holder of a Combat Infantryman Badge, 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 "Combat Infantryman Badge" and depict the Combat Infantryman Badge emblem. The fee for these plates shall be $15 in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
b. The surviving spouse of a former holder of the Combat Infantryman Badge 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.
c. The director shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the issuance and use of these registration plates.
L.1993,c.72,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.47 - Definitions

39:3-27.47. Definitions
1. As used in this act:
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and Energy;
"Department" means the Department of Environmental Protection and Energy;
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety;
"Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety;
"Fund" means the "Coastal Protection Trust Fund" created pursuant to section 4 of this act.
L.1993,c.168,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.48 - Issuance of coastal protection license plates

39:3-27.48. Issuance of coastal protection license plates
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue coastal protection 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 coastal protection license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, the protection of the coastal resources of this State. 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 coastal protection license plates in accordance with this section shall be subject to the limitations of section 3 of P.L.1959, c.56 (C.39:3-33.5) and other applicable requirements of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter otherwise specifically provided.
L.1993,c.168,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.49 - Application, fee

39:3-27.49. Application, fee
3. a. Application for issuance of a coastal protection 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, which fee shall be in addition to the fee for the renewal of the registration certificate, payable to the division.
b. The annual fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a coastal protection license plate pursuant to the provisions of this act shall include in each year subsequent to the year of issuance a coastal protection license plate fee in the amount of $10, which fee shall be in addition to the fee for the renewal of the registration certificate, collected by the division and deposited into the Coastal Protection Trust Fund created pursuant to section 4 of this act.
L.1993,c.168,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.50 - "Coastal Protection Trust Fund;" special emergency account created

39:3-27.50. "Coastal Protection Trust Fund;" special emergency account created
4. a. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Coastal Protection Trust 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. Except as otherwise provided in subsection b. of this section, moneys deposited in the fund shall be dedicated to the purposes set forth in section 6 of this act. 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 into 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 this act.
b. There is created within the "Coastal Protection Trust Fund" a special emergency reserve account, to which shall annually be credited the amount of license plate fees collected in excess of $1,000,000 during the year. The commissioner may, pursuant to specific appropriations made by law, use moneys deposited in the special emergency reserve account to:
(1) finance shore protection projects of an emergency nature in the event of storm, stress of weather or similar act of God; and
(2) provide for the cleanup of discharges of pollutants or contaminants discharged into the ocean waters of this State.
L.1993,c.168,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.51 - Reimbursement to division prior to deposit of license plate fees

39:3-27.51. Reimbursement to division prior to deposit of license plate fees
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 coastal protection license plates; and
(2) any initial fees, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, collected from the issuance of coastal protection license plates to be allocated to the division to pay the cost of any computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the coastal protection 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 coastal protection 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 coastal protection license plates.
L.1993,c.168,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.52 - Recommendation for appropriation; distribution

39:3-27.52. Recommendation for appropriation; distribution
6. a. The Governor shall include in the annual budget recommendations to the Legislature pursuant to section 11 of article 3 of P.L.1944, c.112 (C.52:27B-20), a recommendation for an appropriation from the fund for the purposes set forth in this section. The Legislature shall annually appropriate to the department from the first $1,000,000 in license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of this act and deposited in the fund:
(1) An amount not to exceed $600,000 for the cost of any program of the department, or conducted in cooperation with the Department of Corrections that utilizes prisoners to clean up or maintain beaches or shores;
(2) An amount not to exceed $200,000 for the cost of providing aircraft overflights for monitoring, surveillance and enforcement activities of the Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program established by the department;
(3) An amount not to exceed $150,000 for establishment of a program of grants for the construction of sewage pump-out devices for marine sanitation devices and portable toilet emptying receptacles at public or private marinas or boatyards in furtherance of the provisions of P.L.1988, c.117 (C.58:10A-56 et seq.); and
(4) An amount not to exceed $50,000 to implement the provisions of the "New Jersey Adopt a Beach Act," P.L.1992, c.213 (C.13:19-22 et seq.).
b. If an amount less than $1,000,000 is collected from license plate fees pursuant to section 3 of this act in any given year, the amounts provided in paragraph (1) through paragraph (4), inclusive, of this subsection shall be reduced proportionately, and no amounts shall be credited to the special emergency reserve account created pursuant to subsection b. of section 4 of this act.
L.1993,c.168,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.53 - Notification to eligible motorists

39:3-27.53. Notification to eligible motorists
7. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain coastal protection 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.1993,c.168,s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.54 - Interagency memorandum of agreement

39:3-27.54. Interagency memorandum of agreement
8. 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 department and the division in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act.
L.1993,c.168,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.55 - Issuance of animal welfare license plates

39:3-27.55. Issuance of animal welfare license plates
1. a. Upon proper application, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles may issue animal welfare license plates for a 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, an animal welfare license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or interest in, animal welfare. The words or slogan and emblem shall be selected by the director. Issuance of animal welfare license plates in accordance with this subsection shall be subject to the limitations of section 3 of P.L.1959, c.56 (C.39:3-33.5) and other applicable requirements of chapter 3 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes, except as hereinafter specifically provided.
b. Application for issuance of an animal welfare license plate shall be made to the director 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 shall be in addition to the fee otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles. The annual renewal fee for the registration certificate of a motor vehicle for which an animal welfare license plate has been issued shall include, in each year subsequent to the year of issuance, an animal welfare license plate fee in the amount of $10, which shall be in addition to the fee for the renewal of the registration certificate.
L.1993,c.184,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.56 - Use of fees

39:3-27.56. Use of fees
2. Moneys from the application and renewal fees collected by the Division of Motor Vehicles for animal welfare license plates shall be deposited in the Animal Population Control Fund established in the Department of Health pursuant to P.L.1983, c.172 (C.4:19A-1 et al.), and used for the purposes of that act, except that an amount not to exceed $100,000 of the fees first collected from the issuance of these plates shall be allocated to the Division of Motor Vehicles to defray the administrative costs necessary to implement the provisions of this act.
L.1993,c.184,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.57 - Notification of eligible motorists

39:3-27.57. Notification of eligible motorists
3. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain animal welfare 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 Commissioner of Health, in consultation with advocacy groups having an interest in animal welfare and animal population control, subject to the approval of the director. The Department of Health shall supply the division with the notices, posters, and signs to be circulated or posted by the division.
L.1993,c.184,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.58 - Interagency memorandum of agreement

39:3-27.58. Interagency memorandum of agreement
4. The Commissioner of Health and the director shall enter into an interagency memorandum of agreement setting forth the procedures to be followed by the Department of Health and the Division of Motor Vehicles in carrying out their respective responsibilities under this act.
L.1993,c.184,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.59 - Issuance of EMT-A special license plates

39:3-27.59. Issuance of EMT-A special license plates
1. a. Upon application by a person who has been certified by the Commissioner of Health as an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance, the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue for the motor vehicle owned or leased by the applicant special vehicle registration plates bearing the letters "EMT-A." The plates shall also include the vehicle registration number and other markings or identification prescribed by law, including the "Tree of Life" insignia for an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance in a design approved by the director. Only one set of special registration plates shall be issued to an applicant. The special plates shall be displayed only on the vehicle for which they were issued.
b. The special vehicle registration plates authorized by this section shall be issued upon proof satisfactory to the director that the applicant meets the condition specified in subsection a. of this section. A person who has been issued special vehicle registration plates under this section shall return the special plates when that person no longer meets the qualification in subsection a. of this section.
c. The fee for the motor vehicle registration plates issued under this section shall be $25, in addition to the fees otherwise prescribed by law for the registration of motor vehicles.
d. A person who violates a provision of this section shall be fined $50.
e. The director may adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), governing the issuance and use of the special vehicle registration plates authorized by this section.
L.1994,c.29,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.60 - Use of fees collected

39:3-27.60. Use of fees collected
2. The director shall retain from the fees collected pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of this act such sums as are necessary to provide for all costs incurred by the division in the implementation of this act as certified by the director.
L.1994,c.29,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.61 - Definitions

39:3-27.61. Definitions
1. As used in this act:
"Director" means the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety;
"Division" means the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety;
"Fund" means the fund created pursuant to section 4 of this act.
L.1995,c.176,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.62 - Issuance of United States Olympic license plates

39:3-27.62. Issuance of United States Olympic license plates
2. The director shall, upon proper application therefor, issue United States Olympic 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 United States Olympic license plate shall display the official United States Olympic Committee logo and wording which indicates support for the advancement of excellence in amateur athletic competition in this State. The wording, design and color scheme of the plate shall be chosen by the director.
L.1995,c.176,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.63 - Application; fee

39:3-27.63. Application; fee
3. Application for issuance of a United States Olympic 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, in addition to any other fees required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle.
An annual fee of $10 shall be charged for the renewal of a United States Olympic license plate in addition to any other fees required by law. Applicants for a United States Olympic license plate shall be advised of the annual $10 renewal fee at the time of initial application.
L.1995,c.176,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.64 - "Garden State Games Trust Fund" created

39:3-27.64. "Garden State Games Trust Fund" created
4. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Garden State Games Trust Fund." There shall be deposited in the fund the $50 application fee and the $10 renewal fee collected pursuant to section 3 of this act. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be dedicated to the purposes set forth in section 5 of this act. 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 into 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 this act.
L.1995,c.176,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.65 - Allocation of funds

39:3-27.65. Allocation of funds
5. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be allocated as follows:
a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 4 of this act into the fund, the division shall be reimbursed for all costs reasonably and actually incurred as stipulated by the director for:
(1) producing, issuing, renewing and publicizing the availability of United States Olympic license plates; and
(2) any initial fees collected from the issuance of United States Olympic license plates shall be allocated to the division to pay the cost of any computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the United States Olympic 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 United States Olympic 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 section 3 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of United States Olympic license plates.
d. The moneys remaining in the fund shall be provided in equal amounts to the Garden State Games, for New Jersey's sports festival for amateur athletes, and the United States Olympic Committee.
L.1995,c.176,s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.66 - Notification of eligible motorists

39:3-27.66. Notification of eligible motorists
6. The director shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain United States Olympic 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.
L.1995,c.176,s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.67 - Issuance of Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates.

39:3-27.67 Issuance of Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates.
1. The Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission shall, upon proper application therefor, issue Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates for any motor vehicle owned or leased and registered in the State. In addition to the registration number and other markings of identification otherwise prescribed by law, the plate shall display a depiction of a battleship and wording which either recognizes the U.S.S. New Jersey's role in U.S. naval history or indicates support for the restoration, and maintenance of the U.S.S. New Jersey. The wording, design and color scheme of the plate shall be chosen by the chief administrator.
L.1995, c.252, s.1; amended 2007, c.262, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.68 - Application procedure, fees

39:3-27.68. Application procedure, fees
2. Application for a Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plate shall be made to the Division of Motor Vehicles on forms and in a manner prescribed by the director and shall be accompanied by a fee of $50, which shall be in addition to all fees otherwise required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle. The annual renewal of a registration certificate of a motor vehicle that has been issued a Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plate shall be accompanied by an additional fee of $15. The $50 application fee and $15 renewal fee shall be deposited by the division in the Battleship New Jersey Memorial Fund created pursuant to section 3 of this act.
L.1995,c.252,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.69 - "Battleship New Jersey Memorial Fund."

39:3-27.69 "Battleship New Jersey Memorial Fund."
3. There is created in the Department of the Treasury a special non-lapsing fund to be known as the "Battleship New Jersey Memorial Fund." There shall be deposited into the fund the additional application and renewal fees collected pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1995, c.252 (C.39:3-27.68) and any interest earned thereon, less the amounts necessary to reimburse the division for administrative costs pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.252 (C.39:3-27.70). Monies deposited in the fund shall be annually appropriated to the Home Port Alliance to support the restoration, maintenance and operation of the Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey.
L.1995, c.252, s.3; amended 2007, c.262, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.70 - Use of license plate fees

39:3-27.70. Use of license plate fees
4. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 2 of this act into the fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for costs reasonably and actually incurred as stipulated by the director for producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates, including the cost of any initial computer programming changes.
b. The director annually shall certify to the State Treasurer the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey 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 section 2 of this act in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates.
L.1995,c.252,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.71 - Notification to motorists.

39:3-27.71 Notification to motorists.
5. The chief administrator shall notify eligible motorists of the opportunity to obtain Battleship U.S.S. New Jersey license plates by including a notice with all motor vehicle registration renewals and by posting appropriate posters or signs in all commission facilities and offices. The notices, posters, and signs shall be designed by the commission.
L.1995, c.252, s.5; amended 2007, c.262, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.72 - Definitions relative to issuance of historic preservation license plates

39:3-27.72. Definitions relative to issuance of historic preservation license plates
1. As used in P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.):
"Department" means the Department of State;
"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 "Historic Preservation License Plate Fund" created pursuant to section 4 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.75);
"Historic resources" means the historic resources in New Jersey, and shall include, but need not necessarily be limited to, buildings, sites, and structures listed in or eligible for listing in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places, and museums and library collections related to New Jersey history; and
"Secretary" means the Secretary of State.
L.1995,c.368,s.1; amended 1999, c.152, s.52.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:3-27.73 - Issuance of historic preservation license plates

39:3-27.73. Issuance of historic preservation license plates
2. The Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall, upon proper application therefor, issue historic preservation 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, an historic preservation license plate shall display words or a slogan and an emblem indicating support for, or an interest in, historic preservation. The words or slogan and emblem shall be chosen by the director in consultation with the Historic Preservation License Plate Advisory Committee established pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of this act; 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 historic 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.1995,c.368,s.2.