Bill Text: NJ A4298 | 2022-2023 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Allows certain former members of military reserve units to retain special license plates after conclusion of service.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: (Passed) 2023-03-28 - Approved P.L.2023, c.29. [A4298 Detail]
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An Act concerning the retention of certain special license plates issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and amending P.L.1983, c.165.
Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. Section 1 of P.L.1983, c.165 (C.39:3-27.33) is amended to read as follows:
C.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.
2. Section 2 of P.L.1983, c.165 (C.39:3-27.34) is amended to read as follows:
C.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.
3. This act shall take effect immediately.
Approved March 28, 2023.
