SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES

2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Ch. 397 (S.B. 1387) (WEST)

2022 Okla. Sess. Law Serv. Ch. 397 (S.B. 1387) (WEST)
OKLAHOMA 2022 SESSION LAW SERVICE
Fifty-Eighth Legislature, 2022 Second Regular Session
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CHAPTER 397
S.B. No. 1387
SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES
An Act relating to motor vehicles; providing for certain fee for Diabetes Awareness License Plates; creating the Diabetes Awareness License Plate Revolving Fund; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1135.2, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 543, O.S.L. 2021, which relates to special license plates; creating the Air Medal License Plate; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1135.5, which relates to additional official special license plates; modifying inclusions; requiring certain designation; reauthorizing the Paramedic License Plate; creating the Diabetes Awareness License Plate; creating the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma License Plate; creating Stillwater Public Schools License Plate; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
SUBJECT: Specialty license plates
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1104.33 of Title 47, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
<< OK ST T. 47 § 1104.33 >>
A. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) of the fee authorized by Section 1135.5 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes for the Diabetes Awareness license plates shall be deposited to the Diabetes Awareness License Plate Revolving Fund created in subsection B of this section.
B. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Department of Health to be designated the “Diabetes Awareness License Plate Revolving Fund”. The fund shall consist of all monies received pursuant to subsection A of this section. All monies accruing to the credit of the fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the State Department of Health for grants to Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma to raise awareness and provide resources, as well as promote acceptance and inclusion for people with diabetes. Expenditures from the fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
<< OK ST T. 47 § 1135.2 >>
SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1135.2, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 543, O.S.L. 2021, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.2. A. Service Oklahoma is hereby authorized to design and issue appropriate official special license plates to persons in recognition of their service or awards as provided by this section.
Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been registered for the current year.
Special license plates shall be renewed each year by Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator. Service Oklahoma shall annually notify by mail all persons issued special license plates. The notice shall contain all necessary information and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure upon presentation to a licensed operator or Service Oklahoma. The license plates shall be issued on a staggered system except for legislative plates and amateur radio operator license plates.
Service Oklahoma is hereby directed to develop and implement a system whereby licensed operators are permitted to accept applications for special license plates authorized under this section. The licensed operator shall confirm the applicant's eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessary information directly into such system and generate a receipt accordingly. For performance of these duties, licensed operators shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for registration of a motor vehicle. The licensed operator fees for acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund. Beginning January 1, 2023, the licensed operator fees for acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund.
B. The special license plates provided by this section are as follows:
1. Prisoner of War License Plates—such plates shall be designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United States Armed Forces and civilians who were former prisoners of war held by a foreign country and who can provide proper certification of that status. Such persons may apply for a prisoner of war license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving spouse of any deceased former prisoner of war, if the spouse has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a prisoner of war license plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
2. National Guard License Plates—such plates shall be designed for active or retired members of the Oklahoma National Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually;
3. Air National Guard License Plates—such plates shall be designed for active or retired members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually;
4. United States Armed Forces License Plates—such plates shall be designed for active, retired, former or reserve members of the United States Armed Forces, and shall identify which branch of service, and carry the emblem and name of either the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, according to the branch of service to which the member belongs or did belong. Former members who have been dishonorably discharged shall not be eligible for such plates. Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of present or past military service by presenting a valid Uniformed Services Identity Card or the United States Department of Defense Form (DD)214. Retired or former members who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually;
5. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Such persons may apply for a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. There shall be no registration fee for the issuance of this plate;
6. Missing In Action License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who are missing in action. The spouse of such missing person, if the spouse has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, and each parent of the missing person may apply for a missing in action license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person is missing in action and that the person making the application is the qualifying spouse or the parent of the missing person. The qualifying spouse and each parent of the missing person may each apply for the missing in action license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
7. Purple Heart Recipient License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state presenting proper certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying that such resident has been awarded the Purple Heart military decoration. Such persons may apply for a Purple Heart recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving spouse of any deceased veteran who has been awarded the Purple Heart military decoration, if such spouse has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage has been terminated by death, divorce or annulment, may apply for such plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The license plate created by this paragraph shall be exempt from the fee provided by this section for special license plates;
8. Pearl Harbor Survivor License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on December 7, 1941,
b. stationed on December 7, 1941, during the hours of 7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to exceed three (3) miles, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.
Such person may apply for a Pearl Harbor Survivor license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
9. Iwo Jima License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces in February of 1945,
b. stationed in February of 1945 on or in the immediate vicinity of the island of Iwo Jima, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.
Such person may apply for an Iwo Jima license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
Such license plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma OK” and shall contain three letters and three numbers. Between the letters and numbers shall be a logo of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Below the letters, logo and numbers, the plate shall contain the words “FEB.” at the left, “Iwo Jima” in the center and “1945” at the right. Such plates shall not be subject to the design requirements of any other license plates prescribed by law other than the space for the placement of the yearly decals for each succeeding year of registration after the initial issue;
10. D-Day Survivor License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who can be verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as being:
a. a member of the United States Armed Forces on June 6, 1944,
b. a participant in the Allied invasion of the coast of Normandy on June 6, 1944; provided, if such participation cannot be verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States, the Tax Commission may, in its discretion, accept evidence of such participation from the person applying for the license plate, and
c. a recipient of an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.
Such person may apply for a D-Day Survivor license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
11. Killed in Action License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed in action. The spouse of the deceased person, if the spouse has not remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a killed in action license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person was killed in action and that the person making the application is the qualifying spouse of the deceased person. The qualifying spouse may apply for a killed in action license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title. Beginning on the effective date of this section of this act November 1, 2021, the killed in action license plate shall be designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed in action while engaged in combat with a hostile force. The parents, siblings, half-siblings, grandparents or spouse of the deceased person, if the spouse has not remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce or annulment, may apply for a killed in action license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person was killed in action and that the person making the application is the qualifying spouse or family member of the deceased person. The qualifying spouse or family member may apply for a killed in action license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The license plate shall have a white background and the legend “Killed in Action” and shall contain any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven in black, as for personalized license plates. To the left of the numbers and letters shall be the Battlefield Cross in gold. The killed in action license plate shall be exempt from any minimum issuance criteria related to license plate applications;
12. Gold Star Families License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed while on active duty. The parents, siblings, half-siblings or grandparents of the deceased person may apply for a gold star license plate upon presenting proper certification that the person was killed while on active duty and that the person making the application is the parent, sibling, half-sibling or grandparent of the deceased person. The family member may apply for a gold star families license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
13. Military Decoration License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star military decoration or the Silver Star military decoration. Such persons may apply for a military decoration license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
14. Vietnam Veteran License Plates—such plates shall be designed for honorably discharged or present members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam Conflict. Such persons may apply for a Vietnam veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
15. Police Officer License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any currently employed, reserve or retired municipal police officer or full-time, reserve or retired university police officer certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training or common education police officer certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. Police officers may apply for police officer license plates for vehicles with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon proof of employment by or retirement from a municipal, university or common education police department by either an identification card or letter from the chief of the police department or the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Board. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with municipal police departments of this state; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
16. World War II Veteran License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor honorably discharged former members of the United States Armed Forces who are residents of this state and who can be verified by the Oklahoma Military Department of the State of Oklahoma, the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as having served on federal active duty anytime during the period from September 16, 1940, to December 7, 1945. The former members may apply for a World War II Veteran license plate for vehicles with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
The license plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma” and shall contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insignia of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and gold coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, U.S. Army Air Corps, Marines or Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which the member belonged. For the purpose of license plate identification, the plate shall contain four digits, two digits at the left and two digits at the right of the insignia or emblem. Centered on the bottom of the license plate shall be the words “WORLD WAR II”;
17. Korean War Veteran License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor honorably discharged former members of the United States Armed Forces who are residents of this state and who can be verified by the Oklahoma Military Department of the State of Oklahoma, the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States as having served on federal active duty anytime during the period from June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955, both dates inclusive. The former members may apply for a Korean War Veteran license plate for vehicles with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less.
The license plate shall have the legend “OKLAHOMA” and shall contain, in the center of the plate, either the Thunderbird Insignia of the 45th Infantry Division in the prescribed red and gold coloring or the emblem of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard according to the branch of service to which the member belonged. For the purpose of license plate identification, the plate shall contain four digits, two digits at the left and two digits at the right of the insignia or emblem. Centered on the bottom of the license plate shall be the word “KOREA”;
18. Municipal Official License Plates—such plates shall be designed for persons elected to a municipal office in this state and shall designate the name of the municipality and the district or ward in which the municipal official serves. The plates shall only be produced upon application;
19. Red Cross Volunteer License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor American Red Cross volunteers and staff who are residents of this state. Such persons must present an identification card issued by the American Red Cross and bearing a photograph of the person. The license plate shall be designed with the assistance of the American Red Cross and shall have the legend “Oklahoma OK!” in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the legend the symbol of the American Red Cross and no more than three letters and three numbers shall be in the color Pantone 186C Red. Below the symbol and letters and numbers shall be the words “American Red Cross” in black. The plates shall not be subject to the design requirements of any other license plates prescribed by law other than the space for the placement of the yearly decals for each succeeding year of registration after the initial issue;
20. Desert Storm License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Persian Gulf Crisis and the Desert Storm operation. Such persons may apply for a Desert Storm license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
21. Military Reserve Unit License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of a reserve unit of the United States Armed Forces. Such persons may apply for a Military Reserve Unit license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
22. Oklahoma City Bombing Victims and Survivors License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any victim or survivor of the bombing attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995;
23. Civil Air Patrol License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person who is a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Such persons may apply for a Civil Air Patrol license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of membership in the Civil Air Patrol. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Civil Air Patrol;
24. Ninety-Nines License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to members of the Ninety-Nines. Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of membership in the Ninety-Nines. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Ninety-Nines;
25. Combat Infantryman Badge License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma OK”. Below the legend shall be the Combat Infantryman Badge and three numbers. Below the badge and the numbers shall be the words “Combat Infantryman Badge”. Such persons may apply for a Combat Infantryman Badge license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
26. Somalia Combat Veterans License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in the United Nations relief effort. Such persons may apply for a Somalia Combat Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
27. Police Chaplain License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to members of the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) who have completed the ICPC requirements for basic certification as a police chaplain. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the ICPC;
28. Joint Service Commendation Medal License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has been awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal by the United States Secretary of Defense;
29. Merchant Marine License Plates—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, and issued to any person who during combat was a member of the Merchant Marines as certified by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Such license plate may be issued for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
30. Legislative License Plates—such plates shall be designed for persons elected to the Oklahoma Legislature and shall designate the house of the Legislature in which the legislator serves and the district number;
31. Disabled Veterans License Plates—such plates shall be designed for persons presenting proper certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying such veteran has a service-connected disability rating of fifty percent (50%) or more, regardless which agency pays the disability benefits, or that such veteran has been awarded a vehicle by the United States government or receives a grant from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase of an automobile due to a service-connected disability rating or due to the loss of use of a limb or an eye. Such persons may apply to Service Oklahoma for a disabled veterans license plate or to a licensed operator for a regular license plate for no more than two vehicles with each vehicle having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The surviving spouse of any deceased disabled veteran, if the spouse has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, or a surviving spouse in receipt of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, may apply for a disabled veterans license plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The fee provided by this section for the special license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title. The total expense of this license plate shall not exceed Five Dollars ($5.00).
If the person qualifies for a disabled veterans license plate and is also eligible for a physically disabled placard under the provisions of Section 15–112 of this title, the person shall be eligible to receive a disabled veterans license plate that also displays the international accessibility symbol, which is a stylized human figure in a wheelchair. Upon the death of the disabled veteran with a disabled veterans license plate with the international accessibility symbol, the plate shall be returned to Service Oklahoma;
32. United States Air Force Association License Plates—such plates shall be designed for members of the United States Air Force Association. Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of membership in the Association. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Association;
33. Oklahoma Military Academy Alumni License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who is an alumnus of the Oklahoma Military Academy. Such persons may apply for an Oklahoma Military Academy Alumnus license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Military Academy and shall contain the shield of the Academy;
34. Amateur Radio Operator License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person, holding a valid operator's license, technician class or better, issued by the Federal Communications Commission, and who is also the owner of a motor vehicle currently registered in Oklahoma, in which has been installed amateur mobile transmitting and receiving equipment. Eligible persons shall be entitled to two special vehicle identification plates as herein provided. Application for such identification plates shall be on a form prescribed by Service Oklahoma and the plates issued to such applicant shall have stamped thereon the word “Oklahoma” and bear the official call letters of the radio station assigned by the Federal Communications Commission to the individual amateur operator thereof. All applications for such plates must be made to Service Oklahoma on or before the first day of October of any year for such plates for the following calendar year and must be accompanied by the fee required in this section together with a certificate, or such other evidence as Service Oklahoma may require, of proof that applicant has a valid technician class or better amateur operator's license and proof of applicant's ownership of a vehicle in which radio receiving and transmitting equipment is installed. Applicants shall only be entitled to one set of special identification plates in any one (1) year, and such calendar year shall be stamped thereon. The right to such special identification plates herein provided for shall continue until the amateur radio operator's license of the person to whom such plates are issued expires or is revoked;
35. American Legion License Plates—such plates shall be designed for members of the American Legion. Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of membership. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the American Legion of Oklahoma;
36. Deputy Sheriff License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any currently employed or retired county sheriff or deputy sheriff. County sheriffs or deputy sheriffs may apply for such plates for vehicles with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of employment by or retirement from a county sheriff's office by either an identification card or letter from the county sheriff or a government-sponsored retirement board from which the county sheriff or deputy sheriff may be receiving a pension. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the county sheriff offices of this state;
37. Gold Star Surviving Spouse License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor the surviving spouses and children of qualified veterans. As used in this paragraph, “qualified veteran” shall mean:
a. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces or as a member of the Oklahoma National Guard, who died as a direct result of the performance of duties for any branch of the United States Armed Forces or Oklahoma National Guard while on active military duty, or
b. any person honorably discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces or as a member of the Oklahoma National Guard, who died as a result of injury, illness or disease caused by the performance of such duties while on active duty, whether the death occurred while on active duty or after the honorable discharge of such person.
The fee provided by this section for the special license plate authorized by this paragraph shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by law, except the registration fees levied by Section 1132 of this title;
38. Korea Defense Service Medal License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has been awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal by the United States Secretary of Defense. Such persons may apply for a Korea Defense Service Medal license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
39. 180th Infantry License Plates—such plates shall be designed for members and prior members of the 180th Infantry. Persons applying for such license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership from the 180th Infantry Association. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the 180th Infantry;
40. Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Such person may apply for an Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
41. United States Air Force Academy Alumni License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who is an alumnus of the United States Air Force Academy. Such persons may apply for a United States Air Force Academy Alumnus license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
42. Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who served in Operation Enduring Freedom on or after September 11, 2001. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma. Such person may apply for an Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
43. Military Multi-Decoration License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who qualifies for more than one military decoration license plate pursuant to the provisions of this section. Service Oklahoma shall develop and implement a system whereby the designs of the eligible license plates can be included together on a single license plate. Such person may apply for a Military Multi-Decoration license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
44. Global War on Terror Expeditionary License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who has earned a Global War on Terror Expeditionary decoration. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the United States Institute of Heraldry and the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma. Such person may apply for a Global War on Terror Expeditionary license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
45. Legion of Merit Medal Recipient License Plates—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state presenting proper certification from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the Armed Forces of the United States certifying that such resident has been awarded the Legion of Merit military decoration. Such persons may apply for a Legion of Merit recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma;
46. 1–179th License Plates—such plates shall be designed for members, prior members and members of the household of a member or former member of the 1–179th Infantry. Persons applying for such license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership association with the 1–179th Infantry Association. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the 1–179th Infantry;
47. 2–179th License Plates—such plates shall be designed for members, prior members and members of the household of a member or former member of the 2–179th Infantry. Persons applying for such license plate must obtain and provide proof of their membership association with the 2–179th Infantry Association. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the 2–179th Infantry;
48. Combat Action Ribbon Recipient License Plates—such plates shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Action Ribbon who present proper certification from the United States Department of the Navy. The license plate shall include the Combat Action Ribbon earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat Action Ribbon Recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less;
49. Oklahoma Submarine Veterans License Plate—such plates shall be designed for any resident of this state who is a United States submarine veteran and presents either a Department of Defense form 214 or other documentation certifying such service. Such persons may apply for an Oklahoma Submarine Veterans license plate for vehicles having a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less. The license plate design shall include both gold and silver dolphins to represent both officer and enlisted service members;
50. United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Navy Seabees or Civil Engineer Corps. Such persons may apply for a United States Navy Seabees and Civil Engineer Corps license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military Department of the State of Oklahoma;
51. Combat Action Badge Recipient License Plate—such plates shall be designed to honor recipients of the Combat Action Badge who present proper certification from the United States Army. The license plate shall include the Combat Action Badge earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for a Combat Action Badge Recipient license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
52. Iraq Combat Veteran License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Iraq Combat Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
53. Afghanistan Combat Veteran License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the United States Armed Forces who saw combat in Operation Enduring Freedom. Such persons may apply for an Afghanistan Combat Veteran license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate;
54. Special Forces Association License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any honorably discharged or present member of the Army Special Forces qualified and authorized to wear upon the person's United States military uniform the Army Special Forces Tab. Persons applying for the Special Forces Association license plate must provide a copy of the orders awarding the Special Forces Tab or authorizing its wear upon a United States military uniform. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Special Forces Association, Chapter 32–50. Service Oklahoma shall produce up to two distinct designs for the Special Forces Association license plate. Qualified persons may select one design at the time of application. The plates shall be issued to any qualified person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates;
55. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces License Plates—such plates shall be designed for veterans of the United States Armed Forces, and shall identify the branch of service, carry the emblem and name of either the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard, according to the branch of service to which the member belonged, and shall reflect veteran status. Former members who have been dishonorably discharged shall not be eligible for such plates. Persons applying for such license plates must show proof of past military service by presenting a valid United States Department of Defense Form (DD)214 upon initial application but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually; and
56. Navy Chief License Plates—such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has achieved the rank of E7 through E9 in the United States Navy and presents proper certification that the resident has achieved such rank and was either honorably discharged or is an active or retired member of the United States Navy. Such persons may apply for a Navy Chief license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate; and
57. Air Medal License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any resident of this state who has earned the Air Medal and presents proper certification that the resident has been awarded such medal. The license plate shall include an image of the Air Medal earned by the recipient. Such persons may apply for an Air Medal license plate for vehicles having a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less, or for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate.
C. Unless otherwise provided by this section, the fee for such plates shall be Eight Dollars ($8.00) and shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Such fees shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Beginning January 1, 2023, such fees shall be deposited in the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act.
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SECTION 3. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1135.5, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 543, O.S.L. 2021, is amended to read as follows:
Section 1135.5. A. Service Oklahoma is hereby authorized to design and issue appropriate official special license plates to persons wishing to demonstrate support and provide financial assistance as provided by this section.
Special license plates shall not be transferred to any other person but shall be removed from the vehicle upon transfer of ownership and retained. The special license plate may then be used on another vehicle but only after such other vehicle has been registered for the current year with a licensed operator.
Special license plates shall be renewed each year by Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator, unless authorized by Service Oklahoma to be renewed for a period greater than one (1) year. Service Oklahoma shall notify by mail all persons issued special license plates. The notice shall contain all necessary information and shall contain instructions for the renewal procedure upon presentation to a licensed operator or Service Oklahoma. The license plates shall be issued on a staggered system.
Service Oklahoma is hereby directed to develop and implement a system whereby licensed operators are permitted to accept applications for special license plates authorized under this section. The licensed operator shall confirm the applicant's eligibility, if applicable, collect and deposit any amount specifically authorized by law, accept and process the necessary information directly into such system and generate a receipt accordingly. For performance of these duties, licensed operators shall retain the fee provided in Section 1141.1 of this title for registration of a motor vehicle. The licensed operator fees for acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund. Beginning January 1, 2023, the licensed operator fees for acceptance of applications and renewals shall be paid out of the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund.
If fewer than one hundred of any type of special license plates authorized prior to January 1, 2004, are issued prior to January 1, 2006, Service Oklahoma shall discontinue issuance and renewal of that type of special license plate. Any such authorized special license plate registrant shall be allowed to display the license plate upon the designated vehicle until the registration expiration date. After such time the expired special license plate shall be removed from the vehicle.
For special license plates authorized on or after July 1, 2004, no special license plates shall be developed or issued by Service Oklahoma until Service Oklahoma receives one hundred prepaid applications therefor. The prepaid applications must be received by Service Oklahoma within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the authorization or the authority to issue shall be null and void. In the event one hundred prepaid applications are not received by Service Oklahoma within such prescribed time period any payment so received shall be refunded accordingly.
B. The special license plates provided by this section are as follows:
1. University or College Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support to any state-supported or private university or college. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section 1104.1 of this title;
2. Environmental Awareness License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the Department of Environmental Quality in consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support to implement the statewide general public environmental education program created pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code. Such plates shall be designed and issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. A dealer's license plate issued pursuant to Section 1116.1 or 1128 of this title may be designated an Environmental Awareness License Plate upon payment of the fee imposed by this section and any other registration fees required by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned pursuant to Section 1104.2 of this title;
3. Firefighter License Plate—such plates shall be designed for any career or retired firefighter, volunteer or paid. Firefighters may apply for firefighter plates for up to four vehicles with a rated capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon proof of a fire department membership by either an identification card or letter from the chief of the fire department. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually. The surviving spouse of any deceased firefighter, if the spouse has not since remarried, may apply for a firefighter license plate for one vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less or for a motorcycle upon proof that the deceased firefighter was a member of a fire department by either an identification card or letter from the chief of the fire department. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Firefighters Association.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited to the Oklahoma State Firemen's Museum Building & Memorial Fund for support of the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum and the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial;
4. Wildlife Conservation License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for wildlife conservation in this state through the Wildlife Diversity Fund, provided for in Section 3–310 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Such plates may be designed and issued to any person as for personalized license plates.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned pursuant to subsection D of Section 3–310 of Title 29 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
5. Child Abuse Prevention License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to the criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the Office of Child Abuse Prevention in the State Department of Health and the Oklahoma Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the prevention of child abuse.
As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Child Abuse Prevention Fund;
6. United States Olympic Committee Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the United States Olympic Committee. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate shall contain the official United States Olympic Committee logo. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized, if necessary, to enter into a licensing agreement with the United States Olympic Committee for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the United States Olympic Committee logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment of not more than Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each license plate issued;
7. Oklahoma History License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate interest in Oklahoma history. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited to the Oklahoma Historical Society Revolving Fund to be used for educational purposes;
8. Historic Route 66 License Plate—such:
a. vehicle plates shall be designed to honor historic Route 66, also known as the “Mother Road”. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected for each vehicle license plate shall be apportioned to the Oklahoma Historical Society Revolving Fund to be distributed to the Route 66 Museum located in Clinton, Oklahoma, and
b. motorcycle plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc., for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc., logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, Inc., of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each motorcycle license plate issued;
9. Heart of the Heartland License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to honor the victims of the terrorist bombing attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Heart of the Heartland Scholarship Fund, as established in Section 2282 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
10. Emergency Medical Technician License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person who is an emergency medical technician. Such persons may apply for an emergency medical technician license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less upon proof of an emergency medical technician's license. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the state association of emergency medical technicians. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned to the Emergency Medical Personnel Death Benefit Revolving Fund created in Section 1–2505.2 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
11. Fight Breast Cancer License Plate—such plates shall be designed to demonstrate support for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer in this state. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned to the Breast Cancer Act Revolving Fund;
12. Crime Victims Awareness License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate awareness of and support for victims of crimes. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Crime Victims Centre. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned to the Attorney General's Revolving Fund for the Office of the Attorney General, which is hereby directed to use such funds to contract with a statewide nonprofit organization to provide services to crime victims;
13. Oklahoma Safe Kids Association License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support and awareness of the Oklahoma Safe Kids Association. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Safe Kids Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Children's Hospital—Oklahoma Safe Kids Association Revolving Fund to be distributed to the Oklahoma Safe Kids Association program;
14. Four-H Club License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the Four-H Foundation, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support of the Four-H Club. Such plates may be designed and issued to any person as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned to the OSU Extension Service License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.4 of this title;
15. Agricultural Awareness License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma, by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry in consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support of the Department's Ag in the Classroom Education Program. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section 1104.3 of this title;
16. Oklahoma Statehood Centennial License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to commemorate the centennial of Oklahoma's admission to statehood in 1907. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Capitol Complex and Centennial Commemoration Commission. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Revolving Fund created in Section 5012 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
17. Support Education License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the State Department of Education in consultation with the Oklahoma Arts Council, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for education in this state. All licensed operators shall display a sample of the Support Education License plate in the area of the business accessed by the public. Twenty-three Dollars ($23.00) of the fee collected shall be apportioned as follows:
a. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the Education Reform Revolving Fund,
b. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the Higher Education Revolving Fund,
c. five percent (5%) shall be deposited to the State Career Technology Fund, and
d. eighty-five percent (85%) shall be deposited to the Teachers' Retirement Benefit Fund as set forth in Section 17–108 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
However, when the Teachers' Retirement Benefit Fund attains a seventy percent (70%) funded ratio based on an annual actuarial valuation as required by law, the amount of the fee shall be apportioned equally pursuant to subparagraphs a, b and c of this paragraph;
18. Retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any retired officer of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The license plate shall have the legend “Oklahoma” and shall contain, in the center of the plate, the Highway Patrol Officers patch using the same colors and pattern as used in the patch. Centered on the bottom of the license plate shall be the word “Retired”. The letters “TRP” shall be used in combination with three numbers on either side of the insignia or emblem. The color of the letters and numbers shall be brown. Retirees who are eligible for such plates shall provide proof of eligibility upon initial application, but shall not be required to provide proof of eligibility annually. The surviving spouse of any deceased retired officer of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, if the spouse has not since remarried, or if remarried, the remarriage is terminated by death, divorce, or annulment, may apply for a Retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Officers license plate. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited into the Law Enforcement Retirement Fund;
19. Boy Scouts of America Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Boy Scouts of America. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate shall contain the official Boy Scouts of America logo. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized, if necessary, to enter into a licensing agreement with the Boy Scouts of America for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Boy Scouts of America logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Boy Scouts of America of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
20. Urban Forestry and Beautification License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma, by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry in consultation with nonprofit organizations in this state that develop and operate programs to encourage urban forestry and beautification, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support of such programs. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section 1104.5 of this title;
21. Oklahoma State Parks Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Serve Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma state parks system. Twenty-three Dollars ($23.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department Revolving Fund. Such money shall be designated for and may only be expended for the support of Oklahoma state parks;
22. Adoption Creates Families License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support of pregnant women who are committed to placing their children for adoption and wishing to provide assistance to guardians, adoptive parents and other created families to assist in the adoption and placement of children in permanent, safe homes. The license plates shall be designed and final terminology delivered in consultation with the Oklahoma Adoption Coalition and the Department of Human Services. Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in a revolving fund established in the State Treasury for and to be used by the Department of Human Services for the implementation of the Investing in Stronger Oklahoma Families Act specifically for created families;
23. Choose Life License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria presented to Service Oklahoma, by Choose Life, Inc., and issued to any person who wishes to demonstrate support of organizations that encourage adoption as a positive choice for women with unplanned pregnancies. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Choose Life Assistance Program Revolving Fund established in Section 1104.6 of this title;
24. Future Farmers of America License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America). The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma FFA Foundation Board of Directors. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section 1104.7 of this title;
25. Lions Club License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Lions Club of Oklahoma. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation and shall contain the official logo of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Lions Service Foundation of not more than Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each license plate issued;
26. Color Oklahoma License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Native Plant Society, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for preserving and planting wildflowers and native plants in Oklahoma and to promote Oklahoma's wildflower heritage through education. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be apportioned as provided in Section 1104.8 of this title;
27. Girl Scouts of the United States of America Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate shall contain the official Girl Scouts of the United States of America logo. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized, if necessary, to enter into a licensing agreement with the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Girl Scouts of the United States of America logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Girl Scouts of Magic Empire Council, acting on behalf of all Oklahoma Girl Scout councils, of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
28. Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. The plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
29. Oklahoma Scenic Rivers License Plate—such plates shall be designed to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers. The plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission. Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee shall be apportioned to the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission;
30. Fight Cancer License Plate—such plates shall be designed to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry. The plate shall contain the American Cancer Society logo. The American Cancer Society logo shall be used in accordance with the American Cancer Society's branding guidelines and shall only be utilized to support the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) of the fee shall be apportioned to the Oklahoma Central Cancer Registry Revolving Fund;
31. Animal Friendly License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for controlling the overpopulation of dogs and cats through educational and sterilization efforts. The plates shall be designed in consultation with the Veterinary Medical Association. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) of the fee collected shall be designated by the purchaser of the plate to be deposited in the Oklahoma Pet Overpopulation Fund created in Section 2368.13 of Title 68 of the Oklahoma Statutes or the Animal Friendly Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.10 of this title;
32. Patriot License Plate—such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Military Department of Oklahoma and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma residents who are members of the Oklahoma National Guard and deployed on active duty. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Patriot License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.11 of this title;
33. Global War on Terrorism License Plate—such plate shall be designed in consultation with the Military Department of Oklahoma and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma residents who are members of the Armed Forces of the United States or Oklahoma National Guard that have served in the Global War on Terrorism. The plate shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma National Guard Museum Fund created in Section 235.1 of Title 44 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
34. Boys and Girls Clubs of America Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The plate shall contain the official Boys and Girls Clubs of America logo. Service Oklahoma, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Boys and Girls Clubs of America logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
35. Oklahoma Quarter Horse License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the American Quarter Horse in Oklahoma. The plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.12 of this title;
36. Oklahoma Association for the Deaf License Plate—such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Association for the Deaf and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma residents who are deaf. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Association for the Deaf License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.15 of this title;
37. Oklahoma City Zoo License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma City Zoo. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Zoological Society, Inc. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Zoological Society Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.13 of this title;
38. March of Dimes License Plate—such plates shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the March of Dimes mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter March of Dimes. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Prevent Birth Defects, Premature Birth and Infant Mortality Fund established in Section 1104.14 of this title;
39. Support Our Troops Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Support Our Troops Incorporated. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six. The plate shall contain the official Support Our Troops Incorporated logo which includes the mark “Support Our Troops” across the bottom of the plate. Service Oklahoma, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with Support Our Troops Incorporated for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Support Our Troops Incorporated logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to Support Our Troops Incorporated of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each license plate issued;
40. Folds of Honor Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be authorized to be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma City Chapter of Folds of Honor Incorporated, a nonprofit charitable organization exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), providing educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled military service members. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six. Such person may apply for a Folds of Honor Supporter license plate for a motorcycle; provided, the license plate for motorcycles may be of similar design to the license plate for motor vehicles or may be a new design in order to meet space requirements for a motorcycle license plate. The plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma City Chapter of Folds of Honor Incorporated and shall contain the official Folds of Honor Incorporated logo which includes the mark “Folds of Honor” across the bottom of the plate. Service Oklahoma, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with Folds of Honor Incorporated for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Folds of Honor Incorporated logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to Folds of Honor Incorporated of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each license plate issued. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Folds of Honor Supporter License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2019;
41. Downed Bikers Association License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Downed Bikers Association, a nonprofit charitable organization exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), which provides emotional and financial support for downed bikers. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the Downed Bikers Association and shall contain any official logo or design of the organization. Service Oklahoma, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with the Downed Bikers Association for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Downed Bikers Association of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate;
42. Armed Forces Veterans Motorcycle License Plate—such plates shall be designed for use on a motorcycle in consultation with A Brotherhood Aiming Toward Education of Oklahoma, Inc. (ABATE), and issued to any honorably discharged former member of the United States Armed Forces wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma National Guard Museum. Persons applying for such license plate must show proof of past military service. As provided in this section, a portion of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma National Guard Museum Fund created in Section 235.1 of Title 44 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
43. Buffalo Soldier License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to honor and celebrate the history and contribution of the Buffalo Soldiers. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Buffalo Soldier License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.16 of this title;
44. Prevent Blindness Oklahoma License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for vision screening of school age children in this state. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Prevent Blindness Oklahoma. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Prevent Blindness Oklahoma License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.17 of this title;
45. Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for restoration of the Oklahoma State Capitol building. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Friends of the Capitol corporation, created pursuant to Section 15.4 of Title 73 of the Oklahoma Statutes and the State Capitol Preservation Commission created pursuant to Section 4102 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Friends of the Capitol License Plate Revolving Fund established in Section 1104.18 of this title;
46. Eastern Red Cedar Tree License Plate—such plates shall be designed, subject to criteria to be presented to Service Oklahoma and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the removal of Eastern Redcedar trees from lands in the state and to develop marketable uses for the harvested trees. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. Twenty-three Dollars ($23.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Eastern Redcedar Revolving Fund created in Section 18–407 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The money shall be designated for and may only be expended for the purposes as set forth in the Eastern Redcedar Management Act;
47. Pancreatic Cancer Research License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of six. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Pancreatic Cancer Research License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.19 of this title;
48. Alzheimer's Research License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Alzheimer's Research License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.20 of this title;
49. Hospice and Palliative Care License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Hospice and Palliative Care Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Hospice and Palliative Care License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.21 of this title;
50. Juvenile Diabetes Research License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Oklahoma Chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapters of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Juvenile Diabetes Research License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.22 of this title;
51. Deer Creek Schools Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Deer Creek Schools Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Deer Creek Schools Foundation. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Deer Creek Schools Foundation License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.23 of this title;
52. Lupus Awareness and Education License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Lupus Foundation of Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Lupus Foundation of Oklahoma. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Lupus License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.24 of this title. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Lupus Awareness and Education License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2018;
53. Chiefs of Police License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for a vehicle or motorcycle in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of similar design as space permits or a new design in order to meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license plate. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the association's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Chiefs of Police License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2015;
54. Crossings Christian School License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Crossings Christian School located in Oklahoma City. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of Crossings Christian School. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with Crossings Christian School for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Crossings Christian School of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
55. Hilldale Education Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Hilldale Education Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Hilldale Education Foundation. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Hilldale Education Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Hilldale Education Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
56. Oklahoma Nurses License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person licensed pursuant to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act and providing such documentation of current licensure as may be required by Service Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Nurses Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Nurses License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.26 of this title;
57. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Hall of Fame's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
58. Childhood Cancer Awareness License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Children's Cancer Association of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
59. Oklahoma Educational Television Authority License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority and such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Authority. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in The Educational Television Authority Revolving Fund created in Section 156 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
60. Remembering Fallen Heroes License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Concerns of Police Survivors License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.27 of this title;
61. Disabled American Veterans License Plate—such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma and issued to any member of the organization wishing to demonstrate support. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. The plates shall incorporate a numbering system agreed upon by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Oklahoma and Service Oklahoma;
62. Owasso Rams Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Owasso Rams, and shall be designed in consultation with representatives of Owasso Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
63. Collinsville Cardinals Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Collinsville Cardinals, and shall be designed in consultation with representatives of Collinsville Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
64. Sperry Pirates Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Sperry Pirates, and shall be designed in consultation with representatives of Sperry Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
65. Skiatook Bulldogs Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Skiatook Bulldogs, and shall be designed in consultation with representatives of Skiatook Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
66. Rejoice Christian Eagles Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Rejoice Christian Eagles, and shall be designed in consultation with representatives of Rejoice Christian Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
67. East Central Cardinals Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the East Central Cardinals, and shall be designed in consultation with representatives of East Central Schools. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
68. Southeast Spartans Supporter License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Southeast Spartans, and shall be designed in consultation with the Southeast High School Alumni Association. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Education Reform Revolving Fund created in Section 34.89 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
69. Sooner State ABATE License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for Sooner State ABATE. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Sooner State ABATE. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized plates. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of similar design as space permits or a new design in order to meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license plate. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with Sooner State ABATE for any licensing fees, which may be required in order to use the association's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to Sooner State ABATE of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Sooner State ABATE License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2019;
70. Oklahoma License to Educate License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Oklahoma educators. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the State Department of Education. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Teacher Recruitment Revolving Fund created in Section 6–132 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
71. Piedmont Education Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Piedmont Public Schools Education Foundation. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Foundation. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Piedmont Public Schools Education Foundation License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.28 of this title;
72. The Pride of Oklahoma License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the University of Oklahoma Marching Band and shall be designed in consultation with the University of Oklahoma Marching Band. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the University of Oklahoma or the University of Oklahoma Marching Band for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the applicable logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Pride of Oklahoma Fund at the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc. of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
73. Jenks Trojans License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Jenks School District. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Jenks School District. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Jenks School District for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Jenks School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
74. Bixby Spartans License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Bixby School District. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Bixby School District. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Bixby School District for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Bixby School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
75. Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma aviation industry and to promote awareness of aviation and aerospace. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission and shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. Twenty-four Dollars ($24.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Revolving Fund, for expenditure as provided in Section 91 of Title 3 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
76. Ducks Unlimited License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for Ducks Unlimited. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with Ducks Unlimited. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with Ducks Unlimited for any licensing fee which may be required in order to use the Ducks Unlimited logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to Ducks Unlimited of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
77. Prisoner of War and Missing in Action License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to increase awareness of those who are currently prisoners of war or missing in action and provide financial support for current veterans. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Rolling Thunder Oklahoma. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.29 of this title;
78. Woodward Boomers License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Woodward School District. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Woodward School District. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Woodward School District for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Woodward School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
79. Clinton Public School Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Clinton Public School Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Clinton Public School Foundation. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Clinton Public School Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Clinton Public School Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
80. Navajo School Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Navajo School Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Navajo School Foundation. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Navajo School Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Navajo School Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
81. Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. License Plate—such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. and issued to any member of the organization wishing to demonstrate support. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. The plates shall incorporate a numbering system agreed upon by the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. and Service Oklahoma. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Inc. License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2019;
82. Techlahoma Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for the Techlahoma Foundation. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Techlahoma Foundation. The plate shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Techlahoma Foundation for any licensing fees, which may be required in order to use the association's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Techlahoma Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
83. Bethany Public Schools Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Bethany Public Schools Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Bethany Public Schools Foundation. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Bethany Public Schools Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Bethany Public Schools Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
84. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
85. Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Association. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.30 of this title;
86. Elk City Education Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Elk City Education Foundation. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Foundation. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Elk City Education Foundation License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.31 of this title;
87. A Brotherhood Aiming Toward Education of Oklahoma (ABATE) License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for ABATE of Oklahoma. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with ABATE of Oklahoma. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized plates. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of similar design as space permits or a new design in order to meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license plate. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with ABATE of Oklahoma for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the ABATE of Oklahoma logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to ABATE of Oklahoma of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
88. Downed Bikers Association License Plate—such plates shall be designed for a vehicle or motorcycle in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates, and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Downed Bikers Association, a nonprofit charitable organization exempt from taxation pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C., Section 501(c)(3), which provides emotional and financial support for downed bikers. The license plate shall be designed in consultation with the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the Downed Bikers Association and shall contain any official logo or design of the organization. The license plate for a motorcycle may be of similar design as space permits or a new design in order to meet the space requirements of a motorcycle license plate. Service Oklahoma, if necessary, may enter into a licensing agreement with the Downed Bikers Association for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Downed Bikers Association of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate;
89. Eagle Scout License Plate—such plates shall be designed to demonstrate support for Eagle Scouts and shall include the Eagle Scout logo. Plates may be issued to any person who can show proof of having obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the various Oklahoma local councils for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the applicable logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued to the specific Oklahoma local area Council designated by the applicant;
90. Extraordinary Educators License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for common education in Oklahoma. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the State Department of Education. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Extraordinary Educators License Plate Revolving Fund created in Section 1104.32 of this title;
91. Former Oklahoma Legislator License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person who previously served as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives or Oklahoma State Senate. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Historical Society. As provided in this section, an amount of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Historical Society Capital Improvement and Operations Revolving Fund created in Section 1.10a of Title 53 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Service Oklahoma shall create and maintain a list of former members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma State Senate eligible to be issued such plates; provided, that no former member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Oklahoma State Senate shall be eligible to possess more than two of such plates at any one time. Service Oklahoma shall confer as needed with the Chief Clerk of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Oklahoma State Senate to confirm that such list is complete and accurate;
92. Monarch Butterfly License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the operations of the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma. Such plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the foundation's logo or design. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
93. Oklahoma Tennis Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Tennis Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
94. Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars License Plate—such plates shall be designed to honor the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars and shall be issued to any resident of this state upon proof of membership in the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars organization for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars organization of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. Service Oklahoma shall reinstate any Veterans of Foreign Wars license plates issued prior to November 1, 2021, and shall reimburse any individual who held a Veterans of Foreign Wars License Plate on October 31, 2021, for fees incurred for the replacement of such plate;
95. Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any female veteran of any branch of the United States Armed Forces wishing to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Women Veterans Organization of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
96. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) License Plate—such plates shall be issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for FIRST Robotics Programs. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of FIRST. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with FIRST for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the FIRST logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to FIRST of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
97. Pittsburg State University License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Pittsburg State University. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Pittsburg State University. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with Pittsburg State University for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school foundation's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Pittsburg State University of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
98. Historic Greenwood District License Plate—such plates shall be issued to persons wishing to demonstrate support for the Historic Greenwood District Juneteenth Festival held in the Historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The plates shall be issued to any person in any combination of numbers and letters from one to a maximum of seven, as for personalized license plates. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Historic Greenwood District Juneteenth Festival for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Festival's logo or design. For each license plate issued, the licensing agreement shall provide for a payment of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) of the fee collected to the Historic Greenwood District Juneteenth Festival and an additional Two Dollars ($2.00) of the fee collected shall be deposited in the Public School Classroom Support Revolving Fund, for expenditure as provided in Section 1–123 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
99. Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary License Plate—such plates shall be designed to honor the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and issued to any resident of this state upon proof of membership in the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary organization in this state. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary organization. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary organization for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary organization of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
100. Transportation to Transportation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to persons wishing to support county roads and bridges. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) of the fee collected shall be paid to the county treasurer for the county in which the license plate was purchased to be credited to the County Highway Fund created pursuant to Section 1503 of Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes;
101. Blue Star Mothers License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person showing proof of membership in an Oklahoma Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Oklahoma Chapter One. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Oklahoma Chapter One for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Blue Star Mothers of America logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Oklahoma Chapter One of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
102. Stillwater Public Schools License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Stillwater School District. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Stillwater School District. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Stillwater School District for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Stillwater School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
103. Oklahoma Golf License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the sport of golf in Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the South Central Section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the sport of golf in Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the South Central Section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the South Central Section of the Professional Golfers' Association of America of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
104. Paramedic License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person who is a paramedic. Such persons may apply for a paramedic license plate for each vehicle with a rated carrying capacity of one (1) ton or less or a motorcycle upon proof of a paramedic license. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Paramedicine Program and the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technicians Association. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Emergency Medical Technicians Association for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Association's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for deposit to The letters “PM” shall be placed on the plate followed by four random numbers, or such numbers as requested by such persons applying for the plate. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) of the fees collected shall be deposited in the Emergency Medical Personnel Death Benefit Revolving Fund created in Section 1–2505.2 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued. Subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section, the Paramedic License Plate is hereby reauthorized effective November 1, 2022;
105. National Defense Service Medal License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to those persons who have received the National Defense Service Medal and wish to demonstrate support for the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Department's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
106. University of Oklahoma RUF/NEKS License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any past or present member of the University of Oklahoma RUF/NEKS upon providing proof of membership in the organization as may be required by Service Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the University of Oklahoma RUF/NEKS. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the University of Oklahoma RUF/NEKS for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the University of Oklahoma RUF/NEKS Scholarship Fund of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
107. Tulsa Community College License Plate—such plates shall be issued to persons wishing to support Tulsa Community College. The plates shall be designed in consultation with Tulsa Community College. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with Tulsa Community College for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to Tulsa Community College of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
108. Guthrie Street Kings License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Guthrie Street Kings. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Guthrie Street Kings. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Guthrie Street Kings for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Guthrie Street Kings of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued;
109. Epilepsy Foundation License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Epilepsy Foundation. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Epilepsy Foundation of Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into licensing agreements with the Epilepsy Foundation for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Epilepsy Foundation of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued; and
110. America First License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the proclamation of “America First”. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Warriors for Freedom and the Honoring America's Warriors Foundations. Service Oklahoma shall be authorized to enter into licensing agreements with the Warriors for Freedom and Honoring America's Warriors Foundations for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Foundations' logos or designs. The licensing agreements shall provide for a payment to the Honoring America's Warriors Foundation of not more than Ten Dollars ($10.00) and a payment to the Warriors for Freedom Foundation of not more than Ten Dollars ($10.00) for each license plate issued;
111. Diabetes Awareness License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to provide financial support for Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into licensing agreements with Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the Diabetes Solutions of Oklahoma logos or designs. The licensing agreements shall provide for a deposit to the Diabetes Awareness License Plate Revolving Fund established in Section 1 of this act;
112. Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into licensing agreements with the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the organization's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued; and
113. Stillwater Public Schools License Plate—such plates shall be designed and issued to any person wishing to demonstrate support for the Stillwater School District. The license plates shall be designed in consultation with the administration of the Stillwater School District. The Tax Commission shall be authorized to enter into a licensing agreement with the Stillwater School District for any licensing fees which may be required in order to use the school district's logo or design. The licensing agreement shall provide for a payment to the Stillwater School District of not more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each license plate issued.
C. The fee for such plates shall be Thirty-five Dollars ($35.00) per year of renewal and shall be in addition to all other registration fees provided by the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. The fee shall be apportioned as follows:
1. Twenty Dollars ($20.00) per year of renewal or any other amount as provided in this title of the fee shall be apportioned as provided or deposited in a fund as specified within the paragraph authorizing the special license plate;
2. Eight Dollars ($8.00) per year of renewal of the fee shall be deposited in the Oklahoma Tax Commission Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act. Beginning January 1, 2023, Eight Dollars ($8.00) per year of renewal of the fee shall be deposited in the Service Oklahoma Reimbursement Fund to be used for the administration of the Oklahoma Vehicle License and Registration Act; and
3. Any remaining amounts of the fee shall be apportioned as provided in Section 1104 of this title.
SECTION 4. This act shall become effective November 1, 2022.
Approved May 26, 2022.
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