Bill Summaries: H588 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Bill H 588 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Apr 6 2015 - View summary

    Directs the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue a special registration plate authorized for the Carolina Panthers with the plate bearing the phrase 'Keep Pounding," the logo of the Carolina Panthers, and the letters "CP." Provides that the DMV is not to develop a plate under this subdivision without a license to use copyrighter or registered words, symbols, trademarks, or designs associated with the plate. Prohibits the DMV from paying a royalty for the licensing associated with the plate. Provides that the plate authorized by this subdivision is not subject to the minimum number of applicant provisions of GS 20-79.3A , nor the expiration of special registration plate authorization of GS 20-79.8.

    Establishes a special plate fee for the Carolina Panthers plate of $30 and requires that $10 be credited to the Special registration Plate Account (SRPA) and that $20 be credited to the Collegiate and Cultural Attraction Plate Account (CCAPA).

    Amends GS 20-81.12 to direct the DMV to transfer on a quarterly basis one-half of the money in the CCAPA to the Keep Pounding Fund of the Carolinas Healthcare Foundations, Inc. to support cancer research at the Carolinas Medical Center, and to transfer quarterly one-half of the money in the CCAPA to the Carolina Panthers Charities Fund of the Foundation for the Carolinas to create new athletic opportunities for children, support their educational needs, and promote healthy lifestyles for families.

    Also amends GS 20-63(b1) to include the Carolina Panthers plate in those that are not required to be 'First in Flight' plates or 'First in Freedom' plates.

    Directs the Revisor of Statutes to alphabetize, number and renumber the special registration plates listed in GS 20-79.4(b) to ensure that all of the special registration plates are listed in alphabetical order and numbered accordingly.

    Provides that the DMV is not to issue and produce any more special registration plates developed for the Carolina Panters under the authority in GS 20-79.4(b)(185).

    Effective July 1, 2015.
    Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Government, State Agencies, Department of Transportation
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