HB 4349
Provide volunteer firemen free license plates and vehicle registration
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Bill overview
This bill would allow volunteer firefighters in West Virginia who have served for at least five years to receive free vehicle registration and license plates for one personal vehicle. The bill amends existing state code to specifically exempt these firefighters from registration fees and requires them to provide an affidavit confirming their service. This aims to provide a benefit to firefighters who dedicate their time to protecting the community.
Key provisions
- Volunteer firefighters with at least five years of service are eligible for free vehicle registration and license plates.
- Eligible firefighters must provide an affidavit from their chief confirming five or more years of service.
- The exemption applies to one personal vehicle owned by the firefighter.
- The exemption does not apply to commercial vehicles.
- The bill amends the state code to create this exemption.
- Firefighters must demonstrate five years of service annually.
- The assessor will charge a $2 fee for each farm-use exemption certificate.
- Low-speed vehicles are subject to specific restrictions and requirements.
Who is affected
- Volunteer firefighters
- West Virginia residents
- Vehicle owners
- Local government (assessing offices)
- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
Notable changes
- Creates a new exemption for volunteer firefighters from vehicle registration fees.
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