HB 5579
To waive the one-time $10 fee for a Veterans license plate to any first-time applicants who have an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the United States Military
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill waives the $10 one-time fee for Veterans license plates for first-time applicants who have received an Honorable Discharge from any branch of the U.S. military. The bill amends existing law to specifically include this waiver as a provision for new applicants. It does not affect the renewal fees or the use of plates by surviving spouses.
Key provisions
- Waives the $10 initial application fee for Veterans license plates.
- Applies to first-time applicants.
- Requires an Honorable Discharge from a branch of the U.S. military.
- Does not affect renewal fees.
- Allows surviving spouses to continue using a deceased veteran’s plate.
- Specifies documentation requirements for qualification.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Military personnel
- Surviving spouses of military personnel
- West Virginia residents
Notable changes
- Adds a specific waiver to the existing $10 application fee for Honorable Discharge recipients.
- Clarifies eligibility criteria for Veterans license plates.
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