SB 1023
Creating "responsible recreation” special license plate
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Bill overview
This bill creates a special license plate called the "Responsible Recreation" plate, which will generate revenue to support education, signage, and stewardship efforts related to off-highway vehicles like ATVs and UTVs. The money collected will be deposited into a dedicated fund administered by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, and it can be used for programs promoting responsible recreation, safety education, and trail maintenance. The design of the plate will be simple and historic, and partnerships with qualified nonprofits will be allowed to assist with program implementation.
Key provisions
- A "Responsible Recreation" special license plate will be issued to owners of Class A motor vehicles.
- The plate will have an initial fee of $50 and an annual renewal fee of $25.
- All fees collected will be deposited into the Responsible Recreation Fund.
- The fund will be used for ATV/UTV education, signage, volunteer stewardship programs, and educational materials.
- Nonprofit organizations with specific expertise and partnerships with federal agencies can be contracted to assist with program implementation.
- The Division of Natural Resources will oversee the fund and its expenditures.
- The Division of Motor Vehicles will design the plate in consultation with the Division of Natural Resources.
- The Division of Natural Resources will submit an annual report detailing fund revenues, expenditures, and program outcomes.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- West Virginia Residents
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