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GA HB798

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mandi Ballinger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for the special firefighter license plate to include volunteer firefighters of legally organized volunteer fire departments certified under Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 25, in addition to already-eligible certified firefighters
  • Shifts the responsibility for returning special license plates upon separation from the fire department from the fire chief to the separated firefighter, who must return the plate to the local tag office within 14 days of separation
  • Requires local tag agents to reissue a regular license plate and revalidation decal at no additional charge to former firefighters who return their special plates
  • Firefighters returning to service with the same or another department may reapply for the special plate upon payment of a $35.00 manufacturing fee and all other applicable registration and licensing fees
  • Removes the requirement that fire department chiefs furnish separated members with a copy of the chief's letter to the commissioner requesting the plate change

Legislative Description

Special license plates; provisions relating to a special license plate for the personal vehicles of firefighters; amend

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

2/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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