MS SB2080

Exempt distinctive motor vehicle license plates or tags issued to recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and Bronze Star from all motor vehicle registration fees and privilege taxes.

Allow unremarried surviving spouses of deceased recipients of these military medals to apply for, retain, and annually renew one distinctive license plate or tag for as long as they remain unmarried, with sworn statements required at renewal.

Exempt one motor vehicle owned by recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross or Air Medal, and one motor vehicle owned by unremarried surviving spouses of such recipients, from ad valorem taxation.

Add Bronze Star medal recipients to existing ad valorem tax exemptions for one motor vehicle owned by recipients and unremarried surviving spouses of recipients.

Establish penalties of a minimum $1,000 fine or six months in county jail for anyone evading or violating provisions of these sections or attempting to secure undeserved benefits; effective July 1, 2014.