House Bill 1159 Summary

• Authorizes issuance of special distinctive motor vehicle license tags displaying an out-of-state university emblem plus owner-selected lettering and/or numbering, subject to Department of Revenue approval.

• Establishes two fee tiers: $50.00 annually for distinctive tags with university emblem only, and $150.00 annually for special distinctive tags with emblem plus custom lettering/numbering.

• County tax collectors retain $2.00 per tag for county general fund; remaining fees distributed to State General Fund, Mississippi Burn Care Fund, State Highway Fund, and special fund under Section 27-19-44.2.

• Specifies distinct fee distributions for tags displaying Auburn University, University of Alabama, University of South Alabama, University of Oklahoma, Louisiana State University, and University of Memphis emblems, with portions directed to designated charities and organizations.

• Effective July 1, 2015; replacement tags cost $10.00 with 5% retained by county tax collector and remainder distributed per standard tag distributions.