NJ S3265

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission would issue "classic" license plates replicating the 1979-1991 design for any registered vehicle in the state

Application fee of $50 plus $10 annual renewal fee, with proceeds deposited into the Special Transportation Fund for state transportation projects after administrative costs

No state or public funds may be used for initial implementation costs; a designated entity must contribute up to $25,000 in private funds to offset startup expenses

Program requires minimum 500 completed applications before the commission begins designing, producing, or issuing the plates

Bill expires if funding and application requirements are not met within 12 months of enactment; chief administrator may discontinue program if average cost per plate exceeds $50 for two consecutive years