3231S.05C

SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

FOR

HOUSE BILLS NOS. 1093, 1094, 1159, 1204,

1242, 1272, 1391, 1397, 1411, 1624, 1632, 1714, 1755,

1778, 1779, 1852, 1862, 2025 & 2123

AN ACT

To repeal section 301.469, RSMo, relating to special license plates and to enact in lieu thereof twenty-five new sections relating to the same subject.

Section A. Section 301.469, RSMo, is repealed and twenty-five new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 301.469, 301.481, 301.2999, 301.3065, 301.3080, 301.3082, 301.3084, 301.3086, 301.3088, 301.3089, 301.3092, 301.3093, 301.3094, 301.3095, 301.3096, 301.3097, 301.3098, 301.3099, 301.3101, 301.3102, 301.3103, 301.3109, 301.3117, 301.3118 and 301.3119, to read as follows:

301.469. 1. Any vehicle owner may receive license plates as prescribed in this section, for [issuance either to passenger motor vehicles subject to the registration fees provided in section 301.055, or for a local or nonlocal property-carrying commercial motor vehicle licensed for a gross weight not in excess of twelve thousand pounds as provided in section 301.057 or 301.058] any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Missouri conservation heritage foundation. The foundation hereby authorizes the use of its official emblems to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any vehicle owner may annually apply for the use of the emblems.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use authorization fee to the Missouri conservation heritage foundation, the foundation shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented to the director of the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle.

3. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen-dollar fee in addition to the regular registration fees and documents which may be required by law, the director of the department of revenue shall issue a personalized license plate, which shall bear an emblem of the Missouri conservation heritage foundation in a form prescribed by the director, to the vehicle owner. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

4. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with a Missouri conservation heritage foundation emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the foundation emblem, as otherwise provided by law.

5. The director of the department of revenue may promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, RSMo, that is promulgated under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo. All rulemaking authority delegated prior to August 28, 1999, is of no force and effect; however, nothing in this section shall be interpreted to repeal or affect the validity of any rule filed or adopted prior to August 28, 1999, if it fully complied with the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo. This section and chapter 536, RSMo, are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536, RSMo, to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 1999, shall be invalid and void.

301.481. Any person who is a member or a former member or whose child is a member of the Missouri 4-H may apply for motor vehicle license plates for any vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than a commercial or apportioned motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight. Any such person shall make application for the license plates on a form provided by the director of revenue and furnish such proof as a member or member's parent of the Missouri 4-H as the director may require. Upon payment of a fifteen dollar fee, presentation of all documents and payment of all other fees required by law, the director shall issue license plates bearing letters or numbers or a combination thereof as determined by the advisory committee established in section 301.129, with the words "MISSOURI 4-H" in place of the words "SHOW-ME STATE". Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Such plates shall also bear an image of the Missouri 4-H emblem. No additional fee shall be charged for personalization of plates issued pursuant to this section. There shall be no limit on the number of plates issued pursuant to this section.

301.2999. 1. No specialized license plate shall be issued after January 1, 2002, by the director of revenue which proposes to raise revenue or funds for an organization which authorizes the use of its emblem for a fee unless such organization:

(1) Is a governmental entity; or

(2) Is an organization registered pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the 1986 Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or an equivalent law which applies to such not-for-profit entity.

2. Any organization which raises revenues or funds through the sponsorship of specialized license plates issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter enacted prior to January 1, 2002, shall have until January 1, 2004, to comply with the provisions of this section. The director shall verify that all organizations that are paid fees for the use of their emblems for specialized license plates are complying with the provisions of this section. The director shall require all organizations which receive revenues or funds for the use of their emblems to verify their status as a governmental entity or a qualified not-for-profit organization as provided in subsection 1 of this section, in a format prescribed by the director. Any specialized license plates issued prior to January 1, 2004, shall remain valid for the period in which they were registered, regardless of the status of the sponsoring organization.

3. Any moneys received by an organization authorizing the use of its emblem or insignia for a specialized license plate shall only be used by such organization to carry out the organization's charitable mission. Such moneys shall not be used for salaries or any administrative costs of the organization. No individual member of any organization authorizing the use of its emblem or insignia for a specialized license plate shall derive any personal pecuniary gain from any fees the organization collects.

4. The director of revenue shall not authorize the manufacture of the material to produce such specialized license plates with the individual seal, logo, or emblem until such time the director has received one hundred applications for such plates. An organization shall be exempt from the provisions of this subsection if it deposits with the department of revenue the actual cost of producing the initial issuance of such plates and the director receives at least ten applications for such plates.

5. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any special license plates which bears the emblem or insignia of a branch of the U.S. military or a military organization.

301.3065. 1. Any motor vehicle owner who has obtained an annual emblem-use authorization statement from the MO-AG Businesses may apply for MO-AG Businesses license plates for any motor vehicle the person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight. MO-AG Businesses hereby authorize the use of their official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any motor vehicle owner may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to MO-AG Businesses, MO-AG Businesses shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle.

3. Upon presentation of the annual statement and payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the regular registration fees and presentation of other documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue a personalized license plate to the vehicle owner, which shall bear the emblem of the MO-AG Businesses in a form prescribed by the director. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. A fee for the issuance of personalized license plates issued pursuant to section 301.144, shall not be required for plates issued pursuant to this section.

4. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the MO-AG Businesses authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the MO-AG Businesses emblem, as otherwise provided by law.

5. The director of revenue may promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3080. 1. Any member of Rotary International may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to Rotary International of which the person is a member. Rotary International hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Rotary International derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of Rotary International. Any member of Rotary International may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Rotary International, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Rotary International. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Rotary International emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Rotary International emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3082. 1. Any person may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc. The Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the benefit of children who are residents of Missouri.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use authorization fee to the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., that organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund, Inc., emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3084. 1. Any person may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual contribution of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Friends of the Missouri Women's Council. Any contribution to the Friends of the Missouri Women's Council pursuant to this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be designated for the sole purpose of providing breast cancer services, including but not limited to screening, treatment, staging, and follow-up services. The Friends of the Missouri Women's Council hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any person may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Friends of the Missouri Women's Council, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear a graphic design depicting the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon symbol with the words "Breast Cancer Awareness" forming an oval around the symbol, and shall bear the words "MISSOURI WOMEN'S COUNCIL" in place of the words "SHOW-ME STATE". Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with a breast cancer awareness emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3086. 1. Any member of the Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi Greek organizations at any college or university within this state may apply for special motor vehicle license plates for any vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the appropriate organization. Delta Sigma Theta and Omega Psi Phi hereby authorize the use of their official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of those organizations. Any member of Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi may annually apply for the use of the organization's emblem. 2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Delta Sigma Theta or Omega Psi Phi emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3088. 1. Any person who wishes to pay tribute to the disaster relief efforts made in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001, may apply for special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after payment of an annual contribution to the American Red Cross. Any contribution to the American Red Cross derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be deposited in and used solely for the purposes of the Missouri state service delivery area single family disaster fund. Any person may annually apply for such special license plates.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar contribution to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an annual contribution statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual contribution statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate herein described. Such license plates shall have the words "PREVENT DISASTERS IN MISSOURI" in lieu of the words "SHOW-ME STATE" and shall have a white background with a blue and red configuration at the discretion of the advisory committee established in section 301.129. The license plates shall be inscribed with the image of an American flag, and further shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a special license plate pursuant to this section but who does not provide an annual contribution statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the design as described in subsection 2 of this section, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3089. 1. Any person who is a member in good standing of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association, after payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association, may apply for coroners' office license plates for any vehicle the person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight. The Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear license plates as provided in this section.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem use contribution to the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association, the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association shall issue to a member, without further charge, an emblem use authorization statement which shall be presented by the member to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Any contribution to the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used for the purpose of promoting and supporting the objectives of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association.

3. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen-dollar fee in addition to the regular registration fees and presentation of documents required by law, the department of revenue shall issue a license plate to the member, which shall bear the emblem of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association, the six-point star which is the universally recognized symbol for law enforcement, and the words "CORONERS' OFFICE" in place of the words "SHOW-ME STATE". The director of revenue shall annually set aside personalized license plates bearing each member's designated number to be issued to each member of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association who meets all requirements established by this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates issued pursuant to this section. The license plate authorized by this section shall use a process to ensure that the emblem shall be displayed upon the license plate in the clearest and most attractive manner possible. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

4. License plates issued pursuant to this section shall be held by the appropriate member of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association only while such person remains a member in good standing of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association. Within fifteen days of the loss of member in good standing status, the member shall surrender the license plates issued pursuant to this section to the director of revenue, who shall make them available to the succeeding member of the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association.

301.3092. 1. Any member of the organization known as Friends of Arrow Rock may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to Friends of Arrow Rock of which the person is a member. Friends of Arrow Rock hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Friends of Arrow Rock derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of Friends of Arrow Rock. Any member of Friends of Arrow Rock may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Friends of Arrow Rock, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Friends of Arrow Rock. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Friends of Arrow Rock emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Friends of Arrow Rock emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3093. 1. Any Eagle Scout or parents of an Eagle Scout may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Boy Scouts of America Council of which the person is a member or the parent of a member. The Boy Scouts of America hereby authorizes the use of its official Eagle Scout emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Boy Scouts of America derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Boy Scouts of America. Any Eagle Scout or parent of an Eagle Scout may annually apply for the use of the emblem. An Eagle Scout or parent of an Eagle Scout may apply for the use of the emblem and pay the twenty-five dollar emblem-use authorization fee at any local district council in the state.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Boy Scouts of America, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the Eagle Scout emblem. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Eagle Scout emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Eagle Scout emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3094. 1. Any member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say of which the person is a member. The Tribe of Mic-O-Say hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Any member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Tribe of Mic-O-Say emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Tribe of Mic-O-Say emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3095. 1. Any member of the Order of the Arrow may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Order of the Arrow of which the person is a member. The Order of the Arrow hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Order of the Arrow derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Order of the Arrow. Any member of the Order of the Arrow may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Order of the Arrow, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Order of the Arrow. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Order of the Arrow emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Order of the Arrow emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3096. 1. Any member of the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs of which the person is a member. The Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs. Any member of the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Missouri Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3097. 1. Any vehicle owner may apply for "God Bless America" license plates for any motor vehicle the person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight. Upon making a ten-dollar contribution to the World War II memorial fund the vehicle owner may apply for the "God Bless America" plate. If the contribution is made directly to the Missouri veterans' commission they shall issue the individual making the contribution a receipt, verifying the contribution, that may be used to apply for the "God Bless America" license plate. If the contribution is made directly to the director of revenue pursuant to section 301.3031, the director shall note the contribution and the owner may then apply for the "God Bless America" plate. The applicant for such plate must pay a fifteen-dollar fee in addition to the regular registration fees and present any other documentation required by law for each set of "God Bless America" plates issued pursuant to this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates issued pursuant to this section. The "God Bless America" plate shall bear the emblem of the American flag in a form prescribed by the director of revenue and shall have the words "GOD BLESS AMERICA" in place of the words "SHOW-ME-STATE". Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

2. The director of revenue may promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this section. Any rule or portion of a rule, as that term is defined in section 536.010, RSMo, that is created under the authority delegated in this section shall become effective only if it complies with and is subject to all of the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo, and, if applicable, section 536.028, RSMo. This section and chapter 536, RSMo, are nonseverable and if any of the powers vested with the general assembly pursuant to chapter 536, RSMo, to review, to delay the effective date or to disapprove and annul a rule are subsequently held unconstitutional, then the grant of rulemaking authority and any rule proposed or adopted after August 28, 2002, shall be invalid and void.

301.3098. 1. Any member of the Kingdom of Calontir may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Kingdom of Calontir, a subdivision of the Society for Creative Anachronism, of which the person is a member. The Kingdom of Calontir hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Kingdom of Calontir derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Kingdom of Calontir. Any member of the Kingdom of Calontir may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Kingdom of Calontir, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Kingdom of Calontir. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Society for Creative Anachronism emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Society for Creative Anachronism emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3099. 1. Any member of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association of which the person is a member. The Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association. Any member of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Missouri Civil War Reenactors Association emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3101. 1. Any member of the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters of which the person is a member. The Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters. Any member of the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters and the words "MKN Conference of Teamsters" in place of the words "SHOW-ME STATE". Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Missouri-Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Teamsters emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3102. 1. Any vehicle owner who has obtained an annual emblem-use authorization statement from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy may, subject to the registration fees provided in section 301.055, apply for St. Louis College of Pharmacy license plates for any motor vehicle such person owns either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight. The St. Louis College of Pharmacy hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear license plates as provided in this section. Any vehicle owner may annually apply for the use of the emblem. Any contribution to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the St. Louis College of Pharmacy, the St. Louis College of Pharmacy shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the vehicle owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement and payment of a fifteen-dollar fee in addition to the regular registration fees and presentation of other documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue a license plate to the vehicle owner, which shall bear the emblem of the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in a form prescribed by the director, shall bear six letters or numbers and shall bear the words "ST. LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY" in place of the words "SHOW-ME STATE". Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the St. Louis College of Pharmacy emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the St. Louis College of Pharmacy emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue may promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3103. 1. Any member of the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri. The fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri. Any member of the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri, the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner who was previously issued a plate with the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the fraternal order of police of the state of Missouri emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3109. 1. Any current member or alumnus of the Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, and Phi Beta Sigma Greek organizations at any college or university within this state may apply for special motor vehicle license plates for any vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to the appropriate organization. Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, and Phi Beta Sigma hereby authorize the use of their official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, or Phi Beta Sigma derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of those organizations. Any member of Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, and Phi Beta Sigma may annually apply for the use of the organization's emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, or Phi Beta Sigma the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, or Phi Beta Sigma. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, or Phi Beta Sigma emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Kappa Alpha Psi, Iota Phi Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, or Phi Beta Sigma emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3117. 1. Any member of Jefferson National Parks Association may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to Jefferson National Parks Association of which the person is a member. Jefferson National Parks Association hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Jefferson National Parks Association derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of Jefferson National Parks Association. Any member of Jefferson National Parks Association may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Jefferson National Parks Association, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee, and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of the Jefferson National Parks Association and shall have the words "Jefferson National Parks Association" in place of the words "Show-Me State". Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Jefferson National Parks Association emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Jefferson National Parks Association emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3118. 1. Any member of Missouri Elks Association may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to Missouri Elks Association of which the person is a member. Missouri Elks Association hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Missouri Elks Association derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of Missouri Elks Association. Any member of Missouri Elks Association may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a fifteen dollar emblem-use contribution to Missouri Elks Association, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Missouri Elks Association. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Missouri Elks Association emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Missouri Elks Association emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

301.3119. 1. Any individual may receive special license plates as prescribed by this section, for any motor vehicle such person owns, either solely or jointly, other than an apportioned motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle licensed in excess of eighteen thousand pounds gross weight, after an annual payment of an emblem-use authorization fee to Missouri Travel Council. Missouri Travel Council hereby authorizes the use of its official emblem to be affixed on multiyear personalized license plates as provided in this section. Any contribution to Missouri Travel Council derived from this section, except reasonable administrative costs, shall be used solely for the purposes of Missouri Travel Council. Any member of Missouri Travel Council may annually apply for the use of the emblem.

2. Upon annual application and payment of a twenty-five dollar emblem-use contribution to Missouri Travel Council, the organization shall issue to the vehicle owner, without further charge, an emblem-use authorization statement, which shall be presented by the owner to the department of revenue at the time of registration of a motor vehicle. Upon presentation of the annual statement, payment of a fifteen dollar fee in addition to the registration fee and documents which may be required by law, the department of revenue shall issue to the vehicle owner a personalized license plate which shall bear the emblem of Missouri Travel Council. Such license plates shall be made with fully reflective material with a common color scheme and design, shall be clearly visible at night, and shall be aesthetically attractive, as prescribed by section 301.130. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 301.144, no additional fee shall be charged for the personalization of license plates pursuant to this section.

3. A vehicle owner, who was previously issued a plate with the Missouri Travel Council emblem authorized by this section but who does not provide an emblem-use authorization statement at a subsequent time of registration, shall be issued a new plate which does not bear the Missouri Travel Council emblem, as otherwise provided by law. The director of revenue shall make necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this section, and shall design all necessary forms required by this section. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated pursuant to the authority of this section shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 536, RSMo.

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