S 1314 General Bill, By Peeler, Alexander, S. Boan, Courtney, Holland, Martin, 
Mescher, Ryberg, Setzler, Waldrep and Wilson
 A Bill to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Article 76
 to Chapter 3, Title 56 so as to provide for special license plates for
 shriners.

   04/02/96  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-11
   04/02/96  Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation SJ-11

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 76 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 56 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES FOR SHRINERS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 56 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Article 76

Section 56-3-7860. The department may issue special motor vehicle license plates to members of the Shriners for private motor vehicles registered in their names. The fee for the issuance of this special plate must be the regular motor vehicle registration fee contained in Article 5, Chapter 3 of this title which must be deposited in the state general fund and the special fee required by Section 56-3-2020 which must be deposited with the Department of Revenue and Taxation. The department shall assess the cost of production, administration, and issuance of this plate and provide this information to the General Assembly every five years. Only one plate may be issued to a Shriner."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.