Sec. 2. Protection of design of plates. The Secretary of State shall copyright the designs of the 2 registration plates established pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 456-C and 456-D and make the designs available for a fee to other states interested in establishing these specialty license plates.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This bill authorizes the issuance of a special registration plate for any service member in Maine who has served on or after September 11, 2001. The proceeds of the sale of these plates are to go to a special fund to assist family members of those serving overseas. It authorizes the issuance of a special registration plate for those supporting our troops, and these funds also go to a special fund to assist family members of those serving in the war or for similar purposes requiring special funds. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to copyright the design of these plates and offer the designs to other states for a fee.