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| 1 | + | Amended IN Assembly July 15, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1045Introduced by Assembly Member LowFebruary 18, 2021 An act to add Section 1685.2 12811.4 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. drivers licenses.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1045, as amended, Low. Department of Motor Vehicles: private partnerships: specialized and personalized license plates. Drivers licenses: bone marrow and blood stem cell registry.Existing law, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit entity to be designated as the California Organ and Tissue Donor Registrar and requires that entity to establish and maintain the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry for persons who have identified themselves as organ and tissue donors upon their death. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon issuance of a new drivers license or a renewal of a drivers license or the issuance of an identification card, to provide information on organ and tissue donation. Existing law requires an application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a space for the applicant to enroll in the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask an in-person applicant for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll.This bill would enact Charlies Law to require an electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry as a bone marrow or blood stem cell donor through a redirect link to the National Marrow Donor Programs online application. The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask certain in-person applicants for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll in that registry. The bill would require the department to enter a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program, as specified, and to transmit weekly specified applicant information to the registry. The bill would also make related findings and declarations.Existing law requires a motor vehicle that is operated upon a highway to be registered, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue license plates, as described, to a vehicle that has been registered. Existing law requires a motor vehicle to display license plates. Existing law requires the department to issue certain specialized license plate designs and to issue a license plate with a combination of numbers and letters assigned by the department or, upon request and subject to approval, with a personalized combination of numbers or letters.Existing law authorizes the department to enter into contractual agreements with qualified private industry partners for the purpose of providing specified services related to the titling and registration of vehicles.This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner.The bill would require the department to enter into a contractual agreement with a private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized and personalized license plates, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) In 1987, Congress established a national registry of bone marrow donors, and since its inception, Congress has entrusted the operation of the nations registry to the National Marrow Donor Program.(b) In order to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of finding a match regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a specific need to increase awareness among African Americans, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other underrepresented groups.(c) Patients lives, not only in California, but globally, depend on Californians willingness to become a potential donor. The State of California will provide education and awareness to empower its citizens to become lifesaving bone marrow donors.(d) The bone marrow registration process is simple and requires completing a medical questionnaire and a cheek swab.SEC. 2. Section 12811.4 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment.(B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time.(2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card.(c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card.(d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following:(1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c).(e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor:(1) The applicants true full name.(2) The applicants residence or mailing address.(3) The applicants date of birth.(4) The applicants telephone number.(5) The applicants email address.(f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency.(g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched.(h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant.(i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner.SEC. 2.Section 1685.2 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:1685.2.(a)The department shall, in conformance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, enter into a contractual agreement for not less than 60 months with a qualified private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, design, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized license plates and environmental license plates, as defined in Section 5103. The contract may authorize the private industry partner to provide similar services for existing specialized and environmental license plates. A contract may be renewed for up to two additional terms of not less than 60 months each with the initial term commencing upon public launch of the private industry partner program.(b)The purpose of a partnership created pursuant to this section is to provide new revenue to the state by increasing public interest in and access to specialized and environmental license plates.(c)A license plate designed, manufactured, ordered, or delivered pursuant to a contract authorized by this section shall comply with all applicable provisions of this code regarding specialized and environmental license plates, except that there shall be no required minimum number of applications per particular special interest plate as set forth in Section 5060. The department shall retain the authority to reject any design or registration number pursuant to any provision of this code. The department shall have the authority to offer private industry partner license plates to the public for annual and multiyear term lengths.(d)A contract entered into pursuant to this section shall provide sufficient revenue to the department to offset any cost incurred by the department for the setup and ongoing maintenance of the program. Accordingly, the department may authorize a private industry partner to assess a convenience or processing fee for license plate transactions conducted through the private industry partner, in an amount determined by the department, or may enter a fee sharing agreement with the private industry partner that is reasonably proportional to the revenue generated for the department from services rendered by the private industry partner.(e)The department may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement this section. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Assembly July 15, 2021 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1045Introduced by Assembly Member LowFebruary 18, 2021 An act to add Section 1685.2 12811.4 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. drivers licenses.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1045, as amended, Low. Department of Motor Vehicles: private partnerships: specialized and personalized license plates. Drivers licenses: bone marrow and blood stem cell registry.Existing law, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit entity to be designated as the California Organ and Tissue Donor Registrar and requires that entity to establish and maintain the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry for persons who have identified themselves as organ and tissue donors upon their death. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon issuance of a new drivers license or a renewal of a drivers license or the issuance of an identification card, to provide information on organ and tissue donation. Existing law requires an application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a space for the applicant to enroll in the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask an in-person applicant for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll.This bill would enact Charlies Law to require an electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry as a bone marrow or blood stem cell donor through a redirect link to the National Marrow Donor Programs online application. The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask certain in-person applicants for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll in that registry. The bill would require the department to enter a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program, as specified, and to transmit weekly specified applicant information to the registry. The bill would also make related findings and declarations.Existing law requires a motor vehicle that is operated upon a highway to be registered, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue license plates, as described, to a vehicle that has been registered. Existing law requires a motor vehicle to display license plates. Existing law requires the department to issue certain specialized license plate designs and to issue a license plate with a combination of numbers and letters assigned by the department or, upon request and subject to approval, with a personalized combination of numbers or letters.Existing law authorizes the department to enter into contractual agreements with qualified private industry partners for the purpose of providing specified services related to the titling and registration of vehicles.This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner.The bill would require the department to enter into a contractual agreement with a private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized and personalized license plates, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 10 | 9 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20212022 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 14 | 13 | No. 1045 | |
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| 16 | 15 | Introduced by Assembly Member LowFebruary 18, 2021 | |
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| 18 | 17 | Introduced by Assembly Member Low | |
| 19 | 18 | February 18, 2021 | |
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| 21 | - | An act to add Section 12811.4 to the Vehicle Code, relating to drivers licenses. | |
| 20 | + | An act to add Section 1685.2 12811.4 to the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. drivers licenses. | |
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| 23 | 22 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 25 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 27 | - | AB 1045, as amended, Low. Drivers licenses: bone marrow and blood stem cell registry. | |
| 26 | + | AB 1045, as amended, Low. Department of Motor Vehicles: private partnerships: specialized and personalized license plates. Drivers licenses: bone marrow and blood stem cell registry. | |
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| 29 | - | Existing law, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit entity to be designated as the California Organ and Tissue Donor Registrar and requires that entity to establish and maintain the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry for persons who have identified themselves as organ and tissue donors upon their death. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon issuance of a new drivers license or a renewal of a drivers license or the issuance of an identification card, to provide information on organ and tissue donation. Existing law requires an application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a space for the applicant to enroll in the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask an in-person applicant for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll. | |
| 28 | + | Existing law, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit entity to be designated as the California Organ and Tissue Donor Registrar and requires that entity to establish and maintain the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry for persons who have identified themselves as organ and tissue donors upon their death. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon issuance of a new drivers license or a renewal of a drivers license or the issuance of an identification card, to provide information on organ and tissue donation. Existing law requires an application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a space for the applicant to enroll in the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask an in-person applicant for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll.This bill would enact Charlies Law to require an electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry as a bone marrow or blood stem cell donor through a redirect link to the National Marrow Donor Programs online application. The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask certain in-person applicants for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll in that registry. The bill would require the department to enter a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program, as specified, and to transmit weekly specified applicant information to the registry. The bill would also make related findings and declarations.Existing law requires a motor vehicle that is operated upon a highway to be registered, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue license plates, as described, to a vehicle that has been registered. Existing law requires a motor vehicle to display license plates. Existing law requires the department to issue certain specialized license plate designs and to issue a license plate with a combination of numbers and letters assigned by the department or, upon request and subject to approval, with a personalized combination of numbers or letters.Existing law authorizes the department to enter into contractual agreements with qualified private industry partners for the purpose of providing specified services related to the titling and registration of vehicles.This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner.The bill would require the department to enter into a contractual agreement with a private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized and personalized license plates, as specified. | |
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| 31 | - | Existing law, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit entity to be designated as the California Organ and Tissue Donor Registrar and requires that entity to establish and maintain the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry for persons who have identified themselves as organ and tissue donors upon their death. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon issuance of a new drivers license or a renewal of a drivers license or the issuance of an identification card, to provide information on organ and tissue donation. Existing law requires an application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a space for the applicant to enroll in the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask an in-person applicant for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll. | |
| 30 | + | Existing law, the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, authorizes the creation of a not-for-profit entity to be designated as the California Organ and Tissue Donor Registrar and requires that entity to establish and maintain the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry for persons who have identified themselves as organ and tissue donors upon their death. Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles, upon issuance of a new drivers license or a renewal of a drivers license or the issuance of an identification card, to provide information on organ and tissue donation. Existing law requires an application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a space for the applicant to enroll in the Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask an in-person applicant for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll. | |
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| 33 | - | This bill would enact Charlies Law to require an electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry as a bone marrow or blood stem cell donor through a redirect link to the National Marrow Donor Programs online application. The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask certain in-person applicants for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll in that donor. The bill would provide that an applicants election to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry constitutes consent to their information being transmitted to the National Marrow Donor Program for the purposes of completing enrollment in the registry. The bill would require the department to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program, as specified, and to transmit weekly specified applicant information to the registry. them. The bill would also make related findings and declarations. | |
| 32 | + | This bill would enact Charlies Law to require an electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card to contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry as a bone marrow or blood stem cell donor through a redirect link to the National Marrow Donor Programs online application. The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to verbally ask certain in-person applicants for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card if they wish to enroll in that registry. The bill would require the department to enter a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program, as specified, and to transmit weekly specified applicant information to the registry. The bill would also make related findings and declarations. | |
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| 34 | + | Existing law requires a motor vehicle that is operated upon a highway to be registered, and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue license plates, as described, to a vehicle that has been registered. Existing law requires a motor vehicle to display license plates. Existing law requires the department to issue certain specialized license plate designs and to issue a license plate with a combination of numbers and letters assigned by the department or, upon request and subject to approval, with a personalized combination of numbers or letters. | |
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| 38 | + | Existing law authorizes the department to enter into contractual agreements with qualified private industry partners for the purpose of providing specified services related to the titling and registration of vehicles. | |
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| 42 | + | This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner. | |
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| 46 | + | The bill would require the department to enter into a contractual agreement with a private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized and personalized license plates, as specified. | |
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| 35 | 50 | ## Digest Key | |
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| 37 | 52 | ## Bill Text | |
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| 39 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) In 1987, Congress established a national registry of bone marrow donors, and since its inception, Congress has entrusted the operation of the nations registry to the National Marrow Donor Program.(b) In order to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of finding a match regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a specific need to increase awareness among African Americans, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other underrepresented groups.(c) Patients lives, not only in California, but globally, depend on Californians willingness to become a potential donor. The State of California will provide education and awareness to empower its citizens to become lifesaving bone marrow donors.(d) The bone marrow registration process is simple and requires completing a medical questionnaire and a cheek swab.SEC. 2. Section 12811.4 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1)An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) | |
| 54 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) In 1987, Congress established a national registry of bone marrow donors, and since its inception, Congress has entrusted the operation of the nations registry to the National Marrow Donor Program.(b) In order to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of finding a match regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a specific need to increase awareness among African Americans, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other underrepresented groups.(c) Patients lives, not only in California, but globally, depend on Californians willingness to become a potential donor. The State of California will provide education and awareness to empower its citizens to become lifesaving bone marrow donors.(d) The bone marrow registration process is simple and requires completing a medical questionnaire and a cheek swab.SEC. 2. Section 12811.4 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment.(B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time.(2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card.(c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card.(d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following:(1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c).(e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor:(1) The applicants true full name.(2) The applicants residence or mailing address.(3) The applicants date of birth.(4) The applicants telephone number.(5) The applicants email address.(f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency.(g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched.(h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant.(i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section.SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner.SEC. 2.Section 1685.2 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:1685.2.(a)The department shall, in conformance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, enter into a contractual agreement for not less than 60 months with a qualified private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, design, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized license plates and environmental license plates, as defined in Section 5103. The contract may authorize the private industry partner to provide similar services for existing specialized and environmental license plates. A contract may be renewed for up to two additional terms of not less than 60 months each with the initial term commencing upon public launch of the private industry partner program.(b)The purpose of a partnership created pursuant to this section is to provide new revenue to the state by increasing public interest in and access to specialized and environmental license plates.(c)A license plate designed, manufactured, ordered, or delivered pursuant to a contract authorized by this section shall comply with all applicable provisions of this code regarding specialized and environmental license plates, except that there shall be no required minimum number of applications per particular special interest plate as set forth in Section 5060. The department shall retain the authority to reject any design or registration number pursuant to any provision of this code. The department shall have the authority to offer private industry partner license plates to the public for annual and multiyear term lengths.(d)A contract entered into pursuant to this section shall provide sufficient revenue to the department to offset any cost incurred by the department for the setup and ongoing maintenance of the program. Accordingly, the department may authorize a private industry partner to assess a convenience or processing fee for license plate transactions conducted through the private industry partner, in an amount determined by the department, or may enter a fee sharing agreement with the private industry partner that is reasonably proportional to the revenue generated for the department from services rendered by the private industry partner.(e)The department may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement this section. | |
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| 41 | 56 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 43 | 58 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 45 | 60 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) In 1987, Congress established a national registry of bone marrow donors, and since its inception, Congress has entrusted the operation of the nations registry to the National Marrow Donor Program.(b) In order to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of finding a match regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a specific need to increase awareness among African Americans, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other underrepresented groups.(c) Patients lives, not only in California, but globally, depend on Californians willingness to become a potential donor. The State of California will provide education and awareness to empower its citizens to become lifesaving bone marrow donors.(d) The bone marrow registration process is simple and requires completing a medical questionnaire and a cheek swab. | |
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| 47 | 62 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) In 1987, Congress established a national registry of bone marrow donors, and since its inception, Congress has entrusted the operation of the nations registry to the National Marrow Donor Program.(b) In order to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of finding a match regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a specific need to increase awareness among African Americans, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other underrepresented groups.(c) Patients lives, not only in California, but globally, depend on Californians willingness to become a potential donor. The State of California will provide education and awareness to empower its citizens to become lifesaving bone marrow donors.(d) The bone marrow registration process is simple and requires completing a medical questionnaire and a cheek swab. | |
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| 49 | 64 | SECTION 1. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: | |
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| 51 | 66 | ### SECTION 1. | |
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| 53 | 68 | (a) In 1987, Congress established a national registry of bone marrow donors, and since its inception, Congress has entrusted the operation of the nations registry to the National Marrow Donor Program. | |
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| 55 | 70 | (b) In order to ensure that all patients have an equal chance of finding a match regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a specific need to increase awareness among African Americans, Latinx, Asian and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, and other underrepresented groups. | |
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| 57 | 72 | (c) Patients lives, not only in California, but globally, depend on Californians willingness to become a potential donor. The State of California will provide education and awareness to empower its citizens to become lifesaving bone marrow donors. | |
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| 59 | 74 | (d) The bone marrow registration process is simple and requires completing a medical questionnaire and a cheek swab. | |
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| 61 | - | SEC. 2. Section 12811.4 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1)An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) | |
| 76 | + | SEC. 2. Section 12811.4 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read:12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment.(B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time.(2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card.(c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card.(d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following:(1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c).(e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor:(1) The applicants true full name.(2) The applicants residence or mailing address.(3) The applicants date of birth.(4) The applicants telephone number.(5) The applicants email address.(f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency.(g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched.(h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant.(i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section. | |
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| 63 | 78 | SEC. 2. Section 12811.4 is added to the Vehicle Code, to read: | |
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| 67 | - | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1)An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) | |
| 82 | + | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment.(B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time.(2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card.(c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card.(d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following:(1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c).(e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor:(1) The applicants true full name.(2) The applicants residence or mailing address.(3) The applicants date of birth.(4) The applicants telephone number.(5) The applicants email address.(f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency.(g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched.(h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant.(i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section. | |
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| 69 | - | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1)An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) | |
| 84 | + | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment.(B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time.(2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card.(c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card.(d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following:(1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c).(e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor:(1) The applicants true full name.(2) The applicants residence or mailing address.(3) The applicants date of birth.(4) The applicants telephone number.(5) The applicants email address.(f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency.(g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched.(h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant.(i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section. | |
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| 71 | - | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1)An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) | |
| 86 | + | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law.(b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following:(A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment.(B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time.(2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card.(c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card.(d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following:(1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c).(e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor:(1) The applicants true full name.(2) The applicants residence or mailing address.(3) The applicants date of birth.(4) The applicants telephone number.(5) The applicants email address.(f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency.(g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched.(h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant.(i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section. | |
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| 75 | 90 | 12811.4. (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as Charlies Law. | |
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| 77 | 92 | (b) (1) An electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card shall contain a solicitation for the applicant to enroll in the registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. The application shall include a question regarding enrollment pursuant to subdivision (c) and check boxes for an applicant to mark either of the following: | |
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| 79 | - | (A) | |
| 94 | + | (A) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment. | |
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| 83 | - | (1) Yes, I would like to enroll in the registry to be a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor. Please redirect me to the National Marrow Donor Program online enrollment page to complete a health questionnaire and email me a link to complete my enrollment. I consent to my information being shared with the National Marrow Donor Program for the purposes of enrollment. I understand that I am not enrolled at this time and must complete the National Marrow Donor Program enrollment forms and cheek swab to be a registered bone marrow donor. I am aware that after enrollment, if matched, I have the ability to refuse to donate at any point. | |
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| 85 | - | (B) | |
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| 89 | - | (2) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time. | |
| 96 | + | (B) No, I do not wish to enroll at this time. | |
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| 91 | 98 | (2) The department shall inquire verbally of an applicant who is between 18 and 40 years of age, inclusive, applying in person for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card at a department office as to whether the applicant wishes to become a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor by enrolling in the National Marrow Donor Programs registry. Failure or refusal to answer this question or check a box on the written or electronic application form shall not be a basis for the department to deny an applicant a drivers license or identification card. | |
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| 95 | - | (c) An applicant who elects applicants election to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected Programs registry shall constitute consent to their information being transmitted to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after for the purposes of completing enrollment in the registry. After submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and card, the applicant shall receive a link follow-up communication to complete their the National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card. application. | |
| 100 | + | (c) An applicant who elects to enroll in the National Marrow Donor Program registrys shall be automatically redirected to the National Marrow Donor Program online application after submitting their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and shall receive a link to complete their National Marrow Donor Program online application in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card. | |
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| 97 | 102 | (d) The department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the National Marrow Donor Program to mutually agree upon both of the following: | |
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| 99 | 104 | (1) The language of the question of enrollment required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (b). The language may define enrollment and donor requirements, and may provide the corresponding disclosures. | |
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| 101 | - | (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as | |
| 106 | + | (2) The language and link included in the emailed confirmation or receipt for their electronic application for an original or renewal drivers license or identification card and the language and link included on the redirect page, as described in subdivision (c). | |
| 102 | 107 | ||
| 103 | 108 | (e) On a weekly basis, the department shall electronically transmit to the National Marrow Donor Program all of the following information from every application that indicates the applicants intent to enroll as a potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donor: | |
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| 105 | 110 | (1) The applicants true full name. | |
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| 107 | 112 | (2) The applicants residence or mailing address. | |
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| 109 | 114 | (3) The applicants date of birth. | |
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| 111 | 116 | (4) The applicants telephone number. | |
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| 113 | 118 | (5) The applicants email address. | |
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| 115 | - | (f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency. | |
| 120 | + | (f) The enrollment form shall be posted on the internet websites of the department and the California Health and Human Services Agency. | |
| 116 | 121 | ||
| 117 | 122 | (g) Enrollment in the National Marrow Donor Program registry through the department does not constitute a legal document pursuant to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 7150) of Part 1 of Division 7 of the Health and Safety Code) and does not require registrants to donate if they are matched. | |
| 118 | 123 | ||
| 119 | 124 | (h) Information obtained by the National Marrow Donor Program shall be used only for registry operations consistent with the informed consent of the applicant. | |
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| 121 | 126 | (i) A public entity or its employee shall not be liable for loss, detriment, or injury resulting directly or indirectly from false or inaccurate information contained in the enrollment form provided pursuant to this section. | |
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| 130 | + | It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would establish a new pathway for license plate design with a private industry partner. | |
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| 138 | + | (a)The department shall, in conformance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, enter into a contractual agreement for not less than 60 months with a qualified private industry partner to provide services related to the marketing, design, order processing, manufacturing, and delivery of specialized license plates and environmental license plates, as defined in Section 5103. The contract may authorize the private industry partner to provide similar services for existing specialized and environmental license plates. A contract may be renewed for up to two additional terms of not less than 60 months each with the initial term commencing upon public launch of the private industry partner program. | |
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| 142 | + | (b)The purpose of a partnership created pursuant to this section is to provide new revenue to the state by increasing public interest in and access to specialized and environmental license plates. | |
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| 146 | + | (c)A license plate designed, manufactured, ordered, or delivered pursuant to a contract authorized by this section shall comply with all applicable provisions of this code regarding specialized and environmental license plates, except that there shall be no required minimum number of applications per particular special interest plate as set forth in Section 5060. The department shall retain the authority to reject any design or registration number pursuant to any provision of this code. The department shall have the authority to offer private industry partner license plates to the public for annual and multiyear term lengths. | |
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| 150 | + | (d)A contract entered into pursuant to this section shall provide sufficient revenue to the department to offset any cost incurred by the department for the setup and ongoing maintenance of the program. Accordingly, the department may authorize a private industry partner to assess a convenience or processing fee for license plate transactions conducted through the private industry partner, in an amount determined by the department, or may enter a fee sharing agreement with the private industry partner that is reasonably proportional to the revenue generated for the department from services rendered by the private industry partner. | |
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| 154 | + | (e)The department may adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement this section. |