HB5549 HFA Linville 2-16 #1

Casto 3264

Delegate Linville moved to amend the bill on page 1, section 15, immediately following the enacting clause by striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

ARTICLE 4. CORRECTIONS MANAGEMENT.

§15A-4-15. Manufacture of license plates, road signs or markers; securing signs and markers when federal government reimburses state for cost thereof.

For the purpose of obtaining license plates to be used upon motor vehicles licensed for operation in this state and road signs or markers of any description for state roads, the commissioner is hereby authorized and empowered on behalf of the state, to establish and operate a plant for the manufacture of the license plates and road signs or markers in his or her institution.

It shall be unlawful for any state official or employee to manufacture or obtain the license plates, road signs, or markers otherwise than as herein specified: Provided, That the Commissioner of Highways may originally secure road signs or markers from sources other than that provided herein The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles may secure license plates from alternative sources when necessary to maintain a reasonable supply when the division is unable to produce an adequate supply based on a shortage of resources, labor, or other circumstance beyond the control of the division.

Adopted

Rejected