Bill Summary for S 331 (2019-2020)

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Mar 21 2019

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
Senate Bill 331 (Public) Filed Thursday, March 21, 2019
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE PERMANENT REGISTRATION PLATES TO RADIO EMERGENCY ASSOCIATED COMMUNICATIONS TEAMS (REACT) AND TO AUTHORIZE REACT VEHICLES TO USE LIGHTS AND SIRENS.
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Reenacts GS 20-84(b)(7) as it existed before its repeal by SL 2012-159. Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue permanent registration plates for a motor vehicle owned by an incorporated REACT (Radio Emergency Associated Communications) team that provides its services pursuant to a contract with a county or municipality (previously not limited by contract specifications).

Amends GS 20-125 to require every vehicle owned or operated by an incorporated REACT team that provides its services pursuant to a contract with a county or municipality to be equipped with special lights, bells, sirens, horns, or exhaust whistles approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.