OAR 735-040-0080: Veterans’ Groups Qualifications; Veterans’ Recognition Registration Plates

(1) To become eligible for veterans’ recognition registration plates issued under ORS 805.105, and this rule, a veterans’ group must submit the following to DMV: (a) A completed and signed Application for Approval of Veterans’ Group Plates (DMV Form 7069), a copy of the group’s bylaws, and documentation sufficient to DMV that: (A) The group is a non-profit organization established to recognize, represent or support a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (B) The group, or a chapter of the group, is physically located in Oregon. (b) The name, address and phone number of: (A) Each group official, officer and director; and (B) A person authorized by the group to act as the group’s representative for purposes of veterans’ recognition registration plates. (c) The words, initials or copy of the service-related decal requested to appear on the group’s plate. The group’s representative must certify that the group is authorized to use the information or materials submitted under this subsection; (d) If applicable, any requested restriction on the issuance of the group’s plates as described under OAR 735-040-0090; (e) An estimate of the number of plates the group will sell during the 12-month period following the date of application; (f) Fees estimated by DMV to cover its costs to design and produce the requested plates; and (g) The financial institution and account number selected by the group for the deposit of plate surcharge amounts collected by DMV from the sale of the group’s veterans’ recognition registration plates. If no information is provided, collected surcharge amounts will be deposited in the trust fund established under ORS 406.050 for paying the expenses of operating the Oregon Veterans’ Homes identified in section 1, chapter 224, Oregon laws 2019. (2) DMV may request a veteran’s group to provide any information it considers necessary to determine a group’s eligibly for veterans’ group registration plates or to verify the group is authorized to use requested words, initials or a service-related decal. (3) DMV will not issue veterans' recognition registration plates to a group if it determines: (a) The group does not meet the requirement for veterans’ recognition plates under ORS 805.105 or this rule; (b) The group’s application is incomplete or if the application contains false information; (c) The words, initials or service-related decal requested for use on the group’s plates do not correctly name, identify or represent the group or are not authorized for use on veterans’ recognition registration plates; or (d) The authorized representative fails to provide information or documentation requested by DMV. (4) DMV may stop issuing a group’s veterans’ recognition plates or withdraw a group’s eligibility if the group: (a) Is not authorized to use words, initials or a service-related decal previously approved for use on the group’s veterans’ recognition plates; (b) Fails to file an annual statement of continuing eligibility as required under section (6) of this rule; or (c) Fails to meet or comply with any other requirement for veterans’ recognition plates under ORS 805.105 or this rule. (5) DMV will notify the group upon DMV’s approval or denial of the group’s application, or upon withdrawal of group’s eligibility. (6) Once approved as an eligible group, the group must file an annual statement of continuing eligibility certifying the group continues to meet the requirements for a veteran’s group. (7) The group must notify DMV immediately if: (a) There is a change in the name, address or phone number of a group official or the group’s authorized representative listed on the group’s most recent application or annual eligibility statement; or (b) The group is dissolved or no longer meets the eligibility requirements for a veteran’s group under this rule.