W. Va. Code § 17A-2-12A
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§17A-2-12a. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles — commissioner shall prescribe forms providing for veteran contributions.
Official statutory text
(a) Notwithstanding §17A-2-12 of this code, the commissioner shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of application which provide the following applicants the ability to make a contribution of $5, $10, or other amount to the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance:
(1) Applicants for original or renewal driver’s licenses or identification cards; and
(2) Applicants for a renewal of a vehicle registration.
(b) A contribution under §17A-2-12a(a) of this code shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(1) An original or renewal driver’s license or identification card; and
(2) A renewal of a vehicle registration.
(c) Contributions under §17A-2-12a(a) of this code shall be used exclusively for purposes set forth in §9A-1-1 et seq. of this code.
(d) The division shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and report and transfer said amount to the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall transfer the amount collected under this section to the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance.
(e) The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance shall reimburse the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund for the actual costs incurred by the division in the administration of this section.
(1) Applicants for original or renewal driver’s licenses or identification cards; and
(2) Applicants for a renewal of a vehicle registration.
(b) A contribution under §17A-2-12a(a) of this code shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:
(1) An original or renewal driver’s license or identification card; and
(2) A renewal of a vehicle registration.
(c) Contributions under §17A-2-12a(a) of this code shall be used exclusively for purposes set forth in §9A-1-1 et seq. of this code.
(d) The division shall determine on a monthly basis the total amount collected under this section and report and transfer said amount to the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer shall transfer the amount collected under this section to the West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance.
(e) The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance shall reimburse the Motor Vehicle Fees Fund for the actual costs incurred by the division in the administration of this section.
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