GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2007

HOUSE BILL 206

RATIFIED BILL

AN ACT to DISTINGUISH between special plates issued to bronze star recipients for meritorious service or for valor in combat.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  G.S. 20‑79.4 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:

"(b)      Types. – The Division shall issue the following types of special registration plates:

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(16a) Bronze Star Combat Recipient. – Issuable to a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat. The plate shall bear the emblem of the Bronze Star with a "Combat V" emblem and the words "Bronze Star." To be eligible for this plate, the applicant must provide documentation that the medal was issued for valor in combat.

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SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 2^nd day of August, 2007.

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                                                                         Beverly E. Perdue

                                                                         President of the Senate

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                                                                         Joe Hackney

                                                                         Speaker of the House of Representatives

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                                                                         Michael F. Easley

                                                                         Governor

Approved __________.m. this ______________ day of ___________________, 2007