39:3-27.76. Use of funds to reimburse division

5. a. Prior to the deposit of license plate fees collected pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74) into the fund, amounts thereof as are necessary shall be used to reimburse the division for all costs reasonably and actually incurred, as stipulated by the director, for:

(1) producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of historic preservation license plates; and

(2) any initial computer programming changes that may be necessary to implement the historic preservation license plate program established by P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.72 et seq.).

b.The director shall annually certify to the secretary the average cost per license plate incurred in the immediately preceding year by the division in producing, issuing, renewing, and publicizing the availability of historic preservation license plates. The annual certification of the average cost per license plate shall be approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor.

c.In the event that the average cost per license plate as certified by the director and approved by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee, or its successor, is greater than the $50 application fee established in subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.1995, c.368 (C.39:3-27.74) in two consecutive fiscal years, the director may discontinue the issuance of historic preservation license plates.