❌ HB378
Create the Blue Knights L.E.M.C. license plate
Summary
The bill enacts a new section in the Ohio Revised Code to create the 'Blue Knights L.E.M.C.' license plate, allowing owners of various types of vehicles to apply for these plates. The application process includes payment of standard registration fees and an additional administrative fee of ten dollars, which will be allocated to the public safety - highway purposes fund. The plates will feature a logo and wording approved by the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.
Rationale
The bill introduces a specific government-issued license plate that may be seen as a form of government endorsement of a particular group, which conflicts with the LP and LPO principles of limited government and individual rights. Additionally, the imposition of an administrative fee for this service does not align with the LPO's stance against unnecessary government fees.
Risks and Concerns
- Potential for increased government involvement in personal choices
- Creation of a precedent for government endorsement of specific organizations