New York residents could request “In God We Trust” plates

A New York resident could request a plate that says “In God We Trust.” The plate would be available to any person residing in New York. The requester would pay the regular registration fee and an additional $25 each year. This section would take effect 180 days after the act becomes law.

The state could design, make, and issue the plate only after receiving a $6,000 surety bond. These requirements apply to the distinctive plate described in the bill. No bond would be required if the commissioner receives at least 200 orders and the nonrefundable annual charges before plate design, production, and issuance. If fewer than 200 sets sell within two years after the plates first go on sale, the state could claim an amount from the bond tied to the shortfall. The bond would end if 200 or more sets sell in that period. This section would take effect as soon as the act becomes law.

The state would deposit the plate’s service charges into a fund for distinctive plate work. This applies to service charges collected for the distinctive plate. The money would be used for plate design, production, advertising, and distribution.