Law Enforcement Supporter Tags: Mississippi's Eligibility Criteria

In Mississippi, residents who own a motor vehicle or motorcycle can apply for a special license tag to identify themselves as supporters of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association or the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy. To obtain these distinctive tags, applicants must pay an additional fee, which is typically $30, on top of regular registration taxes and fees. The funds collected from these specialty tags are distributed to various funds, including the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association or the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy Alumni Association, the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, the State Highway Fund, and a special fund.

Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association supporter tags

In Mississippi, residents who own a motor vehicle or motorcycle can apply for a Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEOA) supporter license tag. This distinctive license tag identifies the owner as a supporter of the MLEOA.

To obtain the MLEOA supporter tag, residents must pay the standard road and bridge privilege taxes, ad valorem taxes, and registration fees for their vehicles. In addition, an extra fee of $30 is charged for the distinctive tag. This additional fee is paid annually at the time of registration renewal, as long as the owner wishes to retain the distinctive tag. If the owner no longer wants the tag, they must surrender it to the local county tax collector.

The design and color of the MLEOA supporter tags are determined by the Department of Revenue in consultation with the MLEOA. These tags may feature unique letters or numbers, or a combination of both, to distinguish them from regular license tags.

It is important to note that the MLEOA supporter tags are not a replacement for regular license tags. The standard license tag must be displayed until it is replaced by the distinctive tag. When the distinctive tag is issued, the regular tag must be surrendered to the tax collector.

In the unfortunate event of loss or theft of the MLEOA supporter tag, a replacement can be obtained by submitting an application and affidavit, along with a $10 fee, to the tax collector.

Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy supporter tags

In Mississippi, residents who own a motor vehicle or motorcycle can apply for a Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy supporter tag. This specialty license plate identifies the owner as a supporter of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy.

To obtain this distinctive license tag, vehicle owners must pay an additional fee on top of their regular road and bridge privilege taxes, ad valorem taxes, and registration fees. The current additional fee is $30 for each distinctive tag, and this fee must be paid annually upon renewal. The funds collected from these specialty tags are distributed to various funds, with $24 of each additional fee going to the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy Alumni Association. Other allocations include $1 to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 to the State Highway Fund, and $1 to the special fund created in Section 27-19-44.2.

The design of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy supporter tags is determined by the Department of Revenue, in consultation with the Commissioner of Public Safety. The tags may feature unique colors, letters, or numbers to distinguish them from regular license plates. Applicants for these specialty plates must submit their requests to the county tax collector using the forms prescribed by the Department of Revenue.

It is important to note that the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Training Academy supporter tags are not restricted to law enforcement personnel or their families. Any Mississippi resident who owns a vehicle and is willing to pay the additional fee can obtain these specialty plates and show their support for the state's law enforcement training efforts.

Requirements for obtaining a supporter tag

To obtain a supporter tag in Mississippi, you must meet specific requirements. Firstly, you must be a resident of the state and own a motor vehicle or motorcycle registered in your name. This includes private passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, and other non-commercial motor vehicles.

Secondly, you need to pay the applicable road and bridge privilege taxes, ad valorem taxes, and registration fees as mandated by law for your vehicle type. These taxes and fees are essential, and you must pay them before obtaining a supporter tag.

Additionally, an extra fee is required to acquire the supporter tag. This additional fee is $30 for each distinctive license tag you apply for and is paid at the time of your initial application. It is important to note that this fee is separate from the other taxes and fees mentioned earlier.

The design and colour of the supporter tags are determined by the Department of Revenue, which works in conjunction with the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association or the Commissioner of Public Safety, depending on the specific supporter tag. These tags may include letters or numbers or a combination of both to ensure each license tag is unique and easily identifiable.

It is worth noting that you must continue to display your regular license tag until it is replaced by the distinctive supporter tag. Once you receive the supporter tag, you must surrender your old regular license tag to the tax collector. The supporter tag will have the same expiration month and year as your previous regular license tag, and you will be provided with up to two license decals for it.

Fees for obtaining a supporter tag

To obtain a supporter tag in Mississippi, you must be a resident of the state and own a motor vehicle or motorcycle registered in your name. In addition to the regular road and bridge privilege taxes, ad valorem taxes, and registration fees, you must pay an additional fee of $30 for each distinctive license tag you apply for. This fee is paid at the time of the original application and then annually at the time of renewal registration. If you wish to retain the distinctive license tag, you must continue to pay the additional fee. If you no longer want the tag, you must surrender it to the local county tax collector.

The $30 additional fee for the distinctive license tag is broken down as follows:

• $24 is distributed to the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association
• $1 is deposited into the Mississippi Burn Care Fund
• $2 is deposited into the State Highway Fund for repair, maintenance, construction, or reconstruction of highways
• $1 is deposited into the special fund created in Section 27-19-44.2

If your distinctive license tag is lost or stolen, you can apply for a replacement. The fee for a replacement tag is $10, and the tax collector is entitled to retain and deposit 5% of this fee into the county general fund. The remainder of the fee is distributed in the same manner as the initial fee.

Distribution of fees collected from supporter tags

In Mississippi, residents who own a motor vehicle or motorcycle can obtain a distinctive license tag identifying them as a supporter of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association. This is in addition to their regular license tag, which must be displayed until the distinctive tag is issued. The fee for the distinctive tag is $30, and it must be paid annually upon renewal registration. If the owner decides they no longer want the distinctive tag, they must surrender it to the local county tax collector.

The distribution of the fees collected from these supporter tags is outlined as follows:

• $24 of each additional fee collected is distributed to the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association.
• $1 is deposited into the Mississippi Burn Care Fund.
• $2 is credited to the State Highway Fund for the sole purpose of repairing, maintaining, constructing, or reconstructing highways.
• The remaining $3 is deposited to the credit of a special fund.

Additionally, in the case of a lost or stolen distinctive license tag, the owner may apply for a replacement for a $10 fee. The tax collector is entitled to retain and deposit 5% of this fee into the county general fund, with the remainder distributed in the same manner as the original fee.

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