Section 1010.459 Universal Plate Decal

TITLE 92: TRANSPORTATION

CHAPTER II: SECRETARY OF STATE

PART 1010 CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

SECTION 1010.459 UNIVERSAL PLATE DECAL

Section 1010.459  Universal Plate Decal

a)         Definitions

"Authorized

organization" − an entity that has statutory authority to issue a

decal to a universal special plate as set forth in the Illinois Vehicle Code.

"Universal special

plate" − a unique standard or motorcycle size registration plate

with a space on the left hand side of the registration plate measuring

2 ⅓" wide x 3" high

for standard

plates or 1" wide x 1½" high for motorcycle size plates in which various

authorized organizations may create and sell decals to be placed on the

registration plate.

"Decal" − a

sticker or adhesive backed picture designed, manufactured and distributed by an

authorized organization that affixes to the universal special plate.

b)         Purpose

This Section

sets forth the procedures that an authorized organization that has been

authorized to distribute a decal for the universal special plate, as

established under the IVC, must follow.  The universal special plate is a plate

authorized by the General Assembly to be used as a fundraising mechanism that

multiple organizations may use to represent their various causes.

c)         Authorized Organization

1)         The

authorized organizations approved by the General Assembly are set forth in IVC

Section 3-699.14.

2)         It is

the responsibility of the authorized organization to design the decal it

chooses to issue.  The design must be approved by the Secretary prior to

issuance to the public.  Upon approval of the design, it is the responsibility

of the authorized organization to purchase, distribute and maintain a

sufficient inventory of the decals.

3)         The

authorized organization must make the decal available to any registered vehicle

owner who has selected the organization to support under the statute

ign must be approved by the Secretary prior to

issuance to the public.  Upon approval of the design, it is the responsibility

of the authorized organization to purchase, distribute and maintain a

sufficient inventory of the decals.

3)         The

authorized organization must make the decal available to any registered vehicle

owner who has selected the organization to support under the statute.

4)         The

authorized organization shall communicate to the Secretary the method of

receipt it will issue registered vehicle owners for presentation to the

Secretary as evidence of purchase.

5)         The

authorized organization may charge a one time fee not to exceed $25 per decal

to the registered vehicle owner to recoup the costs of manufacturing and

administration of the decal program.

d)         Registered Vehicle Owner

1)         The

registered vehicle owner must select an organization approved by the General

Assembly.

2)         The

registered vehicle owner must obtain the decal from the authorized organization

of his or her choosing prior to application for the universal special plate.

Upon application, the registered vehicle owner must present a receipt, as

designated by the authorized organization, to the Secretary as evidence the

decal was purchased.

3)         The

registered vehicle owner must maintain the chosen authorized organization's

decal for the entire length of the registration.  To choose a different

authorized organization, one must apply for a new universal special plate.

4)         The

decal must be placed in the designated area on the universal special plate.

e)         Decal Sticker Requirements

1)         The authorized organization must contract with a

manufacturer to produce the decal.  A copy of the contract between the

authorized organization and the manufacturer must be provided to and approved

by the Secretary prior to production of the decal

l plate.

4)         The

decal must be placed in the designated area on the universal special plate.

e)         Decal Sticker Requirements

1)         The authorized organization must contract with a

manufacturer to produce the decal.  A copy of the contract between the

authorized organization and the manufacturer must be provided to and approved

by the Secretary prior to production of the decal.  The Secretary shall notify the

authorized organization within 30 days after receipt if he or she has any

objections to the terms and/or conditions of the contract.  Information

concerning the costs may be redacted from the contract prior to submission.

2)         All decals produced for the authorized

organization shall meet specific requirements.  The decal must:

A)        fit within a 2-1/3" wide x 3" high

space for a standard size registration plate.

B)        fit within a 1" wide x 1½" high space

for a motorcycle size registration plate.

C)        adhere to the surface of the registration plate

without the necessity of additional adhesive on the reflective material or

application surface, or the use of water, other solvents, or heat techniques.

D)        be precoated with a pressure sensitive adhesive that

will create a durable bond to clean, dry, well-painted surfaces or unpainted

corrosion proof metals.  The adhesive must permit application to the prescribed

surfaces and clean registration plates at temperatures as high as 125°F and as

low as -10°F.  The adhesive shall remain adhered at all temperatures for a

minimum of 5 years under normal conditions of use.

E)        maintain the integrity of the design chosen by

the authorized organization for a minimum of 5 years under normal conditions of

use.

3)         The manufacturer must guarantee the correctness

of the decals.  Defective decals  that will not properly attach to a

registration plate, or those that are not properly pressure sealed, must be

replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to the Secretary or the registered

vehicle owner

design chosen by

the authorized organization for a minimum of 5 years under normal conditions of

use.

3)         The manufacturer must guarantee the correctness

of the decals.  Defective decals  that will not properly attach to a

registration plate, or those that are not properly pressure sealed, must be

replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to the Secretary or the registered

vehicle owner.

4)         If, at any time, it becomes apparent that an

authorized organization's decals failed to satisfy the minimum requirements set

forth in this Section, the Secretary may order the authorized organization to

destroy all additional decals in inventory and replace any decals issued to a

vehicle owner with a decal that meets the above specifications. Any

compensation the authorized organization receives from the manufacturer when

decals are ordered to be replaced shall be determined by the terms of the

contract between the authorized organization and the manufacturer. The

authorized organization shall not issue any additional decals until the defect

has been addressed to the satisfaction of the Secretary.