28-2450. Girls' youth organization special plates; fund

A. If, by December 31, 2013, an entity pays thirty-two thousand dollars to the department for the implementation of this section, the department shall issue girls' youth organization special plates. The entity that provides the thirty-two thousand dollars shall design the girls' youth organization special plates. The design and color of the girls' youth organization special plates are subject to the approval of the department. The director may allow a request for girls' youth organization special plates to be combined with a request for personalized special plates. If the director allows such a combination, the request shall be in a form prescribed by the director and is subject to the fees for the personalized special plates in addition to the fees required for the girls' youth organization special plates.

B. Of the twenty-five dollar fee required by section 28-2402 for the original special plates and for renewal of special plates, eight dollars is a special plate administration fee and seventeen dollars is an annual donation.

C. The department shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, all special plate administration fees in the state highway fund established by section 28-6991 and all donations collected pursuant to this section in the girls' youth organization special plate fund established by this section.

D. The girls' youth organization special plate fund is established consisting of monies deposited pursuant to this section. The director shall administer the fund. Monies in the fund are continuously appropriated.

E. The director shall annually allocate monies from the fund to the entity in this state that paid the implementation fee to the department pursuant to subsection A of this section. The entity must be an incorporated nonprofit corporation that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the United States internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes and that provides a program for young girls that builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The incorporated nonprofit corporation must have been in existence for at least one century and must help girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. The program must:

1. Include a myriad of enriching experiences, such as extraordinary field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges and environmental stewardships, that help the girls grow courageous and strong.

2. Help girls develop their full individual potential, relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect, develop values to guide their actions and to provide the foundation for sound decision-making and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills and cooperation with others.

F. On notice from the director, the state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313, and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.