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Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-331, under New Specialty Earmarked License Plates.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 55-4-331

(a) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee Titans new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must bear the official colors and logo of the Tennessee Titans National Football League (NFL) team and include the language “TITANS” in an appropriate design. The design of the plates is subject to the approval of the Tennessee Titans and the NFL, and must additionally afford the trademark protection as the Tennessee Titans and the NFL require as otherwise permitted by law.(3) In accordance with § 55-4-301, the funds produced from the sale of the Tennessee Titans new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Titans Foundation to be distributed in equal shares to the following organizations within thirty (30) days of allocation in the name of the Tennessee Titans Foundation and the state of Tennessee from the sale of specialty license plates:(A) Camp Discovery;(B) Jason Foundation;(C) Boy Scouts of Tennessee;(D) Girl Scouts of Tennessee;(E) Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee;(F) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital;(G) Vanderbilt Children's Hospital;(H) Baptist Hospital Maternity/Birthing Center;(I) Tennessee State University Scholarship Fund; and(J) Fisk University Scholarship Fund.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Tennessee Titans new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (a) must bear the official colors and logo of the Tennessee Titans National Football League (NFL) team and include the language “TITANS” in an appropriate design. The design of the plates is subject to the approval of the Tennessee Titans and the NFL, and must additionally afford the trademark protection as the Tennessee Titans and the NFL require as otherwise permitted by law.

(3) In accordance with § 55-4-301, the funds produced from the sale of the Tennessee Titans new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Tennessee Titans Foundation to be distributed in equal shares to the following organizations within thirty (30) days of allocation in the name of the Tennessee Titans Foundation and the state of Tennessee from the sale of specialty license plates:(A) Camp Discovery;(B) Jason Foundation;(C) Boy Scouts of Tennessee;(D) Girl Scouts of Tennessee;(E) Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee;(F) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital;(G) Vanderbilt Children's Hospital;(H) Baptist Hospital Maternity/Birthing Center;(I) Tennessee State University Scholarship Fund; and(J) Fisk University Scholarship Fund.

(A) Camp Discovery;

(B) Jason Foundation;

(C) Boy Scouts of Tennessee;

(D) Girl Scouts of Tennessee;

(E) Boys & Girls Clubs of Tennessee;

(F) St. Jude Children's Research Hospital;

(G) Vanderbilt Children's Hospital;

(H) Baptist Hospital Maternity/Birthing Center;

(I) Tennessee State University Scholarship Fund; and

(J) Fisk University Scholarship Fund.

(b) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Nashville Predators new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with an executive of the Nashville Predators.(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville Predators new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville Predators Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance of the organization's activities in this state.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Nashville Predators new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (b) must be designed in consultation with an executive of the Nashville Predators.

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville Predators new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville Predators Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance of the organization's activities in this state.

(c) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Memphis Grizzlies new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must contain the logo or other appropriate design representative of the Memphis Grizzlies. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Memphis Grizzlies organization.(3) The funds produced from the sale of Memphis Grizzlies new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used by the Foundation exclusively for its educational and mentoring programs and initiatives in Tennessee.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Memphis Grizzlies new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (c) must contain the logo or other appropriate design representative of the Memphis Grizzlies. The plates must be designed in consultation with the Memphis Grizzlies organization.

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Memphis Grizzlies new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used by the Foundation exclusively for its educational and mentoring programs and initiatives in Tennessee.

(d) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued an Atlanta Braves new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (d) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Major League Baseball (MLB).(3) The funds produced from the sale of Atlanta Braves new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Atlanta Braves Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the foundation's philanthropic activities and charitable sponsorships.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued an Atlanta Braves new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (d) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Major League Baseball (MLB).

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Atlanta Braves new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Atlanta Braves Foundation in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state to support the foundation's philanthropic activities and charitable sponsorships.

(e) [Obsolete. See the Compiler's Notes.]

(f) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, must be issued a Nashville SC new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (f) must contain an appropriate logo or design representative of Nashville SC and be designed in consultation with a representative of Nashville Soccer Club LLC and the Nashville SC Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville SC new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville SC Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively to support and enhance communities in this state served by Major League Soccer and Nashville SC.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, must be issued a Nashville SC new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (f) must contain an appropriate logo or design representative of Nashville SC and be designed in consultation with a representative of Nashville Soccer Club LLC and the Nashville SC Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville SC new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville SC Community Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively to support and enhance communities in this state served by Major League Soccer and Nashville SC.

(g) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, must be issued a Bristol Motor Speedway new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (g) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Bristol Motor Speedway and Speedway Children's Charities.(3) The funds produced from the sale of Bristol Motor Speedway new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Speedway Children's Charities, in accordance with § 55-4-301, to be used exclusively in the eight-county area of Northeast Tennessee in furtherance of the organization's mission to support community and charitable programs and services directed toward the needs of children.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, must be issued a Bristol Motor Speedway new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates provided for in this subsection (g) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Bristol Motor Speedway and Speedway Children's Charities.

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Bristol Motor Speedway new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Speedway Children's Charities, in accordance with § 55-4-301, to be used exclusively in the eight-county area of Northeast Tennessee in furtherance of the organization's mission to support community and charitable programs and services directed toward the needs of children.

(h) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Nashville Sounds new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this subsection (h) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the Nashville Sounds. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative from the Nashville Sounds Foundation.(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville Sounds new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville Sounds Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state in furtherance of the organization's mission to harness the power of baseball to make a positive impact across middle Tennessee, focusing on social responsibility, education, and the transformative ability of sports to change lives, and to support the community through education, youth development, and health initiatives, including with scholarships, sports programs, and assistance to military families and first responders, using baseball to create opportunities and drive positive change.(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1), the Nashville Sounds new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (h) has until July 1, 2027, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1).

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Nashville Sounds new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked license plates authorized by this subsection (h) must be of an appropriate design or logo representative of the Nashville Sounds. The plates must be designed in consultation with a representative from the Nashville Sounds Foundation.

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Nashville Sounds new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to the Nashville Sounds Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in this state in furtherance of the organization's mission to harness the power of baseball to make a positive impact across middle Tennessee, focusing on social responsibility, education, and the transformative ability of sports to change lives, and to support the community through education, youth development, and health initiatives, including with scholarships, sports programs, and assistance to military families and first responders, using baseball to create opportunities and drive positive change.

(4) Notwithstanding § 55-4-202(k)(1), the Nashville Sounds new specialty earmarked license plate authorized pursuant to this subsection (h) has until July 1, 2027, to meet the applicable minimum issuance requirements of § 55-4-202(k)(1).

(i) (1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Knoxville Ice Bears new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (i) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation.(3) The funds produced from the sale of Knoxville Ice Bears new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance of the organization's mission to promote the growth, accessibility, and sustainability of youth hockey in East Tennessee through youth hockey scholarships, Little League team uniforms, school visits, and initiatives with the Knox County Partners in Education Foundation.

(1) An owner or lessee of a motor vehicle who is a resident of this state, upon complying with state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and paying the regular fee applicable to the motor vehicle and the fee provided for in § 55-4-204, shall be issued a Knoxville Ice Bears new specialty earmarked license plate for a motor vehicle authorized by § 55-4-210(c).

(2) The new specialty earmarked plates provided for in this subsection (i) must be designed in consultation with a representative of Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation.

(3) The funds produced from the sale of Knoxville Ice Bears new specialty earmarked license plates must be allocated to Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation, in accordance with § 55-4-301. The funds must be used exclusively in furtherance of the organization's mission to promote the growth, accessibility, and sustainability of youth hockey in East Tennessee through youth hockey scholarships, Little League team uniforms, school visits, and initiatives with the Knox County Partners in Education Foundation.