AN ACT to DISTINGUISH between special plates issued to bronze star recipients for meritorious service or for valor in combat.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  G.S. 20‑79.4 is amended by adding a new subdivision to read:
"(b)	Types. – The Division shall issue the following types of special registration plates:
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(16a)	Bronze Star Combat Recipient. – Issuable to a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat. The plate shall bear the emblem of the Bronze Star with a "Combat V" emblem and the words "Bronze Star." To be eligible for this plate, the applicant must provide documentation that the medal was issued for valor in combat.
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SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 2nd day of August, 2007.

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		 Beverly E. Perdue
	 President of the Senate

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		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives

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		 Michael F. Easley
	 Governor

Approved __________.m. this ______________ day of ___________________, 2007