Firefighter distinctive license plate; fire chaplains included, penalty for violations provided for

HB 317 expands eligibility for Alabama's firefighter distinctive license plate to include fire chaplains who are members of the Alabama Fellowship of Fire Chaplains, requiring written verification from the organization's president. It adds a $1 annual fee for the plate, with the funds split equally to support the Alabama Firefighter Memorial and the Firefighter Peer Support Program. The bill also establishes a Class C misdemeanor penalty for falsely obtaining or certifying eligibility for the plate. This changes who can access the plate, adds a small fee for funding specific firefighter support initiatives, and creates enforcement for misuse.