Pennsylvania § 1323 - Contributions for breast cancer research.

§ 1323. Contributions for breast cancer research.

(a) General rule.--Within one year of the effective date of this section, the department shall provide for all of the following:

(1) Ability of a person renewing a driver's license or identification card electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(2) Ability of a person renewing a vehicle registration electronically through the department's publicly accessible Internet website to make a contribution of $5 to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(b) Implementation.--

(1) A contribution under subsection (a) shall be added, as appropriate, to the regular fee for:

(i) a renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and

(ii) a renewal of a vehicle registration.

(2) One contribution under subsection (a) may be made for:

(i) each renewal of a driver's license or identification card; and

(ii) each renewal of a vehicle registration.

(c) Use.--Contributions under subsection (a) shall be used exclusively for breast cancer research approved and administered by the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(d) Deposits.--The department shall determine annually the total amount designated under this section and shall report the amount to the State Treasurer who shall transfer the amount from the Motor License Fund to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.

(e) Information.--

(1) The department shall provide adequate information concerning the contribution for breast cancer research in its instructions for the applicants described in subsection (a). The information concerning the contribution shall include the address of the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition to which contributions may be sent by individuals wishing to make additional contributions.

(2) The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall conduct a public information campaign on the availability of this opportunity to Pennsylvania taxpayers.

(f) Reporting.--The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall report annually to the respective committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over health matters on the amount received from the contributions authorized by this section and how the funds were used.

(g) Reimbursement.--The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition shall reimburse the Motor License Fund for the actual costs incurred by the department in the administration of this section.

(June 25, 2021, P.L.60, No.23, eff. 120 days)

2021 Amendment. Act 23 added section 1323.