Section 250-172-4 - Centralized processingTo ensure the consistent approval and denial of applications for vanity registration plates and recall of vanity registration plates, the Bureau will carry out a centralized vanity registration plate approval process.
A. All applications for vanity registration plates will be reviewed by professional staff at the Bureau.B. The Vanity Plate Review Committee will be comprised of two staff members from the Bureau and the Director of Vehicle Services, or the Director's designee.C. Any applications Bureau staff identify as potentially in conflict with section 3 of this rule will be referred to the Vanity Plate Review Committee.D. Any complaints from members of the public about a registration plate will be referred to the Vanity Plate Review Committee for review.E. The Vanity Plate Review Committee will base its decision on the criteria set forth in sections 3 and 6 of this rule.F. If the Vanity Plate Review Committee cannot reach a unanimous decision, it will refer the plate to the Deputy Secretary of State for the Bureau ("Deputy"), or the Deputy's designee.29-250 C.M.R. ch. 172, § 4