By Mr. Binienda of Worcester, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3435) of John J. Binienda and others for legislation to establish a "prevent blindness" fund through the office of the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.  Transportation.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

John J. Binienda

John P. Fresolo

Michael R. Knapik

Christine E. Canavan

James E. Timilty

Jennifer M. Callahan

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to establishing a fund for 'Prevent Blindness Massachusetts'.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

                Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 8Ethe following new section:—
            Section 8E½. The application form for a renewal issuance or renewal extension shall include language permitting a voluntary contribution of $1 or more per applicant, to be quarterly distributed by the registrar to Prevent Blindness Massachusetts, a not-for-profit organization, to prevent blindness and preserve the sight of residents of this state. A statement providing an explanation of the purpose of the funds shall be included with the application form.
            Prior to the registrar distributing funds collected pursuant to paragraph 8E½, Prevent Blindness Massachusetts must submit a report to the registrar that identifies how such funds were used during the preceding year.