(a) For initial or renewal registrations due on and after May 19, 2009, but before July 1, 2011, in addition to the annual license fee for a vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle described in Section 9400.1 of the Vehicle Code, imposed pursuant to Sections 10752 and 10752.1, a sum equal to 0.15 percent of the market value of the vehicle as determined by the department, shall be added to that annual fee.
(b) Notwithstanding Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11001) or any other law to the contrary, all revenues (including penalties), less refunds, derived from fees collected pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be deposited in the General Fund and transferred to the Local Safety and Protection Account, which is hereby established in the Transportation Tax Fund. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, all moneys in the account are hereby continuously appropriated, without regard to fiscal year, to the Controller for allocation pursuant to Sections 29553, 30061, and 30070 of the Government Code, Section 13821 of the Penal Code, and Sections 18220 and 18220.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. All revenue derived from subdivision (a) that is received after June 30, 2011, shall be deemed to have been received during the 2010–11 fiscal year for purposes of allocation by the Controller.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 728, Sec. 168. (SB 71) Effective January 1, 2013.)