(1) Prior to December 1, 2026, the Escambia County Commission may levy and provide for the collection of an annual additional motor vehicle license and registration issuance fee in the amount of up to five dollars ($5) on each new registration, transfer, or renewal on any vehicle in the county with the motor vehicle license and registration year commencing on January 1, 2027.
(2) The issuance fee authorized by this section may be for one continuing annual fee of up to five dollars ($5).
(3) The county license issuing official shall collect the issuance fee on each new registration, transfer, or renewal on a vehicle in the county.
(4) The issuance fee shall be in addition to all other fees, taxes, or other charges provided for the license and registration of a vehicle.
(b) The license issuing official, on a monthly basis, shall distribute the proceeds of the issuance fee levied pursuant to this section to the Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Fund for law enforcement purposes.