The surviving spouse of a purple heart veteran who is eligible to operate a motor vehicle in this State under the provision of R.S. 39:3-10 may retain the special organization vehicle registration plates obtained by the deceased spouse pursuant to P.L. 1987, c.374 (C.39:3-27.35 et seq.) for display on a motor vehicle registered to the surviving spouse under the provision of R.S. 39:3-4.
N.J.S. § 39:3-27.41