* § 399-q. Application. An applicant for participation in the pilot program established pursuant to this article shall be an approved sponsor of an internet accident prevention course, pursuant to article twelve-C of this title, prior to the effective date of this article and which delivers such courses to the public. Provided, the commissioner shall, in his or her discretion, approve additional applications after such date. In order to be approved for participation in such pilot program, the course must comply with provisions of law, rules and regulations applicable thereto. The commissioner may, in his or her discretion, impose a fee for the submission of each application to participate in the pilot program established pursuant to this article. Such fee shall not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars which shall, excluding administrative expenses of the department, be deposited in the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund established pursuant to § 89-b of the state finance law.

* NB Repealed June 30, 2025