Lawrence Twp. trustees set hearing on higher vehicle license tax The Repository Monday meeting KEY ACTION: Set a public hearing on a $5 increase on the motor vehicle license tax. DISCUSSION: A hearing on the local permissive tax will be held at 5 p.m. May 17 during a regular trustees’ meeting at the township administration building and also via Zoom. Another public hearing will be held before July 1 on a date to be determined. If the trustees approve the tax, the additional revenue would not be collected until July 2022. Lawrence Township currently levies $15 per vehicle in motor vehicle license taxes. According to state law, the township may levy up to $30 and the revenue collected from the tax may be used only for roads and bridges.