[MR] SCA license plates (VA) ?

[Skorri Einarsson]

Has the idea ever been discussed about getting a Atlantia/SCA type of
specialty plate through the DMV here in Virginia ? There are a few flaming
hoops to be jumped through, but I am sure it is set up that way so not just
any group can petition to get their own plate. Something like the Atlantia
heraldic device on the left side and www.sca.org on the bottom. That leaves
5 or 6 spaces for your personalization. Below are a few of the rules to get
things going. www.dwvnow has the complete scoop. I mean if Jimmy Buffet fans
can get one, why can't we we ?    Skorri


*Organizational/Individual Inquiry:*

To begin the legislative process for a new license plate, an individual,
group, entity, organization, or other entity seeking authorization must
contact their legislator and demonstrate they have meet the issuance
requirements of *350 prepaid applications or can provide a $3,500
administration fee*. Following is information related to new license plate
process:

    - Each prepaid application must be on a form prescribed by DMV and
   must include the proposed or authorized issuance fee. The prescribed form
   for DMV is the VSA 10<http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/vsa10.pdf>.
   The form can be reproduced for distribution. The prorated fee schedule on
   page two of the form does not apply during the pre-paid application
   collection process.

   - The typical issuance fee for most special license plates is $10 per
   year.

   - Some special license plates involve revenue sharing and typically
   have an issuance fee of $25 per year. The General Assembly review criteria
   for all proposed revenue-sharing license plate authorizations is set out in
   § 46.2-725 D. of the Code of Virginia.

   The review criteria is used to determine whether the revenues are to
   be shared with entities or organizations that (i) provide to the
   Commonwealth or its citizens a broad public service that is to be funded, in
   whole or in part, by the proposed revenue sharing special license plate
   authorization and (ii) are at least one of the following:

      1. A nonprofit corporation as defined in § 501 (c) (3) of the
      United States Internal Revenue Code;
      2. An agency, board, commission, or other entity established or
      operated by the Commonwealth;
      3. A political subdivision of the Commonwealth; or
      4. An institution of higher education whose main campus is
      located in Virginia.




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