CHAPTER 106
An Act to authorize the issuance of special license plates marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; fees.
[H 840]
Approved March 20, 2024
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. § 1. Special license plates marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; fees.
A. On receipt of an application and payment of the fee prescribed by this section, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles shall issue to the applicant special license plates marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
B. The annual fee for plates issued pursuant to this section shall be $25 in addition to the prescribed fee for state license plates. For each such $25 fee collected, $15 shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to a special nonreverting fund known as the Virginia American Revolution 250 Fund established within the Department of Accounts. These funds shall be paid annually to the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission and used to support its operation and programs in Virginia. All other fees imposed under the provisions of this section shall be paid to, and received by, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles and paid by him into the state treasury and set aside as a special fund to be used to meet the necessary expenses incurred by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
C. The provisions of subdivisions 1 and 2 of subsection B of § 46.2-725 of the Code of Virginia shall not apply to plates issued pursuant to this act.
2. That the provisions of this act shall expire on July 1, 2032. On or after such date, the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles shall not issue new plates pursuant to this act. Plates issued pursuant to this act may continue in use for a period determined by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles if the proper fee is paid as required in § 46.2-694 of the Code of Virginia.