(a) An owner of a motor vehicle may apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles ( “Division” ) for the assignment to that motor vehicle of a migratory shorebird special registration plate.
(b) (1) On the initial application for a special registration plate under this section, a 1-time fee of $50, which includes an administrative fee of $15, is required in addition to the annual fee required by this title. After making the initial application for a special registration plate under this section, an owner of a motor vehicle shall pay a $25 annual surcharge for each plate, in addition to the regular registration fee.
(2) The 1-time fee and annual surcharge under paragraph (b)(1) of this section are required for all persons applying for a special registration plate under this section, including members of nonprofit organizations, even if members are exempt from registration fees under § 2159 of this title.
(3) A replacement special registration plate may be obtained upon payment of a fee to be set by the Division, which must cover the cost of the plate.
(c) The Division shall deposit the moneys collected under paragraph (b)(1) of this section into a special fund for the purpose of promoting the sale of the special registration plate and administering this section. The Division shall apply the proceeds remaining after the Division has covered the costs of promoting and administering this section as provided under subsection (d) of this section.
(d) The Division shall deposit with the State Treasurer the annual surcharge and the nonadministrative portion of the 1-time fee required under paragraph (b)(1) of this section. The State Treasurer shall direct the deposited funds to the Delaware Ornithological Society for use to support its mission.
(e) (1) All special registration plates issued under this section must be of the colors and design as determined by the Delaware Ornithological Society and a member of the Division.
(2) The numbers and letters assigned by the Division must be the same as the registration plate assigned to an owner's motor vehicle at the time of the application for the special registration plate. The Division may not assign special numbers or letters for special registration plates issued under this section.
(3) The Division may refuse any design which it believes would cause a public safety enforcement problem.
(f) The Division may promulgate rules and regulation to administer this section.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 21. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES
§ 2122. Unauthorized use of or addition to plates.
§ 2126. Display of number plates; penalty.
§ 2131. Effect and duration of temporary registration plates; destruction upon expiration.
§ 2133. Penalties; jurisdiction of justices of the peace.
§ 2136. Sale and manufacture of registration plates.
§ 2137. Special license plates for former prisoners of war.
§ 2138. Special license plates for veterans with disabilities.
§ 2139. Special license plates for veterans formerly missing-in-action.
§ 2139A. Special license plates for members of the Delaware National Guard and Reserves.
§ 2139B. Special license plates for recipients of the Purple Heart.
§ 2139C. Special license plates for members of Ducks Unlimited.
§ 2139D. Special license plates for recipients of medals or commendations for valor.
§ 2139E. Special license plates for retired military personnel of the United States Armed Forces.
§ 2139F. Special animal welfare license plates.
§ 2139G. Special license plates for Korean War veterans.
§ 2139H. Farmland preservation plates.
§ 2139I. Special license plates for holders of Gold Star lapel buttons.
§ 2139J. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
§ 2139K. Special license plates for Vietnam War veterans.
§ 2139M. Law Enforcement Memorial license plate.
§ 2139N. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom.
§ 2139O. Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. special license plates.
§ 2139P. Special license plates for Civil Air Patrol Delaware Wing.
§ 2139Q. Stop child abuse plates.
§ 2139R. Special license plates honoring Delaware veterans.
§ 2139S. Special license plates for members of the Cancer Support Community.
§ 2139U. Special license plates for professional paramedics and retired professional paramedics.
§ 2139V. Special license plates for recipients of the Bronze Star without valor.
§ 2139W. Special license plates for the Delaware Equine Council.
§ 2139X. Special license plates for veterans of Operation Desert Storm.
§ 2139Y. Special license plates for members of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
§ 2139Z. Special license plates for Keep Delaware Beautiful.
§ 2139AA. Special license plates for members of the Dover Air Force Base Chiefs Group.
§ 2139BB. Special license plates for military veterans
§ 2139CC. Special license plates veterans of World War II.
§ 2139DD. Special license plate to support pollinators.
§ 2140. Special registration plates for members of nonprofit organizations.
§ 2140A. Environmental license plates.
§ 2140B. Special license plates for Delaware sport fishing license plates.
§ 2140C. Special license plates honoring women's military service.
§ 2140D. Delaware State Fair Centennial limited edition special license plates.
§ 2140E. Special bicycle friendly license plates.
§ 2140F. Special registration plates for members of a motorcycle club.
§ 2140G. Delaware State Education Association centennial limited edition special license plates.
§ 2140H. Special registration plates supporting migratory shorebirds.
§ 2140I. Special registration plates supporting autism awareness and acceptance.
§ 2140J. Special registration plates for suicide prevention, awareness, and support.
§ 2140K. Special license plate for atTAcK addiction.
§ 2140L. Special license plates for Combat Infantry Badge holders.