Delaware Code § 21-2140

Special registration plates for members of nonprofit organizations [For application of this section,
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see 85 Del. Laws, c. 40, § 15].
(a) The owner of a motor vehicle described in subsection (b) of this section who is a member of a nonprofit organization considered
eligible by the Division of Motor Vehicles may apply to the Division for the assignment of a special registration plate for such vehicle.
(b) This section applies only to:
(1) A passenger vehicle;
(2) A truck with a 3/ -ton or smaller manufacturer's rated capacity; or
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(3) A van with a 3/ -ton or smaller manufacturer's rated capacity.
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(c) The applicant must submit acceptable proof, as required by the Division, that the applicant is a member in good standing or is
otherwise eligible for the issuance of such special plate.
(d) No fee in addition to the regular annual registration fee required by this title is required. However, upon the initial application for
a special plate issued pursuant to this section, a 1-time administrative fee of $10 shall be assessed.
(e) The 1-time administrative fee collected pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall be deposited into a special fund and used
by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of administering this section, notwithstanding the provisions of Chapters 13 and 14
of Title 2 to the contrary.
(f) The nonprofit organization must pay a 1-time setup fee of $200 to the Division to establish the special plate.
(g) At least 200 applications for special plates must be received from a specific organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles
will approve the issuance. However, the minimum number of 200 does not apply to any of the following:
(1) Survivors of Pearl Harbor.
(2) Members of university or high school alumni associations, provided that at least 25 applications for special plates must be received
from members of a given university or high school alumni association before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance
of special plates for that particular university or high school alumni association.
(3) Retired Delaware police officers.
(4) Members of Delaware Nur Temple and the Service Alumni Association, provided that at least 100 applications for special plates
must be received from members before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.

(5) Members of the Marine Corps League and Delaware Veterans of World War 2 Inc. provided that at least 100 applications for
special plates must be received from members before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(6) Members of the Order of Eastern Star, Knights of Columbus, the Telephone Pioneers of America, Lions Club International,
and the Senior Olympics, provided that at least 100 applications for special plates must be received from members of any of the said
organizations before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of a special plate for that organization, except for the
Telephone Pioneers of America who must have a minimum of 75 applications for special plates before the Division of Motor Vehicles
will approve the issuance of a special plate for the organization.
(7) Members of "Fraternal Order of Firemen Wilmington Retired Firefighters," provided that at least 50 applications for special
plates must be received from members of such organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the
special plate.
(8) Members of the "USSVI, Mid-Atlantic Base," the U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc., organization, provided that at least 35
applications for special plates be received from members of such organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the
issuance of the special plate.
(9) Members of the "Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Delaware," provided that at least 25 applications for special plates must
be received from members of such organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(10) Members of "atTAcK addiction," provided that at least 50 applications for special plates must be received from members of the
organization before the Division of Motor Vehicles will approve the issuance of the special plate.
(h) The numbers and letters assigned to these special plates must be such that they can be integrated with the Division's computerized
vehicle registration records.
(i) The Division of Motor Vehicles may refuse to issue special registration plates when it is deemed not in the best interest of the State.
(j) Upon receipt by the Department of information that the individual to whom the special plate has been issued pursuant to paragraph
(g)(1), (g)(5), or (g)(8) of this section is deceased, the surviving spouse may transfer the plate to a vehicle owned by the spouse that meets
the requirements of subsection (b) of this section as a valid registration plate. No fee in addition to the annual registration fee otherwise
required by this title is required for registration.
(k) The Department upon receipt of any official correspondence from the organization advising that the individual to which a special
plate has been issued is no longer affiliated with such organization such special plate shall be forfeited and/or revoked immediately.
(l) The Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations as required to administer this section.

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