7 new florida specialty license plates available for presale VOUCHER PURCHASE TODAY, including new dolphin design plate

On October 1, 2021, seven more specialty plates were added to the Presale Voucher program, each having to sell 3,000 presale vouchers within 2 years.
So far, as we approach the one year point for the initial 33 presale voucher license plates, 3 have successfully completed the 3,000 minimum sales and are now on sale: Blue Angels, Coastal Conservation  (Redfish Tag) and Walt Disney World. ​The three approved plates accounted for more than half (17,761) of the 31,053 presale vouchers sold through September 13, 2021.

As of 9/13/21, a total of 31,053 vouchers have been sold, $155,265.00 going to the state as a specialty license processing fee and $93,159.00 for a 'service charge and branch fee', with $776,325.00 being held by the state to cover the initial state fees to start the plate production process with any balance going to the successful organizations, based on their individual sales.

PROTECT MARINE WILDLIFE ​

​The annual use fees of $25 shall be distributed to Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance, Inc., to fund its conservation, research, and educational programs that focus on the conservation of Florida’s threatened and protected marine wildlife species which will include the rescue and rehabilitations of dolphins, whales, manatees, sea birds and sea turtles.  
Only up to 10% of the proceeds may be used for administration, promotion, and marketing of the license plate.

​Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance, Inc., d/b/a Protect Wild Dolphins is a registered 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes, including but not limited to the support and conduct of research, scientific and educational activities for the protection and preservation of marine mammals, including, but not limited to, release to the wild programs, the rescue, rehabilitation, release and/or retirement of marine mammals as well as the establishment and operation of a safe haven for unwanted and/or surplus dolphins and other marine mammals.
Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance rescues and rehabilitates stranded marine mammals in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation and believes in the humane treatment of all sick and injured marine animals. 
​Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance seeks to advance the One Ocean One Health concept in order to protect our ocean heritage

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The license plate is designed by Istvan (Steve) Diossy, a self-taught artist, based in Vero Beach, Florida who at the age of 16 won first place and presidential recognition for a sculpture depicting Michelangelo’s The Florentine Pietà. Throughout the years, Steve continued to progress as an artist, developing a unique style enhanced by his fine art background and an extensive knowledge of caricature and graphic design. 
Steve’s most notable work to date is the “Protect Wild Dolphins” Florida license plate. The success of this plate has raised millions of dollars for marine conservation.

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HONOR FLIGHT ​

The annual use fees from the sale of the Honor Flight plate shall be distributed equally among the Honor Flight Network hubs in this state, each of which is a nonprofit corporation under s. 407 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to be used as follows: 
1. Up to 10% of the fees may be used for promotion and marketing of the license plate. 
2. The remaining fees shall be used to further the Honor Flight Network’s mission of transporting military veterans to Washington, D.C., in order to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for the United States. 

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FLORIDA STATE PARKS ​

The annual use fees from the sale of the plate will go to the Florida State Parks Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit Florida corporation, the mission of which is to preserve, protect, sustain, and grow Florida state parks. Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with administration of the foundation. 
The foundation, founded in 1993 as Friends of Florida State Parks was renamed in 2018. Their mission is to support and help sustain the Florida Park Service, its 175 award-winning parks and trails, local friends groups and more than 20,000 park volunteers. It does this through advocacy and programs that preserve and protect state parks, educate visitors about the value of state parks, and encourage community engagement and active use. The volunteer board of directors represents private and public sectors as well as local and statewide interests.
The Florida State Parks Foundation is leading the way for selecting the art for the new specialty license tag and is currently deciding on two different versions:

BISCAYNE BAY ​

The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to The Miami Foundation, a Florida nonprofit corporation, to be used as follows: 
1. Up to 10% of the fees may be used for promotion and marketing of the license plate and for direct reimbursement for administrative costs, startup costs, and costs incurred in the development and approval process of the license plate. All vendors associated with administrative costs shall be selected by competitive bid. 
2. The remaining fees shall be used to raise awareness and support the mission and efforts of conserving Biscayne Bay. The Miami Foundation Board of Trustees must approve and is accountable for all such expenditures. 

​The Miami Foundation builds the philanthropic, civic, and leadership backbone for Greater Miami. Since 1967, the Foundation has invested $485 million to strengthen our community with partnerships and contributions from more than 1000 fundholders and 35,000 donors. The Miami Foundation, which currently manages over $350 million in assets, mobilizes donors, nonprofits, leaders, and locals to set a bold vision for our community's future and to invest in a stronger, more equitable, more resilient Greater Miami.

DISEASE PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION ​

The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative, Florida Affiliate, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, which may use up to 10% of the proceeds to promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative, Florida Affiliate, Inc., to provide increased education and awareness relating to early detection, prevention, and screening of breast and heart issues. 

30A.COM/SCENIC WALTON ​

The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Scenic Walton, Inc., a nonprofit Florida corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to be used to preserve and enhance the beauty and safety of Walton County. Up to 10% of the fees may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with administration of Scenic Walton, Inc.  
“Every person who buys an official State of Florida 30A license plate for their vehicles will help keep Walton County beautiful,” said Mike Ragsdale, Founder of The 30A Company. “This is a really extraordinary opportunity for our community.”

SUPPORT HEALTHCARE HEROES ​

​The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed annually into the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund within the Department of Health to provide financial support for prehospital emergency medical services pursuant to s. 401.113. ​FCEP worked with Sen. Gayle Harrell to promote the legislative language that was included in a larger transportation bill. On Thursday, April 29, the bill authorizing seven new specialty license plates was passed and later signed by Gov. DeSantis.

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