Specialty License Plate Presales
The bill's impact on state law primarily involves the adjustment of the presale period for certain specialty license plates. By extending the presale period by an additional 24 months for organizations that have not met the initial sales requirement, it provides more time for outreach and sales efforts. If an organization fails to record the necessary sales at the end of both presale periods, the license plate will be deauthorized. This can encourage organizations to better engage with potential purchasers and increase the likelihood of meeting the sales target.
House Bill 0891 addresses the regulation of specialty license plate presales in Florida. The bill amends the existing statute regarding the sales requirements for out-of-state college or university license plates. Specifically, it revises the presale voucher sales requirement, mandating that approved specialty license plate organizations must achieve a minimum of 4,000 voucher sales for out-of-state college or university plates before production can begin. This amendment aims to streamline the process for specialty license plates and potentially increase participation from various organizations.
The bill received unanimous support during its initial voting, passing through the House Tourism, Infrastructure & Energy Subcommittee with a vote of 15 in favor and none against. While there may not have been notable public contention around the bill itself, the general topic of specialty license plate regulations often elicits discussions about fairness and the ability of organizations to raise funds through such plates. Organizations may debate the adequacy of the sales targets, particularly for those representing smaller or less popular institutions.