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The Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund was created by Chapters 227 and 323 of the 1992 Acts of Assembly for use by the Commonwealth of Virginia for environmental education and restoration projects to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. Chapter 6, Article 10 (§ 46.2-749.2) of Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia sets out the specifications for the Chesapeake Bay preservation plates and the Fund. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) began issuing the Chesapeake Bay preservation specialty plates in December 1992. For each plate sold or renewed at a cost of $25, the DMV gets $10 and the Chesapeake Restoration Fund receives $15. Thanks to the generosity of Virginia's citizens, revenues from the purchase of the popular Chesapeake Bay commemorative license plate have continued to grow, resulting in the awarding of $6 million in grants for Chesapeake Bay projects. The Fund is grateful for the generosity of the concerned citizens who have supported these initiatives.
Amount Received by the Chesapeake Bay
Restoration Fund by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Ending
Amount Received
1995
$318,435
1996
$330,975
1997
$374,205
1998
$369,930
1999
$341,811
2000
$437,214
2001
$438,176
2002
$370,879
2003
$468,000
2004
$439,433
2005
$352,021
2006
$362,102
2007
$380,500
2008
$362,562
2009
$392,574
2010
$329,146
2011
Total Awarded:
$311,777

The Department of Motor Vehicles' website provides more information about specialty license plates. If you want general information about specialty plates and personalized messages, click here. To go directly to information on the Chesapeake Bay preservation plate, click here. To purchase a Chesapeake Bay preservation plate, click here.

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