2023 Florida Statutes › Title XXIII - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 320 - Motor Vehicle Licenses › 320.08058 - Specialty License Plates.

320.08058 Specialty license plates.—
(1) MANATEE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a manatee license plate to commemorate the official state marine mammal. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Save the Manatee” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The manatee license plate annual use fee must be deposited into the Save the Manatee Trust Fund, created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and may be used only for commission administrative costs and the purposes specified in s. 379.2431(4).
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), up to 10 percent of the annual use fee deposited in the Save the Manatee Trust Fund from the sale of the manatee license plate may be used to promote and market the license plate.
(2) CHALLENGER/COLUMBIA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Challenger/Columbia license plate to commemorate the seven astronauts who died when the space shuttle Challenger exploded on liftoff in 1986 and the seven astronauts who died when the Columbia exploded on reentry in 2003. The word “Florida” shall appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Challenger/Columbia” must appear at the bottom of the plate, in small letters.
(b) The Challenger/Columbia license plate annual use fee must be distributed to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, Inc., to support the operations of the Center for Space Education and the Space Mirror Memorial located at the Kennedy Space Center. Funds received by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, Inc., may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the center and the memorial. These funds must be used for the maintenance and support of the operations of the Center for Space Education and the Space Mirror Memorial operated by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, Inc. These operations must include programs and infrastructure that inform, inspire, and educate the public on the benefits of human space flight. Up to 20 percent of funds received by the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, Inc., may be expended for administrative costs.
(c) Up to 10 percent of the funds distributed under paragraph (b) may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
(d) The Auditor General has authority to examine any and all records pertaining to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, Inc., to determine compliance with the law.
(3) COLLEGIATE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a collegiate license plate as provided in this section for state and independent universities domiciled in this state. However, any collegiate license plate created or established after October 1, 2002, must comply with the requirements of s. 320.08053 and be specifically authorized by an act of the Legislature. Collegiate license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department as appropriate for each state and independent university. The word “Florida” must be stamped across the bottom of the plate in small letters.
(b) A collegiate plate annual use fee is to be distributed to the state or independent university foundation designated by the purchaser for deposit in an unrestricted account. The Board of Governors of the State University System shall require each state university to submit a plan for approval of the expenditure of all funds so designated. These funds may be used only for academic enhancement, including scholarships and private fundraising activities.
(4) FLORIDA SALUTES VETERANS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Salutes Veterans license plate. The words “Florida Salutes Veterans” and the flag of the United States of America must appear on the plate.
(b) The Florida Salutes Veterans license plate annual use fee shall be distributed as follows:
1. Ten percent shall be distributed to a direct-support organization created under s. 292.055 for a period not to exceed 48 months after the date the direct-support organization is incorporated.
2. Any remaining fees must be deposited in the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and must be used to support program operations that benefit veterans or the operation, maintenance, or construction of domiciliary and nursing homes for veterans and for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate, subject to the requirements of chapter 216.
(5) FLORIDA PANTHER LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida panther license plate as provided in this section. Florida panther license plates must bear the design of a Florida panther and the colors that department approves. In small letters, the word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The Florida panther license plate annual use fee must be deposited in the Florida Panther Research and Management Trust Fund in the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to be used for education and programs to protect the endangered Florida panther, and up to 10 percent of such deposit may be used to promote and market the license plate.
(c) A person or corporation that purchases 10,000 or more panther license plates shall pay an annual use fee of $5 per plate and an annual processing fee of $2 per plate, in addition to the applicable license tax required under s. 320.08.
(6) FLORIDA UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Because the United States Olympic Committee has selected this state to participate in a combined fundraising program that provides for one-half of all money raised through volunteer giving to stay in this state and be administered by the Florida Sports Foundation to support amateur sports, and because the United States Olympic Committee and the Florida Sports Foundation are nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing athletes with support and training and preparing athletes of all ages and skill levels for sports competition, and because the Florida Sports Foundation assists in the bidding for sports competitions that provide significant impact to the economy of this state, and the Legislature supports the efforts of the United States Olympic Committee and the Florida Sports Foundation, the Legislature establishes a Florida United States Olympic Committee license plate for the purpose of providing a continuous funding source to support this worthwhile effort. Florida United States Olympic Committee license plates must contain the official United States Olympic Committee logo and must bear a design and colors that are approved by the department. The word “Florida” must be centered at the top of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees are to be annually distributed as follows:
1. The first $5 million collected annually must be paid to the direct-support organization to be distributed as follows:
a. Fifty percent must be distributed to the direct-support organization to be used for Florida’s Sunshine State Games.
b. Fifty percent must be distributed to the United States Olympic Committee.
2. Any additional fees must be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
(7) SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Special Olympics Florida license plates must contain the official Special Olympics Florida logo and must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must be centered at the top of the plate, and the words “Be a Fan” must be centered at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees must be annually distributed as follows:
1. The first $5 million collected annually must be forwarded to Special Olympics Florida and must be used solely for Special Olympics purposes.
2. Any additional fees must be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
(8) FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Florida educational license plate as provided in this section. Florida educational license plates must bear a design and colors that the department approves. The word “Florida” must appear in small letters at the top of the plate.
(b) The license annual use fees are to be distributed annually as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the moneys raised from the sale of the plates may be used for continuing marketing and promotion of the plates.
2. In each school district that has a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of Florida educational license plates must be distributed to the foundation or organization for enhancing educational programs.
3. In each school district that does not have a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of Florida educational license plates must be distributed to the district school board and must be used at the discretion of the board for enhancing educational programs.
(9) FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Florida Professional Sports Team license plate as provided in this section for Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Football League, Arena Football League, National Hockey League, and Major League Soccer teams domiciled in this state. However, any Florida Professional Sports Team license plate created or established after January 1, 1997, must comply with the requirements of s. 320.08053 and be specifically authorized by an act of the Legislature. Florida Professional Sports Team license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department and must include the official league or team logo, or both, as appropriate for each team. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees are to be annually distributed as follows:
1. Fifty-five percent of the proceeds from the Florida Professional Sports Team plate must be deposited into the Professional Sports Development Trust Fund within the Department of Commerce. These funds must be used solely to attract and support major sports events in this state. As used in this subparagraph, the term “major sports events” means, but is not limited to, championship or all-star contests of Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, the men’s and women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four basketball championship, or a horseracing or dogracing Breeders’ Cup. All funds must be used to support and promote major sporting events, and the uses must be approved by the Department of Commerce.
2. The remaining proceeds of the Florida Professional Sports Team license plate must be allocated to the Florida Sports Foundation. These funds must be deposited into the Professional Sports Development Trust Fund within the Department of Commerce. These funds must be used by the Florida Sports Foundation to promote the economic development of the sports industry; to distribute licensing and royalty fees to participating professional sports teams; to promote education programs in Florida schools that provide an awareness of the benefits of physical activity and nutrition standards; to partner with the Department of Education and the Department of Health to develop a program that recognizes schools whose students demonstrate excellent physical fitness or fitness improvement; to institute a grant program for communities bidding on minor sporting events that create an economic impact for the state; to distribute funds to Florida-based charities designated by the Florida Sports Foundation and the participating professional sports teams; and to fulfill the sports promotion responsibilities of the Department of Commerce.
3. The Florida Sports Foundation shall provide an annual financial audit in accordance with s. 215.981 of its financial accounts and records by an independent certified public accountant pursuant to the contract established by the Department of Commerce as specified in s. 288.1229(5). The auditor shall submit the audit report to the Department of Commerce for review and approval. If the audit report is approved, the Department of Commerce shall certify the audit report to the Auditor General for review.
4. Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs 1. and 2., proceeds from the Professional Sports Development Trust Fund may also be used for operational expenses of the Florida Sports Foundation and financial support of the Sunshine State Games.
(10) FLORIDA INDIAN RIVER LAGOON LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Because the Indian River Lagoon system has been targeted by the state as a priority water body for restoration and preservation since the 1987 Surface Water Improvement and Management Act; because the St. Johns River and South Florida Water Management Districts joined with local, regional, and state partners to create the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) Council by interlocal agreement in 2015 to serve as the host agency for the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program; because the program worked with local, state, and federal partners to develop and adopt the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan in 2019; because the St. Johns River Water Management District has been distributing funds collected from the plate from Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River Counties to support competitive local cost-share projects in each of these counties administered by the IRL Council, including water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and public awareness and education; because the United States Environmental Protection Agency has declared the Indian River Lagoon to be an estuary of national significance; because coastal lagoon activities relating to saltwater fishing account for a multibillion dollar economic base; and because the Legislature supports the restoration efforts of the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and its partners, the Legislature intends for the Florida Indian River Lagoon license plate to provide a continuous funding source to support this worthwhile effort and to heighten public awareness of this economically significant resource. Florida Indian River Lagoon license plates must contain the fish “snook” and must bear the colors and design approved by the department.
(b) The license plate annual use fees are to be distributed annually as follows:
1. The first $5 million collected annually must be transferred to the IRL Council, which must separately account for the transferred funds, and such funds must be distributed as follows:
a. Based on Florida Indian River Lagoon license plate sales data from each county tax collector for Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties, each county’s total number of Florida Indian River Lagoon license plates sold between October 1 and September 30 must represent a percentage of the six-county total, calculated as follows: the total number sold for county A divided by the total number sold for counties A, B, C, D, E, and F is multiplied by 100. The percentage determined for St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties must be totaled, and that total percentage of the statewide Florida Indian River Lagoon license plate revenues must be transferred to the South Florida Water Management District special Indian River Lagoon License Plate Revenue Account and distributed proportionately among St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties. The remaining funds in the IRL Council Revenue Account must be divided proportionately between Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River Counties.
b. The IRL Council shall administer projects in Volusia, Brevard, and Indian River Counties from funds derived from the appropriate percentage of license plate revenues. The South Florida Water Management District shall administer projects in St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties.
2. Up to 5 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fee may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
3. Any additional fees must be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. Fees are not to be deposited into the general revenue funds of the IRL Council.
(c) The application of Florida Indian River Lagoon license plate annual use fees is to be administered by the IRL Council and the South Florida Water Management District for Indian River Lagoon projects in accordance with their contracting and purchasing policies and procedures, with the following restrictions:
1. An annual amount of the total license plate use fees must be earmarked for each of the six lagoon basin counties, as determined in sub-subparagraph (b)1.a., to be expended in those counties on habitat restoration, including water quality improvement, monitoring, and environmental education projects. At least 80 percent of the use fees must be used for restoration projects, and not more than 20 percent may be used for environmental education and monitoring projects in each county. These project funds may serve as matching funds for other local, state, or federal funds or grants. Unencumbered funds from one year may be carried over to the following year but must be dedicated to a project within 2 years in the form of a contract, an interlocal agreement, or an approved plan by the governing board of the respective district.
2. Florida Indian River Lagoon license plate annual use fees may not be used for administrative salaries or overhead within the IRL Council or the South Florida Water Management District; for any general coordination fees or overhead that is not specifically related to a project; for any projects that are considered to be research, studies, inventories, or evaluations; or for administrative salaries or overhead related to environmental education or ongoing regular maintenance. Annual use fees may be used for acquisition of rights-of-way specific to the implementation of restoration or improvement projects, if acquisition expenditures do not exceed 20 percent of a county’s appropriation.
3. In Volusia County, project implementation may occur in all estuarine waters extending north to and including the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program’s Indian River Lagoon-Halifax River planning boundary amendments that include the Tomoka Basin.
4. In Palm Beach County, first priority must be given to projects within the Indian River Lagoon. Second priority must be given to projects within adjacent estuarine waters, including the Loxahatchee River and other tributaries to the Indian River Lagoon.
(d) It is the intent of the Legislature that revenues generated by the Florida Indian River Lagoon license plate annual use fees must not be used as replacement funds for other available funding sources, but must be used solely for the enhancement of the Indian River Lagoon and tributaries in the Indian River Lagoon watershed as defined by the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program project boundary defined in the Indian River Lagoon Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan or as provided in this subsection.
(11) INVEST IN CHILDREN LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop an Invest in Children license plate. Invest in Children license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Invest in Children” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The proceeds of the Invest in Children license plate annual use fee must be deposited into the Juvenile Crime Prevention and Early Intervention Trust Fund within the Department of Juvenile Justice. Based on the recommendations of the juvenile justice councils, the department shall use the proceeds of the fee to fund programs and services that are designed to prevent juvenile delinquency.
(12) FLORIDA ARTS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Florida arts license plate as provided in this section. In small letters, the word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Art” or “Arts” or a combination of words including the word “Art” or “Arts” may appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees are to be distributed quarterly to the single arts council officially designated by the county in direct proportion to the amounts of fees collected in each county. If there is no county arts council, fees collected must be forwarded to such other agency in the county as the highest ranking county administrative official designates, to be applied by the arts council or agency to support arts organizations, arts programs, and arts activities within the county.
(13) BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Bethune-Cookman University license plate to commemorate Bethune-Cookman University.
(b) The annual use fees must be distributed to Bethune-Cookman University.
(14) FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Florida Agricultural license plate. Florida Agricultural license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Agriculture” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Keeps Florida Green” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The proceeds of the Florida Agricultural license plate annual use fee must be forwarded to the direct-support organization created pursuant to s. 570.691. The funds must be used for the sole purpose of funding and promoting the Florida agriculture in the classroom program established within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services pursuant to s. 570.693.
(c) Up to 25 percent of the funds distributed under paragraphs (a) and (b) may be used for promotion, marketing, and administrative costs directly associated with the license plate and Florida agriculture in the classroom programs.
(15) POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Police Athletic League license plate as provided in this section to commemorate the Police Athletic League in this state. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, the words “Police Athletic League” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and a shield with the Police Athletic League logo must appear to the left of the numerals.
(b)1. The annual use fees shall be distributed to the State of Florida Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc.
2. The league may use a maximum of 15 percent of such fees for administrative costs and a maximum of 10 percent to market and promote the plate. The balance of such fees shall be used to provide educational materials, athletic equipment, transportation, food, medical checkups, counseling, scholarships, and other direct expenses incurred by the league in conducting its youth programs.
(16) BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Boy Scouts of America license plate. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Scouting Teaches Values” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The license plate must contain the official Boy Scouts of America logo, the fleur-de-lis, in the center of the plate.
(b)1. The Central Florida Council is the lead Boy Scout council on behalf of the nine councils in this state. The proceeds from the annual use fee must be sent to the Central Florida Council together with statistics on sales of the license plates which are tabulated by county. The Central Florida Council must distribute to each of the nine councils the moneys received from sales in the counties within the respective council.
2. The Boy Scouts of America license plate annual use fee may be used by the councils for basic administrative expenses, office and professional services, year-round camping facilities, the recruitment of adult leaders and their continuing training, the maintenance of current facilities, and the continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
(17) LARGEMOUTH BASS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Largemouth Bass license plate as provided in this section to commemorate the official freshwater fish of this state. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, the words “Go Fishing” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and a representation of a largemouth bass must appear to the left of the numerals.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the State Game Trust Fund and used by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to fund current conservation programs that maintain current levels of protection and management of this state’s fish and wildlife resources, including providing hunting, fishing, and nonconsumptive wildlife opportunities. Up to 10 percent of the annual use fees deposited into the trust fund may be used to promote and market the license plate.
(18) SEA TURTLE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Sea Turtle license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, the words “Helping Sea Turtles Survive” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and the image of a sea turtle must appear in the center of the plate.
(b) The first $500,000 of annual use fees shall be deposited in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund in the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and shall be used by the Florida Marine Turtle Protection Program to conduct sea turtle protection, research, and recovery programs. The next $215,000 in annual use fees shall be distributed to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation to fund sea turtle research and education programs. The Caribbean Conservation Corporation shall annually distribute assigned funds through a Sea Turtle Grants Program that supports sea turtle research and education activities of Florida-based nonprofit groups, education and research institutions, and coastal counties in this state. The Caribbean Conservation Corporation shall write and publish procedures for submitting grant applications and criteria for allocating available funds, and shall appoint a technical advisory committee, composed of at least five members, including two representatives from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to establish funding priorities and select grant recipients from proposals submitted by eligible entities. Two of the members shall be selected from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; one member shall be selected on a rotating biennial basis from a county bordering on the Atlantic Coast with sea turtle nesting sites; one member shall be selected on a rotating biennial basis from a county bordering on the Gulf Coast with sea turtle nesting sites; one member shall be the executive director of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation; and two members shall be selected at large. Any additional annual revenue shall be distributed as follows: 70 percent shall be deposited in the Marine Resources Conservation Trust Fund and used by the Florida Marine Turtle Protection Program for sea turtle conservation activities and 30 percent shall be assigned to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation for distribution through the Sea Turtle Grants Program. From the funds distributed to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the total annual revenue from the sale of the plate may be used for marketing the Sea Turtle license plate and for administrative costs directly associated with the grants program. Funds received by the Caribbean Conservation Corporation from the Sea Turtle license plate or the Sea Turtle Grants Program and funds received by any grant recipient of the Sea Turtle Grants Program may not be used for litigation.
(19) PROTECT WILD DOLPHINS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Protect Wild Dolphins license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Wild Dolphins” may appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., to fund wild dolphins related research. The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., shall distribute available resources for research of the wild Florida Bottlenose Dolphin. Up to 15 percent of the funds received by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., may be expended for administrative costs directly associated with the operations of the institution. Up to 10 percent of the funds distributed may be used by Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate. The remainder of the funds must be used to collect, analyze, and archive scientific data regarding the wild dolphin population in Florida waters; provide care and assistance to stranded wild dolphins; distribute information to the scientific community, federal, state, and local government agencies, educational institutions, and the public for the purpose of protecting and preserving wild dolphins; individually identify wild dolphins through a photographic identification program; and advance the research technology associated with tracking and categorizing wild dolphins.
(c) The Auditor General may examine any records of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., and any other organization that receives funds from the sale of this plate, to determine compliance with law.
(20) BARRY UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Barry University license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Barry University” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Barry University Alumni Endowed Scholarship Fund.
(21) EVERGLADES RIVER OF GRASS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Everglades River of Grass license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Everglades River of Grass” must appear at the bottom of the plate. A roseate spoonbill bird standing beside mangroves must appear on the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Everglades Trust Fund established by s. 17, Art. X of the State Constitution and administered by the South Florida Water Management District and used for the conservation and protection of the natural resources and abatement of water pollution in the Everglades. The funds must be used for Everglades conservation and restoration projects in accordance with state contracting and purchasing procedures with the following restrictions:
1. Fifty percent of the fees must be used for Everglades research.
2. The fees may not be used for administrative salaries or other overhead within the district or for any general coordination fees or overhead expenses out of the district.
3. Revenues generated by these fees may not be used as replacement funds for Surface Water Improvement and Management Act funds or Everglades Forever Act Funds.
(22) KEEP KIDS DRUG-FREE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Keep Kids Drug-Free license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Keep Kids Drug-Free” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Keep Kids Drug-Free Foundation, Inc., which shall use the fees to fund activities to reduce substance abuse among residents of this state. The foundation shall develop a plan to distribute the funds for drug-abuse prevention programs.
(c) Notwithstanding s. 320.08062, up to 10 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fee may be used for marketing the Keep Kids Drug-Free license plate and for administrative costs directly related to the management and distribution of the proceeds.
(23) FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Sponsored by the Florida Sheriffs Association” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches logo must appear on the left quarter of the plate, surrounded by the words “Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches” and the words “Preventing delinquency since 1957” must appear below the numerals on the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc., for its operations.
(24) CONSERVE WILDLIFE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Conserve Wildlife license plate. Conserve Wildlife license plates shall bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” shall appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Conserve Wildlife” shall appear at the bottom of the plate. The plate design shall include the likeness of a Florida black bear.
(b) The proceeds of the Conserve Wildlife license plate annual use fee shall be forwarded to the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc., a citizen support organization created pursuant to s. 379.223.
1. Notwithstanding s. 320.08062, up to 10 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fee may be used for marketing the Conserve Wildlife license plate and administrative costs directly related to the management and distribution of the proceeds.
2. The remaining proceeds from the annual use fee shall be used for programs and activities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that contribute to the health and well-being of Florida black bears and other wildlife diversity.
(25) FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Memorial University license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Florida Memorial University” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to Florida Memorial University.
(26) TAMPA BAY ESTUARY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Tampa Bay Estuary license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, the words “Tampa Bay Estuary” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and the image of a tarpon must appear on the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Tampa Bay Estuary Program created by s. 163.01.
1. A maximum of 5 percent of such fees may be used for marketing the plate.
2. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the annual use fee, not to exceed $50,000, shall be provided to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council for activities of the Agency on Bay Management implementing the Council/Agency Action Plan for the restoration of the Tampa Bay estuary, as approved by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Policy Board.
3. The remaining proceeds must be used to implement the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Tampa Bay, pursuant to priorities approved by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Policy Board.
(27) FLORIDA WILDFLOWER LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Wildflower license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “State Wildflower” and “coreopsis” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
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(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The proceeds must be used to establish native Florida wildflower research programs, wildflower educational programs, and wildflower grant programs to municipal, county, and community-based groups in this state.
1. The Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc., shall develop procedures of operation, research contracts, education and marketing programs, and wildflower planting grants for Florida native wildflowers, plants, and grasses.
2. A maximum of 15 percent of the proceeds from the sale of such plates may be used for administrative and marketing costs.
3. If the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc., ceases to be an active nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the proceeds from the annual use fee shall be deposited into the General Inspection Trust Fund created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Any funds held by the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc., must be promptly transferred to the General Inspection Trust Fund. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall use and administer the proceeds from the use fee in the manner specified in this paragraph.
(28) UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a United States Marine Corps license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top center of the plate, and the words “Marine Corps” must appear at the bottom center of the plate. The United States Marine Corps logo, 3 inches in diameter, must appear on the left side centered top to bottom of the plate in proper colors.
(b) The department shall distribute the United States Marine Corps license plate annual use fees as provided in this paragraph.
1. The first $50,000 collected annually shall be distributed to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
2. Any remaining fees collected annually shall be distributed as follows:
a. Thirty-five percent shall be deposited in the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and must be used to support program operations that benefit veterans or the operation, maintenance, or construction of domiciliary and nursing homes for veterans, subject to the requirements of chapter 216.
b. Sixty-five percent shall be distributed to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc., which shall use all fees distributed by the department to fund scholarships and assist Marine Corps Junior ROTC and Young Marine programs of this state. The foundation shall develop a plan to distribute the funds to recipients nominated by residents of the state to receive scholarships, and to the Marine Corps Junior ROTC and Young Marine programs in the state.
(29) CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Choose Life license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and the words “Choose Life” must appear at the top of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed annually to Choose Life, Inc., along with a report that specifies the ratio that the annual use fees collected by each county bear to the total fees collected for the plates within the state. Choose Life, Inc., shall distribute each county’s share of the funds to nongovernmental, not-for-profit agencies within each Florida county which assist pregnant women who are making an adoption plan for their children. Funds may not be distributed to any agency that is involved or associated with abortion activities, including counseling for or referrals to abortion clinics, providing medical abortion-related procedures, or proabortion advertising, and funds may not be distributed to any agency that charges women for services received.
1. Agencies that receive the funds must use the funds to provide for the material needs of pregnant women who are making an adoption plan for their children, including, but not limited to, clothing, housing, medical care, food, utilities, and transportation. Such funds may also be expended on birth mothers for 60 days after delivery and on infants awaiting placement with adoptive parents.
2. Funds may also be used for adoption-related counseling, training, or advertising but may not be used for administrative expenses, legal expenses, or capital expenditures. However, a maximum of 15 percent of the total funds received annually may be used by Choose Life, Inc., for the administration and promotion of the Choose Life license plate program.
3. If no qualified agency applies to receive funds in a county in any year, that county’s Choose Life funds shall be distributed pro rata to any qualified agencies that apply and maintain a place of business within a 100-mile radius of the county seat of such county. If no qualified agencies apply, the funds shall be held by Choose Life, Inc., until a qualified agency under this section applies for the funds.
4. Each agency that receives such funds must submit an annual attestation to Choose Life, Inc. Any unused funds that exceed 10 percent of the funds received by an agency each year must be returned to Choose Life, Inc., which shall distribute the funds to other qualified agencies within the State of Florida.
(30) SHARE THE ROAD LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Share the Road license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Share the Road” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to Bike Florida, Inc., up to 25 percent of which shall be used for marketing and promotion of the “Share the Road” concept and license plate. The remaining funds shall be divided equally between Bike Florida, Inc., and the Florida Bicycle Association, Inc., to be used for:
1. Education and awareness programs, for bicycle safety and motorist safety, with emphasis on sharing the roadway by all users.
2. Training, workshops, educational materials, and media events.
3. The promotion of safe bicycling.
(31) UNITED WE STAND LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop a United We Stand license plate as provided in this section. The American Flag must appear on the license plate in addition to the words “United We Stand.” The colors of the license plate must be red, white, and blue.
(b) The department shall retain all revenues from the sale of such plates until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, 100 percent of the annual use fee shall be distributed to the Department of Transportation to fund security-related aviation projects pursuant to chapter 332.
(32) BREAST CANCER RESEARCH LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Breast Cancer Research license plate as provided in this section. The plate shall be designed to include a figure on the left side of the plate with a pink ribbon on the chest, along with a pink banner displaying the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition (FBCC) website. The background shall be blue, and the words “End Breast Cancer” shall appear at the top of the plate. The word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall distribute the Breast Cancer Research license plate annual use fee to the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation to be used as follows:
1. All fees collected shall be forwarded quarterly to the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation.
2. The foundation shall provide for a peer review grant solicitation and award process to distribute fees for breast cancer research and education in the State of Florida. Research funding shall be made available for:
a. Basic, clinical, and translational breast cancer research.
b. Epidemiological studies of breast cancer.
c. Research on possible links between breast cancer and the environment.
d. Psychoimmunological research.
e. Innovative awards and idea grants.
(c)1. In the first year that the plate is issued, no more than 25 percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation and marketing and promotion of the Florida breast cancer research concept and license plate.
2. In the second and subsequent years that the plate is sold, no more than 20 percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the Florida Breast Cancer Coalition Research Foundation and marketing and promotion of the Florida breast cancer research concept and license plate.
(33) PROTECT FLORIDA WHALES LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Protect Florida Whales license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” shall appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Florida Whales” shall appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., to fund whale research, rehabilitation, and education programs. Up to 15 percent of the funds received by the institution may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution’s Marine Mammal Research and Conservation program and this specialty license plate funding. Up to 10 percent of the funds may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate. Ten percent of the funds shall be distributed to the Wyland Foundation, Inc., and used specifically to conduct educational programs in this state which promote conservation of Florida marine mammals. The remainder of the funds shall be used to collect, analyze, and archive scientific data regarding whale populations that inhabit, utilize, or migrate in state waters; provide care and assistance to stranded whales; construct and maintain a Harbor-Branch-based teaching marine mammal hospital; train veterinary students in the rescue, medical and rehabilitation treatment, and release and postrelease monitoring of stranded whales; distribute information for the purpose of protecting and preserving whales; identify whale populations; conduct scientific research through genetic, telemetry, bioacoustical, and photographic identification research programs; advance the research technology associated with tracking, monitoring, and categorizing whales; develop methods of monitoring whale movements; and provide for methods of early-warning detection systems and advance notification that will help prevent accidental boat strikes in state waters.
(34) FLORIDA GOLF LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shall develop a Florida Golf license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The Dade Amateur Golf Association, following consultation with the Florida Sports Foundation, the PGA TOUR, the LPGA, and the PGA of America, may submit a revised sample plate for consideration by the department.
(b) The department shall distribute the Florida Golf license plate annual use fee to the Dade Amateur Golf Association, a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The license plate annual use fees are to be annually allocated as follows:
1. Up to 15 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees may be used by the Dade Amateur Golf Association for the administration of the Florida Junior Golf Program.
2. The Dade Amateur Golf Association shall receive the first $80,000 in proceeds from the annual use fees for the operation of youth golf programs in Miami-Dade County. Thereafter, 15 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees shall be provided to the Dade Amateur Golf Association for the operation of youth golf programs in Miami-Dade County.
3. The remaining proceeds from the annual use fees shall be available for grants to nonprofit organizations to operate youth golf programs and for marketing the Florida Golf license plates. All grant recipients shall be required to provide to the Dade Amateur Golf Association an annual program and financial report regarding the use of grant funds. Such reports shall be made available to the public.
(c) The Dade Amateur Golf Association shall establish a Florida Junior Golf Council. The Florida Junior Golf Council shall assist organizations for the benefit of youth, introduce young people to golf, instruct young people in golf, teach the values of golf, and stress life skills, fair play, courtesy, and self-discipline.
(d) The Dade Amateur Golf Association shall establish a seven-member Florida Junior Golf Council to offer advice regarding the distribution of the annual use fees for grants to nonprofit organizations. The council shall consist of one member from a group serving youth, one member from a group serving disabled youth, and five members at large.
(35) FLORIDA FIREFIGHTERS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop a Florida Firefighters license plate as provided in this section. Florida Firefighters license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Salutes Firefighters” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The requirements of s. 320.08053 must be met prior to the issuance of the plate. Thereafter, the proceeds of the annual use fee shall be distributed to Florida Firefighters Charities, a s. 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Florida Firefighters Charities shall distribute the moneys according to its articles of incorporation.
(36) POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop a Police Benevolent Association license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, the words “Support Law Enforcement” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and a shield with the Police Benevolent Association logo must appear to the left of the numerals.
(b) The requirements of s. 320.08053 must be met prior to the issuance of the plate. Thereafter, the proceeds of the annual use fee shall be distributed to the Florida Police Benevolent Association Heart Fund, Incorporated, a s. 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The Florida Police Benevolent Association Heart Fund, Incorporated, shall distribute moneys according to its articles of incorporation.
(37) MILITARY SERVICES LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop a series of military services license plates for the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Army,” “Navy,” “Air Force,” or “Coast Guard” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The appropriate logo for the particular branch of the military must appear on the left side of the plate, approximately 3 inches in diameter.
(b) The department shall retain all revenues from the sale of such plates until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, the annual use fee shall be deposited into the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and must be used to support program operations that benefit veterans or the operation, maintenance, or construction of domiciliary and nursing homes for veterans, subject to the requirements of chapter 216.
(38) PROTECT OUR REEFS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Protect Our Reefs license plate as provided in this section. Protect Our Reefs license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Our Reefs” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The proceeds of the annual use fee shall be distributed to Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., to fund Florida reef research, conservation, and education programs. Up to 15 percent of the funds received by Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., may be expended for annual administrative costs directly associated with the administration of the Protect Our Reefs program. Up to 10 percent of the funds received by Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., may be used by Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., for the continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate. After reimbursement for documented costs expended in the establishment of the plate, Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., shall use and distribute the remaining funds to eligible Florida-based scientific, conservation, and education organizations for the collection, analysis, and distribution of scientific, educational, and conservation information to the research community; federal, state, and local government agencies; educational institutions; and the public. Eligible organizations shall be based in Florida and engaged in reef research, conservation, or education.
(c) The state Auditor General may examine any records of Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., and any other organization that receives funds from the sale of the Protect Our Reefs license plate, to determine compliance with law.
(39) “FISH FLORIDA” LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Fish Florida license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Fish Florida!” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling, Inc., to fund aquatic education, marine resource stewardship, and ethical angling practices in this state. A maximum of 15 percent of the funds received by the foundation may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the foundation’s grant distribution program and license plate funding. A maximum of 10 percent of the funds may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate. The foundation shall provide for a peer review grant solicitation and award process to distribute the remainder of the funds to benefit aquatic education, marine resource stewardship, and ethical angling practices in this state.
(40) CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Stop Child Abuse” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Children’s Home Society of Florida and the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers as follows: The first $90,000 in annual use fees shall be equally divided between the two organizations, to be used to pay startup costs, including costs incurred in developing and issuing the plates. Thereafter, 50 percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to the Children’s Home Society of Florida, which must distribute the funds proportionately to each of its divisions, to be used for child abuse prevention programs. The other 50 percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to the board of directors of the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc., who shall develop funding criteria and an allocation methodology that ensures an equitable distribution of those funds among network participant centers that meet the standards set forth in s. 39.3035. The criteria and methodologies shall take into account factors that include, but need not be limited to, the center’s accreditation status with respect to the National Children’s Alliance, the number of clients served, and the population of the area being served by the children’s advocacy center.
(c) For the first 5 years in which the plate is issued, a maximum of 20 percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the marketing and promotion of the plate. Ten percent of the fees shall be allocated to the Children’s Home Society of Florida and 10 percent shall be allocated to the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc. Five years after the date the first license plate is issued, revenues from plate sales may not be used for marketing or promoting the license plate.
(41) HOSPICE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Hospice license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Hospice: Every Day Is A Gift” must appear at the bottom of the plate. A figure of a butterfly in the colors of orange, light purple, and black shall appear on the left side of the plate and the background of the plate shall be in shades of orange and white.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc., to be used as follows:
1. To fund projects relating to hospice care for special groups, such as children, veterans, and ethnic, religious, gender, or minority groups, or to provide disease-specific research or outreach.
2. To fund education and outreach for hospice volunteers, patients, families, and health care professionals.
3. To fund informational and educational media programs regarding the availability of hospice services.
4. To fund the expansion or enhancement of the Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc., toll-free referral line operated to provide hospice information.
5. To fund the expansion or enhancement of the Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc., Internet website.
(c) The sum of $90,000 in annual use fees shall be distributed to Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc., to be used to recover all startup costs for developing and issuing the plates. Thereafter, the proceeds shall be distributed to Florida Hospices and Palliative Care, Inc., which shall distribute the fees through a standing committee that reviews funding solicitations and awards.
(42) STOP HEART DISEASE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Stop Heart Disease license plate as provided in this section. Stop Heart Disease license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The plate shall be designed to include a red, white, and blue background with a slanted heart shape in the middle of the plate. The word “Florida” shall appear at the top of the plate in yellow outlined in black, and the words “Stop Heart Disease” shall appear at the bottom of the plate in yellow.
(b) The department shall remit the proceeds of the annual use fee to the Florida Heart Research Foundation, Inc. The first $80,000 of the use fee given to the Florida Heart Research Foundation, Inc., shall be used to pay startup costs, including costs incurred developing and issuing the plates. Thereafter, the Florida Heart Research Foundation, Inc., shall provide for a peer review grant solicitation and award process to distribute fees for cardiovascular disease research, education, and prevention within the state and shall make the funds available for any one or more of the following:
1. Quality research to pursue top quality cardiovascular research that will further understanding of heart disease and its cause, treatment, cure, and prevention. Accepted projects must conform to the highest standards of scientific research, be efficiently organized, and report updates continually to ensure research credibility and excellence.
2. Heart disease prevention programs to provide cardiovascular screenings to state residents.
3. Educational programs to offer educational programs, literature, seminars, or speakers for both clinicians and lay people so that the latest risk factors, technologies, treatments, methodologies, protocols, and preventive measures are well known and used in the state.
(c) In the first year in which the plate is issued, no more than 25 percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the Florida Heart Research Foundation, Inc., and marketing and promotion of the Stop Heart Disease license plate. In the second and subsequent years in which the plate is sold, no more than 20 percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the Florida Heart Research Foundation, Inc., and marketing and promotion of the Stop Heart Disease license plate.
(43) SAVE OUR SEAS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Save Our Seas license plate as provided in this section. Save Our Seas license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Save Our Seas” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. After reimbursement for documented costs expended for establishing the license plate, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., shall use the remaining funds for marine science research and education programs as follows:
1. Ten percent of the funds shall be distributed to the Guy Harvey Research Institute of the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center to conduct fisheries and shark research in the state.
2. Up to 15 percent of the funds may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution’s marine science and marine education programs and administrative costs associated with the Save Our Seas license plate.
3. Up to 10 percent of the funds may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
4. The remaining funds shall be used to conduct scientific research and education on marine plants and animals and coastal oceanography in state marine waters; to collect and analyze long-term data sets on the state’s critical marine habitats; to determine changes in populations and communities of marine organisms and their impacts on the use of the state’s marine resources; to maintain reference collections of scientific specimens and photographic archives of the state’s marine plants and animals; and to conduct scientific conferences of relevance to the state’s marine resources and their management, utilization, and conservation.
(44) AQUACULTURE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Aquaculture license plate as provided in this section. Aquaculture license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Aquaculture” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. After reimbursement for documented costs expended for establishing the license plate, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc., shall use the remaining funds for aquaculture research and education programs as follows:
1. Ten percent of the funds shall be distributed to the Guy Harvey Research Institute of the Nova Southeastern University Oceanographic Center to conduct outreach and education regarding aquaculture in the state.
2. Up to 15 percent of the funds may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution’s aquaculture programs and administrative costs associated with the Aquaculture license plate.
3. Up to 10 percent of the funds may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
4. The remaining funds shall be used to conduct scientific research on environmentally responsible and sustainable methods of farming freshwater and saltwater organisms such as fish, shellfish, and crustaceans for food; biomedical species for pharmaceutical and nutriceutical compounds; and marine ornamentals for the aquarium trade. These funds shall also be used to expand the institution’s educational programs that include secondary school field experiences, college degree programs, and intensive courses in order to further the objective of increasing aquaculture’s contribution to the state’s economy.
(45) FAMILY FIRST LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Family First license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Family First” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to Family First to fund programs, projects, seminars, events, and family resources that promote principles for building marriages, guiding parents, and raising children. Family First shall retain all revenues from the sale of the plate until its startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered. Up to 5 percent of the funds received by Family First may be expended for administrative costs directly associated with the operations of Family First. Up to 20 percent of the funds received by Family First may be expended for promoting and marketing the license plate. Family First may expend all remaining funds for programs.
(46) WILDLIFE FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Wildlife Foundation of Florida license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Wildlife Foundation of Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual revenues from the sales of the license plate shall be distributed to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc., a citizen support organization created pursuant to s. 379.223. Such annual revenues must be used in the following manner:
1. Seventy-five percent must be encumbered to fund programs and projects within the state that preserve open space and wildlife habitat, promote conservation, promote hunting and shooting sports, improve wildlife habitat, and establish open space for the perpetual use of the public. Unencumbered funds from one year may be carried over to the following year but must be spent within 2 years after receipt or dedicated to a project within 2 years after receipt in the form of a contract, a grant award, or an approved plan by the governing board of the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc.
2. Twenty-five percent may be used for promotion, marketing, and administrative costs directly associated with operation of the foundation.
(47) LIVE THE DREAM LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Live the Dream license plate as provided in this section. Live the Dream license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Live the Dream” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The proceeds of the annual use fee shall be distributed to the Dream Foundation, Inc., to be used in the following manner:
1. Up to 5 percent may be used to administer, promote, and market the license plate.
2. At least 25 percent shall be distributed equally among the sickle cell organizations that are Florida members of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc., for programs that provide research, care, and treatment for sickle cell disease.
3. At least 8 percent shall be used for programs and services provided directly by the Dream Foundation, Inc., which assist inmates released from the custody of a county jail in this state or a Department of Corrections facility in successfully reentering the community.
4. At least 15 percent shall be distributed as grants for programs and services throughout this state which assist inmates released from the custody of a county jail in this state or a Department of Corrections facility in successfully reentering the community.
5. At least 20 percent shall be distributed as scholarships to graduating high school seniors in this state who have at least one parent or legal guardian who is incarcerated, for the purpose of attending a state university, a Florida College System institution, a career center operated by a school district under s. 1001.44, or a charter technical career center under s. 1002.34. Scholarships shall be awarded through a competitive application process. Fiscal oversight of the scholarship program shall be performed by a certified public accounting firm.
6. At least 22 percent shall be distributed to Chapman Partnership, Inc., for programs that provide relief from poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
7. Up to 5 percent may be distributed by the department on behalf of the Dream Foundation, Inc., to The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., as a royalty for the use of the image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
(48) FLORIDA FOOD BANKS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Food Banks license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and the word “Imagine” must appear at the top of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Association of Food Banks, Inc., which may use up to 25 percent of the proceeds to market the association’s concept and the license plate. The balance of the proceeds shall be used by the association to fund programs to end hunger in this state.
(c) An advisory board, composed of a representative of each member food bank of the Florida Association of Food Banks, Inc., shall review the distribution of funds by the association.
(49) DISCOVER FLORIDA’S OCEANS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Discover Florida’s Oceans license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Discover Florida’s Oceans” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Hubbs Florida Ocean Fund, Inc., which shall administer the fees as follows:
1. Twenty percent of the funds shall be distributed to the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc., to be used for ocean, estuarine, or coastal scientific research, conservation, and education projects.
2. Up to 10 percent of the funds may be used for administrative costs directly associated with research, conservation, and education programs of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and with the license plate.
3. Up to 15 percent of the funds may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
4. The remainder of the funds shall be used to collect, analyze, archive, and publish scientific data regarding the state’s ocean, estuary, and coastal habitats and the species that inhabit, use, or migrate in state waters or along the state’s coastal areas; to provide response, care, assistance, and research as part of the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute’s role in responding to and archiving data on stranded marine species; to construct and maintain a marine and coastal research center in association with the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge on lands donated to the Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute by the Richard King Mellon Foundation; to train teachers and students to enhance scientific literacy, research competency, and technology development; to conduct ocean-space aquatic research and scientific research focused on ocean observations from space; to conduct research on economic benefits of the state’s ocean, estuary, and coastal resources and public use of those resources; to create research and education programs that contribute to the development of the state’s knowledge and diversify the economy; and to implement programs that seek objective, common-sense, scientific solutions to the complex marine and coastal ecological problems facing the state.
(50) FAMILY VALUES LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Family Values license plate as provided in this section. Family Values license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The words “Family Values” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to Sheridan House, Inc., to be used in the following manner:
1. Sheridan House, Inc., shall retain all revenues from the sale of Family Values license plates until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plates have been recovered.
2. Up to 5 percent of the funds received by Sheridan House, Inc., shall be expended for administrative costs directly associated with the operations of Sheridan House, Inc., and up to 20 percent of the funds received shall be expended for promotion and marketing of the license plate.
3. All remaining funds shall be expended by Sheridan House, Inc., to fund residential care programs, family counseling, social services for single parents and their children, resource materials, and facility construction.
(51) PARENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Parents Make A Difference license plate as provided in this section. The words “Parents Make A Difference” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to The Gathering/USA, Inc., to fund personal counseling for parents, marriage seminars, Dads and Moms That Make A Difference seminars, father-and-son retreats, mother-and-daughter retreats, and personal parenting behavioral assessments. The Gathering/USA, Inc., shall distribute the Parents Make A Difference license plate annual use fees in the following manner:
1. The Gathering/USA, Inc., shall retain all revenues from the sale of such plates until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered.
2. Up to 5 percent of the funds received by The Gathering/USA, Inc., shall be expended for administrative costs directly associated with the operations of The Gathering/USA, Inc., and up to 20 percent of the funds received shall be expended for promotion and marketing of the license plate.
3. All remaining funds shall be expended by The Gathering/USA, Inc., for programs.
(52) KIDS DESERVE JUSTICE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Kids Deserve Justice license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Kids Deserve Justice” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Bar Foundation, Inc., which shall use the funds to operate a grant award process to fund legal services programs for children, including legal services programs, programs to obtain federal benefits for disabled children, programs to obtain testing and services required by law for learning-disabled children, and programs to obtain permanent placement for abused and neglected children. The foundation may retain all proceeds until all costs for developing the plate have been recovered.
(53) ANIMAL FRIEND LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop an Animal Friend license plate as provided in this section. Animal Friend license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Animal Friend” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall retain all annual use fee revenues from the sale of such plates until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plates are recovered, not to exceed $60,000.
(c) After the department has recovered all startup costs for developing and issuing the plates, the annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Animal Friend, Inc., for spay and neuter programs in the state.
(d) No more than 10 percent of the fees collected may be used for administrative costs directly associated with marketing and promotion of the Animal Friend license plate and distribution of funds as described in paragraph (c).
(e) Funds received from the purchase of the Animal Friend license plate shall not be used for litigation.
(54) FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop a Future Farmers of America license plate as provided in this section. Future Farmers of America license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Agricultural Education” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fee shall be distributed quarterly to the Florida Future Farmers of America Foundation, Inc., to fund activities and services of the Future Farmers of America.
(c) The Florida Future Farmers of America Foundation, Inc., shall retain all revenue from the annual use fees until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, up to 10 percent of the annual use fee revenue may be used for administrative, handling, and disbursement expenses and up to 5 percent may be used for advertising and marketing costs. All remaining annual use fee revenue shall be used by the Florida Future Farmers of America Foundation, Inc., to fund its activities, programs, and projects, including, but not limited to, student and teacher leadership programs, the Foundation for Leadership Training Center, teacher recruitment and retention, and other special projects.
(55) A STATE OF VISION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 320.08053, the department shall develop an A State of Vision license plate as provided in this section. A State of Vision license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “A State of Vision” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed quarterly to the Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Inc., to fund direct-support services to blind and visually impaired people.
(c) The Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Inc., shall retain all revenue from the annual use fees until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, up to 5 percent of the annual use fee revenue shall be used for administrative costs and up to 20 percent shall be used for promotion and marketing of the specialty license plate. All remaining annual use fee revenue shall be used by the Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, Inc., to fund its activities, programs, and projects within the state through its local nonprofit organizations’ direct-support services to blind and visually impaired people.
(56) HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR ALL LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Homeownership For All license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Support Homeownership For All” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to Homeownership For All, Inc., which may use a maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by Homeownership For All, Inc., to fund programs that provide, promote, or otherwise support affordable housing in this state.
(57) FLORIDA NASCAR LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida NASCAR license plate as provided in this section. Florida NASCAR license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the term “NASCAR” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, following consultation with the Florida Sports Foundation, may submit a sample plate for consideration by the department.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Sports Foundation. The license plate annual use fees shall be annually allocated as follows:
1. Up to 5 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees may be used by the Florida Sports Foundation for the administration of the NASCAR license plate program.
2. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing shall receive up to $60,000 in proceeds from the annual use fees to be used to pay startup costs, including costs incurred in developing and issuing the plates. Thereafter, 10 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees shall be provided to the association for the royalty rights for the use of its marks.
3. The remaining proceeds from the annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Sports Foundation. The Florida Sports Foundation will retain 15 percent to support its regional grant program, attracting sporting events to Florida; 20 percent to support the marketing of motorsports-related tourism in the state; and 50 percent to be paid to the NASCAR Foundation, a s. 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to support Florida-based charitable organizations.
(c) The Florida Sports Foundation shall provide an annual financial audit in accordance with s. 215.981 of its financial accounts and records by an independent certified public accountant pursuant to the contract established by the Department of Commerce as specified in s. 288.1229(5). The auditor shall submit the audit report to the Department of Commerce for review and approval. If the audit report is approved, the Department of Commerce shall certify the audit report to the Auditor General for review.
(58) PROTECT FLORIDA SPRINGS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Protect Florida Springs license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Florida Springs” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc., a citizen support organization created pursuant to s. 379.223, which shall administer the fees as follows:
1. Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc., shall retain the first $60,000 of the annual use fees as direct reimbursement for administrative costs, startup costs, and costs incurred in the development and approval process.
2. Thereafter, a maximum of 10 percent of the fees may be used for administrative costs directly associated with education programs, conservation, springs research, and grant administration of the foundation. A maximum of 15 percent of the fees may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
3. At least 55 percent of the fees shall be available for competitive grants for targeted community-based springs research not currently available for state funding. The remaining 20 percent shall be directed toward community outreach programs aimed at implementing such research findings. The competitive grants shall be administered and approved by the board of directors of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida. The granting advisory committee shall be composed of nine members, including one representative from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, one representative from the Department of Environmental Protection, one representative from the Department of Health, one representative from the Department of Economic Opportunity, three citizen representatives, and two representatives from nonprofit stakeholder groups.
4. The remaining funds shall be distributed with the approval of and accountability to the board of directors of the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, and shall be used to support activities contributing to education, outreach, and springs conservation.
(59) TREES ARE COOL LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Trees Are Cool license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Trees Are Cool” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Inc., which shall retain the initial revenues from the sale of such plates until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered not to exceed $60,000. Thereafter, the proceeds of the annual use fee shall be used in the following manner:
1. Twenty percent of the funds may be used by the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Inc., for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate and concept. Five percent of the funds received by the Florida Society of Arboriculture, Inc., may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operations of the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Inc., with respect to the management of the Trees Are Cool license plate program.
2. Seventy-five percent of the funds must be used to fulfill the mission of the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, Inc., which is to provide education and training statewide with respect to tree care and tree safety.
(60) SUPPORT OUR TROOPS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Support Our Troops license plate as provided in this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department and must contain the “Support Our Troops” mark of Support Our Troops, Inc. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate and the words “Support Our Troops” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The field of the plate may be colored.
(b) The annual use fees from the plate shall be distributed to Support Our Troops, Inc., to be used for the benefit of Florida troops and their families in accordance with its articles of incorporation. Support Our Troops, Inc., shall receive the first $60,000 of the use fees to offset startup costs for developing and establishing the plate. Thereafter, the department shall distribute the annual use fees as follows:
1. Twenty-five percent shall be distributed to Support Our Troops, Inc., to offset marketing, administration, and promotion costs.
2. Of the remaining 75 percent, 65 percent shall be distributed to Support Our Troops, Inc., and 35 percent shall be distributed to the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
(61) FLORIDA TENNIS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Tennis license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate and the words “Play Tennis” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation may submit a revised sample plate for consideration by the department.
(b) The department shall distribute the annual use fees to the Florida Sports Foundation. The license plate annual use fees shall be annually allocated as follows:
1. Up to 5 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees may be used by the Florida Sports Foundation to administer the license plate program.
2. The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation shall receive the first $60,000 in proceeds from the annual use fees to reimburse it for startup costs, administrative costs, and other costs it incurs in the development and approval process.
3. Up to 5 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees may be used for promoting and marketing the license plates. The remaining proceeds shall be available for grants by the United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation to nonprofit organizations to operate youth tennis programs and adaptive tennis programs for special populations of all ages, and for building, renovating, and maintaining public tennis courts.
(c) All grant recipients shall provide to the United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation an annual program and financial report regarding the use of grant funds. Such reports shall be made available to the public.
(62) LIGHTHOUSE ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Lighthouse Association license plate as provided in this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Visit Our Lights” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Lighthouse Association, Inc., which may use a maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the plates. The remaining proceeds shall be used by the association to fund the preservation, restoration, and protection of the 29 historic lighthouses remaining in the state.
(63) IN GOD WE TRUST LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an In God We Trust license plate as provided in this section. However, the requirements of s. 320.08053 must be met before the plates are issued. In God We Trust license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “In God We Trust” must appear in the body of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to the In God We Trust Foundation, Inc., which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds to offset marketing, administration, and promotion, and the remainder of the proceeds to address the needs of the military community and the public safety community; provide educational grants and scholarships to foster self-reliance and stability in Florida’s children; and provide education in public and private schools regarding the historical significance of religion in American and Florida history.
(64) HORSE COUNTRY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 320.08053, the department shall develop a Horse Country license plate as provided in this section. Horse Country license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Horse Country” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The requirements of s. 320.08053 must be met prior to the issuance of the plate. Thereafter, the license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to PCMI Properties, Inc., to fund programs involved in the rehabilitation of at-risk youth as directed by the Board of Trustees of PCMI Properties, Inc. Such funds may be used to provide educational materials, athletic equipment, transportation, food, medical services, counseling, scholarships, and other direct administrative and program expenses. The funds may also be used as grants for expansion of youth rehabilitation programs in the state. Special consideration shall be given to programs using horses and other livestock in the efforts to redirect at-risk youth. PCMI Properties, Inc., may retain all revenue from the annual use fees until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, up to 10 percent of the annual use fee revenue may be used for promotion and marketing of the plate, and as necessary for annual audit or compliance affidavit costs.
(65) AUTISM LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Autism license plate as provided in this section. Autism license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Support Autism Programs” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The proceeds from the license plate annual use fee shall be distributed to Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., to fund service programs for autism and related disabilities throughout the state and to operate and establish programs to support individuals with autism and related disabilities through direct services, evaluation, training, and awareness. Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., shall establish an Autism Services Grant Council that shall provide grants from available Autism license plate proceeds to nonprofit organizations for direct services and programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families. Consideration for participation in such services and programs shall be given to applicants who are children or adults with autism and related disabilities and their families and shall include those who are on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities waiting lists for services. Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., shall also establish an Autism License Plate Fund. Moneys in the fund shall be used by the grant council as provided in this paragraph. All funds received under this subsection must be used in this state.
(c) Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., may retain all proceeds from the annual use fee up to $85,000 until all documented startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, the proceeds from the annual use fee shall be used as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for the cost of administration, marketing, and promotion of the Autism License Plate Fund, the Autism Services Grant Council, and related matters, including annual audit and compliance affidavit costs.
2. Funds may be used as necessary for annual audit or compliance affidavit costs.
3. Thirty-five percent of the proceeds shall be used to establish and operate programs to support individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families through direct services, evaluation, training, and awareness in the state.
4. The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University of Miami shall receive 15 percent of the proceeds for distribution, as determined appropriate by the director of that center, to the seven regional autism centers created under s. 1004.55. The regional centers shall use the proceeds to support the services they provide.
5. The remaining proceeds shall be available to the Autism Services Grant Council for grants to nonprofit organizations to operate direct services programs for individuals with autism and related disabilities and their families. All grant recipients, including Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., and the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, must provide to the Autism Services Grant Council an annual program and financial report regarding the use of grant funds. Such reports must be available to the public.
(66) ENDLESS SUMMER LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Endless Summer license plate as provided in this section. Endless Summer license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Endless Summer” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Corporation to fund its activities, programs, and projects aimed at preserving the sport of surfing. Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Corporation may retain all revenue from the annual use fees until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, up to 10 percent of the annual use fee revenue may be used for promotion and marketing of the specialty license plate and administrative costs directly associated with the corporation’s programs and the specialty license plate. Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Corporation shall use the remaining funds as follows:
1. To fund the proposed Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Experience project.
2. To provide funds for the provision of lifeguards or the building of artificial reefs.
3. To provide funds to organizations that house the history and artifacts of surfing or promote the sport through exhibits, lectures, and events.
4. To support programs and events of other organizations that support beaches and oceans and promote education on beach safety, coastal pollution, and beach ecology.
(67) FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a)1. The department shall develop a Fraternal Order of Police license plate as provided in this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Fraternal Order of Police” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
2. The department may issue the plate only to an applicant who submits a notarized letter from the Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police stating that the applicant is a member of the lodge in good standing or a member of a lodge member’s family, together with other fees and documents required for a specialty plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, which shall retain all proceeds until the startup costs to develop and establish the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, the proceeds shall be distributed to the Florida State Lodge Memorial Foundation of the Fraternal Order of Police and used as follows:
1. A maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds may be used to promote and market the plate, to administer the license plate program, and to pay administrative costs directly associated with the state Fraternal Order of Police Law Enforcement Memorial.
2. The remaining proceeds shall be used by the foundation to fund projects, programs, or events related to the memorial or to fund improvements, maintenance, or other support for the memorial.
(68) PROTECT OUR OCEANS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Protect Our Oceans license plate as provided in this section. Protect Our Oceans license plates must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Our Oceans” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Inc., to fund marine-related scientific research, including research of free-ranging pelagic marine species that inhabit, use, or migrate through Florida waters; conservation initiatives; and education and public outreach programs targeting school-aged children in the state. The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Inc., may retain all revenue up to $60,000 from the annual use fees until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, up to 10 percent of the annual use fee revenue may be used for administrative costs directly associated with the operations of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Inc., and promotion and marketing of the specialty license plate.
(69) FLORIDA HORSE PARK LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Horse Park license plate as provided in this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Discover Florida’s Horses” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park Authority created by s. 570.685, which shall retain all proceeds until all startup costs for developing and establishing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, the proceeds shall be used as follows:
1. A maximum of 5 percent of the proceeds from the annual use fees may be used for the administration of the Florida Horse Park license plate program.
2. A maximum of 5 percent of the proceeds may be used to promote and market the license plate.
3. The remaining proceeds shall be used by the authority to promote the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park located in Marion County; to support continued development of the park, including the construction of additional educational facilities, barns, and other structures; to provide improvements to the existing infrastructure at the park; and to provide for operational expenses of the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park.
(70) FLORIDA BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Biodiversity Foundation license plate as provided in this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Save Wild Florida” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Biodiversity Foundation, Inc., which shall retain 50 percent of the proceeds until the startup costs to develop and establish the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, the proceeds shall be used as follows:
1. A maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds may be used to fund the administrative, promotion, and marketing costs of the license plate program and the foundation.
2. The remaining fees shall be used by the foundation to fund research, education, and scientific study of the diversity of animals and plants and to aid in the preservation, study, conservation, and recovery of imperiled organisms.
(71) FREEMASONRY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Freemasonry license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053(1) and (2). The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “In God We Trust” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc., which may use a maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Inc., to invest and reinvest and use the interest for the operation of the Masonic Home of Florida, a five-star facility dedicated to the care of Masons and their families.
(72) AMERICAN LEGION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop an American Legion license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “American Legion” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall retain all annual use fees from the sale of such plates until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, the annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the American Legion Department of Florida, which may use up to 10 percent of such fees for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by the American Legion Department of Florida to support Florida American Legion Boys State, the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, the American Legion Department of Florida Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation program, the Gilchrist Endowment Fund, and other appropriate activities.
(73) LAUREN’S KIDS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Lauren’s Kids, Prevent Child Sexual Abuse license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Lauren’s Kids” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall retain all annual use fees from the sale of the plate until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, the annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Lauren’s Kids, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, which may use up to 10 percent of such fees for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by Lauren’s Kids, Inc., to prevent sexual abuse through awareness and education and to help survivors heal with guidance and support.
(74) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Big Brothers Big Sisters license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Big Brothers Big Sisters” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall retain all annual use fees from the sale of the plate until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, the annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida, Inc., which may use up to 10 percent of such fees for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida, Inc., to promote mentoring.
(75) FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Fallen Law Enforcement Officers license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “A Hero Remembered Never Dies” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Police and Kids Foundation, Inc., which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for marketing the plate. All remaining proceeds shall be distributed to and used by the Police and Kids Foundation, Inc., for its operations, activities, programs, and projects.
(76) FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Florida Sheriffs Association license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. A sheriff’s star must appear on the left side of the plate, the word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Florida Sheriffs Association” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Sheriffs Association, a s. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which shall administer the fees as follows:
1. The Florida Sheriffs Association shall retain the first $60,000 of the annual use fees as direct reimbursement for administrative costs, startup costs, and cost incurred in the development and approval process. Thereafter, up to 10 percent of the annual use fee revenue may be used for administrative and marketing costs.
2. All remaining collected revenue must be used for continuing education for sheriff’s office members.
(77) KEISER UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Keiser University license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Keiser University” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall retain all annual use fees from the sale of the plate until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plate have been recovered. Thereafter, the annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Keiser Mills Foundation, which may use up to 10 percent of such fees for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by the Keiser Mills Foundation to provide annual college scholarships for students attending Keiser University.
(78) MOFFITT CANCER CENTER LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) Notwithstanding s. 45, chapter 2008-176, Laws of Florida, as amended by s. 21, chapter 2010-223, Laws of Florida, the department shall develop a Moffitt Cancer Center license plate as provided in s. 320.08053(1) and (2) and this section. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Moffitt Cancer Center” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The department shall retain all annual use fees from the sale of such plates until the startup costs for developing and issuing the plates have been recovered. Thereafter, the annual use fees shall be distributed to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administrative costs and for the marketing of the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by the institute to support its research, education, treatment, prevention and detection, teaching, and research activities.
(79) BLUE ANGELS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Blue Angels license plate for display on a motor vehicle and for display on a motorcycle as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Home of the Blue Angels” must appear at the bottom of the plate. Any department-approved image must be placed on the far left side of a plate for display on a motorcycle.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, a nonprofit Florida corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to fund the maintenance, programs, marketing, and projects of the foundation, including the National Naval Aviation Museum and the National Flight Academy in Pensacola. Up to 10 percent of the funds received by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with the administration of the foundation. The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation shall distribute 50 percent of the funds to eligible programs and projects associated with the National Flight Academy and the remainder of the funds to eligible programs and projects associated with the National Naval Aviation Museum.
(c) The number of valid specialty license plates issued for display on a motor vehicle or on a motorcycle must be added together to determine whether the specialty license plate must be discontinued pursuant to s. 320.08056(8)(a).
(80) DUCKS UNLIMITED LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Ducks Unlimited license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Conserving Florida Wetlands” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to be used as follows:
1. Up to 5 percent of the proceeds may be used for administrative costs and marketing of the plate.
2. At least 95 percent of the proceeds shall be used in this state to support the mission and efforts of Ducks Unlimited, Inc., to conserve, restore, and manage Florida wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of waterfowl, other wildlife, and people.
(81) AUBURN UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Auburn University license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “War Eagle” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed annually as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the moneys raised from the sale of the plates may be used for continuing marketing and promotion of the plates by the Tampa Bay Auburn Club.
2. In each school district that has a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of Auburn University license plates must be distributed to the foundation or organization for enhancing educational programs.
3. In each school district that does not have a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of Auburn University license plates must be distributed to the district school board and must be used at the discretion of the board for enhancing educational programs.
(82) BEAT CHILDHOOD CANCER LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Beat Childhood Cancer license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Beat Childhood Cancer” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed as follows:
1. Seventy-five percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to Beat Nb, Inc., which may use up to 10 percent of its proceeds for administrative costs directly associated with the operation of the corporation and for marketing and promoting the plate. All remaining proceeds shall be used by the corporation to fund pediatric cancer treatment and research.
2. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to the Ryan Callahan Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its proceeds shall be used by the corporation to fund pediatric cancer treatment and research.
(83) WALT DISNEY WORLD LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Walt Disney World license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Walt Disney World” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Inc., a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale of such plates may be used for administrative and marketing costs. All remaining proceeds from the annual use fees shall be used by the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Inc., for activities and programs for families with critically ill children.
(84) FLORIDA 4-H LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida 4-H license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the term “4-H” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Florida 4-H and used for the following purposes:
1. Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for administrative and marketing costs of the plate.
2. Twenty percent must be used to support leadership development in this state, including leadership development programs operated by 4-H University, state agencies, and the Legislature.
3. Twenty percent must be used to support competitive teams in this state.
4. The remainder must be used to support Florida 4-H camps under the Florida 4-H program as designated by the University of Florida.
(85) DONATE LIFE FLORIDA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Donate Life Florida license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Donors Save Lives” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Donate Life Florida, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for marketing and administrative costs. All remaining proceeds from the annual use fees shall be used by Donate Life Florida to educate Florida residents on the importance of organ, tissue, and eye donation and for the continued maintenance of the Joshua Abbott Organ and Tissue Donor Registry.
(86) FLORIDA STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida State Beekeepers Association license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Save the Bees” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida State Beekeepers Association, a Florida nonprofit corporation. The Florida State Beekeepers Association may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administrative, promotional, and marketing costs of the license plate.
(c) All remaining proceeds shall be distributed to the Florida State Beekeepers Association and shall be used to raise awareness of the importance of beekeeping to Florida agriculture by funding honeybee research, education, outreach, and husbandry. The Florida State Beekeepers Association board of managers must approve and is accountable for all such expenditures.
(87) ROTARY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Rotary license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Rotary” must appear on the bottom of the plate. The license plate must bear the Rotary International wheel emblem.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Inc., to be used as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for administrative costs and for marketing of the plate.
2. Ten percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to Rotary’s Camp Florida for direct support to all programs and services provided to children with special needs who attend the camp.
3. All remaining proceeds shall be distributed, proportionally based on sales, to each Rotary district in the state in support of Rotary youth programs in Florida.
(88) HIGHWAYMEN LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Highwaymen license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Highwaymen” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the City of Fort Pierce, subject to a city resolution designating the city as the fiscal agent of the license plate. The city may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administrative costs and marketing of the plate and shall use the remainder of the proceeds as follows:
1. Before completion of construction of the Highwaymen Museum and African-American Cultural Center, the city shall distribute at least 15 percent of the proceeds to the St. Lucie Education Foundation, Inc., to fund art education and art projects in public schools within St. Lucie County. All remaining proceeds shall be used by the city to fund the construction of the Highwaymen Museum and African-American Cultural Center.
2. Upon completion of construction of the Highwaymen Museum and African-American Cultural Center, the city shall distribute at least 10 percent of the proceeds to the St. Lucie Education Foundation, Inc., to fund art education and art projects in public schools within St. Lucie County. All remaining proceeds shall be used by the city to fund the day-to-day operations of the Highwaymen Museum and African-American Cultural Center.
(89) DAN MARINO CAMPUS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Dan Marino Campus license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Marino Campus” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Dan Marino Foundation, a Florida nonprofit corporation, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. All remaining proceeds shall be used by the Dan Marino Foundation to assist Floridians with developmental disabilities in becoming employed, independent, and productive and to promote and fund education scholarships and awareness of these services.
(90) ORLANDO CITY SOCCER CLUB LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Orlando City Soccer Club license plate as provided in paragraph (9)(a).
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed and used as provided in paragraph (9)(b).
(91) DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Daughters of the American Revolution license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Daughters of the American Revolution” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Daughters of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for the promotion and marketing of the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used within this state by the Daughters of the American Revolution, a nonpolitical volunteer women’s service organization, to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and secure America’s future through educational programs for local public and private K-12 students and scholarships and other educational funding for underprivileged children.
(92) GADSDEN FLAG LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Gadsden Flag license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The design of the license plate must replicate the color, layout, and design of the Gadsden Flag. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Don’t Tread on Me” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Veterans Foundation, a direct-support organization of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, and must be used to benefit veterans. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for continuing promotion and marketing of the license plate.
(93) AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an America the Beautiful license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “America the Beautiful” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the plate must be distributed to the America the Beautiful Fund as follows: 10 percent to offset administrative costs, marketing, and promotion of the plate and 90 percent for projects and programs teaching character, leadership, and service to Florida youth; the provision of supportive services and assistance to members of the military community; outdoor education advancing the ideal of self-sufficiency; wildlife conservation, including imperiled and managed species; the maintenance of historic or culturally important sites, buildings, structures, or objects; and the development and modification of playgrounds, recreational areas, or other outdoor amenities, including disability access.
(94) EXPLORE OFF ROAD FLORIDA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Explore Off Road Florida license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Explore Off Road” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Florida Off Road Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the funds may be used for marketing of the plate, costs directly associated with creation of the plate, and administrative costs related to distribution of proceeds, including annual audit services and compliance affidavit costs. The remainder of the funds shall be used by the Florida Off Road Foundation, Inc., to fund qualified nonprofit organizations that protect and preserve Florida’s natural off-road habitat; educate Floridians about responsible use of the off-road environment; support civilian volunteer programs to promote the use of off-road vehicles to assist law enforcement in situations such as search and rescue; support organized cleanups, trail maintenance, and restoration; or preserve Florida’s off-road culture.
(95) AMERICAN EAGLE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an American Eagle license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “In God We Trust” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the American Eagle Foundation for deposit in the foundation’s national endowment fund. Up to 10 percent of the funds received may be used for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The American Eagle Foundation shall use the remainder of the proceeds to fund public education programs, rescue and care programs, and other conservation efforts in Florida that benefit bald eagles.
(96) GUARDIAN AD LITEM LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Guardian Ad Litem license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Heartfelt Child Advocacy” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Foundation, Inc., a direct-support organization and a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for administrative costs and the marketing of the plate. The remainder of the proceeds must be used in this state to support the mission and efforts of the statewide Guardian Ad Litem Program to represent abused, abandoned, and neglected children and advocate for their best interests; recruit and retain volunteer child advocates; and meet the unique needs of the dependent children the program serves.
(97) JUMBO SHRIMP LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Jumbo Shrimp license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Jumbo Shrimp” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to St. Johns Riverkeeper, Inc., a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for the promotion and marketing of the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by St. Johns Riverkeeper, Inc., for programs and activities related to fulfilling its mission to protect and restore the health of the St. Johns River.
(98) THANK A LINEMAN LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Thank a Lineman license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Thank a Lineman” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit Florida corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to fund scholarships for students enrolled in the Electrical Distribution Technology Program at Lake-Sumter State College. Up to 10 percent of the funds received by the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc., may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with the administration of the foundation.
(99) BEST BUDDIES LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Best Buddies license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the term “BestBuddies.org” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Best Buddies International, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which may use up to 10 percent of the fees for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by Best Buddies International, Inc., to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
(100) UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a University of Georgia license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “The University of Georgia” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed annually as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the moneys raised from the sale of the plates may be used for continuing marketing and promotion of the plates by the Georgia Bulldog Club of Jacksonville.
2. In each school district that has a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of University of Georgia license plates must be distributed to the foundation or organization for enhancing educational programs.
3. In each school district that does not have a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of University of Georgia license plates must be distributed to the district school board and must be used at the discretion of the board for enhancing educational programs.
(101) DIVINE NINE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Divine Nine license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053 using a standard template and a unique logo, graphic, or color for each of the organizations listed in sub-subparagraphs (b)3.a.-i. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department and must include the official logo, graphic, or color as appropriate for each organization. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Divine Nine” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed as follows:
1. Five percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to the United Negro College Fund, Inc., for college scholarships for Florida residents attending Florida’s historically black colleges and universities.
2. Ten percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to the Association to Preserve African American Society, History and Tradition, Inc., solely for the marketing of the plate.
3. The remaining 85 percent of the proceeds shall be distributed to one of the following organizations as selected by the purchaser of the plate who, upon fulfilling the requirements of paragraph (c), shall receive a license plate with the logo, graphic, or color associated with the appropriate recipient organization:
a. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
b. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
c. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the Southern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
d. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the State of Florida Omega Friendship Foundation, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
e. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
f. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the TMB Charitable Foundation, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
g. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the Florida Pearls, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
h. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
i. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.—Eighty-five percent shall be distributed to the National Iota Foundation, Inc., to promote community awareness and action through educational, economic, and cultural service activities within this state.
(c)1. To be eligible for issuance of a Divine Nine license plate representing an organization listed in sub-subparagraphs (b)3.a.-i., a person must be a resident of this state who is the registered owner of a motor vehicle and who is a member of the applicable organization. The person must also present proof of membership in the organization, which may be established by:
a. A card distributed by the organization indicating the person’s membership in the organization; or
b. A written letter on the organization’s letterhead which is signed by the organization’s national president or his or her designated official and which states that the person was inducted into the organization.
2. Proof of membership in an organization listed in sub-subparagraphs (b)3.a.-i. is required only for initial issuance of a Divine Nine license plate. A person need not present such proof for renewal of the license plate.
(d) A Divine Nine license plate:
1. May be personalized.
2. May not be transferred between vehicle owners.
License plates created pursuant to this subsection shall have their plate sales combined for the purpose of meeting the minimum license plate sales threshold in s. 320.08056(8)(a) and for determining the license plate limit in s. 320.08053(3)(b). License plates created pursuant to this subsection must be ordered directly from the department.
(102) FLORIDA BAY FOREVER LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Bay Forever license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Florida Bay Forever” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Florida National Park Association, Inc., which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. All remaining proceeds shall be used to supplement the Everglades National Park’s budgets and to support educational, interpretive, historical, and scientific research relating to the Everglades National Park.
(103) BONEFISH AND TARPON TRUST LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Bonefish and Tarpon Trust license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Bonefish and Tarpon Trust” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the license plate. All remaining proceeds shall be used to conserve and enhance Florida bonefish and tarpon fisheries and their respective environments through stewardship, research, education, and advocacy.
(104) COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Coastal Conservation Association license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Conserve Florida’s Fisheries” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Coastal Conservation Association Florida, a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to be used as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for administrative costs and to promote and market the plate.
2. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used to support the mission and efforts of Coastal Conservation Association Florida for habitat enhancement and restoration, saltwater fisheries conservation, and education; to advise the public on the conservation of marine resources; and to promote and enhance the present and future availability of those coastal resources for the benefit and enjoyment of the general public.
(105) JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Johnson and Wales University license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, the words “Johnson and Wales University” must appear at the bottom of the plate, and the official Johnson and Wales University logo must appear on the left side of the plate.
(b) The license plate annual use fees shall be distributed to Johnson and Wales University-North Miami, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by Johnson and Wales University-North Miami, a Johnson and Wales University organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to fund its charitable activities, including, but not limited to, student need-based scholarships.
(106) FLORIDA STANDS WITH ISRAEL LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Stands with Israel license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Florida Stands with Israel” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate must be distributed to Hatzalah of Miami-Dade, Inc., to be used as follows:
1. Ten percent must be used solely for the promotion and marketing of the plate.
2. Ninety percent must be used by Hatzalah of Miami-Dade, Inc., to assist in training and deploying first responders to expedite emergency response.
(107) GIVE KIDS THE WORLD LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Give Kids The World license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Give Kids The World” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Give Kids The World, Inc., a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for the promotion and marketing of the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by Give Kids The World, Inc., to support their mission of providing week-long, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.
(108) MARINE CORPS LEAGUE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Marine Corps League license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top center of the plate, and the words “Marine Corps League” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Marine Corps League, Inc., Department of Florida as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for administrative costs and to promote and market the plate.
2. At least 15 percent shall be distributed to the Operations and Maintenance Trust Fund within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to be used to support program operations that benefit veterans or the operation, maintenance, or construction of domiciliary and nursing homes for veterans, subject to the requirements of chapter 216.
3. At least 40 percent shall be distributed to the Marine Corps League John Piazza Memorial Scholarship Fund to fund scholarships and assist Marine Corps Junior ROTC and Young Marine programs in this state.
4. At least 20 percent shall support the Marine Corps League efforts in disaster relief, aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans in this state.
5. At least 15 percent shall be distributed to the Injured Warriors Fund of Florida to assist those warriors injured in combat residing in this state.
(109) K9S UNITED LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a K9s United license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “K9s United” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to K9s United, Inc., a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Up to 10 percent of the proceeds may be used for the promotion and marketing of the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by K9s United, Inc., to support K9 units throughout the state.
(110) FLORIDA NATIVE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Native license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the word “Native” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The plate must contain a camouflage background including leaves, flowers, or fronds of a minimum of five different Florida native plants.
(b)1. The department shall retain all annual use fees from the sale of the plate until all startup costs for developing and issuing the plate have been recovered.
2. Thereafter, the annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Florida Native Plant Society, a Florida nonprofit corporation, which may use a maximum of 10 percent of the fees for administrative costs and to market and promote the plate. The balance of the fees shall be used by the Florida Native Plant Society to fulfill the mission of the Florida Native Plant Society, which is to restore and preserve native Florida plants on private and public lands through grants, education, and community projects.
(111) UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a University of Alabama license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Roll Tide” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed annually as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the moneys raised from the sale of the plates may be used for continuing marketing and promotion of the plates by the Pensacola Bama Club.
2. In each school district that has a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of University of Alabama license plates must be distributed to the foundation or organization for enhancing educational programs.
3. In each school district that does not have a district prekindergarten through grade 12 public school foundation or a direct-support organization, the moneys raised in that school district through the sale of University of Alabama license plates must be distributed to the district school board and must be used at the discretion of the board for enhancing educational programs.
(112) FLORIDA STATE PARKS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida State Parks license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Explore Our State Parks” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Florida State Parks Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit Florida corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 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.
(113) HONOR FLIGHT LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Honor Flight license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Honor Flight” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed equally among the Honor Flight Network hubs in this state, each of which is a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to be used as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent 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.
(114) BISCAYNE BAY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Biscayne Bay license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Biscayne Bay” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) 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 percent 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.
(115) DISEASE PREVENTION & EARLY DETECTION LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Disease Prevention & Early Detection license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Disease Prevention & Early Detection” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) 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 percent 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.
(116) PROTECT MARINE WILDLIFE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Protect Marine Wildlife license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect Marine Wildlife” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Protect Wild Dolphins Alliance, Inc., which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administration, promotion, and marketing of the plate. All remaining proceeds shall be used by the 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.
(117) 30A.COM/SCENIC WALTON LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a 30A.com/Scenic Walton license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Support Scenic Walton” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) 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 percent of the fees may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with administration of Scenic Walton, Inc.
(118) SUPPORT HEALTHCARE HEROES LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Support Healthcare Heroes license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Support Healthcare Heroes” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) 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.
(119) INTER MIAMI CF LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop an Inter Miami CF license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Inter Miami CF” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (9)(b), the annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Inter Miami CF Foundation Corporation, a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which may use a maximum of 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by Inter Miami CF Foundation Corporation to plan and execute sports-based development and direct-service community programs, initiatives, and events in this state.
(120) SAFE HAVEN FOR NEWBORNS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Safe Haven for Newborns license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “A Safe Haven for Newborns” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Gloria M. Silverio Foundation, Incorporated, a Florida nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the mission of which is to prevent infant abandonment through awareness, education, and direct assistance. Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for marketing and administration of the plate. The remaining funds shall be used by the foundation to prevent infant abandonment through awareness, education, and direct assistance.
(121) PAP CORPS CHAMPIONS FOR CANCER RESEARCH LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Cancer Research Matters” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Papanicolaou Corps for Cancer Research, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, as follows:
1. Up to 10 percent of the annual use fees must be used for:
a. Promotion and marketing costs of the license plate; and
b. Reimbursing the corporation for administrative costs, startup costs, and costs incurred in the development and approval process of the license plate.
2. The remaining funds must be distributed with the approval of, and accountability to, the board of directors of the Pap Corps and must be used to promote and support awareness of critical lifesaving cancer research by the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center through education, outreach, and clinical research.
(122) LEARN TO FLY LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Learn to Fly license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Learn to Fly” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Florida’s Lifted Youth Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds to promote and market the plate. The remainder of the proceeds shall be used by Florida’s Lifted Youth Inc. to assist underprivileged youth and the children of fallen heroes to establish careers in aviation.
(123) FLORIDA SWIMS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Florida Swims license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Swim for Life” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to the Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation, Inc., doing business as Florida Swims, a nonprofit organization under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which may use up to 10 percent of the proceeds for administration, promotion, and marketing of the plate. All remaining proceeds shall be used by the Swimming Pool Education and Safety Foundation, Inc., doing business as Florida Swims, to promote swimming pool and water safety and to provide grants and scholarships for childhood swimming lessons in this state.
(124) DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Down Syndrome Awareness license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Down Syndrome Awareness” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Our City Beautiful, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation. Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. Of the remaining fees:
1. Fifty percent shall be used to build and maintain HOLLAND, an affordable housing project for independent living for persons with Down syndrome or an other intellectual disability.
2. Fifteen percent shall be dedicated to Our City Beautiful World Changer scholarships for Florida residents 18 years of age or older with Down syndrome who wish to further their education at postsecondary educational institutions located in this state.
3. Thirty-five percent shall be used for grants to other nonprofit organizations within this state to support housing, educational scholarships, and employment assistance programs for persons with Down syndrome or an other intellectual disability.
(125) GOPHER TORTOISE LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Gopher Tortoise license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Protect the Gopher Tortoise” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to Wildlands Conservation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, to fund gopher tortoise and commensal species research, education, and conservation, as well as upland habitat protection, restoration, and management in this state to benefit the gopher tortoise and other upland species. Up to 10 percent of the funds received by Wildlands Conservation, Inc., may be used for marketing of the plate and costs directly associated with the administration of the gopher tortoise protection program. Wildlands Conservation, Inc., shall use and distribute the funds to eligible Florida-based scientific, conservation, and educational organizations for gopher tortoise, commensal species, and upland habitat research, conservation, and management.
(126) TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN LICENSE PLATES.—
(a) The department shall develop a Take Stock in Children license plate as provided in this section and s. 320.08053. The plate must bear the colors and design approved by the department. The word “Florida” must appear at the top of the plate, and the words “Take Stock in Children” must appear at the bottom of the plate.
(b) The annual use fees from the sale of the plate shall be distributed to TSIC, Inc., doing business as Take Stock in Children, a Florida nonprofit corporation. Up to 10 percent of the fees may be used for administrative costs and marketing of the plate. The remaining funds must be distributed with the approval of, and accountability to, the board of directors of Take Stock in Children and must be used to promote and support programs that provide mentorship for at-risk students.
History.—s. 3, ch. 95-282; s. 2, ch. 96-160; s. 2, ch. 96-161; s. 2, ch. 96-162; s. 2, ch. 96-163; s. 2, ch. 96-164; s. 2, ch. 96-165; s. 135, ch. 96-320; s. 15, ch. 96-321; s. 50, ch. 97-100; s. 1, ch. 97-252; s. 2, ch. 97-272; s. 28, ch. 97-300; s. 2, ch. 98-67; s. 2, ch. 98-72; s. 2, ch. 98-74; s. 2, ch. 98-76; s. 2, ch. 98-77; s. 2, ch. 98-181; s. 7, ch. 98-414; ss. 100, 101, ch. 99-13; s. 2, ch. 99-191; ss. 16, 17, 88, ch. 99-245; ss. 26, 27, 269, ch. 99-248; s. 8, ch. 99-251; s. 2, ch. 99-268; s. 2, ch. 99-294; s. 2, ch. 99-295; s. 2, ch. 99-301; s. 2, ch. 99-302; s. 29, ch. 2000-313; s. 2, ch. 2000-358; s. 1, ch. 2000-362; s. 101, ch. 2001-266; s. 2, ch. 2001-355; s. 43, ch. 2002-1; s. 73, ch. 2002-20; s. 2, ch. 2002-181; s. 2, ch. 2002-203; s. 2, ch. 2002-237; s. 2, ch. 2002-249; s. 964, ch. 2002-387; s. 2, ch. 2003-26; s. 2, ch. 2003-66; ss. 3, 5, ch. 2003-73; s. 1, ch. 2003-111; s. 2, ch. 2003-121; s. 2, ch. 2003-183; s. 2, ch. 2003-256; s. 76, ch. 2003-399; s. 10, ch. 2003-401; s. 50, ch. 2004-269; s. 2, ch. 2004-337; s. 2, ch. 2004-338; s. 36, ch. 2005-71; s. 16, ch. 2005-164; s. 35, ch. 2006-26; s. 1, ch. 2006-169; s. 2, ch. 2006-240; s. 33, ch. 2006-290; s. 2, ch. 2006-293; ss. 2, 5, ch. 2006-297; s. 1, ch. 2007-38; ss. 22, 23, 28, ch. 2007-73; s. 1, ch. 2007-91; s. 2, ch. 2007-103; s. 1, ch. 2007-184; s. 43, ch. 2007-217; s. 3, ch. 2007-223; s. 2, ch. 2008-37; s. 2, ch. 2008-38; s. 3, ch. 2008-84; s. 1, ch. 2008-140; s. 193, ch. 2008-247; s. 8, ch. 2009-20; s. 30, ch. 2009-21; s. 23, ch. 2009-71; s. 2, ch. 2010-81; s. 2, ch. 2010-168; s. 2, ch. 2010-215; s. 2, ch. 2010-216; s. 25, ch. 2010-223; s. 17, ch. 2010-225; s. 233, ch. 2011-142; s. 1, ch. 2011-186; s. 1, ch. 2012-95; s. 54, ch. 2012-96; s. 35, ch. 2012-181; s. 2, ch. 2013-85; ss. 33, 35, 37, 40, ch. 2013-160; s. 1, ch. 2013-235; s. 6, ch. 2014-150; s. 2, ch. 2014-168; s. 21, ch. 2014-216; s. 12, ch. 2015-163; s. 4, ch. 2017-4; s. 7, ch. 2017-157; s. 1, ch. 2018-86; s. 3, ch. 2019-144; s. 63, ch. 2020-2; s. 8, ch. 2020-181; s. 6, ch. 2021-54; s. 3, ch. 2021-177; s. 3, ch. 2022-189; s. 124, ch. 2023-173.
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Note.—As amended by s. 1, ch. 2007-184, and redesignated as paragraph (27)(b) to conform to the deletion of former subsection (15) by s. 2, ch. 2007-103. For a description of multiple acts in the same session affecting a statutory provision, see preface to the Florida Statutes, “Statutory Construction.” Paragraph (27)(b) was also amended by s. 2, ch. 2007-103, and that version reads:
(b) The annual use fees shall be distributed to the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The proceeds must be used to establish native Florida wildflower research programs, wildflower educational programs, and wildflower grant programs to municipal, county, and community-based groups in this state:
1. The foundation shall develop operation procedures, research contracts, education and marketing programs, and wildflower planting grants for Florida native wildflowers, plants, and grasses.
2. A maximum of 15 percent of the proceeds from the sale of such plates may be used by the foundation for administrative costs and marketing costs.
3. If the foundation ceases to be an active nonprofit corporation under s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, any unexpended use fees held by the foundation must be promptly transferred to the General Inspection Trust Fund within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and all future fees collected shall be deposited to the same trust fund in the department. The department shall use and administer the proceeds from the annual use fee in the manner specified in this paragraph.