Boy Scout License Plate Available Beginning July 15th, 2009

to Commemorate the Boy Scouts’ Centennial

Governor Bill Ritter signed HB-1151 into law on June 5, 2008 and the new Boy Scout License Plate will officially be available at all Colorado Department of Revenue locations beginning July 15, 2009. The license plate was designed in honor of the Boy Scouts of America, commemorating 100 years of Scouting in the United States as the centennial approaches in 2010.

“This is very exciting for the Denver Boy Scouts and for the community. As we approach the 100 year celebration of the Boy Scouts of America, we take great pride in our past accomplishments and rich history, and we look forward to a bright future of continuing scouting’s contributions to its members, families and the community. We have a long tradition of leadership development in this country and in Colorado. Now Coloradans can show their pride and support right on their bumper,” said Jeffrie Herrmann, the Denver Boy Scouts Chief Executive.

The Boy Scouts, led by the Denver Area Council, had gathered more than 3,000 signatures in early 2008 in support of the special license plate. Representative Kent Lambert sponsored   HB-1151 in the House, while Senator Dave Schulteis sponsored the bill in the Senate. Both are Eagle Scouts and they are joined by four other Eagle Scouts in the Colorado General Assembly including: Representative Terrance Carroll, Representative Paul Weissmann, Representative Larry Liston and Senator John Morse.

More information on the Boy Scout License Plate:

About: The Boy Scouts license plate is a limited issued commemorative plate that will only be issued from July 15, 2009 through June 30, 2011.  Plates issued within this period may continue to be used after June 30, 2011 until they become damaged, destroyed, lost, stolen or unreadable.

Available For: Passenger cars, trucks that do not exceed 16,000 pounds empty weight, noncommercial or recreation vehicles, motor homes, motorcycles.

Who Qualifies: Any person that desires to register their vehicle with the Boy Scouts of America plate.

Fees: One-time fee of $50.00 for issuance or replacement of plates, in addition to other taxes and fees. (Please note there are no fundraising dollars associated with the Boy Scout License Plate. It was designed for awareness purposes only).

Visit the Colorado Department of Revenue for more information.