Get Yours now to Support Local Agriculture!!
 
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| $10 from the sale of each set of this colorful plate will be transferred to a special fund for agricultural education programs in Maine administered by the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council. | |
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One frequent question we've been getting: Can I order a vanity plate for my ag plate? Yes, assuming your choice is available. To find out, or if you have any other questions related to vanity plates, you can contact the BMV at: (207) 624-9000 x 52146 or Email: vanity.plate@maine.gov |
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| Maine agriculture license
plate issued October 1st (2007). The Maine Legislature (both the
House and Senate) voted in favor of the agriculture license plate bill
and on June 28th of 2007, governor Baldacci signed it into law.
The voucher from the Secretary of State can be used to pick up your new plates where you currently register your vehicle. |
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Ag Plate - Issued October 1st 2007
| Secretary of State, Matthew Dunlap,
announces the release of the new
agriculture specialty license plate at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Anthony Avenue branch) in Augusta.
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This is a SAMPLE version of the new agricultural specialty license plate, based on a painting by Charlie Armstrong of Etna, Maine, who is an artist as well as a cranberry specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the secretary of our Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Association. The figures in the painting were originally done from a photograph of Charlie's father--who grew up on a dairy farm--and Charlie's daughter. The idea for including them in the design came when he decided that Maine agriculture is really about people, and improving the quality of life of all who partake of it. He adds, "Maine's agriculture [and aquaculture] has a tremendous reputation and is no doubt a huge contributing factor to our so-called 'Maine Mystique' that draws thousands of visitors to our state each year! Our lobster alone is reason enough to visit! It is important that we instill in our children the recognition and appreciation of how valuable our agriculture [and aquaculture] is, so that when it comes time to pass the torch, we have plenty of willing recipients to carry it on! The proceeds from this plate will ensure that the work of Maine Agriculture in the Classroom carries on as well." Of the $15 annual renewal fee, $10 will be transferred to a special fund for agricultural education programs administered by the Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Council (previously Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Association). The balance of the fees are used for production and administration of the plate by the Bureau of Transportation. NOTE: For your purchase of the actual plates, the initial cost is $20 but then it is $15 annually thereafter to keep your specialty plates registered. |
