CHAPTER 395

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
46-81.1 authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to sell certain
license plates; and to provide for the procedure therein and the dis-
position of the proceeds therefrom.

[(S 170]

Approved April 1, 1952

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
46-31.1 as follows:

§ 46-31.1. The Division of Motor Vehicles is authorized, upon the
written request of the governing body of any county, city or town, to sell
license plates for motor vehicles issued by such county, city or town. The
Division is authorized to make such contractual arrangements in connec-
tion therewith as are not in conflict with this chapter and as will not
obligate the State.in any fashion. The cost of any additional bond, if any
required, shall be paid by the county, city or town whose license
plates are so sold and may be deducted from the compensation paid to
the Division of Motor Vehicles. The Division may make such charge as
may be proper to defray the cost of handling such plates and such com-
pensation as may be received shall be used by the Commissioner to defray
the expenses of the Division incurred hereunder. The receipts from the
sale of such licenses shall be disposed of as provided in the contract between
the Division and the counties, cities and towns involved.
2. Anemergency exists and this act is in force from its passage.