Published: May 08, 2008 12:34 pm            

Put the car before the horse

Equine tag passes halfway mark

Submitted by the Department of Agriculture



Georgia’s new equine license plate seems well on its way to begin manufacturing.

So far nearly 600 plates have been pre-ordered, with 1,000 needed for production to begin.

“I am encouraging drivers, especially horse lovers, to put their car before the horse – the horse license plate,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin.

Proceeds from sales of the specialty tag will provide needed funds for promotion, research and educational programs for the state’s equine industry.

The equine license plate can be ordered by filling out an Application for a Special Interest License Plate (specifying “Georgia Equine Industry”) at any motor vehicle tag office. A one-time manufacturing fee of $25 will be required at the time of order (this will apply to the tag or it will be refunded if the tags are not produced). Those who order the tag should be sure to obtain a receipt after payment.

        

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