Colorful 'Protect Wild Dolphins' License Plate To Be Replaced By Decal in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C., Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a move to small 'decal' size images for license plates in South Carolina, South Carolina DMV and Michael D Towner, CEO of Iconic Legacy, have begun the process of redesigning the 'Protect Wild Dolphins' plate, designed by marine artist Steve Diossy, and it should be completed and replace the original design in January, 2019.

Michael D Towner was responsible for the development of the program, along with the Protect Wild Dolphins license plate program in Louisiana. In Lousiana the full color plates are produced at the Angola state prison. Georgia reverted back to full color designs from the decal design, after a significant decrease in specialty license plate sales resulting from the state increasing registration fees.

Other states are looking to change the colorful specialty plate designs to a decal design, including Florida, where there are 123 specialty license plates. State DMV's routinely cite law enforcement issues as the principal reason, but there is conflicting evidence on whether the distinctively designed full color plates actually help rather than hinder law enforcement.

Funds from the Protect Wild Dolphins license plate in South Carolina currently go to EarthEcho International, headed by Phillippe Cousteau Jr, the grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the iconic oceanographer. Towner advises that the primary component of the South Carolina program is the development of educational content, support of scientific research, and development and implementation of innovative conservation initiatives. "South Carolina has a strong marine heritage and a dynamic and beautiful environment," Philippe states. "This funding enables us to work with strong local partners to enhance ocean and marine mammal education and conservation throughout the state and encourage its citizens to continue to be active stewards of the environment."

Michael Towner says that he hopes the design change will not adversely affect the program and is awaiting information from SCDMV on statistics showing any changes to sales for license plates that have already undergone the switch. Unfortunately, it might take 6 years to evaluate the damage.

Michael Towner believes the new design draft will be available for comments in December on the website: ProtectSouthCarolinaDolphins.com.

Learn more at www.ProtectSouthCarolinaDolphins.com

About Michael D Towner and Iconic Legacy
Iconic Legacy Development and Promotion, LLC creates philanthropic legacies through iconic images. www.IconicLegacy.com

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