CODE OF VIRGINIA LICENSE PLATES AND DECALS REMAIN PROPERTY OF DEPARTMENT (§ 46.2-713) Every license plate and decal issued by the Department shall remain the property of the Department and shall be subject to be revoked, cancelled, and repossessed by the Department at any time as provided in this title. HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-98; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-102; 1972, c. 609; 1989, c. 727.