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WA Rev Code § 46.70.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.115 - Cease and desist orders—Penalty, "curbstoning" defined.

RCW 46.70.115 Cease and desist orders—Penalty, "curbstoning" defined.(1) If it appears to the director that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter, the director may issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director may issue a temporary order pending a hearing. The temporary order shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and shall become final if the person to whom the notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after receipt of the notice.(2) The director may levy and collect a civil penalty, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation, against a person found by the director to be curbstoning, as that term is defined in subsection (3) of this section. A person against whom a civil penalty has been imposed must receive reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the issue. The civil penalty is due ten days after issuance of a final order.(3) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section,"curbstoning" means a person or firm engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling, five or more vehicles that are each less than thirty years old in a twelve-month period without holding a vehicle dealer license. For the purpose of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, "curbstoning" does not include the sale of equipment or vehicles used in farming as defined in RCW 46.04.183 and sold by a farmer as defined in RCW 46.04.182.[ 2000 c 131 § 1; 1986 c 241 § 15.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 131: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2000 c 131 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.122 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.122 - Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.

RCW 46.70.122 Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.(1) If the purchaser or transferee is a dealer he or she shall, on selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle, promptly execute the assignment and warranty of title, in such form as the director shall prescribe.(2) The assignment and warranty shall show any secured party holding a security interest created or reserved at the time of resale or lease, to which shall be attached the assigned certificate of title and registration certificate received by the dealer. The dealer shall mail or deliver them to the department with the transferee's application for the issuance of new certificate of title and registration certificate. The certificate of title issued for a vehicle possessed by a dealer and subject to a security interest shall be delivered to the secured party who upon request of the dealer's transferee shall, unless the transfer was a breach of the security agreement, either deliver the certificate to the transferee for transmission to the department, or upon receipt from the transferee of the owner's bill of sale or sale document, the transferee's application for a new certificate and the required fee, mail or deliver to the department. Failure of a dealer to deliver the certificate of title to the secured party does not affect perfection of the security interest.[ 2010 c 161 § 1133; 2001 c 272 § 8; 1990 c 238 § 5; 1975 c 25 § 11; 1972 ex.s. c 99 § 3; 1967 c 140 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.120. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 10; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(c); 1937 c 188 § 6(c); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(c). Formerly RCW 46.12.120.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.Effective date, implementation—1990 c 238: See note following RCW 46.12.530.Effective date—1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.124 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.124 - Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.

RCW 46.70.124 Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.A vehicle dealer shall possess a separate certificate of title or other evidence of ownership approved by the department for each used vehicle kept in the dealer's possession. Evidence of ownership shall be either in the name of the dealer or in the name of the dealer's immediate vendor properly assigned. In the case of consigned vehicles, the vehicle dealer may possess a completed consignment contract that includes a guaranteed title from the seller in lieu of the required certificate of title.[ 2010 c 161 § 1134; 1994 c 262 § 11; 1990 c 250 § 29; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.140. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 12; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(e); 1937 c 188 § 6(e); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(e). Formerly RCW 46.12.140.]NOTES:Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.125 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.125 - Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.

RCW 46.70.125 Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.A vehicle dealer who sells used vehicles shall either display on the vehicle, or disclose upon request, the written asking price of a specific vehicle offered for sale by the dealer as of that time.A violation of this section is an unfair business practice under chapter 19.86 RCW, the Consumer Protection Act, and the provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW.[ 1986 c 165 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.130 - Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.

RCW 46.70.130 Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.(1) Before the execution of a contract or chattel mortgage or the consummation of the sale or lease of any vehicle, the seller must furnish the buyer or lessee an itemization in writing signed by the seller separately disclosing to the buyer or lessee the finance charge, insurance costs, taxes, and other charges which are paid or to be paid by the buyer or lessee.(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an itemization of the various license and title fees paid or to be paid by the buyer or lessee, which itemization must be the same as that disclosed on the registration/application for title document issued by the department, may be required only on the title application at the time the application is submitted for title transfer. A vehicle dealer may not be required to separately or individually itemize the license and title fees on any other document, including but not limited to the purchase order and lease agreement. No fee itemization may be required on the temporary permit.[ 2001 c 272 § 9; 1996 c 282 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 16; 1961 c 12 § 46.70.130. Prior: 1951 c 150 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.132 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.132 - Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.

RCW 46.70.132 Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.(1) In addition to the requirements contained in RCW 46.70.135, each sale of a new manufactured home in this state is made with an implied warranty that the manufactured home conforms in all material aspects to applicable federal and state laws and regulations establishing standards of safety or quality, and with implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose as permanent housing in the climate of the state.(2) The implied warranties contained in this section may not be waived, limited, or modified. Any provision that attempts to waive, limit, or modify the implied warranties contained in this section is void and unenforceable.[ 1994 c 284 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 284: See RCW 43.22A.901.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.134 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.134 - Manufactured home installation—Warranty, state installation code.

RCW 46.70.134 Manufactured home installation—Warranty, state installation code.Any dealer, manufacturer, or contractor who installs a manufactured home warrants that the manufactured home is installed in accordance with the state installation code, chapter 296-150B WAC. The warranty contained in this section may not be waived, limited, or modified. Any provision attempting to waive, limit, or modify the warranty contained in this section is void and unenforceable. This section does not apply when the manufactured home is installed by the purchaser of the home.[ 1994 c 284 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 284: See RCW 43.22A.901.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.140 - Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.

RCW 46.70.140 Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.Any vehicle dealer who knowingly or with reason to know, buys or receives, sells or disposes of, conceals or has in the dealer's possession, any vehicle from which the motor or serial number has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed, or any dealer, who removes from or installs in any motor vehicle registered with the department by motor block number, a new or used motor block without immediately notifying the department of such fact upon a form provided by the department, or any vehicle dealer who loans or permits the use of vehicle dealer license plates by any person not entitled to the use thereof, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.[ 1993 c 307 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 17; 1971 ex.s. c 74 § 8; 1967 c 32 § 79; 1961 c 12 § 46.70.140. Prior: 1951 c 150 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.160 - Rules and regulations.

RCW 46.70.160 Rules and regulations.The director may make any reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW relating to the enforcement and proper operation thereof.[ 1961 c 12 § 46.70.160. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.170 - Penalty for violations.

RCW 46.70.170 Penalty for violations.It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, except where expressly provided otherwise, and the rules adopted as provided under this chapter.[ 1986 c 241 § 17; 1965 c 68 § 5.]NOTES:Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.183 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.183 - Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.

RCW 46.70.183 Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.Any vehicle dealer or manufacturer, by or against whom a petition in bankruptcy has been filed, shall, within ten days of the filing, notify the department of the proceedings in bankruptcy, including the identity and location of the court in which the proceedings are pending.[ 1981 c 152 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.190 - Civil actions for violations—Injunctions—Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act—Time limitation.

RCW 46.70.190 Civil actions for violations—Injunctions—Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act—Time limitation.Any person who is injured in his or her business or property by a violation of this chapter, or any person so injured because he or she refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of this chapter, may bring a civil action in the superior court to enjoin further violations, to recover the actual damages sustained by him or her together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee.If a new motor vehicle dealer recovers a judgment or has a claim dismissed with prejudice against a manufacturer under RCW 46.96.040 or 46.96.050(3) or this section, the new motor vehicle dealer is precluded from pursuing that same claim or recovering judgment for that same claim against the same manufacturer under the federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act, 15 U.S.C. Sections 1221 through 1225, but only to the extent that the damages recovered by or denied to the new motor vehicle dealer are the same as the damages being sought under the federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act. Likewise, if a new motor vehicle dealer recovers a judgment or has a claim dismissed with prejudice against a manufacturer under the federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act, the dealer is precluded from pursuing that same claim or recovering judgment for that same claim against the same manufacturer under this chapter, but only to the extent that the damages recovered by or denied to the dealer are the same as the damages being sought under this chapter.A civil action brought in the superior court pursuant to the provisions of this section must be filed no later than one year following the alleged violation of this chapter.[ 2010 c 8 § 9085; 1989 c 415 § 21; 1986 c 241 § 19; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 19; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.220 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.

RCW 46.70.220 Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action they might commence, bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice herein prohibited or declared unlawful: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04, 19.86, and 63.14 RCW and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in the aforementioned chapters, shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter: PROVIDED FURTHER, That any action to enforce a claim for civil damages under chapter 19.86 RCW shall be forever barred unless commenced within six years after the cause of action accrues.[ 2010 c 8 § 9086; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.230 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Assurance of compliance—Filing.

RCW 46.70.230 Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Assurance of compliance—Filing.In the enforcement of this chapter, the attorney general and/or any said prosecuting attorney may accept an assurance of compliance with the provisions of this chapter from any person deemed in violation hereof. Any such assurance shall be in writing and be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Thurston county.[ 2010 c 8 § 9087; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.240 - Penalties—Jurisdiction.

RCW 46.70.240 Penalties—Jurisdiction.Any person who violates the terms of any court order, or temporary or permanent injunction issued pursuant to this chapter, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars. For the purpose of this section the superior court issuing any injunction shall retain jurisdiction, and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general and/or the prosecuting attorney acting in the name of the state, or any person who pursuant to RCW 46.70.190 has secured the injunction violated, may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.[ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 22.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.250 - Personal service of process outside state.

RCW 46.70.250 Personal service of process outside state.Personal service of any process in an action under this chapter may be made upon any person outside the state if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter which has had the impact in this state which this chapter reprehends. Such person shall be deemed to have thereby submitted himself or herself to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state within the meaning of RCW 4.28.180 and 4.28.185.[ 2010 c 8 § 9088; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.260 - Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.

RCW 46.70.260 Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all franchises and contracts existing between vehicle dealers and manufacturers or factory branches and to all future franchises and contracts.[ 1986 c 241 § 22; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.270 - Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.

RCW 46.70.270 Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative to existing laws: PROVIDED, That the violation of RCW 46.70.180 shall be construed as exclusively civil and not penal in nature.[ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.290 - Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.

RCW 46.70.290 Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.The provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW shall apply to the distribution and sale of mobile homes and to mobile home dealers, distributors, manufacturers, factory representatives, or other persons engaged in such distribution and sale to the same extent as for motor vehicles.[ 1993 c 307 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 23.]NOTES:Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 231: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.300 - Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.

RCW 46.70.300 Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicle dealers and manufacturers shall be exclusive, and no county, city, or other political subdivision of this state shall enact any laws, rules, or regulations licensing or regulating vehicle dealers or manufacturers.(2) This section shall not be construed to prevent a political subdivision of this state from levying a business and occupation tax upon vehicle dealers or manufacturers maintaining an office within that political subdivision if a business and occupation tax is levied by such a political subdivision upon other types of businesses within its boundaries.[ 1993 c 307 § 11; 1981 c 152 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.310 - Consumer Protection Act.

RCW 46.70.310 Consumer Protection Act.Any violation of this chapter is deemed to affect the public interest and constitutes a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1986 c 241 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.320 - Buyer's agents.

RCW 46.70.320 Buyer's agents.The regulation of buyers' agents is a matter affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. Activities of buyers' agents prohibited under RCW 46.70.180 (11), (12), or (13) are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of RCW 46.70.180 (11), (12), or (13) constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW.[ 1993 c 175 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.330 - Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.

RCW 46.70.330 Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.(1) A wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer may:(a) Sell any classification of motor vehicle;(b) Sell only to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state; or(c) Sell a motor vehicle belonging to the United States government, the state of Washington, or a political subdivision to nonlicensed persons as may be required by the contracting public agency. However, a publicly owned "wrecked vehicle" as defined in RCW 46.80.010 may be sold to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state.(2) If the wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer knows that a vehicle is a "wrecked vehicle" as defined by RCW 46.80.010, the dealer must disclose this fact on the bill of sale.[ 1998 c 282 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 46.70.900 Liberal construction.All provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that deceptive practices or commission of fraud or misrepresentation in the sale, lease, barter, or disposition of vehicles in this state may be prohibited and prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of selling, leasing, bartering, or otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in the business of selling, leasing, bartering and otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to printers, publishers, or broadcasters who in good faith print, publish or broadcast material without knowledge of its deceptive character.[ 2001 c 272 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 20; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 2.]