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WA Rev Code § 46.70.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.021 - License required for dealers or manufacturers—Penalties.

RCW 46.70.021 License required for dealers or manufacturers—Penalties.(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or association to act as a vehicle dealer or vehicle manufacturer, to engage in business as such, serve in the capacity of such, advertise himself, herself, or themselves as such, solicit sales as such, or distribute or transfer vehicles for resale in this state, without first obtaining and holding a current license as provided in this chapter, unless the title of the vehicle is in the name of the seller.(2) It is unlawful for any person other than a licensed vehicle dealer to display a vehicle for sale unless the registered owner or legal owner is the displayer or holds a notarized power of attorney.(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling five or more vehicles in a twelve-month period, or in any other way engaged in dealer activity without holding a vehicle dealer license, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction subject to a fine of up to five thousand dollars for each violation and up to three hundred sixty-four days in jail.(b) A second offense is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.(4) A violation of this section is also a per se violation of chapter 19.86 RCW and is considered a deceptive practice.(5) The department of licensing, the Washington state patrol, the attorney general's office, and the department of revenue shall cooperate in the enforcement of this section.(6) A distributor, factory branch, or factory representative shall not be required to have a vehicle manufacturer license so long as the vehicle manufacturer so represented is properly licensed pursuant to this chapter.(7) Nothing in this chapter prohibits financial institutions from cooperating with vehicle dealers licensed under this chapter in dealer sales or leases. However, financial institutions shall not broker vehicles and cooperation is limited to organizing, promoting, and financing of such dealer sales or leases.[ 2011 c 96 § 36; 2003 c 53 § 249; 1993 c 307 § 4; 1988 c 287 § 2; 1986 c 241 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 4.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.025 - Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.

RCW 46.70.025 Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.The director may by rule waive any requirements pertaining to a vehicle dealer's established place of business if such waiver both serves the purposes of this chapter and is necessary due to unique circumstances such as a location divided by a public street or a highly specialized type of business.[ 1986 c 199 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.027 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.027 - Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.

RCW 46.70.027 Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.A vehicle dealer is accountable for the dealer's employees, sales personnel, and managerial personnel while in the performance of their official duties. Any violations of this chapter or applicable provisions of chapter 46.12 or 46.16A RCW committed by any of these employees subjects the dealer to license penalties prescribed under RCW 46.70.101. A retail purchaser, consignor who is not a motor vehicle dealer, or a motor vehicle dealer who has purchased from a wholesale dealer, who has suffered a loss or damage by reason of any act by a dealer, salesperson, managerial person, or other employee of a dealership, that constitutes a violation of this chapter or applicable provisions of chapter 46.12 or 46.16A RCW may institute an action for recovery against the dealer and the surety bond as set forth in RCW 46.70.070. However, under this section, motor vehicle dealers who have purchased from wholesale dealers may only institute actions against wholesale dealers and their surety bonds.[ 2011 c 171 § 90; (2017 c 15 § 5 repealed by 2018 c 273 § 2); 1989 c 337 § 12; 1986 c 241 § 5.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.028 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.028 - Consignment.

RCW 46.70.028 Consignment.Dealers who transact dealer business by consignment shall obtain a consignment contract for sale and shall comply with applicable provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW. The dealer shall place all funds received from the sale of the consigned vehicle in a trust account until the sale is completed, except that the dealer shall pay any outstanding liens against the vehicle from these funds. Where title has been delivered to the purchaser, the dealer shall pay the amount due a consignor within ten days after the sale. However, in the case of a consignment from a licensed vehicle dealer from any state, the wholesale auto auction shall pay the consignor within twenty days.[ 2000 c 131 § 2; 1989 c 337 § 13.]NOTES:Severability—2000 c 131: See note following RCW 46.70.115.
WA Rev Code § 46.70.029 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.029 - Listing dealers, transaction of business.

RCW 46.70.029 Listing dealers, transaction of business.Listing dealers shall transact dealer business by obtaining a listing agreement for sale, and the buyer's purchase of the mobile home shall be handled as dealer inventory. All funds from the purchaser shall be placed in a trust account until the sale is completed, except that the dealer shall pay any outstanding liens against the mobile home from these funds. Where title has been delivered to the purchaser, the listing dealer shall pay the amount due a seller within ten days after the sale of a listed mobile home. A complete account of all funds received and disbursed shall be given to the seller or consignor after the sale is completed. The sale of listed mobile homes imposes the same duty under RCW 46.70.122 on the listing dealer as any other sale.[ 2001 c 64 § 8; 1990 c 250 § 63; 1986 c 241 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.031 - Application for license—Form.

RCW 46.70.031 Application for license—Form.A vehicle dealer or vehicle manufacturer may apply for a license by filing with the department an application in such form as the department may prescribe.[ 1986 c 241 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 4; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.042 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.042 - Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.

RCW 46.70.042 Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.Every application for license shall be retained by the department for a period of three years and shall be confidential information for the use of the department, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney only: PROVIDED, That upon a showing of good cause therefor any court in which an action is pending by or against the applicant or licensee, may order the director to produce and permit the inspection and copying or photographing the application and any accompanying statements.[ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.045 - Denial of license.

RCW 46.70.045 Denial of license.The director may deny a license under this chapter when the application is a subterfuge that conceals the real person in interest whose license has been denied, suspended, or revoked for cause under this chapter and the terms have not been fulfilled or a civil penalty has not been paid, the director finds that the application was not filed in good faith, or the issuance of a new license or subagency would cause a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, to be in violation of chapter 46.96 RCW. This section does not preclude the department from taking an action against a current licensee.[ 2014 c 214 § 1; 1997 c 432 § 2.]NOTES:Application—2014 c 214: "This act applies to all franchises and contracts between manufacturers and new motor vehicle dealers amended, renewed, or entered into after June 12, 2014. For purposes of chapter 46.96 RCW, an agreement between a manufacturer and new motor vehicle dealer entered into after June 12, 2014, addressing any issues governed by chapter 46.96 RCW, is considered an amendment to an existing franchise." [ 2014 c 214 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.055 - Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.

RCW 46.70.055 Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.(1)(a) Effective July 1, 2017, the department of licensing may not issue any new wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.(b) Effective July 1, 2018, the department of licensing may not renew any wholesale vehicle dealer licenses, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section.(2) The department of licensing shall renew a wholesale vehicle dealer license of a wholesale vehicle dealer who has held the license continuously for at least the previous six years from July 1, 2018, and who otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.[ 2018 c 273 § 1; 2017 c 15 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 273: "This act takes effect July 1, 2018." [ 2018 c 273 § 4.]Effective date—2017 c 15 § 1: "Section 1 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect June 30, 2017." [ 2017 c 15 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.061 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.061 - Fees—Disposition.

RCW 46.70.061 Fees—Disposition.(1) The annual fees for original licenses issued for twelve consecutive months from the date of issuance under this chapter shall be:(a) Vehicle dealers, principal place of business for each and every license classification: Nine hundred seventy-five dollars;(b) Vehicle dealers, each subagency, and temporary subagency: One hundred dollars;(c) Vehicle manufacturers: Five hundred dollars.(2) The annual fee for renewal of any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be:(a) Vehicle dealers, principal place of business for each and every license classification: Three hundred twenty-five dollars;(b) Vehicle dealer, each and every subagency: Twenty-five dollars;(c) Vehicle manufacturers: Two hundred fifty dollars.If any licensee fails or neglects to apply for such renewal within thirty days after the expiration of the license, or assigned renewal date under a staggered licensing system, the license shall be declared canceled by the director, in which case the licensee will be required to apply for an original license and pay the fee required for the original license.(3) The fee for the transfer to another location of any license classification issued pursuant to this chapter shall be twenty-five dollars.(4) The fee for vehicle dealer license plates and manufacturer license plates shall be the amount required by law for vehicle license plates exclusive of excise tax and gross weight and tonnage fees.(5) All fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the motor vehicle fund.(6) The fees prescribed in this section are in addition to any excise taxes imposed by chapter 82.44 RCW.[ 2012 c 74 § 7; 2002 c 352 § 23; 1990 c 250 § 65; 1986 c 241 § 10; 1986 c 241 § 9; 1979 ex.s. c 251 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 7; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 13.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 74 §§ 1-12: See note following RCW 46.17.100.Effective dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.Effective dates—1986 c 241: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately, except section 9 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1986, and section 10 of this act shall take effect July 1, 1987." [ 1986 c 241 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.070 - Dealers—Bond required, exceptions—Actions—Cancellation of license.

RCW 46.70.070 Dealers—Bond required, exceptions—Actions—Cancellation of license.(1) Before issuing a vehicle dealer's license, the department shall require the applicant to file with the department a surety bond in the amount of:(a) Thirty thousand dollars for motor vehicle dealers;(b) Thirty thousand dollars for mobile home, park trailer, and travel trailer dealers;(c) Five thousand dollars for miscellaneous dealers,running to the state, and executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state. Such bond shall be approved by the attorney general as to form and conditioned that the dealer shall conduct his or her business in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.Any retail purchaser, consignor who is not a motor vehicle dealer, or a motor vehicle dealer who has purchased from, sold to, or otherwise transacted business with a wholesale dealer, who has suffered any loss or damage by reason of any act by a dealer which constitutes a violation of this chapter shall have the right to institute an action for recovery against such dealer and the surety upon such bond. However, under this section, motor vehicle dealers who have purchased from, sold to, or otherwise transacted business with wholesale dealers may only institute actions against wholesale dealers and their surety bonds. Successive recoveries against said bond shall be permitted, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall in no event exceed the amount of the bond. Upon exhaustion of the penalty of said bond or cancellation of the bond by the surety the vehicle dealer license shall automatically be deemed canceled.(2) The bond for any vehicle dealer licensed or to be licensed under more than one classification shall be the highest bond required for any such classification.(3) Vehicle dealers shall maintain a bond for each business location in this state and bond coverage for all temporary subagencies.[ 2001 c 272 § 13; (2017 c 15 § 6 repealed by 2018 c 273 § 2); 1996 c 194 § 2; 1989 c 337 § 15; 1986 c 241 § 11; 1981 c 152 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 8; 1971 ex.s. c 74 § 4; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 27; 1961 c 239 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.70.070. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 19; 1951 c 150 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.075 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.075 - Manufacturers—Bond required—Actions—Cancellation of license.

RCW 46.70.075 Manufacturers—Bond required—Actions—Cancellation of license.Before issuing a manufacturer license to a manufacturer of mobile homes or travel trailers, the department shall require the applicant to file with the department a surety bond in the amount of forty thousand dollars in the case of a mobile home manufacturer and twenty thousand dollars in the case of a travel trailer manufacturer, running to the state and executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the state. Such bond shall be approved by the attorney general as to form and conditioned that the manufacturer shall conduct his or her business in conformity with the provisions of this chapter and with all standards set by the state of Washington or the federal government pertaining to the construction or safety of such vehicles. Any retail purchaser or vehicle dealer who has suffered any loss or damage by reason of breach of warranty or by any act by a manufacturer which constitutes a violation of this chapter or a violation of any standards set by the state of Washington or the federal government pertaining to construction or safety of such vehicles has the right to institute an action for recovery against such manufacturer and the surety upon such bond. Successive recoveries against the bond shall be permitted, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall in no event exceed the amount of the bond. Upon exhaustion of the penalty of the bond or cancellation of the bond by the surety the manufacturer license is automatically deemed canceled.[ 2010 c 8 § 9082; 1981 c 152 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.079 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.079 - Education requirements.

RCW 46.70.079 Education requirements.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following education requirements apply to an applicant for a vehicle dealer license under RCW 46.70.021:(a) An applicant for a vehicle dealer license under RCW 46.70.021 must complete a minimum of eight hours of approved education programs described in subsection (3) of this section and pass a test prior to submitting an application for the license; and(b) An applicant for a renewal of a vehicle dealer license under RCW 46.70.083 must complete a minimum of five hours per year in a licensing period of approved continuing education programs described in subsection (3) of this section prior to submitting an application for the renewal of the vehicle dealer license.(2) The education and test requirements in subsection (1) of this section do not apply to an applicant for a vehicle dealer license under RCW 46.70.021 if the applicant is:(a) A franchised dealer of new recreational vehicles;(b) A nationally franchised or corporate-owned motor vehicle rental company;(c) A dealer of manufactured dwellings;(d) A national auction company that holds a vehicle dealer license and a wrecker license whose primary activity in this state is the sale or disposition of totaled vehicles; or(e) A wholesale auto auction company that holds a vehicle dealer license.(3) The education programs and test required in subsection (1) of this section shall be developed by motor vehicle industry organizations including, but not limited to, the state independent auto dealers association and the department of licensing.(4) A new motor vehicle dealer, as defined under RCW 46.96.020, is deemed to have met the education and test requirements required for applicants for a vehicle dealer license under this section.[ 2001 c 272 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2001 c 272 § 12: "Section 12 of this act takes effect July 1, 2002." [ 2001 c 272 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.083 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.083 - Expiration of license—Renewal—Certification of established place of business.

RCW 46.70.083 Expiration of license—Renewal—Certification of established place of business.The license of a vehicle dealer or a vehicle manufacturer expires on the date that is twelve consecutive months from the date of issuance. The license may be renewed by filing with the department prior to the expiration of the license, a renewal application containing such information as the department may require to indicate the number of vehicle sales transacted during the past year, and any material change in the information contained in the original application. Failure by the dealer to comply is grounds for denial of the renewal application or dealer license plate renewal.The dealer's established place of business shall be certified by a representative of the department at least once every thirty-six months, or more frequently as determined necessary by the department. The certification will verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter for an established place of business. Failure by the dealer to comply at any time is grounds for license suspension or revocation, denial of the renewal application, or monetary assessment.[ 1993 c 307 § 8; 1991 c 140 § 2; 1990 c 250 § 66; 1986 c 241 § 12; 1985 c 109 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 74 § 6; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.085 - Licenses—Staggered renewal.

RCW 46.70.085 Licenses—Staggered renewal.Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the director may extend or diminish licensing periods of dealers and manufacturers for the purpose of staggering renewal periods. The extension or diminishment shall be by rule of the department adopted in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.[ 1990 c 250 § 67; 1985 c 109 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.102 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.102 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Notice, hearing, procedure.

RCW 46.70.102 Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Notice, hearing, procedure.Upon the entry of the order under RCW 46.70.101 the director shall promptly notify the applicant or licensee that the order has been entered and of the reasons therefor and that if requested by the applicant or licensee within fifteen days after the receipt of the director's notification, the matter will be promptly set down for hearing pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. If no hearing is requested and none is ordered by the director, the order will remain in effect until it is modified or vacated by the director. If a hearing is requested or ordered, the director, or his or her personal representative, after notice of and opportunity for hearing, may modify or vacate the order, or extend it until final determination. No final order may be entered under RCW 46.70.101 denying or revoking a license without appropriate prior notice to the applicant or licensee, opportunity for hearing, and written findings of fact and conclusions of law.[ 2010 c 8 § 9083; 1986 c 241 § 14; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 46.70.111 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers.|46.70.111 - Investigations or proceedings—Powers of director or designees—Penalty.

RCW 46.70.111 Investigations or proceedings—Powers of director or designees—Penalty.For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the director or any officer designated by him or her may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records which the director deems relevant or material to the inquiry.(1) In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to, any person, any court of competent jurisdiction, upon application by the director, may issue to that person an order requiring him or her to appear before the director, or the officer designated by him or her, to produce documentary or other evidence touching the matter under investigation or in question. The failure to obey an order of the court may be punishable by contempt.[ 2010 c 8 § 9084; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 15.]