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WA Rev Code § 44.80.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.80 - Legislative Support Services.|44.80.050 - Expenses—Vouchers.

RCW 44.80.050 Expenses—Vouchers.Subject to RCW 44.04.260, all expenses incurred, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms as provided and signed by the director. Vouchers may be drawn on funds appropriated by law for the office. The senate and house of representatives may transfer moneys appropriated for legislative expenses to the office.[ 2012 c 113 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 113: See note following RCW 44.80.010.
WA Rev Code § 44.82.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 44 - State Government—Legislative|Chapter 44.82 - Joint Select Committee on Health Care Oversight.|44.82.010 - Joint select committee on health care oversight.

RCW 44.82.010 Joint select committee on health care oversight.(1) The joint select committee on health care oversight is established in statute, continuing the committee created in Engrossed Substitute Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8401 passed in 2013.(2) The membership of the joint select committee on health care oversight must consist of the following: (a) The chairs of the health care committees of the senate and the house of representatives, who must serve as cochairs; (b) four additional members of the senate, two each appointed by the leadership of the two largest political parties in the senate; and (c) four additional members of the house of representatives, two each appointed by the leadership of the two largest political parties in the house of representatives. The governor must be invited to appoint, as a liaison to the joint select committee, a person who must be a nonvoting member.(3) The joint select committee on health care oversight must provide oversight between the health care authority, health benefit exchange, the office of the insurance commissioner, the department of health, and the department of social and health services. The goal must be to ensure that these entities are not duplicating their efforts and are working toward a goal of increased quality of services which will lead to reduced costs to the health care consumer.(4) The joint select committee on health care oversight must, as necessary, propose legislation to the health care committees and budget recommendations to the ways and means committees of the legislature that aids in their coordination of activities and that leads to better quality and cost savings.(5) The joint select committee on health care oversight expires on December 31, 2022.[ 2014 c 223 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—2014 c 223: See note following RCW 41.05.690.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.011 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.011 - Purpose.

RCW 46.01.011 Purpose.The legislature finds that the department of licensing administers laws relating to the licensing and regulation of professions, businesses, and other activities in addition to administering laws relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicles and vehicle operators, dealers, and manufacturers. The laws administered by the department have the common denominator of licensing and regulation and are directed toward protecting and enhancing the well-being of the residents of the state.[ 2010 c 161 § 201; 1994 c 92 § 500; 1979 c 158 § 113; 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 1.]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—1977 ex.s. c 334: "This 1977 amendatory act shall take effect on July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 46.01.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.020 - Department created.

RCW 46.01.020 Department created.A department of the government of this state to be known as the "department of licensing" is hereby created.[ 1979 c 158 § 114; 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 2; 1965 c 156 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 334: See note following RCW 46.01.011.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.030 - Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.

RCW 46.01.030 Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.The department is responsible for administering and recommending the improvement of the motor vehicle laws of this state relating to:(1) Driver examining and licensing;(2) Driver improvement;(3) Driver records;(4) Financial responsibility;(5) Certificates of title;(6) Vehicle registration certificates and license plates;(7) Proration and reciprocity;(8) Liquid fuel tax collections;(9) Licensing of dealers, motor vehicle transporters, motor vehicle wreckers, for hire vehicles, and drivers' schools;(10) General highway safety promotion in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and traffic safety commission; and(11) Such other activities as the legislature may provide.[ 2010 c 161 § 1107; 1990 c 250 § 14; 1965 c 156 § 3.]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 § 46.01.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.040 - Powers, duties, and functions relating to motor vehicle laws vested in department.

RCW 46.01.040 Powers, duties, and functions relating to motor vehicle laws vested in department.The department is vested with all powers, functions, and duties with respect to and including the following:(1) The fuel tax and aircraft fuel tax as provided in chapters 82.38 and 82.42 RCW;(2) The motor vehicle excise tax as provided in chapter 82.44 RCW;(3) The travel trailers and campers excise tax as provided in chapter 82.50 RCW;(4) All general powers and duties relating to motor vehicles as provided in chapter 46.08 RCW;(5) Certificates of title and registration certificates as provided in chapters 46.12 and 46.16A RCW;(6) The registration of motor vehicles as provided in chapter 46.16A RCW;(7) Dealers' licenses as provided in chapter 46.70 RCW;(8) The licensing of motor vehicle transporters as provided in chapter 46.76 RCW;(9) The licensing of vehicle wreckers as provided in chapter 46.80 RCW;(10) The administration of the laws relating to reciprocal or proportional registration of motor vehicles as provided in chapter 46.85 RCW;(11) The licensing of passenger vehicles for hire as provided in chapter 46.72 RCW;(12) Drivers' licenses as provided in chapter 46.20 RCW;(13) Commercial driver training schools as provided in chapter 46.82 RCW;(14) Financial responsibility as provided in chapter 46.29 RCW;(15) Accident reporting as provided in chapter 46.52 RCW;(16) Disposition of revenues as provided in chapter 46.68 RCW; and(17) The administration of all other laws relating to motor vehicles vested in the director of licenses on June 30, 1965.[ 2013 c 225 § 606; 2011 c 171 § 10; 2010 c 161 § 1108; 1983 c 3 § 117; 1979 c 158 § 115; 1965 c 156 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.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 § 46.01.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.070 - Functions performed by state patrol as agent for director of licenses transferred to department.

RCW 46.01.070 Functions performed by state patrol as agent for director of licenses transferred to department.Functions named in RCW 46.01.030 which have been performed by the state patrol as agent of the director of licenses before June 30, 1965 shall be performed by the department of licensing after June 30, 1965.[ 1979 c 158 § 118; 1965 c 156 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 46.01.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.100 - Organization of department.

RCW 46.01.100 Organization of department.Directors shall organize the department in such manner as they may deem necessary to segregate and conduct the work of the department.[ 1990 c 250 § 16; 1965 c 156 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 46.01.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.110 - Rule-making authority.

RCW 46.01.110 Rule-making authority.The director may adopt and enforce rules to carry out provisions related to vehicle registrations, certificates of title, and drivers' licenses. These rules must not be based:(1) Solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose;(2) On the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency; or(3) On any combination of subsections (1) and (2) of this section.[ 2010 c 161 § 202; 1995 c 403 § 108; 1979 c 158 § 120; 1965 c 156 § 11; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.140. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 79; RRS § 6312-79. Formerly RCW 46.08.140.]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.Findings—Short title—Intent—1995 c 403: See note following RCW 34.05.328.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.115 - Rules to implement 1998 c 165.

RCW 46.01.115 Rules to implement 1998 c 165.The department of licensing may adopt rules as necessary to implement chapter 165, Laws of 1998.[ 1998 c 165 § 14.]NOTES:Effective date—1998 c 165 §§ 8-14: See note following RCW 46.52.070.Short title—1998 c 165: See note following RCW 43.59.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.135 - Establishment of investigation unit—Use of criminal history information.

RCW 46.01.135 Establishment of investigation unit—Use of criminal history information.(1) There is established an investigation unit within the department for the purpose of detection, investigation, and prosecution of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful in the programs administered by the department. The director will employ qualified supervisory, legal, and investigative personnel for the program. Program staff must be qualified by training and experience.(2) The director and the investigation unit are authorized to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for any purpose associated with an investigation conducted by the investigation unit established under this section. Dissemination or use of nonconviction data for purposes other than that authorized in this section is prohibited.[ 2008 c 74 § 6.]NOTES:Finding—2008 c 74: See note following RCW 51.04.024.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.150 - Branch offices.

RCW 46.01.150 Branch offices.The department may maintain such branch offices within the state as the director may deem necessary properly to carry out the powers and duties vested in the department.[ 1965 c 156 § 15.]NOTES:Office of department, maintenance at state capital: RCW 43.17.050.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.160 - Forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.

RCW 46.01.160 Forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.The director shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title and registration certificates, drivers' licenses, and all other forms and licenses requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this title and any other laws the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the department.[ 2010 c 161 § 1109; 1965 c 156 § 16.]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.Director to prescribe forms for applications, licenses, and certificates: RCW 43.24.040.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.170 - Seal.

RCW 46.01.170 Seal.The department shall have an official seal with the words "Department of Licensing of Washington" engraved thereon.[ 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 4; 1965 c 156 § 17.]NOTES:Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 334: See note following RCW 46.01.011.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.180 - Oaths and acknowledgments.

RCW 46.01.180 Oaths and acknowledgments.Officers and employees of the department designated by the director are, for the purpose of administering the motor vehicle laws, authorized to administer oaths and acknowledge signatures and shall do so without fee.[ 1965 c 156 § 18.]NOTES:Oath of director: RCW 43.17.030.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.190 - Designation of state patrol as agent for surrender of drivers' licenses.

RCW 46.01.190 Designation of state patrol as agent for surrender of drivers' licenses.The director of licensing may designate the Washington state patrol as an agent to secure the surrender of drivers' licenses which have been suspended, revoked, or canceled pursuant to law.[ 1979 c 158 § 123; 1965 c 156 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 46.01.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.230 - Payment by check or money order—Dishonored checks or money orders—Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit—Immunity from payment of uncollected fees—Rules.

RCW 46.01.230 Payment by check or money order—Dishonored checks or money orders—Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit—Immunity from payment of uncollected fees—Rules.(1) The department may accept checks and money orders for the payment of drivers' licenses, certificates of title and vehicle registrations, vehicle excise taxes, gross weight fees, and other fees and taxes collected by the department. Whenever registrations, licenses, or permits have been paid for by checks or money orders that have been dishonored by nonacceptance or nonpayment, the department shall:(a) Cancel the registration, license, or permit;(b) Send a notice of cancellation by first-class mail using the last known address in department records for the holder of the certificate, license, or permit, and complete an affidavit of first-class mail; and(c) Assess a handling fee, set by rule.(2) It is a traffic infraction to fail to surrender a certificate of title, registration certificate, or permit to the department or to an authorized agent within ten days of being notified that the certificate, registration, or permit has been canceled.(3) County auditors, agents, and subagents appointed by the director may collect restitution for dishonored checks and money orders and keep the handling fee.(4) A person who has recently acquired a vehicle by purchase, exchange, gift, lease, inheritance, or legal action is not liable or responsible for the payment of uncollected fees and taxes that were paid for by a predecessor's check or money order that was subsequently dishonored. The department may not deny an application to transfer ownership for the uncollected amount.(5) The director may adopt rules to implement this section. The rules must provide for the public's convenience consistent with sound business practice and encourage annual renewal of vehicle registrations by mail, authorizing checks and money orders for payment.[ 2010 c 161 § 205; 2003 c 369 § 1; 1994 c 262 § 1; 1992 c 216 § 2; 1987 c 302 § 2; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 39; 1979 c 158 § 124; 1975 c 52 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 44.]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—2003 c 369: "This act takes effect October 1, 2003." [ 2003 c 369 § 2.]Severability—1987 c 302: See note following RCW 46.01.140.Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.235 - Payment by credit or debit card.

RCW 46.01.235 Payment by credit or debit card.The department may adopt necessary rules and procedures to allow use of credit and debit cards for payment of fees and excise taxes to the department and its agents or subagents related to the licensing of drivers, the issuance of identicards, and vehicle and vessel certificates of title and registration. The department may establish a convenience fee to be paid by the credit or debit card user whenever a credit or debit card is chosen as the payment method. The fee must be sufficient to offset the charges imposed on the department and its agents and subagents by credit and debit card companies. In no event may the use of credit or debit cards authorized by this section create a loss of revenue to the state.The use of a personal credit card does not rely upon the credit of the state as prohibited by Article VIII, section 5 of the state Constitution.[ 2010 c 161 § 207; 2004 c 249 § 9; 1999 c 271 § 1.]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 § 46.01.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.240 - Internet payment option.

RCW 46.01.240 Internet payment option.(1) The department shall provide on its internet payment option website:(a) That a filing fee will be collected on all transactions subject to a filing fee;(b) That a subagent service fee will be collected by a subagent office for mail or pickup licensing services; and(c) The amount of the filing and subagent service fees.(2) The filing and subagent service fees must be shown below each office listed.[ 2010 c 161 § 206.]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 § 46.01.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.250 - Certified copies of records—Fee.

RCW 46.01.250 Certified copies of records—Fee.The director shall have the power and it shall be his or her duty upon request and payment of the fee as provided herein to furnish under seal of the director certified copies of any records of the department, except those for confidential use only. The director shall charge and collect therefor the actual cost to the department. Any funds accruing to the director of licensing under this section shall be certified and sent to the state treasurer and by him or her deposited to the credit of the highway safety fund.[ 2010 c 8 § 9001; 1979 c 158 § 125; 1967 c 32 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.110. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 80; RRS § 6312-80. Formerly RCW 46.08.110.]
WA Rev Code § 46.01.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.260 - Destruction of records by director.

RCW 46.01.260 Destruction of records by director.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations, copies of vehicle registrations issued, applications for drivers' licenses, copies of issued drivers' licenses, certificates of title and registration or other documents, and records or supporting papers on file in the department that have been microfilmed or photographed or are more than five years old. The director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations that are renewal applications when the computer record of the applications has been updated.(2)(a) The director shall not destroy records of convictions or adjudications of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.503, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, and 46.61.522, records of deferred prosecutions granted under RCW 10.05.120, or any other records of a prior offense as defined in RCW 46.61.5055 and shall maintain such records permanently on file.(b) For purposes of RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.130, offenses subject to this subsection shall be considered "alcohol-related" offenses.[ 2016 c 203 § 3; 2015 2nd sp.s. c 3 § 10; 2010 c 161 § 208; 2009 c 276 § 2; 1999 c 86 § 2; 1998 c 207 § 3; 1997 c 66 § 11; 1996 c 199 § 4; 1994 c 275 § 14; 1984 c 241 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 22 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 45; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.120. Prior: 1955 c 76 § 1; 1951 c 241 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 77; RRS § 6312-77. Formerly RCW 46.08.120.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2015 2nd sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 10.21.055.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—1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
WA Rev Code § 46.01.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.270 - Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.

RCW 46.01.270 Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.A county auditor or other agent appointed by the director may destroy applications for vehicle registrations and any copies of vehicle registrations or other records issued after those records have been on file in the county auditor's or other agent's office for a period of eighteen months, unless otherwise directed by the director.[ 2010 c 161 § 209; 1991 c 339 § 18; 1967 c 32 § 4; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.130. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 78; RRS § 6312-78. Formerly RCW 46.08.130.]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 § 46.01.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 46 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.|46.01.290 - Director to make annual reports to governor.

RCW 46.01.290 Director to make annual reports to governor.The director shall report annually to the governor on the activities of the department.[ 1977 c 75 § 66; 1967 c 32 § 5; 1965 c 28 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 21 § 29. Formerly RCW 46.08.200.]