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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.485 - Denial, suspension, or revocation of dealer license or assessment of monetary civil penalty.

RCW 46.10.485
Denial, suspension, or revocation of dealer license or assessment of monetary civil penalty.
The director may by order deny, suspend, or revoke the license of any snowmobile dealer or, in lieu thereof or in addition thereto, may by order assess monetary civil penalties not to exceed five hundred dollars per violation, if the director finds that the order is in the public interest and that the applicant or licensee, or any partner, officer, director, or owner of ten percent of the assets of the firm, or any employee or agent:
(1) Has failed to comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter; or
(2) Has failed to pay any monetary civil penalty assessed by the director under this section within ten days after the assessment becomes final.
[ 2010 c 161 § 232; 1982 c 17 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.10.055.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.495 - Additional violations—Penalty.

RCW 46.10.495
Additional violations—Penalty.
(1) No person shall operate a snowmobile in such a way as to endanger human life.
(2) No person shall operate a snowmobile in such a way as to run down or harass deer, elk, or any wildlife, or any domestic animal, nor shall any person carry any loaded weapon upon, nor hunt from, any snowmobile except by permit issued by the director of fish and wildlife under RCW 77.32.237.
(3) Any person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2003 c 53 § 234; 1994 c 264 § 37; 1989 c 297 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 182 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 29 § 13. Formerly RCW 46.10.130.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.500 - Violations as traffic infractions—Exceptions—Civil liability.

RCW 46.10.500
Violations as traffic infractions—Exceptions—Civil liability.
(1) Except as provided in RCW 46.10.490(2), 46.10.485, and 46.10.495, any violation of the provisions of this chapter is a traffic infraction: PROVIDED, That the penalty for failing to display a valid registration decal under RCW 46.10.490 as now or hereafter amended shall be a fine of forty dollars and such fine shall be remitted to the general fund of the governmental unit, which personnel issued the citation, for expenditure solely for snowmobile law enforcement.
(2) In addition to the penalties provided in RCW 46.10.490 and subsection (1) of this section, the operator and/or the owner of any snowmobile used with the permission of the owner shall be liable for three times the amount of any damage to trees, shrubs, growing crops, or other property injured as the result of travel by such snowmobile over the property involved.
[ 2011 c 171 § 33; 1982 c 17 § 8; 1980 c 148 § 2. Prior: 1979 ex.s. c 182 § 14; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 44; 1975 1st ex.s. c 181 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 29 § 19. Formerly RCW 46.10.190.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—1980 c 148: See note following RCW 46.10.490.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following RCW 46.63.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.505 - Failure to register a snowmobile—Penalty, circumstances when.

RCW 46.10.505
Failure to register a snowmobile—Penalty, circumstances when.
(1) It is a gross misdemeanor, punishable as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW, for a resident, as identified in RCW 46.16A.140, to:
(a) Knowingly fail to register a snowmobile within fifteen days of receiving or refusing a notice issued by the department under RCW 46.93.210; or
(b) Register a snowmobile in another state to avoid retail sales and use taxes under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW.
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, which may not be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180.
(3) Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030(6).
[ 2021 c 216 § 7; 2017 c 218 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 216: See note following RCW 46.09.420.
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 c 218: See notes following RCW 46.09.495.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.510 - Refund of snowmobile fuel tax to snowmobile account.

RCW 46.10.510
Refund of snowmobile fuel tax to snowmobile account.
From time to time, but at least once each biennium, the director shall request the state treasurer to refund from the motor vehicle fund amounts which have been determined to be a tax on snowmobile fuel, and the treasurer shall refund such amounts determined under RCW 46.10.530, and place them in the snowmobile account in the general fund.
[ 2011 c 171 § 34; 1994 c 262 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 182 § 12; 1975 1st ex.s. c 181 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 128 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 29 § 15. Formerly RCW 46.10.150.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.520 - Snowmobile fuel excise tax nonrefundable.

RCW 46.10.520
Snowmobile fuel excise tax nonrefundable.
Motor vehicle fuel used and purchased for providing the motive power for snowmobiles shall be considered a nonhighway use of fuel, but persons so purchasing and using motor vehicle fuel shall not be entitled to a refund of the motor vehicle fuel excise tax paid in accordance with the provisions of *RCW 82.36.280 as it now exists or is hereafter amended.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 29 § 16. Formerly RCW 46.10.160.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 82.36 RCW was repealed in its entirety by 2013 c 225 § 501, effective July 1, 2016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.10 - Snowmobiles. › 46.10.530 - Amount of snowmobile fuel tax paid as motor vehicle fuel tax.

RCW 46.10.530
Amount of snowmobile fuel tax paid as motor vehicle fuel tax.
From time to time, but at least once each four years, the department shall determine the amount of moneys paid to it as motor vehicle fuel tax that is tax on snowmobile fuel. Such determination shall use one hundred thirty-five gallons as the average yearly fuel usage per snowmobile, the number of registered snowmobiles during the calendar year under determination, and: (1) A fuel tax rate of: (a) Nineteen cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2005; (b) twenty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007; (c) twenty-one cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009; (d) twenty-two cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011; (e) twenty-three cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2011, through July 31, 2015; (f) thirty cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from August 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016; and (g) thirty-four and nine-tenths cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2031; and (2) beginning July 1, 2031, and thereafter, the state's motor vehicle fuel tax rate in existence at the time of the fuel purchase.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 112; (2015 2nd sp.s. c 9 § 3 repealed by 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 111); 2003 c 361 § 408; 1994 c 262 § 4; 1993 c 54 § 7; 1990 c 42 § 117; 1979 ex.s. c 182 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 29 § 17. Formerly RCW 46.10.170.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: See note following RCW 46.68.395.
Findings—Intent—2015 2nd sp.s. c 9: See note following RCW 46.09.520.
Findings—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.38.030.
Effective dates—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.
Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.520 - Certificate required to operate and sell vehicle—Manufacturer or dealer testing—Security interest, how perfected.

RCW 46.12.520
Certificate required to operate and sell vehicle—Manufacturer or dealer testing—Security interest, how perfected.
(1) A person shall not:
(a) Operate a vehicle in this state with a registration certificate issued by the department without having a certificate of title for the vehicle that contains the name of the registered owner exactly as it appears on the registration certificate; or
(b) Sell or transfer a vehicle without complying with the provisions of this chapter relating to certificates of title and vehicle registration.
(2) A certificate of title does not need to be obtained for a vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used for purposes of testing and demonstration, or for a vehicle used by a manufacturer or dealer solely for testing. A security interest in a vehicle held as inventory by a manufacturer or dealer must be perfected as described in chapter 62A.9A RCW. An endorsement is not required on certificates of title held by a manufacturer or dealer to perfect the security interest. A certificate of title may be issued for any vehicle without the vehicle needing to be registered.
[ 2010 c 161 § 301; 1997 c 241 § 3; 1979 c 158 § 132; 1975 c 25 § 6; 1967 c 140 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 6; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.010. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 2; RRS § 6312-2. Formerly RCW 46.12.010.]
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—1967 c 140: "This act shall become effective at midnight on June 30, 1967. It applies to transactions entered into and events occurring after that date." [ 1967 c 140 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.540 - Issuance of certificates—Contents.

RCW 46.12.540
Issuance of certificates—Contents.
(1) The department shall issue an electronic record of ownership or a written certificate of title if the department is satisfied from the statements on the application that the applicant is the legal owner of the vehicle or otherwise entitled to have a certificate of title in the applicant's name.
(2) Each certificate of title issued by the department must contain:
(a) The date of application;
(b) The certificate of title number assigned to the vehicle;
(c) The name and address of the registered owner and legal owner;
(d) The vehicle identification number;
(e) The mileage reading, if required, as provided by the odometer disclosure statement submitted with the application involving a transfer of ownership;
(f) A notation that the recorded mileage is actual, not actual, or exceeds mechanical limits;
(g) A blank space on the face of the certificate of title for the signature of the registered owner;
(h) Information on whether the vehicle was ever registered and operated as an exempt vehicle or taxicab;
(i) A brand conspicuously shown across its front if indicating that the vehicle has been rebuilt after becoming a salvage vehicle;
(j) The director's signature and the seal of the department; and
(k) Any other description of the vehicle and facts the department may require.
(3) The department shall deliver the registration certificate to the registered owner and the certificate of title to the legal owner, or both to the person who is both the registered owner and legal owner.
[ 2010 c 161 § 305; 1996 c 26 § 2; 1993 c 307 § 1; 1990 c 238 § 3; 1975 c 25 § 9; 1967 c 32 § 9; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.050. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 1; 1947 c 164 § 2; 1937 c 188 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-4. Formerly RCW 46.12.050.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.550 - Refusal or cancellation of certificate—Notice—Penalty for subsequent operation—Appeals.

RCW 46.12.550
Refusal or cancellation of certificate—Notice—Penalty for subsequent operation—Appeals.
(1) The department may refuse to issue or may cancel a certificate of title at any time if the department determines that an applicant for a certificate of title is not entitled to a certificate of title. Notice of cancellation may be accomplished by sending a notice by first-class mail using the last known address in department records for the registered or legal owner or owners, and completing an affidavit of first-class mail. It is unlawful for any person to remove, drive, or operate the vehicle until a proper certificate of title has been issued. Any person removing, driving, or operating a vehicle after the refusal to issue or cancellation of the certificate of title is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(2)(a) The suspension of, revocation of, cancellation of, or refusal to issue a certificate of title or vehicle registration provided for in chapters 46.12 and 46.16A RCW by the director is conclusive unless the person whose registration or certificate is suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused appeals to the superior court of Thurston county or the person's county of residence.
(b) Notice of appeal must be filed within ten days after receipt of the notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal. Upon the filing of the notice of appeal, the court shall issue an order to the director to show cause why the registration should not be granted or reinstated and return the order not less than ten days after the date of service of the notice to the director. Service must be in the manner as prescribed for the service of a summons and complaint in other civil actions.
(c) Upon the hearing on the order to show cause, the court shall hear evidence concerning matters with reference to the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the registration or certificate and enter judgment either affirming or setting aside the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal.
[ 2011 c 171 § 35; 2010 c 161 § 315; 1994 c 262 § 5; 1975 c 25 § 12; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.160. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 14; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(g); 1937 c 188 § 6(g); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(g). Formerly RCW 46.12.160.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.555 - Quick title—Application requirements—Limitation—Subagents.

RCW 46.12.555
Quick title—Application requirements—Limitation—Subagents.
(1) The application for a quick title of a vehicle must be submitted by the owner or the owner's representative to the department, participating county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director on a form furnished or approved by the department and must contain:
(a) A description of the vehicle, including make, model, vehicle identification number, type of body, and the odometer reading at the time of delivery of the vehicle, when required;
(b) The name and address of the person who is to be the registered owner of the vehicle and, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest, the name and address of the secured party; and
(c) Other information as may be required by the department.
(2) The application for a quick title must be signed by the person applying to be the registered owner and be sworn to by that person in the manner described under chapter 5.50 RCW. The department must keep a copy of the application.
(3) The application for a quick title must be accompanied by:
(a) All fees and taxes due for an application for a certificate of title, including a quick title service fee under RCW 46.17.160; and
(b) The most recent certificate of title or other satisfactory evidence of ownership.
(4) All applications for quick title must meet the requirements established by the department.
(5) For the purposes of this section, "quick title" means a certificate of title printed at the time of application.
(6) The quick title process authorized under this section may not be used to obtain the first title issued to a vehicle previously designated as a salvage vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.514.
(7) A subagent may process a quick title under this section in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
[ 2019 c 232 § 19; 2014 c 12 § 1; 2011 c 326 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—2011 c 326: "This act applies to quick title transactions processed on and after January 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 326 § 6.]
Effective date—2011 c 326: "This act takes effect January 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 326 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.570 - Stolen vehicle check.

RCW 46.12.570
Stolen vehicle check.
The department shall institute software and systems modifications to enable a WACIC/NCIC stolen vehicle search of out-of-state vehicles as part of the application for a certificate of title transaction. During the stolen vehicle search, if the information obtained indicates the vehicle is stolen, the department shall immediately report that the vehicle is stolen to the Washington state patrol and the applicant must not be issued a certificate of title for the vehicle. Vehicles for which the stolen vehicle check is negative must be issued a certificate of title if the department is satisfied that all other requirements have been met.
[ 2010 c 161 § 304; 2002 c 246 § 1; 2001 c 125 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.12.047.]
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—2001 c 125: See note following RCW 46.12.530.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.580 - Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc. certificate.

RCW 46.12.580
Duplicate for lost, stolen, mutilated, etc. certificate.
A legal owner or the legal owner's authorized representative may apply for a duplicate certificate of title if a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, or becomes illegible. The application for a duplicate certificate of title must include information required by the department and be accompanied by the fee required in RCW 46.17.100. The duplicate certificate of title must contain the word, "duplicate." It must be provided to the first priority secured party named in it or, if none, to the legal owner.
A person recovering a certificate of title for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly return the certificate of title that has been recovered to the department.
[ 2010 c 161 § 317; 2002 c 352 § 6; 1997 c 241 § 7; 1994 c 262 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 31; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 1; 1967 c 140 § 8. Formerly RCW 46.12.181.]
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 dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
Effective date—1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.590 - Procedure on installation of new or different motor—Penalty.

RCW 46.12.590
Procedure on installation of new or different motor—Penalty.
(1) A person shall apply for a new certificate of title for any motor vehicle registered by its motor number when:
(a) A new or different motor has been installed; and
(b) The most recent certificate of title issued for the motor vehicle has recorded on it the previous motor number.
(2) The application for a new certificate of title required in subsection (1) of this section must:
(a) Be made within five days after installation of the new motor;
(b) Be made by the owner or owner's authorized representative to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent;
(c) Require the most recent certificate of title to be returned to the department;
(d) Include a statement of the disposition of the former motor; and
(e) Include the fee required under RCW 46.17.100 in addition to any other fee or tax required by law.
(3) A person who possesses a certificate of title that shows the previous motor number for a motor vehicle in which a new or different motor has been installed, after five days following the installation of the new motor, is in violation of this chapter. A violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 161 § 307; 2002 c 352 § 4; 1997 c 241 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.080. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 5; prior: 1951 c 269 § 3; 1947 c 164 § 3(c); 1939 c 182 § 1(c); 1937 c 188 § 5(c); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-5(c). Formerly RCW 46.12.080.]
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 dates—2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.610 - Contaminated vehicles.

RCW 46.12.610
Contaminated vehicles.
(1) A local health officer may notify the department that a vehicle has been:
(a) Declared unfit and prohibited from use as authorized in chapter 64.44 RCW if the vehicle has become contaminated as defined in RCW 64.44.010;
(b) Satisfactorily decontaminated and retested according to the written work plan approved by the local health officer.
(2) The department shall brand vehicle records and certificates of title when it receives the notification from a local health officer as provided in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) A person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if he or she advertises for sale or sells a vehicle that has been declared unfit and prohibited from use by a local health officer if:
(a) The person has knowledge that the local health officer has issued an order declaring the vehicle unfit and prohibiting its use; or
(b) A notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vehicle has been declared unfit and prohibited from use.
(4) A person may advertise or sell a vehicle if a release for reuse document has been issued by a local health officer under chapter 64.44 RCW or a notification has been placed on the certificate of title under subsection (2) of this section that the vehicle has been decontaminated and released for reuse.
[ 2010 c 161 § 308.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.620 - Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.

RCW 46.12.620
Legal owner not liable for acts of registered owner.
A person shown as the legal owner on a certificate of title which has a different person shown as the registered owner does not incur liability and is not responsible for damage or any liability resulting from any act or contract made by the registered owner or by any other person acting for, or by or under the authority of, the registered owner.
[ 2010 c 161 § 318; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.190. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 10, part; RRS § 6312-10, part. Formerly RCW 46.12.190.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.640 - Disclosure violations, penalties.

RCW 46.12.640
Disclosure violations, penalties.
(1) The department may review the activities of a person or entity that receives personal or identity information to ensure compliance with the limitations imposed on the use of the information. The department may suspend or revoke for up to five years the privilege of obtaining personal or identity information of a person found to be in violation of this chapter or a disclosure agreement executed with the department.
(2) In addition to the penalty in subsection (1) of this section:
(a) The unauthorized disclosure of personal or identity information; or
(b) The use of a false representation to obtain personal or identity information from the department; or
(c) The use of personal or identity information obtained from the department for a purpose other than what is stated in the request for information or in the disclosure agreement executed with the department; or
(d) The sale or other distribution of any personal or identity information to another person not disclosed in the request or disclosure agreement
is a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in a county jail for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by both such fine and imprisonment for each violation.
[ 2021 c 93 § 7; 2016 c 80 § 3; 2011 c 96 § 30; 2005 c 274 § 305; 1990 c 232 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.12.390.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.
Legislative finding and purpose—1990 c 232: See note following RCW 46.12.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.652 - Fraudulent report of sale filed—Procedure.

RCW 46.12.652
Fraudulent report of sale filed—Procedure.
If a court has declared that a fraudulent report of sale has been filed with the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director, the court must notify the department in writing with a copy of the court order. Once notified, the department may remove the fraudulent report of sale from the vehicle record.
[ 2016 c 86 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.655 - Release of owner from liability.

RCW 46.12.655
Release of owner from liability.
(1) An owner is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of a vehicle by another person when the owner has:
(a) Made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle;
(b) Delivered possession of the vehicle to the person acquiring ownership;
(c) Released interest in the vehicle and provided the certificate of title and registration certificate to the person acquiring ownership; and
(d) Filed a report of sale that meets all the requirements in RCW 46.12.650(2).
(2) A person acquiring a vehicle assumes civil or criminal liability for any traffic violation under this title, whether designated as a traffic infraction or classified as a criminal offense, that occurs after the date of sale or transfer of ownership based on the vehicle's identification including, but not limited to:
(a) Parking infractions;
(b) High occupancy toll lane violations; and
(c) Violations recorded by automated traffic safety cameras.
(3) A person shown as the buyer of a vehicle on an abandoned vehicle report submitted to the department by a registered tow truck operator assumes liability for the vehicle. Any previous owner is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of the vehicle from the date of sale.
(4) A person who had no knowledge of the filing of the report of sale is relieved of civil or criminal liability for the operation of the vehicle. Liability is then transferred to the seller shown on the report of sale.
[ 2010 c 161 § 310; 2006 c 291 § 3; 2005 c 331 § 1; 2002 c 279 § 2; 1984 c 39 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.12.102.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.660 - Transitional ownership record.

RCW 46.12.660
Transitional ownership record.
(1) A transitional ownership record:
(a) Enables a security interest in a motor vehicle to be perfected in a timely manner when the certificate of title is not available at the time the security interest is created;
(b) Provides for timely notification to security interest holders under chapter 46.55 RCW; and
(c) Is only acceptable as an ownership record for motor vehicles currently stored on the department's computer system and if the certificate of title or other authorized proof of ownership for the motor vehicle is not in the possession of the selling vehicle dealer or new security interest holder when the transitional ownership record is submitted to the department.
(2) A person shall submit the transitional ownership record to the department or to the county auditor or other agents or subagents.
(3) A transitional ownership record must contain all of the following information:
(a) The date of sale;
(b) The name and address of each owner of the vehicle;
(c) The name and address of each security interest holder;
(d) The priorities of interest if there are multiple security interest holders and the security interest holders do not jointly hold a single security interest;
(e) The vehicle identification number, the license plate number, if any, the year, make, and model of the vehicle;
(f) The name of the selling dealer or security interest holder who is submitting the transitional ownership record; and
(g) The transferee's driver's license number, if available.
(4) The report of sale form provided or approved by the department under RCW 46.12.650 may be used by a vehicle dealer as the transitional ownership record.
(5) A security interest is perfected in a motor vehicle on the date the department receives the transitional ownership record when:
(a) The requirements of this section have been met; and
(b) Any required fees have been paid.
(6)(a) The selling dealer or new security interest holder shall submit to the department, within ten days of receipt of the certificate of title for the vehicle, written confirmation that only an electronic record of ownership exists or that the certificate of title has been lost or destroyed with:
(i) An application for a new certificate of title containing the name and address of the secured party; and
(ii) Payment of the required fees as provided in RCW 46.17.060.
(b) A security interest becomes unperfected when a secured party fails to submit an application for a certificate of title within the ten-day time period provided in this subsection (6), unless the security interest is perfected otherwise.
[ 2010 c 161 § 311; 2000 c 250 § 9A-823; 1998 c 203 § 12. Formerly RCW 46.12.103.]
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—2000 c 250: See RCW 62A.9A-701.
Finding—1998 c 203: See note following RCW 46.55.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.670 - Assigned certificates of title filed—Transfer of interest in vehicle.

RCW 46.12.670
Assigned certificates of title filed—Transfer of interest in vehicle.
(1) The department shall file and index certificates of title when assigned and returned to the department, together with subsequent transactions so that at all times it will be possible to trace ownership to the vehicle designated on each certificate of title.
(2)(a) A person who acquires an interest in a vehicle, other than by voluntary transfer, shall within fifteen days mail or deliver to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director:
(i) The last certificate of title if available;
(ii) Proof of transfer; and
(iii) An application for a new certificate of title.
(b) This subsection shall not apply to transactions described in subsection (4) of this section.
(3) A secured party named in the certificate of title who repossesses a vehicle under a security agreement shall within fifteen days mail or deliver to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director:
(a) The last certificate of title;
(b) An application for a new certificate of title; and
(c) An affidavit made by or on the behalf of the secured party that the vehicle was repossessed and that the interest of the owner was lawfully terminated or sold under the terms of the security agreement.
(4) A secured party named in the certificate of title who holds the vehicle for resale is not required to apply for a new certificate of title. When the vehicle is sold, the secured party shall promptly mail or deliver to the buyer or to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director:
(a) The certificate of title;
(b) An affidavit made by or on the behalf of the secured party that the vehicle was repossessed and that the interest of the owner was lawfully terminated or sold under the terms of the security agreement; and
(c) Any other documents required to be sent to the department by the buyer.
[ 2010 c 161 § 313; 2010 c 8 § 9005; 1967 c 140 § 3; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.130. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 11; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(d); 1937 c 188 § 6(d); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(d). Formerly RCW 46.12.130.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9005 and by 2010 c 161 § 313, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
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—1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.690 - Campers.

RCW 46.12.690
Campers.
A camper is considered a vehicle for the purposes of certificates of title, perfection of security interests, and registrations. The director may adopt rules to implement this section.
[ 2010 c 161 § 321; 2010 c 8 § 9007; 1979 c 158 § 136; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.12.280.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9007 and by 2010 c 161 § 321, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
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—1971 ex.s. c 231: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.691 - Custom vehicles.

RCW 46.12.691
Custom vehicles.
(1) When applying for a certificate of title for a custom vehicle for the first time, the owner of the custom vehicle must:
(a) Submit a certification that the custom vehicle:
(i) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses; and
(ii) Will not be used for general daily transportation; and
(b) Provide a certificate of vehicle inspection as required under RCW 46.12.560(4).
(2) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a custom vehicle must be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the custom vehicle resembles.
(3) The presence of modern equipment including, but not limited to, brakes, engines, or seat belts, or the presence of optional equipment referenced in RCW 46.37.518, on a custom vehicle does not invalidate the year of manufacture on the certificate of title.
(4) A custom vehicle must be registered under RCW 46.18.220.
[ 2011 c 114 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.711 - Street rod vehicles.

RCW 46.12.711
Street rod vehicles.
(1) When applying for a certificate of title for a street rod vehicle for the first time, the owner of the street rod vehicle must:
(a) Submit a certification that the street rod vehicle:
(i) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, and similar uses; and
(ii) Will not be used for general daily transportation; and
(b) Provide a certificate of vehicle inspection as required under RCW 46.12.560(4).
(2) The model year and the year of manufacture that are listed on the certificate of title of a street rod vehicle must be the model year and year of manufacture that the body of the street rod vehicle resembles.
(3) The presence of modern equipment including, but not limited to, brakes, engines, or seat belts, or the presence of optional equipment referenced in RCW 46.37.518, on a street rod vehicle does not invalidate the year of manufacture on the certificate of title.
(4) A street rod vehicle must be registered under RCW 46.18.220.
[ 2011 c 114 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 114: See note following RCW 46.04.572.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.720 - Buying, selling, etc. with numbers removed, altered, etc.—Penalty.

RCW 46.12.720
Buying, selling, etc. with numbers removed, altered, etc.—Penalty.
Whoever knowingly buys, sells, receives, disposes of, conceals, or has knowingly in his or her possession any vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof, from which the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed for the purpose of concealment or misrepresenting the identity of the said vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9008; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.12.300.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: "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." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 10.]
Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1976." [1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.725 - Seizure and impoundment—Notice to interested persons—Release to owner.

RCW 46.12.725
Seizure and impoundment—Notice to interested persons—Release to owner.
(1) Any vehicle, watercraft, camper, or any component part thereof, from which the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, obliterated, or destroyed, may be impounded and held by the seizing law enforcement agency for the purpose of conducting an investigation to determine the identity of the article or articles, and to determine whether it had been reported stolen.
(2) Within five days of the impounding of any vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof, the law enforcement agency seizing the article or articles shall send written notice of such impoundment by certified mail to all persons known to the agency as claiming an interest in the article or articles. The seizing agency shall exercise reasonable diligence in ascertaining the names and addresses of those persons claiming an interest in the article or articles. Such notice shall advise the person of the fact of seizure, the possible disposition of the article or articles, the requirement of filing a written claim requesting notification of potential disposition, and the right of the person to request a hearing to establish a claim of ownership. Within five days of receiving notice of other persons claiming an interest in the article or articles, the seizing agency shall send a like notice to each such person.
(3) If reported as stolen, the seizing law enforcement agency shall promptly release such vehicle, watercraft, camper, or parts thereof as have been stolen, to the person who is the lawful owner or the lawful successor in interest, upon receiving proof that such person presently owns or has a lawful right to the possession of the article or articles.
[ 1995 c 256 § 2; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 2. Formerly RCW 46.12.310.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.730 - Disposition authorized, when.

RCW 46.12.730
Disposition authorized, when.
Unless a claim of ownership to the article or articles is established pursuant to RCW 46.12.735, the law enforcement agency seizing the vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof may dispose of them by destruction, by selling at public auction to the highest bidder, or by holding the article or articles for the official use of the agency, when:
(1) The true identity of the article or articles cannot be established by restoring the original manufacturer's serial number or other distinguishing numbers or identification marks or by any other means;
(2) After the true identity of the article or articles has been established, the seizing law enforcement agency cannot locate the person who is the lawful owner or if such lawful owner or his or her successor in interest fails to claim the article or articles within forty-five days after receiving notice from the seizing law enforcement agency that the article or articles is in its possession.
No disposition of the article or articles pursuant to this section shall be undertaken until at least sixty days have elapsed from the date of seizure and written notice of the right to a hearing to establish a claim of ownership pursuant to RCW 46.12.735 and of the potential disposition of the article or articles shall have first been served upon the person who held possession or custody of the article when it was impounded and upon any other person who, prior to the final disposition of the article, has notified the seizing law enforcement agency in writing of a claim to ownership or lawful right to possession thereof.
[ 2011 c 171 § 39; 2010 c 8 § 9009; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 3. Formerly RCW 46.12.320.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.735 - Hearing—Appeal—Removal to court—Release after ruling.

RCW 46.12.735
Hearing—Appeal—Removal to court—Release after ruling.
(1) Any person may submit a written request for a hearing to establish a claim of ownership or right to lawful possession of the vehicle, watercraft, camper, or component part thereof seized pursuant to this section.
(2) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, one shall be held before the chief law enforcement officer of the seizing agency or an administrative law judge appointed under chapter 34.12 RCW.
(3) Such hearing shall be held within a reasonable time after receipt of a request therefor. Reasonable investigative activities, including efforts to establish the identity of the article or articles and the identity of the person entitled to the lawful possession or custody of the article or articles shall be considered in determining the reasonableness of the time within which a hearing must be held.
(4) The hearing and any appeal therefrom shall be conducted in accordance with Title 34 RCW.
(5) The burden of producing evidence shall be upon the person claiming to be the lawful owner or to have the lawful right of possession to the article or articles.
(6) Any person claiming ownership or right to possession of an article or articles subject to disposition under RCW 46.12.725 through 46.12.740 may remove the matter to a court of competent jurisdiction if the aggregate value of the article or articles involved is two hundred dollars or more. In a court hearing between two or more claimants to the article or articles involved, the prevailing party shall be entitled to judgment for costs and reasonable attorney's fees. For purposes of this section the seizing law enforcement agency shall not be considered a claimant.
(7) The seizing law enforcement agency shall promptly release the article or articles to the claimant upon a determination by the administrative law judge or court that the claimant is the present lawful owner or is lawfully entitled to possession thereof.
[ 2011 c 171 § 40; 1981 c 67 § 27; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.12.330.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective dates—Severability—1981 c 67: See notes following RCW 34.12.010.
Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.740 - Release without hearing.

RCW 46.12.740
Release without hearing.
The seizing law enforcement agency may release the article or articles impounded pursuant to this section to the person claiming ownership without a hearing pursuant to RCW 46.12.735 when such law enforcement agency is satisfied after an appropriate investigation as to the claimant's right to lawful possession. If no hearing is contemplated as provided for in RCW 46.12.735 such release shall be within a reasonable time following seizure. Reasonable investigative activity, including efforts to establish the identity of the article or articles and the identity of the person entitled to lawful possession or custody of the article or articles shall be considered in determining the reasonableness of the time in which release must be made.
[ 2011 c 171 § 41; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 5. Formerly RCW 46.12.340.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.12 - Certificates of Title. › 46.12.745 - Assignment of new number.

RCW 46.12.745
Assignment of new number.
An identification number shall be assigned to any article impounded pursuant to RCW 46.12.725 in accordance with the rules promulgated by the department of licensing prior to:
(1) The release of the article from the custody of the seizing agency; or
(2) The use of the article by the seizing agency.
[ 2011 c 171 § 42; 1979 c 158 § 138; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.12.350.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Severability—Effective date—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 91: See notes following RCW 46.12.720.