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2023 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[ 2001 c 272 § 13; (2017 c 15 § 6 repealed by 2018 c 273 § 2); 1996 c 194 § 2; 1989 c 337 § 15; 1986 c 241 § 11; 1981 c 152 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 8; 1971 ex.s. c 74 § 4; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 27; 1961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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.115 - Cease and desist orders—Penalty, "curbstoning" defined.

RCW 46.70.115
Cease and desist orders—Penalty, "curbstoning" defined.
(1) If it appears to the director that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or a rule adopted or an order issued under this chapter, the director may issue an order directing the person to cease and desist from continuing the act or practice. Reasonable notice of and opportunity for a hearing shall be given. The director may issue a temporary order pending a hearing. The temporary order shall remain in effect until ten days after the hearing is held and shall become final if the person to whom the notice is addressed does not request a hearing within fifteen days after receipt of the notice.
(2) The director may levy and collect a civil penalty, in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation, against a person found by the director to be curbstoning, as that term is defined in subsection (3) of this section. A person against whom a civil penalty has been imposed must receive reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the issue. The civil penalty is due ten days after issuance of a final order.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2) of this section,"curbstoning" means a person or firm engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling, five or more vehicles that are each less than thirty years old in a twelve-month period without holding a vehicle dealer license. For the purpose of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, "curbstoning" does not include the sale of equipment or vehicles used in farming as defined in RCW 46.04.183 and sold by a farmer as defined in RCW 46.04.182.
[ 2000 c 131 § 1; 1986 c 241 § 15.]
NOTES:
Severability—2000 c 131: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 2000 c 131 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.122 - Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.

RCW 46.70.122
Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.
(1) If the purchaser or transferee is a dealer he or she shall, on selling, leasing, or otherwise disposing of the vehicle, promptly execute the assignment and warranty of title, in such form as the director shall prescribe.
(2) The assignment and warranty shall show any secured party holding a security interest created or reserved at the time of resale or lease, to which shall be attached the assigned certificate of title and registration certificate received by the dealer. The dealer shall mail or deliver them to the department with the transferee's application for the issuance of new certificate of title and registration certificate. The certificate of title issued for a vehicle possessed by a dealer and subject to a security interest shall be delivered to the secured party who upon request of the dealer's transferee shall, unless the transfer was a breach of the security agreement, either deliver the certificate to the transferee for transmission to the department, or upon receipt from the transferee of the owner's bill of sale or sale document, the transferee's application for a new certificate and the required fee, mail or deliver to the department. Failure of a dealer to deliver the certificate of title to the secured party does not affect perfection of the security interest.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1133; 2001 c 272 § 8; 1990 c 238 § 5; 1975 c 25 § 11; 1972 ex.s. c 99 § 3; 1967 c 140 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.120. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 10; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(c); 1937 c 188 § 6(c); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(c). Formerly RCW 46.12.120.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
Effective date, implementation—1990 c 238: See note following RCW 46.12.530.
Effective date—1967 c 140: See note following RCW 46.12.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.124 - Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.

RCW 46.70.124
Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.
A vehicle dealer shall possess a separate certificate of title or other evidence of ownership approved by the department for each used vehicle kept in the dealer's possession. Evidence of ownership shall be either in the name of the dealer or in the name of the dealer's immediate vendor properly assigned. In the case of consigned vehicles, the vehicle dealer may possess a completed consignment contract that includes a guaranteed title from the seller in lieu of the required certificate of title.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1134; 1994 c 262 § 11; 1990 c 250 § 29; 1961 c 12 § 46.12.140. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 12; prior: 1947 c 164 § 4(e); 1937 c 188 § 6(e); Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-6(e). Formerly RCW 46.12.140.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.125 - Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.

RCW 46.70.125
Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.
A vehicle dealer who sells used vehicles shall either display on the vehicle, or disclose upon request, the written asking price of a specific vehicle offered for sale by the dealer as of that time.
A violation of this section is an unfair business practice under chapter 19.86 RCW, the Consumer Protection Act, and the provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW.
[ 1986 c 165 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.130 - Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.

RCW 46.70.130
Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.
(1) Before the execution of a contract or chattel mortgage or the consummation of the sale or lease of any vehicle, the seller must furnish the buyer or lessee an itemization in writing signed by the seller separately disclosing to the buyer or lessee the finance charge, insurance costs, taxes, and other charges which are paid or to be paid by the buyer or lessee.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, an itemization of the various license and title fees paid or to be paid by the buyer or lessee, which itemization must be the same as that disclosed on the registration/application for title document issued by the department, may be required only on the title application at the time the application is submitted for title transfer. A vehicle dealer may not be required to separately or individually itemize the license and title fees on any other document, including but not limited to the purchase order and lease agreement. No fee itemization may be required on the temporary permit.
[ 2001 c 272 § 9; 1996 c 282 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 16; 1961 c 12 § 46.70.130. Prior: 1951 c 150 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.132 - Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.

RCW 46.70.132
Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.
(1) In addition to the requirements contained in RCW 46.70.135, each sale of a new manufactured home in this state is made with an implied warranty that the manufactured home conforms in all material aspects to applicable federal and state laws and regulations establishing standards of safety or quality, and with implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose as permanent housing in the climate of the state.
(2) The implied warranties contained in this section may not be waived, limited, or modified. Any provision that attempts to waive, limit, or modify the implied warranties contained in this section is void and unenforceable.
[ 1994 c 284 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 284: See RCW 43.22A.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.134 - Manufactured home installation—Warranty, state installation code.

RCW 46.70.134
Manufactured home installation—Warranty, state installation code.
Any dealer, manufacturer, or contractor who installs a manufactured home warrants that the manufactured home is installed in accordance with the state installation code, chapter 296-150B WAC. The warranty contained in this section may not be waived, limited, or modified. Any provision attempting to waive, limit, or modify the warranty contained in this section is void and unenforceable. This section does not apply when the manufactured home is installed by the purchaser of the home.
[ 1994 c 284 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 284: See RCW 43.22A.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.140 - Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.

RCW 46.70.140
Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.
Any vehicle dealer who knowingly or with reason to know, buys or receives, sells or disposes of, conceals or has in the dealer's possession, any vehicle from which the motor or serial number has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed, or any dealer, who removes from or installs in any motor vehicle registered with the department by motor block number, a new or used motor block without immediately notifying the department of such fact upon a form provided by the department, or any vehicle dealer who loans or permits the use of vehicle dealer license plates by any person not entitled to the use thereof, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 1993 c 307 § 9; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 17; 1971 ex.s. c 74 § 8; 1967 c 32 § 79; 1961 c 12 § 46.70.140. Prior: 1951 c 150 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.160 - Rules and regulations.

RCW 46.70.160
Rules and regulations.
The director may make any reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW relating to the enforcement and proper operation thereof.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.70.160. Prior: 1959 c 166 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.170 - Penalty for violations.

RCW 46.70.170
Penalty for violations.
It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, except where expressly provided otherwise, and the rules adopted as provided under this chapter.
[ 1986 c 241 § 17; 1965 c 68 § 5.]
NOTES:
Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.183 - Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.

RCW 46.70.183
Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.
Any vehicle dealer or manufacturer, by or against whom a petition in bankruptcy has been filed, shall, within ten days of the filing, notify the department of the proceedings in bankruptcy, including the identity and location of the court in which the proceedings are pending.
[ 1981 c 152 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.190 - Civil actions for violations—Injunctions—Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act—Time limitation.

RCW 46.70.190
Civil actions for violations—Injunctions—Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act—Time limitation.
Any person who is injured in his or her business or property by a violation of this chapter, or any person so injured because he or she refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of this chapter, may bring a civil action in the superior court to enjoin further violations, to recover the actual damages sustained by him or her together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee.
If a new motor vehicle dealer recovers a judgment or has a claim dismissed with prejudice against a manufacturer under RCW 46.96.040 or 46.96.050(3) or this section, the new motor vehicle dealer is precluded from pursuing that same claim or recovering judgment for that same claim against the same manufacturer under the federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act, 15 U.S.C. Sections 1221 through 1225, but only to the extent that the damages recovered by or denied to the new motor vehicle dealer are the same as the damages being sought under the federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act. Likewise, if a new motor vehicle dealer recovers a judgment or has a claim dismissed with prejudice against a manufacturer under the federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act, the dealer is precluded from pursuing that same claim or recovering judgment for that same claim against the same manufacturer under this chapter, but only to the extent that the damages recovered by or denied to the dealer are the same as the damages being sought under this chapter.
A civil action brought in the superior court pursuant to the provisions of this section must be filed no later than one year following the alleged violation of this chapter.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9085; 1989 c 415 § 21; 1986 c 241 § 19; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 19; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.220 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.

RCW 46.70.220
Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.
The director may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this chapter or of any rule or order hereunder to the attorney general or the proper prosecuting attorney, who may in his or her discretion, with or without such a reference, in addition to any other action they might commence, bring an action in the name of the state against any person to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice herein prohibited or declared unlawful: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall be considered in conjunction with chapters 9.04, 19.86, and 63.14 RCW and the powers and duties of the attorney general and the prosecuting attorney as they may appear in the aforementioned chapters, shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter: PROVIDED FURTHER, That any action to enforce a claim for civil damages under chapter 19.86 RCW shall be forever barred unless commenced within six years after the cause of action accrues.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9086; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 19.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.230 - Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Assurance of compliance—Filing.

RCW 46.70.230
Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Assurance of compliance—Filing.
In the enforcement of this chapter, the attorney general and/or any said prosecuting attorney may accept an assurance of compliance with the provisions of this chapter from any person deemed in violation hereof. Any such assurance shall be in writing and be filed with and subject to the approval of the superior court of the county in which the alleged violator resides or has his or her principal place of business, or in Thurston county.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9087; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.240 - Penalties—Jurisdiction.

RCW 46.70.240
Penalties—Jurisdiction.
Any person who violates the terms of any court order, or temporary or permanent injunction issued pursuant to this chapter, shall forfeit and pay a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars. For the purpose of this section the superior court issuing any injunction shall retain jurisdiction, and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general and/or the prosecuting attorney acting in the name of the state, or any person who pursuant to RCW 46.70.190 has secured the injunction violated, may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 22.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.250 - Personal service of process outside state.

RCW 46.70.250
Personal service of process outside state.
Personal service of any process in an action under this chapter may be made upon any person outside the state if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this chapter which has had the impact in this state which this chapter reprehends. Such person shall be deemed to have thereby submitted himself or herself to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state within the meaning of RCW 4.28.180 and 4.28.185.
[ 2010 c 8 § 9088; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 23.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.260 - Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.

RCW 46.70.260
Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.
The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all franchises and contracts existing between vehicle dealers and manufacturers or factory branches and to all future franchises and contracts.
[ 1986 c 241 § 22; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 24.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.270 - Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.

RCW 46.70.270
Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.
The provisions of this chapter shall be cumulative to existing laws: PROVIDED, That the violation of RCW 46.70.180 shall be construed as exclusively civil and not penal in nature.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 25.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.290 - Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.

RCW 46.70.290
Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.
The provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW shall apply to the distribution and sale of mobile homes and to mobile home dealers, distributors, manufacturers, factory representatives, or other persons engaged in such distribution and sale to the same extent as for motor vehicles.
[ 1993 c 307 § 10; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 23.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 231: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.300 - Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.

RCW 46.70.300
Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.
(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicle dealers and manufacturers shall be exclusive, and no county, city, or other political subdivision of this state shall enact any laws, rules, or regulations licensing or regulating vehicle dealers or manufacturers.
(2) This section shall not be construed to prevent a political subdivision of this state from levying a business and occupation tax upon vehicle dealers or manufacturers maintaining an office within that political subdivision if a business and occupation tax is levied by such a political subdivision upon other types of businesses within its boundaries.
[ 1993 c 307 § 11; 1981 c 152 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.310 - Consumer Protection Act.

RCW 46.70.310
Consumer Protection Act.
Any violation of this chapter is deemed to affect the public interest and constitutes a violation of chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 1986 c 241 § 23.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.320 - Buyer's agents.

RCW 46.70.320
Buyer's agents.
The regulation of buyers' agents is a matter affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. Activities of buyers' agents prohibited under RCW 46.70.180 (11), (12), or (13) are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of RCW 46.70.180 (11), (12), or (13) constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 1993 c 175 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.330 - Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.

RCW 46.70.330
Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
(1) A wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer may:
(a) Sell any classification of motor vehicle;
(b) Sell only to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state; or
(c) Sell a motor vehicle belonging to the United States government, the state of Washington, or a political subdivision to nonlicensed persons as may be required by the contracting public agency. However, a publicly owned "wrecked vehicle" as defined in RCW 46.80.010 may be sold to motor vehicle dealers and vehicle wreckers licensed under Title 46 RCW by the state of Washington or licensed by any other state.
(2) If the wholesale motor vehicle auction dealer knows that a vehicle is a "wrecked vehicle" as defined by RCW 46.80.010, the dealer must disclose this fact on the bill of sale.
[ 1998 c 282 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.900 - Liberal construction.

RCW 46.70.900
Liberal construction.
All provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that deceptive practices or commission of fraud or misrepresentation in the sale, lease, barter, or disposition of vehicles in this state may be prohibited and prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of selling, leasing, bartering, or otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in the business of selling, leasing, bartering and otherwise dealing in vehicles in this state: PROVIDED, That this chapter shall not apply to printers, publishers, or broadcasters who in good faith print, publish or broadcast material without knowledge of its deceptive character.
[ 2001 c 272 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 20; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.005 - Legislative recognition.

RCW 46.71.005
Legislative recognition.
The automotive repair industry supports good communication between auto repair facilities and their customers. The legislature recognizes that improved communications and accurate representations between automotive repair facilities and the customers will: Increase consumer confidence; reduce the likelihood of disputes arising; clarify repair facility lien interests; and promote fair and nondeceptive practices, thereby enhancing the safety and reliability of motor vehicles serviced by auto repair facilities in the state of Washington.
[ 1993 c 424 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1993 c 424: "If any provision of this act is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of the act and the applicability thereof to persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby." [ 1993 c 424 § 15.]
Effective date—1993 c 424: "This act shall take effect January 1, 1994." [ 1993 c 424 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.011 - Definitions.

RCW 46.71.011
Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter:
(1) An "aftermarket body part" or "nonoriginal equipment manufacturer body part" is an exterior body panel or nonstructural body component manufactured by someone other than the original equipment manufacturer and supplied through suppliers other than those in the manufacturer's normal distribution channels.
(2) "Automotive repair" includes but is not limited to:
(a) All repairs to vehicles subject to chapter 46.16A RCW that are commonly performed in a repair facility by a motor vehicle technician including the diagnosis, installation, exchange, or repair of mechanical or electrical parts or units for any vehicle, the performance of any electrical or mechanical adjustment to any vehicle, or the performance of any service work required for routine maintenance or repair of any vehicle. However, commercial fleet repair or maintenance transactions involving two or more vehicles or ongoing service or maintenance contracts involving vehicles used primarily for business purposes are not included;
(b) All work in facilities that perform one or more specialties within the automotive repair service industry including, but not limited to, body collision repair, refinishing, brake, electrical, exhaust repair or installation, frame, unibody, front-end, radiators, tires, transmission, tune-up, and windshield; and
(c) The removal, replacement, or repair of exterior body panels, the removal, replacement, or repair of structural and nonstructural body components, the removal, replacement, or repair of collision damaged suspension components, and the refinishing of automotive components.
(3) "Automotive repair facility" or "repair facility" means any person, firm, association, or corporation who for compensation engages in the business of automotive repair or diagnosis, or both, of malfunctions of motor vehicles subject to licensure under chapter 46.16A RCW and repair and refinishing auto-body collision damage as well as overall refinishing and cosmetic repairs.
(4) A "rebuilt" part consists of a used assembly that has been dismantled and inspected with only the defective parts being replaced.
(5) A "remanufactured" part consists of a used assembly that has been dismantled with the core parts being remachined and all other parts replaced with new parts so as to provide performance comparable to that found originally.
[ 2011 c 171 § 92; 1993 c 424 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.015 - Estimates—Invoices—Recordkeeping requirements.

RCW 46.71.015
Estimates—Invoices—Recordkeeping requirements.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in RCW 46.71.025, all estimates that exceed one hundred dollars shall be in writing and include the following information: The date; the name, address, and telephone number of the repair facility; the name, address, and telephone number, if available, of the customer or the customer's designee; if the vehicle is delivered for repair, the year, make, and model of the vehicle, the vehicle license plate number or last eight digits of the vehicle identification number, and the odometer reading of the vehicle; a description of the problem reported by the customer or the specific repairs requested by the customer; and a choice of alternatives described in RCW 46.71.025.
(2) Whether or not a written estimate is required, parts and labor provided by an automotive repair facility shall be clearly and accurately recorded in writing on an invoice and shall include, in addition to the information listed in subsection (1) of this section, the following information: A description of the repair or maintenance services performed on the vehicle; a list of all parts supplied, identified by name and part number, if available, part kit description or recognized package or shop supplies, if any, and an indication whether the parts supplied are rebuilt, or used, if applicable or where collision repair is involved, aftermarket body parts or nonoriginal equipment manufacturer body parts, if applicable; the price per part charged, if any, and the total amount charged for all parts; the total amount charged for all labor, if any; and the total charge. Parts and labor do not need to be separately disclosed if pricing is expressed as an advertised special by the job, a predisclosed written repair menu item, or a routine service package.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, if the repair work is performed under warranty or without charge to the customer, other than an applicable deductible, the repair facility shall provide either an itemized list of the parts supplied, or describe the service performed on the vehicle, but the repair facility is not required to provide any pricing information for parts or labor.
(4) A copy of the estimate, unless waived, shall be provided to the customer or customer's designee prior to providing parts or labor as required under RCW 46.71.025. A copy of the invoice shall be provided to the customer upon completion of the repairs.
(5) Only material omissions, under this section, are actionable in a court of law or equity.
[ 1993 c 424 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.021 - Disposition of replaced parts.

RCW 46.71.021
Disposition of replaced parts.
Except for parts covered by a manufacturer's or other warranty or parts that must be returned to a distributor, remanufacturer, or rebuilder, the repair facility shall return replaced parts to the customer at the time the work is completed if the customer requested the parts at the time of authorization of the repair. If a customer at the time of authorization of the repair requests the return of a part that must be returned to the manufacturer, remanufacturer, distributor, recycler, or rebuilder, or must be disposed of as required by law, the repair facility shall offer to show the part to the customer. The repair facility need not show a replaced part if no charge is being made for the replacement part.
[ 1993 c 424 § 4.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.031 - Required signs.

RCW 46.71.031
Required signs.
An automotive repair facility shall post in a prominent place on the business premises one or more signs, readily visible to customers, in the following form:
"YOUR CUSTOMER RIGHTS
YOU ARE ENTITLED BY LAW TO:
1.
A WRITTEN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS WHICH WILL COST MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS, UNLESS WAIVED OR ABSENT FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT (SEE ITEM 4 BELOW);
2.
RETURN OR INSPECTION OF ALL REPLACED PARTS, IF REQUESTED AT TIME OF REPAIR AUTHORIZATION;
3.
AUTHORIZE ORALLY OR IN WRITING ANY REPAIRS WHICH EXCEED THE ESTIMATED TOTAL PRESALES TAX COST BY MORE THAN TEN PERCENT;
4.
AUTHORIZE ANY REPAIRS ORALLY OR IN WRITING IF YOUR VEHICLE IS LEFT WITH THE REPAIR FACILITY WITHOUT FACE-TO-FACE CONTACT BETWEEN YOU AND THE REPAIR FACILITY PERSONNEL.
IF YOU HAVE AUTHORIZED A REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE INFORMATION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE COSTS OF THE REPAIR PRIOR TO TAKING THE VEHICLE FROM THE PREMISES."
The first line of each sign shall be in letters not less than one and one-half inch in height and the remaining lines shall be in letters not less than one-half inch in height.
[ 1993 c 424 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.035 - Failure to comply with estimate requirements.

RCW 46.71.035
Failure to comply with estimate requirements.
An automotive repair facility that fails to comply with the estimate requirements of RCW 46.71.025 is barred from recovering in an action to recover for automotive repairs any amount in excess of one hundred ten percent of the amount authorized by the customer, or the customer's designee, unless the repair facility proves by a preponderance of the evidence that its conduct was reasonable, necessary, and justified under the circumstances. In an action to recover for automotive repairs the prevailing party may, at the discretion of the court, recover the costs of the action and reasonable attorneys' fees.
[ 1993 c 424 § 7.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.041 - Liens barred for failure to comply.

RCW 46.71.041
Liens barred for failure to comply.
A repair facility that fails to comply with RCW 46.71.021, 46.71.025, or 46.71.031 is barred from asserting a possessory or chattel lien for the amount of the unauthorized parts or labor upon the motor vehicle or component.
[ 1993 c 424 § 8.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.045 - Unlawful acts or practices.

RCW 46.71.045
Unlawful acts or practices.
Each of the following acts or practices are unlawful:
(1) Advertising that is false, deceptive, or misleading. A single or isolated media mistake does not constitute a false, deceptive, or misleading statement or misrepresentation under this section;
(2) Materially understating or misstating the estimated price for a specified repair procedure;
(3) Retaining payment from a customer for parts not delivered or installed or a labor operation or repair procedure that has not actually been performed;
(4) Unauthorized operation of a customer's vehicle for purposes not related to repair or diagnosis;
(5) Failing or refusing to provide a customer, upon request, a copy, at no charge, of any document signed by the customer;
(6) Retaining duplicative payment from both the customer and the warranty or extended service contract provider for the same covered component, part, or labor;
(7) Charging a customer for unnecessary repairs. For purposes of this subsection "unnecessary repairs" means those for which there is no reasonable basis for performing the service. A reasonable basis includes, but is not limited to: (a) That the repair service is consistent with specifications established by law or the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, component, or part; (b) that the repair is in accordance with accepted industry standards; or (c) that the repair was performed at the specific request of the customer.
[ 1993 c 424 § 9.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.051 - Copy of warranty.

RCW 46.71.051
Copy of warranty.
The repair facility shall make available, upon request, a copy of any express warranty provided by the repair facility to the customer that covers repairs performed on the vehicle.
[ 1993 c 424 § 10.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.060 - Retention of price estimates and invoices.

RCW 46.71.060
Retention of price estimates and invoices.
Every automotive repair facility shall retain and make available for inspection, upon request by the customer or the customer's authorized representative, true copies of the written price estimates and invoices required under this chapter for at least one year after the date on which the repairs were performed. Such copies may be maintained as electronic records and not as hard copies as long as the repair facility is capable of printing the records in hard copy upon request of the customer or the customer's authorized representative.
[ 2016 sp.s. c 16 § 2; 1993 c 424 § 11; 1982 c 62 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 280 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.71 - Automotive Repair. › 46.71.070 - Consumer Protection Act—Defense.

RCW 46.71.070
Consumer Protection Act—Defense.
The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Violations of this chapter are not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business. A violation of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 19.86 RCW. In an action under chapter 19.86 RCW due to an automotive repair facility's charging a customer an amount in excess of one hundred ten percent of the amount authorized by the customer, a violation shall not be found if the automotive repair facility proves by a preponderance of the evidence that its conduct was reasonable, necessary, and justified under the circumstances.
Notwithstanding RCW 46.64.050, no violation of this chapter shall give rise to criminal liability under that section.
[ 1993 c 424 § 12; 1982 c 62 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 280 § 7.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1993 c 424: See notes following RCW 46.71.005.