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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.350 - Snowmobile account—Disposition of snowmobile moneys.

RCW 46.68.350
Snowmobile account—Disposition of snowmobile moneys.
(1) The snowmobile account is created within the state treasury. Snowmobile registration fees, monetary civil penalties from snowmobile dealers, and snowmobile fuel tax moneys collected under *this chapter and chapter 46.17 RCW and in excess of the amounts fixed for the administration of the registration and fuel tax provisions of *this chapter must be deposited into the account and must be appropriated only to the state parks and recreation commission for the administration and coordination of *this chapter.
(2) The moneys collected by the department as snowmobile registration fees, monetary civil penalties from snowmobile dealers, and fuel tax moneys placed into the account must be distributed in the following manner:
(a) Actual expenses not to exceed three percent for each year must be retained by the department to cover expenses incurred in the administration of the registration and fuel tax provisions of *this chapter; and
(b) The remainder of funds each year must be remitted to the state treasurer to be deposited into the snowmobile account of the general fund and must be appropriated only to the commission to be expended for snowmobile purposes. Purposes may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the administration, acquisition, development, operation, and maintenance of snowmobile facilities and development and implementation of snowmobile safety, enforcement, and education programs. During the 2013-2015 biennium the legislature may appropriate funds from the account to the department of natural resources for purpose of planning and supporting snowmobile activities on lands purchased by the department in the Yakima river basin.
(3) This section is not intended to discourage any public agency in this state from developing and implementing snowmobile programs. The commission may award grants to public agencies and contract with any public or private agency or person for the purpose of developing and implementing snowmobile programs, as long as the programs are not inconsistent with the rules adopted by the commission.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 § 7040; 2010 c 161 § 823; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 9; 1985 c 57 § 61; 1982 c 17 § 6; 1979 ex.s. c 182 § 7. Formerly RCW 46.10.075.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "this chapter" appears to be erroneous. Reference to chapter 46.10 RCW was apparently intended.
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 19: See note following RCW 43.34.080.
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—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.360 - Organ and tissue donation awareness account—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.360
Organ and tissue donation awareness account—Distribution.
At least quarterly, the department shall transmit donations made to the organ and tissue donation awareness account under RCW 46.16A.090(2) to the foundation established for organ and tissue donation awareness purposes by the Washington state organ procurement organizations. All Washington state organ procurement organizations have proportional access to these funds to conduct public education in their service areas.
[ 2010 c 161 § 805.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.370 - License plate technology account.

RCW 46.68.370
License plate technology account.
The license plate technology account is created in the state treasury. All receipts collected under RCW 46.17.015 must be deposited into this account. Expenditures from this account must support current and future license plate technology and systems integration upgrades for both the department and correctional industries. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Additionally, the moneys in this account may be used to reimburse the motor vehicle account [fund] for any appropriation made to implement the digital license plate system. During the 2011-2013 and 2013-2015 fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer from the license plate technology account to the highway safety fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the license plate technology account. During the 2021-2023 and 2023-2025 fiscal biennia, the account may also be used for the maintenance of recently modernized information technology systems for vehicle registrations.
[ 2023 c 472 § 709; 2021 c 333 § 710; 2019 c 416 § 713; 2013 c 306 § 713; 2011 c 367 § 716; 2010 c 161 § 818; 2009 c 470 § 704; 2007 c 518 § 704; 2003 c 370 § 4. Formerly RCW 46.16.685.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2021 c 333: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2019 c 416: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2013 c 306: See note following RCW 47.64.170.
Effective date—2011 c 367 §§ 703, 704, 716, and 719: See note following RCW 46.18.060.
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—2009 c 470: See note following RCW 46.68.170.
Severability—Effective date—2007 c 518: See notes following RCW 46.68.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.380 - Special license plate applicant trust account.

RCW 46.68.380
Special license plate applicant trust account.
The special license plate applicant trust account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from special license plate applicants must be deposited into the account. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize disbursements from the account. The account is not subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, and an appropriation is not required for disbursements.
[ 2011 c 171 § 86; 2010 c 161 § 808.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.395 - Connecting Washington account.

RCW 46.68.395
Connecting Washington account.
(1) The connecting Washington account is created in the motor vehicle account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account must be used only for projects or improvements identified as connecting Washington projects or improvements in a transportation appropriations act, including any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements.
(2) Moneys in the connecting Washington account may not be expended on the state route number 99 Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project.
(3) During the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to make transfers of moneys in the connecting Washington account to the move ahead WA account.
[ 2023 c 472 § 710; 2020 c 219 § 707; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 106.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Effective date—2020 c 219: See note following RCW 46.68.310.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 44: "Except for sections 103, 105, 108, 110, 323, and 325 of this act, this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [July 15, 2015]." [ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 44 § 426.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.396 - JUDY transportation future funding program account.

RCW 46.68.396
JUDY transportation future funding program account.
The JUDY transportation future funding program account is created in the connecting Washington account established in chapter 44, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account must be used only for preservation projects, to accelerate the schedule of connecting Washington projects identified in chapter 43, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess., for new connecting Washington projects, and for principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects. It is the legislature's intent that moneys not be appropriated from the account until 2024 and that moneys in the account be expended in equal amounts between preservation and improvement projects. Moneys in the account may not be expended on the state route number 99 Alaskan Way viaduct replacement project.
[ 2022 c 182 § 435; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 12 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
Effective date—2015 3rd sp.s. c 12: See note following RCW 47.01.480.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.398 - Congestion relief and traffic safety account.

RCW 46.68.398
Congestion relief and traffic safety account.
The congestion relief and traffic safety account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may only be used for purposes related to congestion relief and traffic safety.
[ 2019 c 467 § 7.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2019 c 467: See note following RCW 46.20.289.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.400 - Vehicle registration filing fees—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.400
Vehicle registration filing fees—Distribution.
A filing fee established in RCW 46.17.005 must be distributed as follows:
(1) If paid to the county auditor or other agent or subagent appointed by the director, the fee must be distributed to the county treasurer and credited to the county current expense fund except that fifty cents of the fee must be remitted to the department. At least quarterly, the department must distribute an equal share of the remitted funds to each county.
(2) If the fee is paid to another agent of the director, the fee must be used by the agent to defray his or her expenses in handling the application.
(3) If the fee is collected by the state patrol as agent for the director, the fee must be certified to the state treasurer and deposited to the credit of the state patrol highway account.
(4) If the fee is collected by the department of transportation as agent for the director, the fee must be certified to the state treasurer and deposited to the credit of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
(5) If the fee is collected by the director or branches of the department, the fee must be certified to the state treasurer and deposited to the credit of the highway safety fund, except that two dollars of the fee must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account if the fee is collected in conjunction with RCW 46.17.350(1) (c) or (k) or 46.17.355.
[ 2019 c 417 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 819.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 417: See note following RCW 46.17.040.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.405 - Vehicle registration opt-out donations—Disposition.

RCW 46.68.405
Vehicle registration opt-out donations—Disposition.
All receipts from the voluntary donation received under RCW 46.16A.090(3) must be deposited in the state parks renewal and stewardship account established in RCW 79A.05.215 to be used for the operation and maintenance of state parks.
[ 2010 c 161 § 806.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.410 - Vehicle identification number inspection fee—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.410
Vehicle identification number inspection fee—Distribution.
The vehicle identification number inspection fee collected under RCW 46.17.130 must be distributed to the state patrol highway account created in RCW 46.68.030.
[ 2023 c 139 § 2; 2022 c 186 § 706; 2010 c 161 § 812.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 139: See note following RCW 46.17.130.
Contingent effective date—2022 c 186 § 706: "Section 706 of this act takes effect only if chapter . . . (Substitute Senate Bill No. 5778), Laws of 2022 (addressing the current backlog of vehicle inspections) is not enacted by June 30, 2022." [ 2022 c 186 § 711.]
Effective date—2022 c 186: See note following RCW 47.01.071.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.415 - Motor vehicle weight fee, motor home vehicle weight fee—Disposition.

RCW 46.68.415
Motor vehicle weight fee, motor home vehicle weight fee—Disposition.
(1) The motor vehicle weight fee imposed under RCW 46.17.365(1) must be deposited every July 1st as follows:
(a) Three million dollars to the freight mobility multimodal account created in RCW 46.68.310; and
(b) The remainder to the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070.
(2) The motor vehicle weight fee:
(a) Must be used for transportation purposes;
(b) May not be used for the general support of state government; and
(c) Is imposed to provide funds to mitigate the impact of vehicle loads on the state roads and highways and is separate and distinct from other vehicle license fees. Proceeds from the fee may be used for transportation purposes, or for facilities and activities that reduce the number of vehicles or load weights on the state roads and highways.
(3) The motor home vehicle weight fee imposed under RCW 46.17.365(2) must be deposited in the multimodal transportation account created in RCW 47.66.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 813.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was previously repealed by Initiative Measure No. 976 (chapter 1, Laws of 2020). The Washington state supreme court ruled in Garfield Cty. Transp. Auth. v. State, No. 98320-8, 2020 Wash. LEXIS 592 (Oct. 15, 2020) that Initiative Measure No. 976 is in violation of Article II, section 19 of the state Constitution and is therefore void in its entirety.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.425 - Special license plate fees by plate type—Disposition.

RCW 46.68.425
Special license plate fees by plate type—Disposition.
(1) The department shall:
(a) Collect special license plate fees established under RCW 46.17.220;
(b) Deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars for initial issue and two dollars for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and
(c) Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.
(2) The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the motor vehicle fund until the department determines that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the special license plate. Upon determination by the department that the state has been reimbursed, the state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type:
SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE
ACCOUNT
CONDITIONS FOR USE OF FUNDS
Armed forces
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140(4)
Breast cancer awareness
RCW 43.70.327
Must be used only by the department of health for efforts consistent with the breast, cervical, and colon health program
Endangered wildlife
RCW 77.12.170
Must be used only for the department of fish and wildlife's endangered wildlife program activities
Keep kids safe
RCW 43.121.100
As specified in RCW 43.121.100
Purple Heart
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140(4)
Washington state parks
RCW 79A.05.059
Provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks
Washington's fish collection
RCW 77.12.170
Only for the department of fish and wildlife's use to support steelhead species management activities including, but not limited to, activities supporting conservation, recovery, and research to promote healthy, fishable steelhead
Washington's wildlife collection
RCW 77.12.170
Only for the department of fish and wildlife's game species management activities
Wild on Washington
RCW 77.12.170
Dedicated to the department of fish and wildlife's watchable wildlife activities, as defined in RCW 77.32.560
[ 2016 c 31 § 3; 2016 c 30 § 4; 2014 c 77 § 3; 2011 c 171 § 88; 2010 c 161 § 810.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2016 c 30 § 4 and by 2016 c 31 § 3, 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—2016 c 31: See note following RCW 46.18.280.
Effective date—2016 c 30: See note following RCW 46.18.200.
Effective date—2014 c 77: See note following RCW 46.18.200.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.430 - Special license plate fees by plate type—Collegiate license plates—Disposition.

RCW 46.68.430
Special license plate fees by plate type—Collegiate license plates—Disposition.
(1) The department shall:
(a) Collect special license plates fees established under RCW 46.17.220(6);
(b) Deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars for initial issue and two dollars for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and
(c) Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.
(2) The state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type:
SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE
ACCOUNT
PURPOSE
Collegiate
RCW 28B.10.890
Student scholarships
[ 2018 c 67 § 6; 2010 c 161 § 811.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 67 §§ 3-8: See note following RCW 43.388.040.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.435 - Personalized license plate fees—Disposition.

RCW 46.68.435
Personalized license plate fees—Disposition.
(1) All revenue derived from personalized license plate fees provided for in RCW 46.17.210 must be forwarded to the state treasurer and deposited as follows:
(a) Ten dollars to the limited fish and wildlife account and used for the management of resources associated with the nonconsumptive use of wildlife;
(b) Two dollars to the wildlife rehabilitation account created under RCW 77.12.471; and
(c) The remainder to the limited fish and wildlife account to be used for the preservation, protection, perpetuation, and enhancement of nongame species of wildlife including, but not limited to, song birds, raptors, protected wildlife, rare and endangered wildlife, aquatic life, and specialized-habitat types, both terrestrial and aquatic, as well as all unclassified marine fish, shellfish, and marine invertebrates.
(2) Administrative costs incurred by the department as a direct result of administering the personalized license plate program must be appropriated by the legislature from the limited fish and wildlife account from those funds deposited in the account resulting from the sale of personalized license plates. If the actual costs incurred by the department are less than that which has been appropriated by the legislature, the remainder must revert to the limited fish and wildlife account.
[ 2020 c 148 § 4; 2010 c 161 § 821.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2020 c 148: See notes following RCW 77.12.170.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.440 - Emergency medical services fee—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.440
Emergency medical services fee—Distribution.
The emergency medical services fee imposed under RCW 46.17.110 must be distributed as follows:
(1) If collected by a vehicle dealer, the vehicle dealer must keep two dollars and fifty cents as an administrative fee and the remainder must be deposited in the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account created in RCW 70.168.040; and
(2) If not collected by a vehicle dealer, the fee must be deposited in the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account created in RCW 70.168.040.
[ 2010 c 161 § 820.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.445 - Parking ticket surcharge—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.445
Parking ticket surcharge—Distribution.
The parking ticket surcharge imposed under RCW 46.17.030 must be distributed as follows:
(1) Ten dollars to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 to be used exclusively for the administrative costs of the department; and
(2) Five dollars to be retained by the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director handling the renewal application to be used for the administration of the parking ticket program.
[ 2010 c 161 § 816.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.450 - Department temporary license plate fee—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.450
Department temporary license plate fee—Distribution.
The department temporary license plate fee imposed under RCW 46.17.400(1)(b) must be distributed as follows:
(1) If collected by the department, the fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.030; and
(2) If collected by the county auditor or other agent or subagent, the fee must be distributed to the county current expense fund.
[ 2022 c 132 § 7; 2010 c 161 § 814.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 132: See note following RCW 46.04.2701.
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.455 - Vehicle trip permit fee—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.455
Vehicle trip permit fee—Distribution.
The vehicle trip permit fee imposed under RCW 46.17.400(1)(h) must be distributed as follows:
(1) Five dollars to the state patrol highway account for commercial motor vehicle inspections;
(2) Five dollars to the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 to be distributed as follows:
(a) If paid by motor carriers, to be used for supporting vehicle weigh stations, weigh-in-motion programs, and the commercial vehicle information systems and networks programs; and
(b) If paid by a person other than a motor carrier, to be used for supporting congestion relief programs;
(3) A one dollar excise tax to the state general fund;
(4) The amount of the filing fee imposed under RCW 46.17.005(1) to be credited as required under RCW 46.68.400; and
(5) The remainder to the credit of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070 as an administrative fee.
The administrative fee must be increased or decreased in an equal amount if the amount of the filing fee imposed under RCW 46.17.005(1) increases or decreases, so that the total trip permit fee is adjusted equally to compensate.
[ 2011 c 171 § 89; 2010 c 161 § 815.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.460 - Special fuel trip permit fee—Distribution.

RCW 46.68.460
Special fuel trip permit fee—Distribution.
The special fuel trip permit fee imposed under RCW 46.17.400(1)(f) for special fuel trip permits issued under RCW 82.38.100 must be distributed as follows:
(1) One dollar to be retained by the county auditor or businesses appointed by the department to defray expenses incurred in handling and selling special fuel trip permits;
(2) Five dollars to the state patrol highway account to be used for commercial motor vehicle inspections;
(3) Five dollars to the motor vehicle fund to be distributed as follows:
(a) If paid by motor carriers, to be used for supporting vehicle weigh stations, weigh-in-motion programs, and the commercial vehicle information systems and networks program;
(b) If paid by a person other than a motor carrier, to be used for supporting congestion relief programs; and
(4) Nineteen dollars to the credit of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.
[ 2010 c 161 § 817.]
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 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.480 - Cooper Jones active transportation safety account.

RCW 46.68.480
Cooper Jones active transportation safety account.
The Cooper Jones active transportation safety account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from penalties collected under RCW 46.63.170 shall be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only to fund grant projects or programs for bicycle, pedestrian, and nonmotorist safety improvement administered by the Washington traffic safety commission. By December 1, 2024, and every two years thereafter, the commission shall report to the transportation committees of the legislature regarding the activities funded from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
[ 2023 c 431 § 8; 2022 c 182 § 430; 2020 c 224 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—2023 c 431: See note following RCW 46.17.015.
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.490 - Climate active transportation account.

RCW 46.68.490
Climate active transportation account.
(1) The climate active transportation account is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the following active transportation grant programs: Safe routes to schools, school-based bike program, bicycle and pedestrian grant program, complete streets grants program, and connecting communities grant program, as well as pedestrian and bicycle or other active transportation projects identified in an omnibus transportation appropriations act as move ahead WA projects.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2023, the state treasurer shall annually transfer 24 percent of the revenues accruing annually to the carbon emissions reduction account created in RCW 70A.65.240 to the climate active transportation account. This subsection does not apply during the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.
[ 2023 c 472 § 711; 2022 c 182 § 102.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.500 - Climate transit programs account.

RCW 46.68.500
Climate transit programs account.
(1) The climate transit programs account is hereby created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the following transit grant programs: Transit support grant program, tribal transit mobility grants, transit coordination grants, special needs transit grants, bus and bus facility grant program, green transit grants, and transportation demand management grants, as well as transit projects identified in an omnibus transportation appropriations act as move ahead WA projects.
(2) Beginning July 1, 2023, the state treasurer shall annually transfer 56 percent of the revenues accruing annually to the carbon emissions reduction account created in RCW 70A.65.240 to the climate transit programs account. This subsection does not apply during the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium.
[ 2023 c 472 § 712; 2022 c 182 § 103.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 472: See note following RCW 43.19.642.
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.510 - Move ahead WA account.

RCW 46.68.510
Move ahead WA account.
The move ahead WA account is created in the motor vehicle fund. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account must be used only for projects or improvements identified as move ahead WA projects or improvements in an omnibus transportation appropriations act, including any principal and interest on bonds authorized for the projects or improvements.
[ 2022 c 182 § 401.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.68 - Disposition of Revenue. › 46.68.520 - Move ahead WA flexible account.

RCW 46.68.520
Move ahead WA flexible account.
The move ahead WA flexible account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for transportation projects, programs, or activities identified as move ahead WA projects, programs, or activities in an omnibus transportation appropriations act.
[ 2022 c 182 § 402.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2022 c 182: See notes following RCW 70A.65.240.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.005 - Declaration of purpose.

RCW 46.70.005
Declaration of purpose.
The legislature finds and declares that the distribution, sale, and lease of vehicles in the state of Washington vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and license vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers and factory or distributor representatives, and to regulate and license dealers of vehicles doing business in Washington, in order to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.
[ 2001 c 272 § 1; (2017 c 15 § 2 repealed by 2018 c 273 § 2); 1986 c 241 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: Throughout chapter 46.70 RCW the phrases "this act" and "this amendatory act" have been changed to "this chapter." This 1967 act or amendatory act [1967 ex.s. c 74] consisted of RCW 46.70.005 through 46.70.042, 46.70.051, 46.70.061, 46.70.081 through 46.70.083, 46.70.101 through 46.70.111, and 46.70.180 through 46.70.910, the 1967 amendments to RCW 46.70.060 and 46.70.070, and the repeal of RCW 46.70.010 through 46.70.050, 46.70.080, 46.70.100, and 46.70.110.
Emergency—Effective date—1967 ex.s. c 74: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and sections 1 through 3 and sections 16 through 25 shall take effect immediately. Sections 4 through 15 and sections 26 through 30 inclusive shall take effect on July 1, 1967." [ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 31.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.021 - License required for dealers or manufacturers—Penalties.

RCW 46.70.021
License required for dealers or manufacturers—Penalties.
(1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or association to act as a vehicle dealer or vehicle manufacturer, to engage in business as such, serve in the capacity of such, advertise himself, herself, or themselves as such, solicit sales as such, or distribute or transfer vehicles for resale in this state, without first obtaining and holding a current license as provided in this chapter, unless the title of the vehicle is in the name of the seller.
(2) It is unlawful for any person other than a licensed vehicle dealer to display a vehicle for sale unless the registered owner or legal owner is the displayer or holds a notarized power of attorney.
(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling five or more vehicles in a twelve-month period, or in any other way engaged in dealer activity without holding a vehicle dealer license, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction subject to a fine of up to five thousand dollars for each violation and up to three hundred sixty-four days in jail.
(b) A second offense is a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
(4) A violation of this section is also a per se violation of chapter 19.86 RCW and is considered a deceptive practice.
(5) The department of licensing, the Washington state patrol, the attorney general's office, and the department of revenue shall cooperate in the enforcement of this section.
(6) A distributor, factory branch, or factory representative shall not be required to have a vehicle manufacturer license so long as the vehicle manufacturer so represented is properly licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(7) Nothing in this chapter prohibits financial institutions from cooperating with vehicle dealers licensed under this chapter in dealer sales or leases. However, financial institutions shall not broker vehicles and cooperation is limited to organizing, promoting, and financing of such dealer sales or leases.
[ 2011 c 96 § 36; 2003 c 53 § 249; 1993 c 307 § 4; 1988 c 287 § 2; 1986 c 241 § 3; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 3; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.025 - Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.

RCW 46.70.025
Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.
The director may by rule waive any requirements pertaining to a vehicle dealer's established place of business if such waiver both serves the purposes of this chapter and is necessary due to unique circumstances such as a location divided by a public street or a highly specialized type of business.
[ 1986 c 199 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.027 - Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.

RCW 46.70.027
Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.
A vehicle dealer is accountable for the dealer's employees, sales personnel, and managerial personnel while in the performance of their official duties. Any violations of this chapter or applicable provisions of chapter 46.12 or 46.16A RCW committed by any of these employees subjects the dealer to license penalties prescribed under RCW 46.70.101. A retail purchaser, consignor who is not a motor vehicle dealer, or a motor vehicle dealer who has purchased from a wholesale dealer, who has suffered a loss or damage by reason of any act by a dealer, salesperson, managerial person, or other employee of a dealership, that constitutes a violation of this chapter or applicable provisions of chapter 46.12 or 46.16A RCW may institute an action for recovery against the dealer and the surety bond as set forth in RCW 46.70.070. However, under this section, motor vehicle dealers who have purchased from wholesale dealers may only institute actions against wholesale dealers and their surety bonds.
[ 2011 c 171 § 90; (2017 c 15 § 5 repealed by 2018 c 273 § 2); 1989 c 337 § 12; 1986 c 241 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.028 - Consignment.

RCW 46.70.028
Consignment.
Dealers who transact dealer business by consignment shall obtain a consignment contract for sale and shall comply with applicable provisions of chapter 46.70 RCW. The dealer shall place all funds received from the sale of the consigned vehicle in a trust account until the sale is completed, except that the dealer shall pay any outstanding liens against the vehicle from these funds. Where title has been delivered to the purchaser, the dealer shall pay the amount due a consignor within ten days after the sale. However, in the case of a consignment from a licensed vehicle dealer from any state, the wholesale auto auction shall pay the consignor within twenty days.
[ 2000 c 131 § 2; 1989 c 337 § 13.]
NOTES:
Severability—2000 c 131: See note following RCW 46.70.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.029 - Listing dealers, transaction of business.

RCW 46.70.029
Listing dealers, transaction of business.
Listing dealers shall transact dealer business by obtaining a listing agreement for sale, and the buyer's purchase of the mobile home shall be handled as dealer inventory. All funds from the purchaser shall be placed in a trust account until the sale is completed, except that the dealer shall pay any outstanding liens against the mobile home from these funds. Where title has been delivered to the purchaser, the listing dealer shall pay the amount due a seller within ten days after the sale of a listed mobile home. A complete account of all funds received and disbursed shall be given to the seller or consignor after the sale is completed. The sale of listed mobile homes imposes the same duty under RCW 46.70.122 on the listing dealer as any other sale.
[ 2001 c 64 § 8; 1990 c 250 § 63; 1986 c 241 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.031 - Application for license—Form.

RCW 46.70.031
Application for license—Form.
A vehicle dealer or vehicle manufacturer may apply for a license by filing with the department an application in such form as the department may prescribe.
[ 1986 c 241 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 4; 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.042 - Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.

RCW 46.70.042
Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.
Every application for license shall be retained by the department for a period of three years and shall be confidential information for the use of the department, the attorney general or the prosecuting attorney only: PROVIDED, That upon a showing of good cause therefor any court in which an action is pending by or against the applicant or licensee, may order the director to produce and permit the inspection and copying or photographing the application and any accompanying statements.
[ 1967 ex.s. c 74 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.045 - Denial of license.

RCW 46.70.045
Denial of license.
The director may deny a license under this chapter when the application is a subterfuge that conceals the real person in interest whose license has been denied, suspended, or revoked for cause under this chapter and the terms have not been fulfilled or a civil penalty has not been paid, the director finds that the application was not filed in good faith, or the issuance of a new license or subagency would cause a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, or an agent, officer, parent company, wholly or partially owned subsidiary, affiliated entity, or other person controlled by or under common control with a manufacturer, distributor, factory branch, or factory representative, to be in violation of chapter 46.96 RCW. This section does not preclude the department from taking an action against a current licensee.
[ 2014 c 214 § 1; 1997 c 432 § 2.]
NOTES:
Application—2014 c 214: "This act applies to all franchises and contracts between manufacturers and new motor vehicle dealers amended, renewed, or entered into after June 12, 2014. For purposes of chapter 46.96 RCW, an agreement between a manufacturer and new motor vehicle dealer entered into after June 12, 2014, addressing any issues governed by chapter 46.96 RCW, is considered an amendment to an existing franchise." [ 2014 c 214 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.055 - Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.

RCW 46.70.055
Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.
(1)(a) Effective July 1, 2017, the department of licensing may not issue any new wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.
(b) Effective July 1, 2018, the department of licensing may not renew any wholesale vehicle dealer licenses, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section.
(2) The department of licensing shall renew a wholesale vehicle dealer license of a wholesale vehicle dealer who has held the license continuously for at least the previous six years from July 1, 2018, and who otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.
[ 2018 c 273 § 1; 2017 c 15 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 273: "This act takes effect July 1, 2018." [ 2018 c 273 § 4.]
Effective date—2017 c 15 § 1: "Section 1 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect June 30, 2017." [ 2017 c 15 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and Manufacturers. › 46.70.061 - Fees—Disposition.

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