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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.030 - Departmental entry into multistate proportional registration agreement, International Registration Plan.

RCW 46.85.030
Departmental entry into multistate proportional registration agreement, International Registration Plan.
The department of licensing shall have the authority to execute agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of chapter 46.87 RCW and this chapter.
If the department enters into a multistate proportional registration agreement which requires this state to perform acts in a quasi agency relationship, the department may collect and forward applicable registration fees and applications to other jurisdictions on behalf of the applicant or on behalf of another jurisdiction and may take such other action as will facilitate the administration of such agreement.
If the department enters into a multistate proportional registration agreement which prescribes procedures applicable to vehicles not specifically described in chapter 46.87 RCW, such as but not limited to "owner-operator" or "rental" vehicles, it shall promulgate rules taking exception to or accomplishing the procedures prescribed in such agreement.
It is the purpose and intent of this subsection to facilitate the membership in the International Registration Plan and at the same time allow the department to continue to participate in such agreements and compacts as may be necessary and desirable in addition to the International Registration Plan.
[ 1987 c 244 § 10; 1982 c 227 § 19; 1981 c 222 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 92 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 137; 1967 c 32 § 113; 1963 c 106 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.040 - Authority for reciprocity agreements—Provisions—Reciprocity standards.

RCW 46.85.040
Authority for reciprocity agreements—Provisions—Reciprocity standards.
The department may enter into an agreement or arrangement with the duly authorized representatives of another jurisdiction, granting to vehicles or to owners of vehicles which are properly registered or licensed in such jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied, benefits, privileges, and exemptions from the payment, wholly or partially, of any taxes, fees, or other charges imposed upon such vehicles or owners with respect to the operation or ownership of such vehicles under the laws of this state. Such an agreement or arrangement shall provide that vehicles properly registered or licensed in this state when operated upon highways of such other jurisdiction shall receive exemptions, benefits, and privileges of a similar kind or to a similar degree as are extended to vehicles properly registered or licensed in such jurisdiction when operated in this state. Each such agreement or arrangement shall, in the judgment of the department, be in the best interest of this state and the citizens thereof and shall be fair and equitable to this state and the citizens thereof, and all of the same shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this state from the uninterrupted flow of commerce.
[ 1985 c 173 § 3; 1982 c 227 § 20; 1963 c 106 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.050 - Base state registration reciprocity.

RCW 46.85.050
Base state registration reciprocity.
An agreement or arrangement entered into, or a declaration issued under the authority of chapter 46.87 RCW or this chapter may contain provisions authorizing the registration or licensing in another jurisdiction of vehicles located in or operated from a base in such other jurisdiction which vehicles otherwise would be required to be registered or licensed in this state; and in such event the exemptions, benefits, and privileges extended by such agreement, arrangement, or declaration shall apply to such vehicles, when properly licensed or registered in such base jurisdiction.
[ 1987 c 244 § 11; 1963 c 106 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.060 - Declarations of extent of reciprocity, when—Exemptions, benefits, and privileges—Rules.

RCW 46.85.060
Declarations of extent of reciprocity, when—Exemptions, benefits, and privileges—Rules.
In the absence of an agreement or arrangement with another jurisdiction, the department may examine the laws and requirements of such jurisdiction and declare the extent and nature of exemptions, benefits and privileges to be extended to vehicles properly registered or licensed in such other jurisdiction, or to the owners of such vehicles, which shall, in the judgment of the department, be in the best interest of this state and the citizens thereof and which shall be fair and equitable to this state and the citizens thereof, and all of the same shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this state from the uninterrupted flow of commerce. Declarations of exemptions, benefits, and privileges issued by the department shall include at least the following exemptions:
(1) Nonresident persons not employed in this state may operate a vehicle in this state that is currently licensed in another jurisdiction for a period not to exceed six months in any continuous twelve-month period.
(2) Nonresident persons employed in this state may operate vehicles not to exceed twelve thousand pounds registered gross vehicle weight that are currently licensed in another jurisdiction if no permanent, temporary, or part-time residence is maintained in this state for a period greater than six months in any continuous twelve-month period.
(3) A vehicle or a combination of vehicles, not exceeding a registered gross or combined gross vehicle weight of twelve thousand pounds, which is properly base licensed in another jurisdiction and registered to a bona fide business in that jurisdiction is not required to obtain Washington vehicle license registration except when such vehicle is owned or operated by a business or branch office of a business located in Washington.
(4) The department of licensing, after consultation with the department of revenue, shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary for the administration of these exemptions, benefits, and privileges.
[ 1987 c 142 § 4; 1985 c 353 § 3; 1982 c 227 § 21; 1963 c 106 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.070 - Extension of reciprocal privileges to lessees authorized.

RCW 46.85.070
Extension of reciprocal privileges to lessees authorized.
An agreement, or arrangement entered into, or a declaration issued under the authority of this chapter, may contain provisions under which a leased vehicle properly registered by the lessor thereof may be entitled, subject to terms and conditions stated therein, to the exemptions, benefits and privileges extended by such agreement, arrangement or declaration.
[ 1963 c 106 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.080 - Automatic reciprocity, when.

RCW 46.85.080
Automatic reciprocity, when.
On and after July 1, 1963, if no agreement, arrangement or declaration is in effect with respect to another jurisdiction as authorized by this chapter, any vehicle properly registered or licensed in such other jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied shall receive, when operated in this state, the same exemptions, benefits and privileges granted by such other jurisdiction to vehicles properly registered in this state. Reciprocity extended under this section shall apply to commercial vehicles only when engaged exclusively in interstate commerce.
[ 1963 c 106 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.090 - Suspension of reciprocity benefits.

RCW 46.85.090
Suspension of reciprocity benefits.
Agreements, arrangements or declarations made under the authority of this chapter may include provisions authorizing the department to suspend or cancel the exemptions, benefits, or privileges granted thereunder to an owner who violates any of the conditions or terms of such agreements, arrangements, or declarations or who violates the laws of this state relating to motor vehicles or rules and regulations lawfully promulgated thereunder.
[ 1987 c 244 § 12; 1963 c 106 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.100 - Agreements to be written, filed, and available for distribution.

RCW 46.85.100
Agreements to be written, filed, and available for distribution.
All agreements, arrangements, or declarations or amendments thereto shall be in writing and shall be filed with the department. Upon becoming effective, they shall supersede the provisions of RCW 46.16A.160, chapter 46.87 RCW, or this chapter to the extent that they are inconsistent therewith. The department shall provide copies for public distribution upon request.
[ 2011 c 171 § 94; 1987 c 244 § 13; 1982 c 227 § 22; 1967 c 32 § 114; 1963 c 106 § 10.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective date—1982 c 227: See note following RCW 19.09.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.110 - Reciprocity agreements in effect at time of act.

RCW 46.85.110
Reciprocity agreements in effect at time of act.
All reciprocity and proportional registration agreements, arrangements and declarations relating to vehicles in force and effect at the time this chapter becomes effective shall continue in force and effect at the time this chapter becomes effective and until specifically amended or revoked as provided by law or by such agreements or arrangements.
[ 1963 c 106 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1963 c 106: See RCW 46.85.930.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.900 - Chapter part of and supplemental to motor vehicle registration law.

RCW 46.85.900
Chapter part of and supplemental to motor vehicle registration law.
This chapter shall be, and construed as, a part of and supplemental to the motor vehicle registration law of this state.
[ 1963 c 106 § 30.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.910 - Constitutionality.

RCW 46.85.910
Constitutionality.
If any phrase, clause, subsection or section of this chapter shall be declared unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be conclusively presumed that the legislature would have enacted this chapter without the phrase, clause, subsection or section so held unconstitutional or invalid and the remainder of the chapter shall not be affected as a result of said part being held unconstitutional or invalid.
[ 1963 c 106 § 31.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.920 - Repeal and saving.

RCW 46.85.920
Repeal and saving.
The following acts or parts of acts and RCW sections are hereby repealed:
(1) Sections 46.84.010, 46.84.030, 46.84.040, 46.84.050, 46.84.060, 46.84.070, 46.84.080, 46.84.090 and 46.84.100, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.84.010, 46.84.030, 46.84.040, 46.84.050, 46.84.060, 46.84.070, 46.84.080, 46.84.090 and 46.84.100;
(2) Section 46.84.020, chapter 12, Laws of 1961 as amended by section 37, chapter 21, Laws of 1961 extraordinary session and RCW 46.84.020;
(3) Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4, chapter 266, Laws of 1961 and RCW 46.84.110, 46.84.120, 46.84.130 and 46.84.140; and
(4) Sections 38, 39, and 40, chapter 21, Laws of 1961 extraordinary session and RCW 46.84.150, 46.84.160 and 46.84.170.
Such repeals shall not be construed as affecting any existing right acquired under the statutes repealed, nor as affecting any proceeding instituted thereunder, nor any rule, regulation or order promulgated thereunder, nor any administrative action taken thereunder, nor the term of office or appointment or employment of any person appointed or employed thereunder.
[ 1963 c 106 § 32.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.930 - Effective date—1963 c 106.

RCW 46.85.930
Effective date—1963 c 106.
This chapter shall take effect and be in force on and after July 1, 1963.
[ 1963 c 106 § 33.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.85 - Reciprocal or Proportional Registration of Vehicles. › 46.85.940 - Section captions not a part of the law.

RCW 46.85.940
Section captions not a part of the law.
Section captions as used in this chapter shall not constitute any part of the law.
[ 1963 c 106 § 34.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.010 - Applicability—Implementation.

RCW 46.87.010
Applicability—Implementation.
This chapter applies to proportional registration and reciprocity granted under the provisions of the international registration plan (IRP). This chapter shall become effective and be implemented beginning with the 1988 registration year.
(1) The director may adopt and enforce rules deemed necessary to implement and administer this chapter.
(2) Owners having a fleet of apportionable vehicles operating in two or more IRP member jurisdictions may elect to proportionally register the vehicles of the fleet under the provisions of the IRP and this chapter in lieu of full or temporary registration as provided for in chapter 46.16A RCW.
(3) If a due date or an expiration date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a state legal holiday, such period is automatically extended through the end of the next business day.
[ 2015 c 228 § 1; 2011 c 171 § 95; 2010 c 161 § 1140; 2005 c 194 § 1; 1987 c 244 § 15; 1986 c 18 § 22; 1985 c 380 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: "Sections 1 through 27 and 29 through 38 of this act take effect July 1, 2016." [ 2015 c 228 § 42.]
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.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: "Section 1 of this act shall take effect on January 1, 1990. Sections 9, 10, and 15 through 58 of this act shall take effect on January 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 244 § 59.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.022 - Rental trailers—Fleet vehicle registration.

RCW 46.87.022
Rental trailers—Fleet vehicle registration.
Owners of rental trailers and semitrailers over six thousand pounds gross vehicle weight used solely in pool fleets must fully register a portion of the pool fleet in this state. To determine the percentage of total fleet vehicles that must be registered in this state, divide the gross revenue received in the reporting period for the use of the rental vehicles arising from rental transactions occurring in this state by the total revenue received in the reporting period for the use of the rental vehicles arising from rental transactions in all jurisdictions in which the vehicles are operated. Apply the resulting percentage to the total number of vehicles that must be registered in this state. Vehicles registered in this state must be representative of the vehicles in the fleet according to age, size, and value.
[ 2015 c 228 § 3; 1990 c 250 § 74.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.025 - Vehicles titled in owner's name.

RCW 46.87.025
Vehicles titled in owner's name.
All vehicles being added to a Washington fleet or those vehicles that make up a new Washington fleet must be titled in the name of the owner at time of registration.
[ 2015 c 228 § 4; 1990 c 250 § 75; 1987 c 244 § 17.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.030 - Part-year registration—Credit for unused fees.

RCW 46.87.030
Part-year registration—Credit for unused fees.
(1) When application to register a vehicle in an existing fleet is made, the Washington apportioned fees must be reduced by one-twelfth for each full month that has elapsed from the time an application for registration is received in the department. The prorate percentage previously established for the fleet must be used in the computation of the apportionable fees and taxes due.
(2) If a vehicle is withdrawn from a fleet during the period it is registered under this chapter, the registrant of the fleet must notify the department on forms prescribed by the department. The department may require the registrant to surrender credentials issued to the vehicle. If a vehicle is completely removed from the service of the fleet, the unused portion of the license fee paid under RCW 46.17.355, reduced by one-twelfth for each month and fraction thereof elapsing between the first day of the month of the current registration year and the date the notice of removal is received in the department, must be credited to the registrant's fleet proportional registration account. Credit must be applied against the license fee liability for subsequent additions of vehicles to the fleet during the registration year or for additional license fees due under RCW 46.17.355 or be due upon audit under RCW 46.87.310. If any credit is less than fifteen dollars, the credit must not be entered. In lieu of credit, the registrant may transfer the unused portion of the license fee for the vehicle to the new owner, in which case it must remain with the vehicle for which it was originally paid. An amount may not be credited against fees other than those for the registration year from which the credit was obtained and an amount may not be refunded.
[ 2015 c 228 § 5; 2010 c 161 § 1142; 2005 c 194 § 3; 1997 c 183 § 3; 1993 c 307 § 13; 1987 c 244 § 18; 1986 c 18 § 23; 1985 c 380 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
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—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.040 - Purchase of additional gross weight.

RCW 46.87.040
Purchase of additional gross weight.
Additional gross weight may be purchased to the limits authorized under chapter 46.44 RCW. Registration must be for the remainder of the registration year, including the full registration month in which the vehicle is initially registered at the higher gross weight. The apportionable fee initially paid to the state of Washington, reduced by the number of full registration months the license was in effect, must be deducted from the total fee due. A credit or refund may not be given for a reduction of gross weight.
[ 2015 c 228 § 6; 1994 c 262 § 13; 1987 c 244 § 19; 1985 c 380 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.050 - Deposit of fees.

RCW 46.87.050
Deposit of fees.
Each day the department must forward to the state treasurer the fees collected under this chapter and, within ten days of the end of each registration quarter, a detailed report identifying the amount to be deposited to each account for which fees are required. Such fees must be deposited pursuant to RCW 46.68.035.
[ 2015 c 228 § 7; 2005 c 194 § 4; 1987 c 244 § 20; 1985 c 380 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.060 - Apportionment of fees.

RCW 46.87.060
Apportionment of fees.
The apportionment of fees to IRP member jurisdictions must be in accordance with the provisions of the IRP agreement.
[ 2015 c 228 § 8; 1987 c 244 § 21; 1985 c 380 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.070 - Reciprocity for trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers.

RCW 46.87.070
Reciprocity for trailers, semitrailers, pole trailers.
Trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers properly based in jurisdictions other than Washington and displaying currently registered license plates issued by the jurisdictions are granted vehicle registration reciprocity in this state. Unless registered under the provisions of the IRP as a pool fleet, such trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers must be operated in combination with an apportioned power unit to qualify for reciprocity. If pole trailers are not required to be licensed separately by a member jurisdiction, they may be operated in this state without displaying a base license plate.
[ 2015 c 228 § 9; 2005 c 194 § 5; 1993 c 123 § 1. Prior: 1991 c 339 § 9; 1991 c 163 § 5; 1990 c 42 § 112; 1987 c 244 § 22; 1985 c 380 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective date of 1993 c 102 and c 123—1993 sp.s. c 23: See note following RCW 46.16A.455.
Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.090 - Replacement of license plates, cab card, validation tabs—Fees.

RCW 46.87.090
Replacement of license plates, cab card, validation tabs—Fees.
(1) To replace license plates, a cab card, or validation tab(s), the registrant must apply to the department on forms furnished by the department.
(a) A fee of ten dollars is charged for two license plates. The department must issue new license plates with validation tabs and a new cab card.
(b) A fee of two dollars is charged for each cab card.
(c) A fee of two dollars is charged for each validation year tab.
(2) All fees collected under this section must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
[ 2015 c 228 § 11; 1994 c 262 § 14; 1987 c 244 § 24; 1986 c 18 § 24; 1985 c 380 § 9.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.120 - Report of actual distance accumulated on applications.

RCW 46.87.120
Report of actual distance accumulated on applications.
(1) An application for proportional registration of a fleet must state the actual distance accumulated by the fleet during the reporting period. If operations were not conducted by the fleet during the reporting period, the application must contain a department determined average per vehicle distance of the fleet in all jurisdictions.
[ 2015 c 228 § 12; 2005 c 194 § 7; 1997 c 183 § 4; 1990 c 42 § 113; 1987 c 244 § 25.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Purpose—Effective dates—Application—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 46.68.090.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.130 - Transaction fee.

RCW 46.87.130
Transaction fee.
The department must collect a vehicle transaction fee each time a vehicle is added to a Washington fleet, and each time the registration of a Washington fleet vehicle is renewed. The exact amount of the vehicle transaction fee must be fixed by rule, but must not exceed ten dollars. This fee must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
[ 2015 c 228 § 13; 2005 c 194 § 8; 1987 c 244 § 26.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.150 - Overpayment, underpayment—Refund, additional amount owed.

RCW 46.87.150
Overpayment, underpayment—Refund, additional amount owed.
If a person pays a fee or tax that amounts to an overpayment of ten dollars or more, the person is entitled to a refund of the entire amount of the overpayment, regardless of whether or not a refund has been requested. This subsection does not preclude a person from applying for a refund of an overpayment if the overpayment is less than ten dollars. If the department or its agents fail to assess and collect the full amount of fees or taxes owed, which underpayment is ten dollars or more, the department must collect the additional amount owed.
[ 2015 c 228 § 15; 1996 c 91 § 1; 1987 c 244 § 28.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective date—1996 c 91: "This act takes effect July 1, 1996." [ 1996 c 91 § 5.]
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.190 - Suspension or cancellation of benefits.

RCW 46.87.190
Suspension or cancellation of benefits.
The department may suspend or cancel the exemptions, benefits, or privileges granted under chapter 46.85 RCW or this chapter to any person who violates any of the conditions or terms of the IRP or who violates the laws or rules of this state relating to the operation or registration of vehicles.
[ 2015 c 228 § 16; 2005 c 194 § 10; 1987 c 244 § 32.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.200 - Refusal of registration—Federal heavy vehicle use tax.

RCW 46.87.200
Refusal of registration—Federal heavy vehicle use tax.
The department must refuse registration of a vehicle if the applicant has failed to furnish proof, acceptable to the department, that the federal heavy vehicle use tax imposed under 26 U.S.C. Sec. 4481 has been suspended or paid.
[ 2015 c 228 § 17; 1987 c 244 § 33.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.220 - Gross weight computation.

RCW 46.87.220
Gross weight computation.
The gross weight of a vehicle is the scale weight of the vehicle, plus the scale weight of any trailer, semitrailer, converter gear, or pole trailer to be towed by it, to which must be added the maximum weight of the load to be carried on it or towed by it as declared by the licensee as long as it does not exceed the weight limitations prescribed under chapter 46.44 RCW.
The gross weight in the case of a bus, auto stage, or passenger-carrying for hire vehicle with a seating capacity over six, is the scale weight of the bus, auto stage, or passenger-carrying for hire vehicle plus the seating capacity, including the operator's seat, computed at one hundred fifty pounds per seat.
If the resultant gross weight, according to this section, is not listed in RCW 46.17.355, it must be increased to the next higher gross weight listed pursuant to chapter 46.44 RCW.
A vehicle or combination of vehicles found to be loaded beyond the licensed gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles must be cited and handled under RCW 46.16A.540 and 46.16A.545.
[ 2015 c 228 § 18; 2010 c 161 § 1144; 1987 c 244 § 35.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
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—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.230 - Responsibility for unlawful acts or omissions.

RCW 46.87.230
Responsibility for unlawful acts or omissions.
Whenever an act or omission is declared to be unlawful under chapter 46.12, 46.16A, or 46.44 RCW or this chapter, and the operator of the vehicle is not the owner or lessee of the vehicle but is operating or moving the vehicle with the express or implied permission of the owner or lessee, the operator and the owner or lessee are both subject to this chapter, with the primary responsibility to be that of the owner or lessee.
If the person operating the vehicle at the time of the unlawful act or omission is not the owner or the lessee of the vehicle, that person is fully authorized to accept the citation or notice of infraction and execute the promise to appear on behalf of the owner or lessee.
[ 2015 c 228 § 19; 2011 c 171 § 99; 1987 c 244 § 36.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.240 - Relationship of department with other jurisdictions.

RCW 46.87.240
Relationship of department with other jurisdictions.
To administer the provisions of the IRP, the department may act in a quasi-agency relationship with other jurisdictions. The department may collect and forward applicable registration fees and taxes to other jurisdictions on behalf of the applicant or another jurisdiction and may take other action that facilitates the administration of the IRP.
[ 2015 c 228 § 20; 1987 c 244 § 37.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.250 - Authority of chapter.

RCW 46.87.250
Authority of chapter.
This chapter constitutes complete authority for the registration of vehicles upon a proportional registration basis without reference to or application of any other statutes of this state except as expressly provided in this chapter.
[ 2015 c 228 § 21; 1987 c 244 § 38.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.260 - Alteration or forgery of credential—Penalty.

RCW 46.87.260
Alteration or forgery of credential—Penalty.
Any person who alters, forges, or causes to be altered or forged any credential, or holds or uses any credential knowing the credential to have been altered or forged, is guilty of a class B felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.
[ 2015 c 228 § 22; 2003 c 53 § 255; 1987 c 244 § 39.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.280 - Effect of other registration.

RCW 46.87.280
Effect of other registration.
This chapter does not require any vehicle to be proportionally registered if it is otherwise properly registered for operation on the highways of this state.
[ 2015 c 228 § 23; 1987 c 244 § 41.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.290 - Refusal, cancellation of credentials—Procedures, penalties.

RCW 46.87.290
Refusal, cancellation of credentials—Procedures, penalties.
(1) If the department determines at any time that an applicant for proportional registration of a vehicle or vehicles is not entitled to credentials, the department may refuse to issue credentials for the vehicle or vehicles and, after notice, cancel any existing credentials. The department must send the notice of cancellation by first-class mail, addressed to the owner of the vehicle or vehicles at the owner's address as it appears in the proportional registration records of the department. It is unlawful for any person to drive or operate the vehicle(s) until proper credentials have been issued.
(2) Any person driving or operating the vehicle(s) after the refusal of the department to issue credentials or the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of the credentials is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(3) A vehicle that has been driven or operated in violation of this section may be impounded by the Washington state patrol, county sheriff, or city police in a manner directed for such cases by the chief of the Washington state patrol until proper credentials have been issued.
[ 2015 c 228 § 24; 2003 c 53 § 256; 1997 c 183 § 6; 1987 c 244 § 42.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.294 - Refusal under federal prohibition, placement of out-of-service order.

RCW 46.87.294
Refusal under federal prohibition, placement of out-of-service order.
The department must refuse to register a vehicle if the registrant or motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle has been prohibited from operating by the federal motor carrier safety administration. The department may not register a vehicle if the Washington state patrol has placed an out-of-service order on the vehicle's department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010.
[ 2015 c 228 § 25; 2011 c 171 § 100; 2007 c 419 § 15; 2003 c 85 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Findings—Short title—2007 c 419: See notes following RCW 46.16A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.296 - Suspension, revocation under federal prohibition—Placement of out-of-service order.

RCW 46.87.296
Suspension, revocation under federal prohibition—Placement of out-of-service order.
The department must suspend or revoke the credentials of a vehicle if the registrant or motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle has been prohibited from operating by the federal motor carrier safety administration. The department may not register a vehicle if the Washington state patrol has placed an out-of-service order on the vehicle's department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16A.010.
[ 2015 c 228 § 26; 2011 c 171 § 101; 2007 c 419 § 16; 2003 c 85 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Intent—Effective date—2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210.
Findings—Short title—2007 c 419: See notes following RCW 46.16A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.300 - Appeal of suspension, revocation, cancellation, refusal.

RCW 46.87.300
Appeal of suspension, revocation, cancellation, refusal.
The suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal by the director, or the director's designee, of the credentials issued under this chapter is conclusive unless the person whose credentials are suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused appeals to the superior court of Thurston county, or at the person's option if a resident of Washington, to the superior court of his or her county of residence, for the purpose of having the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the credentials set aside. Notice of appeal must be filed within ten calendar days after service of the notice of suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal. Upon the filing of the appeal, the court must issue an order to the director to show cause why the credentials should not be granted or reinstated. The director must respond to the order within ten days after the date of service of the order upon the director. Service must be in the manner prescribed for service of summons and complaint in other civil actions. Upon the hearing on the order to show cause, the court must hear evidence concerning matters related to the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal of the credentials and enter judgment either affirming or setting aside the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or refusal.
[ 2015 c 228 § 27; 1987 c 244 § 43.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.320 - Departmental audits, investigations—Subpoenas.

RCW 46.87.320
Departmental audits, investigations—Subpoenas.
The department may initiate and conduct audits and investigations to establish the existence of any alleged violations of or noncompliance with this chapter or any rules adopted under it.
For the purpose of any audit, investigation, or proceeding under this chapter, the director or any designee of the director may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, paper, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records that the department deems relevant or material to the inquiry.
In case of contumacy or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person, any court of competent jurisdiction may issue an order requiring that person to appear before the director or the officer designated by the director to produce testimony or other evidence touching the matter under audit, investigation, or in question. Failure to obey an order of the court may be punishable by contempt.
[ 2015 c 228 § 29; 1987 c 244 § 45.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.330 - Assessments—When due, penalties—Reassessment—Petition, notice, service—Injunctions, writs of mandate restricted.

RCW 46.87.330
Assessments—When due, penalties—Reassessment—Petition, notice, service—Injunctions, writs of mandate restricted.
An owner of vehicles against whom an assessment is made under RCW 46.87.310 may petition for reassessment within thirty days after service of notice of the assessment upon the owner. If the petition is not filed within the thirty-day period, the amount of the assessment becomes final.
If a petition for reassessment is filed within the thirty-day period, the department must reconsider the assessment and, if the petitioner has requested in the petition, grant the petitioner an oral hearing and give the petitioner ten days notice of the time and place of the hearing. The department may continue the hearing from time to time. The decision of the department upon a petition for reassessment becomes final thirty days after service upon the petitioner of notice of the decision.
Every assessment made under RCW 46.87.310 becomes due and payable at the time it is served on the owner. If the assessment is not paid in full when it becomes final, the department must add a penalty of ten percent of the amount of the assessment.
Any notice of assessment, reassessment, oral hearing, or decision required under this section must be served personally or by mail. If served by mail, service is deemed to have been accomplished on the date the notice was deposited in the United States mail and mailed to the owner's address as it appears in the proportional registration records of the department.
An injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process may not be issued in any suit, action, or proceeding in any court against any officer of the state to prevent or enjoin the collection under this chapter of any fee or tax or any amount of fee or tax required to be collected, except as specifically provided for in chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2015 c 228 § 30; 1996 c 91 § 3; 1987 c 244 § 46.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective date—1996 c 91: See note following RCW 46.87.150.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.335 - Mitigation of assessments.

RCW 46.87.335
Mitigation of assessments.
Except in the case of violations of filing a false or fraudulent application, if the department deems mitigation of penalties, fees, and interest to be reasonable, it may mitigate such assessments giving consideration to the degree and extent of the lack of records and reporting errors. The department may ascertain the facts regarding recordkeeping and payment penalties in lieu of more elaborate proceedings under this chapter.
[ 2015 c 228 § 31; 1994 c 262 § 15; 1991 c 339 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.340 - Assessments—Lien for nonpayment.

RCW 46.87.340
Assessments—Lien for nonpayment.
(1) If a person liable for the payment of fees and taxes fails to pay the amount, including any interest and penalty, together with costs incurred, there must be a lien in favor of the state upon all franchises, property, and rights to property, whether real or personal, belonging to or acquired, whether the property is employed by such person for personal or business use or is in the control of a trustee, receiver, or assignee. The lien is effective from the date fees and taxes were due and payable until the amount is satisfied. The lien has priority over any lien or encumbrance except liens of other fees and taxes having priority by law.
(2) The department must file with any county auditor or other agent a statement of claim and lien specifying the amount of delinquent fees, taxes, penalties, and interest owed.
[ 2015 c 228 § 32; 1993 c 307 § 16; 1987 c 244 § 47.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.350 - Delinquent obligations—Notice—Restriction on credits or property—Default judgments—Lien.

RCW 46.87.350
Delinquent obligations—Notice—Restriction on credits or property—Default judgments—Lien.
If a person is delinquent in the payment of any obligation, the department may give notice of the amount of the delinquency, in person or by mail, to persons having possession or control of credits or personal and real property belonging to the person, or owing any debts to the person. Any person notified may not transfer or dispose of credits, personal and real property, or debts without the consent of the department. A person notified must, within twenty days after receipt of the notice, advise the department of any credits, personal and real property, or debts in his or her possession, under his or her control or owing by him or her, and must immediately deliver the credits, personal and real property, or debts to the department.
If a person fails to timely answer the notice, a court may render judgment by default against the person.
The notice and order to withhold and deliver constitutes a continuing lien on property of the person. The department must include in the notice to withhold and deliver "continuing lien." The effective date of a notice to withhold and deliver is the date of service.
[ 2015 c 228 § 33; 1994 c 262 § 16; 1987 c 244 § 48.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.360 - Delinquent obligations—Collection by department—Seizure of property, notice, sale.

RCW 46.87.360
Delinquent obligations—Collection by department—Seizure of property, notice, sale.
If a person is delinquent in the payment of any obligation, and the delinquency continues after notice and demand for payment, the department must collect the amount due. The department must seize any property subject to the lien of the fees, taxes, penalties, and interest and sell it at public auction. Notice of the intended sale and its time and place must be given to the person and to all persons with an interest in the property. The notice must be published at least ten days before the date set for the sale in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the property will be sold. If there is no newspaper of general circulation in the county, the notice must be posted in three public places in the county for a period of ten days. The notice must contain a description of the property, a statement of the amount due, the name of the person, and a statement that unless the amount due is paid on or before the time in the notice the property will be sold.
The department must sell the property and deliver to the purchaser a bill of sale or deed. If the moneys received exceed the amount due from the person, the excess must be returned to the person with a receipt. If any person having an interest in or lien upon the property has filed notice with the department before the sale, the department must withhold payment of any excess to the person pending determination of the rights of the respective parties by a court of competent jurisdiction. If the receipt of the person is not available, the department must deposit the excess with the state treasurer as trustee for the person or his or her heirs, successors, or assigns.
[ 2015 c 228 § 34; 2010 c 8 § 9101; 1987 c 244 § 49.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 46 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 46.87 - Proportional Registration. › 46.87.370 - Warrant for final assessments—Lien on property.

RCW 46.87.370
Warrant for final assessments—Lien on property.
When an assessment becomes final, the department may file with the clerk of any county within the state a warrant in the amount of fees, taxes, penalties, interest, and a filing fee under RCW 36.18.012(10). The warrant constitutes a lien upon the title to, and interest in, all real and personal property of the person against whom the warrant is issued. The warrant is sufficient to support the issuance of writs of execution and writs of garnishment in favor of the state.
[ 2015 c 228 § 35; 2001 c 146 § 6; 1987 c 244 § 50.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates—1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.