It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any vehicle not licensed annually for hire or as an auto stage and for which additional seating capacity fee as required by this chapter has not been paid, to carry passengers therein for hire.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.180. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 20; RRS § 6312-20. Formerly RCW 46.16.180.]