46.17.110 - Emergency medical services fee. - Washington Statutes

Emergency medical services fee. (Effective July 1, 2011.)

(1) Before accepting an application for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle as required in this title, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a six dollar and fifty cent emergency medical services fee for the following transactions:

     (a) All retail sales or leases of any new or used motor vehicles; and

     (b) Original and transfer certificate of title transactions.

     (2) The emergency medical services fee:

     (a) Is not considered a violation of RCW 46.70.180(2);

     (b) Does not apply to motor vehicles declared a total loss by an insurer or self-insurer unless an application for certificate of title is made to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director after the declaration of total loss; and

     (c) Must be distributed under RCW 46.68.440.

[2010 c 161 § 509.]

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.