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46.16 - Vehicle licenses


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46.16.004  Definitions.
[2010 c 161 § 401; 2007 c 419 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.010 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.005  Rules and regulations.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.005. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 3; 1957 c 145 § 6. Formerly RCW 46.16.360.]
Repealed by 1967 c 32 § 119.


46.16.006  "Registration year" defined — Registration months — "Last day of the month" defined.
[2010 c 161 § 402; 2009 c 159 § 1; 1992 c 222 § 1; 1983 c 27 § 1; 1981 c 214 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.020 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.010  Licenses and plates required — Penalties — Exceptions — Expired registration, impoundment.
[2010 c 270 § 1; 2010 c 217 § 5; 2010 c 161 § 403; 2007 c 242 § 2; 2006 c 212 § 1. Prior: 2005 c 350 § 1; 2005 c 323 § 2; 2005 c 213 § 6; prior: 2003 c 353 § 8; 2003 c 53 § 238; 2000 c 229 § 1; 1999 c 277 § 4; prior: 1997 c 328 § 2; 1997 c 241 § 13; 1996 c 184 § 1; 1993 c 238 § 1; 1991 c 163 § 1; 1989 c 192 § 2; 1986 c 186 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 148 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 17 § 2; 1972 ex.s. c 5 § 2; 1969 c 27 § 3; 1967 c 202 § 2; 1963 ex.s. c 3 § 51; 1961 ex.s. c 21 § 32; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.010; prior: 1955 c 265 § 1; 1947 c 33 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 15; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-15; 1929 c 99 § 5; RRS § 6324.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.030 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.0101  Rental cars.
[1992 c 194 § 6.]
Repealed by 1994 c 227 § 1.


46.16.0105  Exemption — Vehicles in national recreation areas.
[2005 c 79 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.011  Allowing unauthorized person to drive — Penalty.
[1987 c 388 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.520 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1218, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.012  Immunity from liability for licensing nonroadworthy vehicle.
[1986 c 186 § 5.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.510 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1218, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.015  Emission control inspections required — Exceptions — Educational information.
[2010 c 161 § 406; 2002 c 24 § 1; 1998 c 342 § 6; 1991 c 199 § 209; 1990 c 42 § 318; 1989 c 240 § 1; 1985 c 7 § 111. Prior: 1983 c 238 § 1; 1983 c 237 § 3; 1980 c 176 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 163 § 11.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.060 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.016  Emission control inspections — Rules for licensing requirements.
[1979 ex.s. c 163 § 15.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.017  Emission standards — Compliance required to register, lease, rent, or sell vehicles — Exemptions.
[2005 c 295 § 7.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.020  Exemptions — State and publicly owned vehicles — Registration.
[2010 c 161 § 407; 1986 c 30 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 169 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 22; 1967 c 32 § 14; 1965 ex.s. c 106 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.020. Prior: 1939 c 182 § 4; 1937 c 188 § 21; RRS § 6312-21; 1925 ex.s. c 47 § 1; 1921 c 96 § 17; 1919 c 46 § 2; 1917 c 155 § 12; 1915 c 142 § 17; RRS § 6329.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.170 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.022  Exemptions — Vehicles owned by Indian tribes — Conditions.
[2010 c 161 § 408; 1986 c 30 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.175 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.023  Ride-sharing vehicles — Special plates — Gross misdemeanor.
[2004 c 223 § 2; 1993 c 488 § 5; 1987 c 175 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.025  Identification device for exempt farm vehicles — Application for — Contents — Fee.
[2010 c 161 § 409; 2010 c 8 § 9010; 1979 c 158 § 139; 1967 c 202 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.420 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1217, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.028  "Resident" defined — Vehicle registration required.
[2010 c 161 § 410; 1997 c 59 § 7; 1987 c 142 § 1; 1986 c 186 § 2; 1985 c 353 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.140 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.029  Purchasing vehicle with foreign plates.
[2010 c 161 § 411; 1987 c 142 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.150 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.030  Nonresident exemption — Reciprocity.
[2010 c 161 § 412; 1991 c 163 § 2; 1990 c 42 § 110; 1967 c 32 § 15; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.030. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 23; RRS § 6312-23; 1931 c 120 § 1; 1929 c 99 § 4; 1921 c 96 § 11; 1919 c 59 § 6; 1917 c 155 § 7; 1915 c 142 § 11; RRS § 6322.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.160 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.035  Exemptions — Private school buses.
[1990 c 33 § 584; 1980 c 88 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.040  Form of application — Contents.
[2010 c 161 § 413; 1987 c 244 § 2; 1975 c 25 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 2. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 59; 1967 c 32 § 16; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.040; prior: 1947 c 164 § 8; 1937 c 188 § 29; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-29; 1921 c 96 § 5; 1919 c 178 § 1; 1919 c 59 § 4; 1915 c 142 § 5; RRS § 6316.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.040 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.045  Temporary permits — Authority — Fees — Secure system.
[2010 c 161 § 415; 2008 c 51 § 1; 2007 c 155 § 1; 1990 c 198 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 23; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.045. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.300 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1216, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.047  Temporary permits — Form and contents — Duration — Fees.
[2010 c 161 § 416; 2010 c 8 § 9011; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.047. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.305 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1216, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.048  Temporary letter of authority for movement of unlicensed vehicle for special community event.
[2010 c 161 § 417; 1977 c 25 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.350 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1216, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.060  License fee, general — Distribution of proceeds — House-moving dollies.
[1992 c 216 § 4; 1987 1st ex.s. c 9 § 3; 1985 c 380 § 13; 1981 c 342 § 8; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 3; 1969 c 99 § 5; 1965 c 25 § 1; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 9; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.060. Prior: 1957 c 105 § 1; 1955 c 384 § 11; 1951 c 150 § 17; 1949 c 220 § 8; 1937 c 188 § 16; 1931 c 140 § 1; part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-16; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 2000 1st sp.s. c 1 § 2.


46.16.061  Additional fees to help defray costs of studies.
[1985 c 380 § 14; 1984 c 7 § 49; 1963 ex.s. c 3 § 40.]
Repealed by 2000 1st sp.s. c 1 § 2.


46.16.062  License fee.
[2000 c 1 § 1 (Initiative Measure No. 695, approved November 2, 1999).]
Decodified November 1, 2000.

Notes:
Reviser's note:
Decodified November 1, 2000, under the Washington Supreme Court decision in Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 et al v. The State of Washington, 142 Wash.2d 183 (2000), which declared Initiative Measure No. 695 (2000 c 1) unconstitutional in its entirety.


46.16.0621  License fee.
[2003 c 1 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 776, approved November 5, 2002); 2002 c 352 § 7; 2000 1st sp.s. c 1 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.063  Additional fee for recreational vehicles.
[1996 c 237 § 1; 1980 c 60 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.065  Small trailer license fee — Conditions.
[2001 c 64 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 4; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 10; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.065. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 7.]
Repealed by 2002 c 352 § 28, effective July 1, 2002.


46.16.067  House trailer license fee.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.067. Prior: 1957 c 269 § 16.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 24.


46.16.068  Trailing units — Permanent plates.
[2010 c 161 § 418; 1998 c 321 § 32 (Referendum Bill No. 49, approved November 3, 1998); 1993 c 123 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.450 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1217, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.070  License fee on trucks, buses, and for hire vehicles based on gross weight.
[2010 c 161 § 419; 2005 c 314 § 204. Prior: 2003 c 361 § 201; 2003 c 1 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 776, approved November 5, 2002); 1994 c 262 § 8; 1993 sp.s. c 23 § 60; prior: 1993 c 123 § 5; 1993 c 102 § 1; 1990 c 42 § 105; 1989 c 156 § 1; prior: 1987 1st ex.s. c 9 § 4; 1987 c 244 § 3; 1986 c 18 § 4; 1985 c 380 § 15; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 281 § 54; 1967 ex.s. c 118 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 56; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 11; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.070; prior: 1957 c 273 § 1; 1955 c 363 § 2; prior: 1951 c 269 § 9; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.455 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1217, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.071  Additional fees.
[1996 c 315 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.072  Gross weight fees on trailers.
[1961 ex.s. c 21 § 33; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 12; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.072. Prior: 1957 c 273 § 2; 1955 c 363 § 3; prior: 1951 c 269 § 10; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 61.


46.16.073  Federal heavy vehicle use tax.
[1985 c 79 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.100 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.074  Increased fees on trucks propelled other than by gasoline.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.074. Prior: 1955 c 363 § 4; prior: 1951 c 269 § 11; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 24. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.075.


46.16.075  Gross weight fees on trucks propelled by diesel oil, steam, electricity or natural gas.
[1965 c 137 § 3; 1961 ex.s. c 7 § 13. Prior: 1961 c 12 § 46.16.074; 1955 c 363 § 4; 1951 c 269 § 11; prior: 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 61. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.070.


46.16.076  Voluntary, opt-out donation — State parks renewal and stewardship account.
[2010 c 161 § 420; 2009 c 512 § 1; 2007 c 340 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.090 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.079  Fixed load motor vehicle equipped for lifting or towing — Capacity fee in addition to and in lieu.
[1986 c 18 § 5; 1975 c 25 § 16; 1963 c 18 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.080  Fixed load machines — Capacity fee in addition to and in lieu — Exception.
[1986 c 18 § 6; 1975 c 25 § 17; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.080. Prior: 1957 c 269 § 17; 1955 c 363 § 5; prior: 1955 c 139 § 22; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1994 c 262 § 28, effective July 1, 1994.


46.16.082  Increased fees for converter gears.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.082. Prior: 1959 c 319 § 21; 1955 c 384 § 7.]
Repealed by 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 17.


46.16.083  Converter gear — Optional methods of licensing.
[1986 c 18 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 4; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.083. Prior: 1959 c 319 § 22; 1955 c 384 § 9.]
Repealed by 1991 c 163 § 6.


46.16.085  Commercial trailers, pole trailers — Fee in lieu.
[1991 c 163 § 3; 1989 c 156 § 2; 1987 c 244 § 4; 1986 c 18 § 8; 1985 c 380 § 16.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.086  Single-axle trailers — Fee in lieu.
[2010 c 161 § 421; 2006 c 337 § 2; 2005 c 314 § 203.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.440 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1217, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.088  Transfer of license plates — Penalty.
[1986 c 18 § 9; 1985 c 380 § 17.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.090  Gross weight fees on farm vehicles — Penalty.
[2010 c 161 § 423; 1989 c 156 § 3; 1986 c 18 § 10. Prior: 1985 c 457 § 16; 1985 c 380 § 18; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 45; 1977 c 25 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 169 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.090; prior: 1957 c 273 § 13; 1955 c 363 § 6; prior: 1953 c 227 § 1; 1951 c 269 § 12; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.425 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1217, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.100  Special permits for single movement — Fee.
[1975 c 25 § 18; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 5; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.100. Prior: 1955 c 363 § 7; prior: 1955 c 139 § 23; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 146 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 24.


46.16.104  Mobile home movement permit, vehicle license plates — Required — Copies to county assessors.
[1973 c 103 § 6; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 20.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 22 § 9. Later enactment, see RCW 46.44.170.


46.16.105  Mobile home movement permit, vehicle license plates — Special one-transit permit — Conditions — Fee, disposition.
[1971 ex.s. c 231 § 21.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 22 § 9. Later enactment, see RCW 46.44.170.


46.16.106  Mobile home movement without permit or vehicle license plate as misdemeanor — Exception.
[1973 c 103 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 22.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 22 § 9. Later enactment, see RCW 46.44.175.


46.16.110  Gross weight, how computed.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.110. Prior: 1955 c 363 § 8; prior: 1955 c 139 § 24; 1950 ex.s. c 15 § 1, part; 1949 c 220 § 10, part; 1947 c 200 § 15, part; 1941 c 224 § 1, part; 1939 c 182 § 3, part; 1937 c 188 § 17, part; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-17, part; 1931 c 140 § 1, part; 1921 c 96 § 15, part; 1919 c 46 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 10, part; 1915 c 142 § 15, part; RRS § 6326, part.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 61. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.111.


46.16.111  Gross weight, how computed.
[1987 c 244 § 5; 1986 c 18 § 11; 1971 ex.s. c 231 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 6; 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 57.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.115  Payment of tonnage fees separately on trailers or semitrailers — Optional.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 150 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 15.]
Repealed by 1985 c 380 § 24; and repealed by 1986 c 18 § 26, effective January 1, 1987.


46.16.120  Seating capacity fees on stages, for hire vehicles.
[1961 ex.s. c 7 § 14; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.120. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 13; 1949 c 200 § 9; 1937 c 188 § 18; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-18.]
Repealed by 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 61. Later enactment, see RCW 46.16.121.


46.16.121  Seating capacity fees on stages, for hire vehicles.
[1967 ex.s. c 83 § 58.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.125  Mileage fees on stages — Penalty.
[2010 c 161 § 424; 1997 c 215 § 2; 1967 ex.s. c 83 § 60; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.125. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 14.]
Recodified as RCW 81.24.100 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1236, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.130  Reduction of fees for fractional year.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 54 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 5; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.130. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 15; 1949 c 220 § 11; 1945 c 171 § 1; 1943 c 194 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-18a.]
Repealed by 1986 c 18 § 26, effective January 1, 1987.


46.16.135  Monthly license fee — Penalty.
[1986 c 18 § 12; 1985 c 380 § 19; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 46; 1979 c 134 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 7; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.135. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 16.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.137  Monthly license for transportation of logs, dump trucks — Penalty.
[1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 7; 1974 ex.s. c 172 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 17; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.137. Prior: 1959 c 319 § 23; 1957 c 273 § 4.]
Repealed by 1979 c 134 § 4.


46.16.138  Monthly license for transportation of logs — Penalty for operating vehicle for other purpose.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.138. Prior: 1959 c 319 § 24.]
Repealed by 1979 c 134 § 4.


46.16.140  Overloading licensed capacity — Additional license — Penalties — Exceptions.
[1986 c 18 § 13; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 47; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.140. Prior: 1955 c 384 § 16; 1951 c 269 § 18; 1937 c 188 § 25, part; RRS § 6312-25, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.540 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1218, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.145  Overloading licensed capacity — Penalties.
[1979 ex.s. c 136 § 48; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 5; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.145. Prior: 1951 c 269 § 19; 1937 c 188 § 25, part; RRS § 6312-25, part.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.545 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1218, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.150  School buses exempt from load and seat capacity fees.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.150. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 22; RRS § 6312-22.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.160  Vehicle trip permits — Restrictions and requirements — Fees and taxes — Penalty — Rules.
[2010 c 161 § 425; 2007 c 419 § 6. Prior: 2002 c 352 § 8; 2002 c 168 § 5; 1999 c 270 § 1; 1996 c 184 § 2; 1993 c 102 § 2; 1987 c 244 § 6; 1981 c 318 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 22 § 5; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 64 § 6; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 8; 1961 c 306 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.160; prior: 1957 c 273 § 3; 1955 c 384 § 17; 1949 c 174 § 1; 1947 c 176 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 24; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-24.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.320 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1216, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.162  Farm vehicle trip permits.
[2010 c 161 § 426; 2009 c 452 § 1; 2006 c 337 § 3; 2005 c 314 § 206.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.330 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1216, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.170  Marking gross weight on vehicle.
[1988 c 56 § 2; 1986 c 18 § 14; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.170. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 19; RRS § 6312-19.]
Repealed by 2001 c 66 § 1.


46.16.180  Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without license.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.180. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 20; RRS § 6312-20.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.530 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1218, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.190  County auditor's fee for licensing.
[1949 c 234 § 3; 1947 c 164 § 9; 1937 c 188 § 32; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-32.]
Repealed by 1955 c 89 § 5; and repealed by 1961 c 12 § 46.98.050.


46.16.200  Applications to agents — Transmittal to director.
[1961 c 12 § 46.16.200. Prior: 1955 c 259 § 1; 1955 c 89 § 4; 1947 c 164 § 10; 1937 c 188 § 33; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-33; 1921 c 96 § 6, part; 1917 c 155 § 4, part; 1915 c 142 § 6, part; RRS § 6317, part.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.210  Original applications — Renewals — Fees — Preissuance, when.
[2010 c 161 § 428; 2010 c 8 § 9012; 2001 c 206 § 1; 1997 c 241 § 8; 1994 c 262 § 9; 1977 c 8 § 1. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 169 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 8; 1969 ex.s. c 75 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.210; prior: 1957 c 273 § 5; 1955 c 89 § 2; 1953 c 252 § 3; 1947 c 164 § 11; 1937 c 188 § 34; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-34.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.110 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.212  Notice of liability insurance requirement.
[2010 c 161 § 429; 1989 c 353 § 10.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.130 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.215  Renewal, payment of parking fines required — Distribution of fines, penalties, and surcharges — Change of registered owner — Statement of unpaid parking fines to registered owners.
[1982 1st ex.s. c 14 § 1.]
Repealed by 1984 c 224 § 4, effective July 1, 1984.


46.16.216  Payment of parking fines required for renewal.
[2010 c 249 § 10; 2010 c 161 § 430; 2004 c 231 § 4; 1990 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 401; 1984 c 224 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.120 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.220  Time of renewal of licenses — Duration.
[1997 c 241 § 9; 1991 c 339 § 20; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 9; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.220. Prior: 1957 c 261 § 8; 1955 c 89 § 1; 1953 c 252 § 4; 1947 c 164 § 12; 1937 c 188 § 35; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-35; 1921 c 96 § 7, part; RRS § 6318, part; 1921 c 6 § 1, part; 1916 c 142 § 7, part.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.225  Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.
[2010 c 161 § 431; 1986 c 18 § 15; 1979 c 158 § 140; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 2.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.025 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.230  License plates furnished.
[1992 c 7 § 41; 1975 c 25 § 19; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.230. Prior: 1957 c 261 § 9; 1949 c 90 § 1; 1939 c 182 § 5; 1937 c 188 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-28; 1921 c 96 § 12; 1921 c 6 § 2; 1919 c 59 § 7; 1917 c 155 § 8; 1915 c 142 § 12; RRS § 6323.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.233  Standard background — Periodic replacement — Retention of current plate number.
[2003 c 361 § 501; 2003 c 196 § 401; 2000 c 37 § 1; 1997 c 291 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.235  State name not abbreviated.
[1965 ex.s. c 78 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.237  Reflectorized materials — Fee.
[2005 c 314 § 301; 1987 c 52 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 60.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.240  Attachment of plates to vehicles — Violations enumerated.
[2006 c 326 § 1. Prior: 1987 c 330 § 704; 1987 c 142 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 10; 1967 c 32 § 18; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.240; prior: 1947 c 89 § 1; 1937 c 188 § 36; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-36.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.245  Display of truck or trailer license or tax receipt — Exception — Penalty.
[1953 c 252 § 5.]
Repealed by 1955 c 139 § 26; and repealed by 1961 c 12 § 46.98.050.


46.16.260  License registration certificate — Signature required — Carried in vehicle — Penalty — Inspection — Exception.
[2010 c 161 § 432; 2010 c 8 § 9014; 1986 c 18 § 16; 1979 ex.s. c 113 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 170 § 11; 1967 c 32 § 19; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.260. Prior: 1955 c 384 § 18; 1937 c 188 § 8; RRS § 6312-8.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.180 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.265  Replacement certificate.
[2010 c 161 § 433; 1997 c 241 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.190 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.270  Replacement of plates — Fee.
[2005 c 314 § 302; 1997 c 291 § 3; 1990 c 250 § 32; 1987 c 178 § 2. Prior: 1986 c 280 § 4; 1986 c 30 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 169 § 7; 1965 ex.s. c 78 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.270; prior: 1951 c 269 § 6; 1947 c 164 § 13; 1937 c 188 § 37; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-37; 1929 c 99 § 6; 1921 c 96 § 14; 1919 c 59 § 8; 1915 c 142 § 14; RRS § 6325.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.275  Replacement plates required, when.
[1984 c 62 § 1; 1983 c 72 § 1.]
Repealed by 1986 c 280 § 5.


46.16.276  Implementing rules.
[1986 c 30 § 4.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.220 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.280  Sale, loss, or destruction of commercial vehicle — Credit for unused fee — Change in license classification.
[1987 c 244 § 7; 1986 c 18 § 17; 1967 c 32 § 20; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.280. Prior: 1947 c 164 § 14; 1937 c 188 § 38; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 6312-38.]
RCW 46.16.280 was repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438 and takes precedence over the recodification direction in 2010 c 161 § 1215 drafted in error.


46.16.290  Disposition of license plates, certificate on vehicle transfer.
[2004 c 223 § 3; 1997 c 291 § 4; 1986 c 18 § 18; 1983 c 27 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.290. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 39; RRS § 6312-39; 1931 c 138 § 2; 1929 c 99 § 3; 1921 c 96 § 8; 1919 c 59 § 5; 1917 c 155 § 5; 1915 c 142 § 8; RRS § 6319.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.295  Returned plates — Reuse.
[2003 c 359 § 1.]
RCW 46.16.295 was repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438 and takes precedence over the recodification direction in 2010 c 161 § 1215 drafted in error.


46.16.300  Apportionment of registration of fleets operating interstate.
[1949 c 130 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 6312-23a.]
Repealed by 1955 c 381 § 11; and repealed by 1961 c 12 § 46.98.050.


46.16.301  Baseball stadium license plates.
[2010 c 161 § 614; 1997 c 291 § 5; 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 102; 1994 c 194 § 2; 1990 c 250 § 1.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.215 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1228, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.305  Special license plates — Continuance of earlier issues — Conditions for current issues.
[2008 c 72 § 1. Prior: 1997 c 291 § 6; 1997 c 241 § 10; 1990 c 250 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.307  Collectors' vehicles — Use restrictions.
[1996 c 225 § 11.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.309  Special license plates — Application.
[1997 c 291 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.010 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1225, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30901  Professional firefighters and paramedics plate.
[2004 c 35 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30902  Washington State Council of Firefighters benevolent fund.
[2004 c 35 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30903  Helping Kids Speak plate.
[2004 c 48 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30904  "Helping Kids Speak" account.
[2004 c 48 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30905  Law enforcement memorial plate.
[2004 c 221 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30906  Law enforcement memorial account.
[2004 c 221 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30907  Washington's Wildlife plate collection.
[2005 c 42 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30908  Washington's Wildlife license plate collection — Definition.
[2005 c 42 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30909  Washington state parks and recreation commission plate.
[2005 c 44 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30910  Washington state parks and recreation commission special license plate — Definition.
[2005 c 44 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30911  "Washington Lighthouses" plate.
[2005 c 48 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30912  Lighthouse environmental programs account.
[2005 c 48 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30913  "Keep Kids Safe" plate.
[2005 c 53 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30914  "We love our pets" plate.
[2005 c 71 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30915  We love our pets account.
[2005 c 71 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30916  Gonzaga University alumni association plate.
[2005 c 85 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30917  Gonzaga University alumni association account.
[2005 c 85 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30918  "Washington's National Park Fund" plate.
[2005 c 177 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30919  "Washington's National Park Fund" account.
[2005 c 177 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30920  Armed forces plate collection.
[2008 c 183 § 1; 2005 c 216 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30921  Armed forces license plate collection — Definition — No free issuance.
[2008 c 183 § 2; 2005 c 216 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30923  "Ski & Ride Washington" account.
[2005 c 220 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30924  Wild On Washington plate.
[2005 c 224 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30925  Wild On Washington license plates — Definition.
[2005 c 224 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30926  Endangered Wildlife plate.
[2005 c 225 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30927  Endangered Wildlife license plates — Definition.
[2005 c 225 § 2.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30928  "Share the Road" plate.
[2005 c 426 § 1.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.30929  "Share the Road" account.
[2005 c 426 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.310  Vehicles over forty years old — "Horseless carriage" licenses.
[1988 c 15 § 1; 1982 c 143 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 114 § 1; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.310. Prior: 1955 c 100 § 1.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 § 12, effective January 1, 1991. Cf. RCW 46.16.305.


46.16.311  "Horseless carriage" plates on vehicles manufactured after 1931.
[1971 ex.s. c 114 § 2.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 § 12, effective January 1, 1991.


46.16.313  Special license plates — Fees.
[2005 c 426 § 3; 2005 c 225 § 3; 2005 c 224 § 3; 2005 c 220 § 3; 2005 c 216 § 3; 2005 c 177 § 3; 2005 c 85 § 3; 2005 c 71 § 3; 2005 c 53 § 3; 2005 c 48 § 3; 2005 c 44 § 3; 2005 c 42 § 3. Prior: 2004 c 221 § 3; 2004 c 48 § 3; 2004 c 35 § 3; 1997 c 291 § 8; 1996 c 165 § 506; 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 103; 1994 c 194 § 4; 1990 c 250 § 4.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.314  Special license plates — Authority to continue.
[2003 c 196 § 501; 1997 c 291 § 9.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.030 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1225, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.315  Collector's vehicle older than thirty years — Special plates — Fees, disposition.
[1971 ex.s. c 114 § 3.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 § 12, effective January 1, 1991. Cf. RCW 46.16.305.


46.16.316  Special license plates — Transfer of vehicle — Replacement plates.
[2005 c 210 § 2. Prior: 2004 c 223 § 4; 2004 c 221 § 5, 2004 c 48 § 5; 2004 c 35 § 5; 1997 c 291 § 10; 1990 c 250 § 5.]
Repealed by 2010 c 161 § 438, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.319  Veterans and military personnel — Emblems.
[1997 c 234 § 1; 1991 c 339 § 11; 1990 c 250 § 6.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.295 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1228, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.320  Amateur radio operator plates — Fees — Deposit.
[1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 206 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 80; 1967 c 32 § 21; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.320. Prior: 1957 c 145 § 1.]
Repealed by 1990 c 250 § 12, effective January 1, 1991. Cf. RCW 46.16.305.


46.16.323  Institutions of higher education — Special plate emblems.
[1990 c 250 § 7.]
Repealed by 1994 c 194 § 9; cf. RCW 46.16.324.


46.16.324  Collegiate license plates.
[2010 c 161 § 615; 1994 c 194 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 46.18.225 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1228, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.327  Military emblems — Material, display requirements.
[1990 c 250 § 8.]
Recodified as RCW 46.16A.210 pursuant to 2010 c 161 § 1215, effective July 1, 2011.


46.16.330  Amateur radio operator plates — Disposition of plates upon transfer of interest in vehicle.

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