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Application -- 2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: See note following RCW 46.17.010.
Part headings not law -- 2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.17.010.
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46.16.180
Unlawful to carry passengers for hire without license.
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.]
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46.16.200
Applications to agents — Transmittal to director.
Upon receipt by agents of the director, including county auditors, of original applications for vehicle license accompanied by the proper fees, such agents shall, if the applications are in proper form and accompanied by such information as may be required by the director, immediately forward them, together with the fees to the 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.]
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46.16.210
Original applications — Renewals — Fees — Preissuance, when.
(1) Upon receipt of the application and proper fee for original vehicle license, the director shall make a recheck of the application and in the event that there is any error in the application it may be returned to the county auditor or other agent to effectively secure the correction of such error, who shall return the same corrected to the director.
(2) Application for the renewal of a vehicle license shall be made to the director or his agents, including county auditors, by the registered owner on a form prescribed by the director. The application must be accompanied by the payment of such license fees and excise tax as may be required by law. Such application shall be handled in the same manner and the fees transmitted to the state treasurer in the same manner as in the case of an original application. Any such application which upon validation becomes a renewal certificate need not have entered upon it the name of the lien holder, if any, of the vehicle concerned.
(3) Persons expecting to be out of the state during the normal renewal period of a vehicle license may secure renewal of such vehicle license and have license plates or tabs preissued by making application to the director or his agents upon forms prescribed by the director. The application must be accompanied by such license fees, and excise tax as may be required by law.
(4) Application for the annual renewal of a vehicle license number plate to the director or the director's agents shall not be required for those vehicles owned, rented, or leased by the state of Washington, or by any county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington or a governing body of an Indian tribe located within this state and recognized as a governmental entity by the United States department of the interior.
[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.]
Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 46.16.006.
Rental cars: RCW 46.87.023.
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46.16.212
Notice of liability insurance requirement.
The department of licensing shall notify the public of the requirements of RCW 46.30.020 through 46.30.040 at the time of new vehicle registration and when the department sends a registration renewal notice.
[1989 c 353 § 10.]
Notes: Severability -- Effective date -- 1989 c 353: See RCW 46.30.900 and 46.30.901.
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46.16.216
Payment of parking fines required for renewal.
(1) To renew a vehicle license, an applicant shall satisfy all listed standing, stopping, and parking violations, and other infractions issued under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d) for the vehicle incurred while the vehicle was registered in the applicant's name and forwarded to the department pursuant to RCW 46.20.270(3). For the purposes of this section, "listed" standing, stopping, and parking violations, and other infractions issued under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d) include only those violations for which notice has been received from state or local agencies or courts by the department one hundred twenty days or more before the date the vehicle license expires and that are placed on the records of the department. Notice of such violations received by the department later than one hundred twenty days before that date that are not satisfied shall be considered by the department in connection with any applications for license renewal in any subsequent license year. The renewal application may be processed by the department or its agents only if the applicant:
(a) Presents a preprinted renewal application showing no listed standing, stopping, or parking violations, or other infractions issued under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d), or in the absence of such presentation, the agent verifies the information that would be contained on the preprinted renewal application; or
(b) If listed standing, stopping, or parking violations, or other infractions issued under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d) exist, presents proof of payment and pays a fifteen dollar surcharge.
(2) The surcharge shall be allocated as follows:
(a) Ten dollars shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund to be used exclusively for the administrative costs of the department of licensing; and
(b) Five dollars shall be retained by the agent handling the renewal application to be used by the agent for the administration of this section.
(3) If there is a change in the registered owner of the vehicle, the department shall forward the information regarding the change to the state or local charging jurisdiction and release any hold on the renewal of the vehicle license resulting from parking violations or other infractions issued under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d) incurred while the certificate of license registration was in a previous registered owner's name.
(4) The department shall send to all registered owners of vehicles who have been reported to have outstanding listed parking violations or other infractions issued under RCW 46.63.030(1)(d), at the time of renewal, a statement setting out the dates and jurisdictions in which the violations occurred as well as the amounts of unpaid fines and penalties relating to them and the surcharge to be collected.
[2004 c 231 § 4; 1990 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 401; 1984 c 224 § 1.]
Notes: Severability -- 1990 2nd ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 82.14.300.
Severability -- 1984 c 224: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1984 c 224 § 5.]
Effective date -- 1984 c 224: "This act shall take effect on July 1, 1984." [1984 c 224 § 6.]
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46.16.220
Time of renewal of licenses — Duration.
Vehicle licenses and vehicle license number plates may be renewed for the subsequent registration year up to eighteen months before the current expiration date and must be used and displayed from the date of issue or from the day of the expiration of the preceding registration year, whichever date is later.
[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.]
Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 46.16.006.
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46.16.225
Adjustment of vehicle registration periods to stagger renewal periods.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department may extend or diminish vehicle license registration periods for the purpose of staggering renewal periods. Such extension or diminishment of a vehicle license registration period shall be by rule of the department adopted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW. The rules may provide for the omission of any classes or classifications of vehicle from the staggered renewal system and may provide for the gradual introduction of classes or classifications of vehicles into the system. The rules shall provide for the collection of proportionately increased or decreased vehicle license registration fees and of excise or property taxes required to be paid at the time of registration.
It is the intent of the legislature that there shall be neither a significant net gain nor loss of revenue to the state general fund or the motor vehicle fund as the result of implementing and maintaining a staggered vehicle registration system.
[1986 c 18 § 15; 1979 c 158 § 140; 1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 2.]
Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 46.16.006.
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46.16.230
License plates furnished.
The director shall furnish to all persons making satisfactory application for vehicle license as provided by law, two identical vehicle license number plates each containing the vehicle license number to be displayed on such vehicle as by law required: PROVIDED, That if the vehicle to be licensed is a trailer, semitrailer or motorcycle only one vehicle license number plate shall be issued for each thereof. The number and plate shall be of such size and color and shall contain such symbols indicative of the registration period for which the same is issued and of the state of Washington, as shall be determined and prescribed by the director. Any vehicle license number plate or plates issued to a dealer shall contain thereon a sufficient and satisfactory indication that such plates have been issued to a dealer in vehicles. All vehicle license number plates may be obtained by the director from the metal working plant of a state correctional facility or from any source in accordance with existing state of Washington purchasing procedures.
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the director may, in his discretion and under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, adopt a type of vehicle license number plates whereby the same shall be used as long as legible on the vehicle for which issued, with provision for tabs or emblems to be attached thereto or elsewhere on the vehicle to signify renewals, in which event the term "vehicle license number plate" as used in any enactment shall be deemed to include in addition to such plate the tab or emblem signifying renewal except when such plate contains the designation of the current year without reference to any tab or emblem. Renewals shall be effected by the issuance and display of such tab or emblem.
[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.]
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46.16.233
Standard background — Periodic replacement — Retention of current plate number.
(1) Except for those license plates issued under RCW 46.16.305(1) before January 1, 1987, under RCW 46.16.305(3), and to commercial vehicles with a gross weight in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2001, the appearance of the background of all vehicle license plates may vary in color and design but must be legible and clearly identifiable as a Washington state license plate, as designated by the department. Additionally, to ensure maximum legibility and reflectivity, the department shall periodically provide for the replacement of license plates, except for commercial vehicles with a gross weight in excess of twenty-six thousand pounds. Frequency of replacement shall be established in accordance with empirical studies documenting the longevity of the reflective materials used to make license plates.
(2) Special license plate series approved by the special license plate review board created under RCW 46.16.705 and enacted by the legislature may display a symbol or artwork approved by the special license plate review board.
(3) By November 1, 2003, in providing for the periodic replacement of license plates, the department shall offer to vehicle owners the option of retaining their current license plate numbers. The department shall charge a retention fee of twenty dollars if this option is exercised. Revenue generated from the retention fee must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account.
[2003 c 361 § 501; 2003 c 196 § 401; 2000 c 37 § 1; 1997 c 291 § 2.]
Notes: Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2003 c 196 § 401 and by 2003 c 361 § 501, 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).
Findings--Part headings not law -- Severability -- 2003 c 361: See notes following RCW 82.36.025.
Effective dates -- 2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.
Part headings not law -- 2003 c 196: See note following RCW 46.16.700.
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46.16.235
State name not abbreviated.
Vehicle license number plates issued by the state of Washington commencing with the next general issuance of such plates shall be so designed as to designate the name of the state of Washington in full without abbreviation.
[1965 ex.s. c 78 § 2.]
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46.16.237
Reflectorized materials — Fee.
All vehicle license number plates issued after January 1, 1968, or such earlier date as the director may prescribe with respect to plates issued in any county, shall be treated with fully reflectorized materials designed to increase the visibility and legibility of such plates at night. In addition to all other fees prescribed by law, there shall be paid and collected for each vehicle license number plate treated with such materials, the sum of two dollars and for each set of two plates, the sum of four dollars. However, one plate is available only to those vehicles that by law require only one plate. Such fees shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
[2005 c 314 § 301; 1987 c 52 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 60.]
Notes: Application -- 2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: See note following RCW 46.17.010.
Part headings not law -- 2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.17.010.
Severability -- 1967 ex.s. c 145: See RCW 47.98.043.
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46.16.240
Attachment of plates to vehicles — Violations enumerated.
The vehicle license number plates shall be attached conspicuously at the front and rear of each vehicle for which the same are issued and in such a manner that they can be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, That if only one license number plate is legally issued for any vehicle such plate shall be conspicuously attached to the rear of such vehicle. Each vehicle license number plate shall be placed or hung in a horizontal position at a distance of not less than one foot nor more than four feet from the ground and shall be kept clean so as to be plainly seen and read at all times: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That in cases where the body construction of the vehicle is such that compliance with this section is impossible, permission to deviate therefrom may be granted by the state patrol. It shall be unlawful to display upon the front or rear of any vehicle, vehicle license number plate or plates other than those furnished by the director for such vehicle or to display upon any vehicle any vehicle license number plate or plates which have been in any manner changed, altered, disfigured or have become illegible. License plate frames may be used on vehicle license number plates only if the frames do not obscure license tabs or identifying letters or numbers on the plates and the plates can be plainly seen and read at all times. It is unlawful to use any holders, frames, or any materials that in any manner change, alter, or make the vehicle license number plates illegible. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vehicle unless there shall be displayed thereon valid vehicle license number plates attached as herein provided.
[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.]
Notes:Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule -- IRLJ 6.2.
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1987 c 142 § 3 and by 1987 c 330 § 704, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section pursuant to RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Construction -- Application of rules -- Severability -- 1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
Illumination of plate: RCW 46.37.050.
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46.16.260
License registration certificate — Signature required — Carried in vehicle — Penalty — Inspection — Exception.
A certificate of license registration to be valid must have endorsed thereon the signature of the registered owner (if a firm or corporation, the signature of one of its officers or other duly authorized agent) and must be carried in the vehicle for which it is issued, at all times in the manner prescribed by the department. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or have in his possession a vehicle without carrying thereon such certificate of license registration. Any person in charge of such vehicle shall, upon demand of any of the local authorities or of any police officer or of any representative of the department, permit an inspection of such certificate of license registration. This section does not apply to a vehicle for which annual renewal of its license plates is not required and which is marked in accordance with the provisions of RCW 46.08.065.
[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.]
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46.16.265
Replacement certificate.
If a certificate of license registration is lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed or becomes illegible, the registered owner or owners, as shown by the records of the department, shall promptly make application for and may obtain a duplicate upon tender of one dollar and twenty-five cents in addition to all other fees and upon furnishing information satisfactory to the department. The duplicate of the license registration shall contain the legend, "duplicate."
A person recovering an original certificate of license registration for which a duplicate has been issued shall promptly surrender the original certificate to the department.
[1997 c 241 § 6.]
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46.16.270
Replacement of plates — Fee.
The total replacement plate fee shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
Upon the loss, defacement, or destruction of one or both of the vehicle license number plates issued for any vehicle where more than one plate was originally issued or where one or both have become so illegible or in such a condition as to be difficult to distinguish, or upon the owner's option, the owner of the vehicle shall make application for new vehicle license number plates upon a form furnished by the director. The application shall be filed with the director or the director's authorized agent, accompanied by the certificate of license registration of the vehicle and a fee in the amount of ten dollars per plate, whereupon the director, or the director's authorized agent, shall issue new vehicle license number plates to the applicant. It shall be accompanied by a fee of two dollars for a new motorcycle license number plate. In the event the director has issued license period tabs or a windshield emblem instead of vehicle license number plates, and upon the loss, defacement, or destruction of the tabs or windshield emblem, application shall be made on a form provided by the director and in the same manner as above described, and shall be accompanied by a fee of one dollar for each pair of tabs or for each windshield emblem, whereupon the director shall issue to the applicant a duplicate pair of tabs, year tabs, and when necessary month tabs or a windshield emblem to replace those lost, defaced, or destroyed. For vehicles owned, rented, or leased by the state of Washington or by any county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision of the state of Washington or United States government, or owned or leased by the governing body of an Indian tribe as defined in RCW 46.16.020, a fee shall be charged for replacement of a vehicle license number plate only to the extent required by the provisions of RCW 46.16.020, 46.16.237, and 46.01.140. For vehicles owned, rented, or leased by foreign countries or international bodies to which the United States government is a signatory by treaty, the payment of any fee for the replacement of a vehicle license number plate shall not be required.
[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.]
Notes: Application -- 2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: See note following RCW 46.17.010.
Part headings not law -- 2005 c 314: See note following RCW 46.17.010.
Severability -- 1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.
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46.16.276
Implementing rules.
The director may make and enforce rules to implement this chapter.
[1986 c 30 § 4.]
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46.16.280
Sale, loss, or destruction of commercial vehicle — Credit for unused fee — Change in license classification.
In case of loss, destruction, sale, or transfer of any motor vehicle with a registered gross weight in excess of twelve thousand pounds and subject to the license fees under RCW 46.16.070, the registered owner thereof may, under the following conditions, obtain credit for the unused portion of the licensing fee paid for the vehicle or may transfer such credit to the new owner if desired:
(1) The licensing fee paid for the motor vehicle will be reduced by one-twelfth for each calendar month and fraction thereof elapsing between the first month of the current registration year in which the motor vehicle was registered and the month the registrant surrenders the vehicle's registration certificate for the registration year to the department or an authorized agent of the department.
(2) If any such credit is less than fifteen dollars, no credit may be given.
(3) The credit may only be applied against the licensing fee liability due under RCW 46.16.070 for the replacement motor vehicle or if such credit was transferred to the new owner, it shall remain with the vehicle. The credit may only be used during the registration year from which it was obtained.
(4) In no event is such credit subject to refund.
Whenever any vehicle has been so altered as to change its license classification in such a manner that the vehicle license number plates are rendered improper, the current license plates shall be surrendered to the department. New license plates shall be issued upon application accompanied by a one dollar fee in addition to any other or different charge by reason of licensing under a new classification. Such application shall be on forms prescribed by the department and forwarded with the proper fee to the department or the office of a duly authorized agent of the department.
[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.]
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46.16.290
Disposition of license plates, certificate on vehicle transfer.
(1) In any case of a valid sale or transfer of the ownership of any vehicle, the right to the certificates properly transferable therewith, except as provided in RCW 46.16.280, and to the vehicle license plates passes to the purchaser or transferee. It is unlawful for the holder of such certificates, except as provided in RCW 46.16.280, or vehicle license plates to fail, neglect, or refuse to endorse the certificates and deliver the vehicle license plates to the purchaser or transferee.
(2)(a) If the sale or transfer is of a vehicle licensed with current standard issue license plates, the vehicle license plates may be retained and displayed upon a vehicle obtained in replacement of the vehicle so sold or transferred. If a person applies for a transfer of the plate or plates to another eligible vehicle, the plates must be transferred to a vehicle requiring the same type of plate. A transfer fee of ten dollars must be charged in addition to all other applicable fees. The transfer fees must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund.
(b) If the sale or transfer is of a vehicle licensed by the state or any county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision entitled to exemption as provided by law, or, if the vehicle is licensed with personalized plates, amateur radio operator plates, medal of honor plates, disabled person plates, disabled veteran plates, prisoner of war plates, or other special license plates issued under RCW 46.16.301 as it existed before amendment by section 5, chapter 291, Laws of 1997, the vehicle license plates therefor shall be retained and may be displayed upon a vehicle obtained in replacement of the vehicle so sold or transferred.
[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.]
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46.16.295
Returned plates — Reuse.
The department may, upon request, provide license plates that have been used and subsequently returned to the department to individuals for nonvehicular use. The department may charge a fee of up to five dollars per plate to cover costs of recovery, postage, and handling. The department may waive the fee for plates used in educational projects, and may, by rule, provide standards for the fee waiver and restrictions on the number of plates provided to any one person.
[2003 c 359 § 1.]
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46.16.301
Baseball stadium license plates.
The department shall create, design, and issue a special baseball stadium license plate that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for motor vehicles required to display two motor vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department. The special plates shall commemorate the construction of a baseball stadium, as defined in RCW 82.14.0485. The department shall also issue to each recipient of a special baseball stadium license plate a certificate of participation in the construction of the baseball stadium.
[1997 c 291 § 5; 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 102; 1994 c 194 § 2; 1990 c 250 § 1.]
Notes: Part headings not law -- Effective date -- 1995 3rd sp.s. c 1: See notes following RCW 82.14.0485.
Effective dates -- 1990 c 250 §§ 1-13: "Sections 1 through 9, and 11 through 13 of this act shall take effect on January 1, 1991. Section 10 of this act shall take effect on July 1, 1990." [1990 c 250 § 93.]
Severability -- 1990 c 250: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1990 c 250 § 92.]
State contribution for baseball stadium limited: RCW 82.14.0486.
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46.16.305
Special license plates — Continuance of earlier issues — Conditions for current issues.
The department shall continue to issue the categories of special plates issued by the department under the sections repealed under section 12 (1) through (7), chapter 250, Laws of 1990. Special license plates issued under those repealed sections before January 1, 1991, are valid to the extent and under the conditions provided in those repealed sections. The following conditions, limitations, or requirements apply to certain special license plates issued after January 1, 1991:
(1) A horseless carriage plate and a plate or plates issued for collectors' vehicles more than thirty years old, upon payment of the initial fees required by law and the additional special license plate fee established by the department, are valid for the life of the vehicle for which application is approved by the department. When a single plate is issued, it shall be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
(2) The department may issue special license plates denoting amateur radio operator status only to persons having a valid official radio operator license issued by the federal communications commission.
(3) The department shall issue one set of special license plates to each resident of this state who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for use on a passenger vehicle registered to that person. The department shall issue the plate without the payment of licensing fees and motor vehicle excise tax.
(4) The department may issue for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant special license plates denoting that the recipient of the plate is a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, to persons meeting all of the following criteria:
(a) Is a resident of this state;
(b) Was a member of the United States Armed Forces on December 7, 1941;
(c) Was on station on December 7, 1941, during the hours of 7:55 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Hawaii time at Pearl Harbor, the island of Oahu, or offshore at a distance not to exceed three miles;
(d) Received an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces; and
(e) Is certified by a Washington state chapter of the Pearl Harbor survivors association as satisfying the qualifications in (c) of this subsection.
The department may issue such plates to the surviving spouse of any deceased Pearl Harbor survivor who met the requirements of this subsection. If the surviving spouse remarries, he or she shall return the special plates to the department within fifteen days and apply for regular plates. The surviving spouse must be a resident of this state.
The department shall issue these plates upon payment by the applicant of all other license fees, but the department may not set or charge an additional fee for these special license plates.
(5) The department shall replace, free of charge, special license plates issued under subsections (3) and (4) of this section if they are lost, stolen, damaged, defaced, or destroyed. Such plates shall remain with the persons upon transfer or other disposition of the vehicle for which they were initially issued, and may be used on another vehicle registered to the recipient in accordance with the provisions of RCW 46.16.316(1).
[1997 c 291 § 6; 1997 c 241 § 10; 1990 c 250 § 2.]
Notes: Reviser's note: This section was amended by 1997 c 241 § 10 and by 1997 c 291 § 6, 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).
Finding -- 1997 c 291: "The legislature finds that the proliferation of special license plate series has decreased the ready identification of vehicles by law enforcement, and increased the amount of computer programming conducted by the department of licensing, thereby increasing costs. Furthermore, rarely has the actual demand for special license plates met the requesters' projections. Most importantly, special plates detract from the primary purpose of license plates, that of vehicle identification." [1997 c 291 § 1.]
Effective dates -- 1990 c 250 §§ 1-13: See note following RCW 46.16.301.
Severability -- 1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.
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46.16.307
Collectors' vehicles — Use restrictions.
A collectors' vehicle licensed under RCW 46.16.305(1) may only be used for participation in club activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure driving.
[1996 c 225 § 11.]
Notes: Finding -- 1996 c 225: See note following RCW 46.04.125.
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46.16.309
Special license plates — Application.
Persons applying to the department for special license plates shall apply on forms obtained from the department and in accordance with RCW 46.16.040. The applicant shall provide all information as is required by the department in order to determine the applicant's eligibility for the special license plates.
[1997 c 291 § 7; 1990 c 250 § 3.]
Notes: Effective dates -- 1990 c 250 §§ 1-13: See note following RCW 46.16.301.
Severability -- 1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.
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46.16.30901
Professional fire fighters and paramedics plate.
The department shall issue a special license plate displaying a symbol, approved by the special license plate review board, for professional fire fighters and paramedics who are members of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. Upon initial application and subsequent renewals, applicants must show proof of eligibility by providing a certificate of current membership from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. The special license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon the terms and conditions established by the department.
[2004 c 35 § 1.]
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46.16.30902
Washington State Council of Fire Fighters benevolent fund.
(1) The Washington State Council of Fire Fighters benevolent fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Upon the department's determination the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the professional fire fighters and paramedics special license plate, all receipts, except as provided in RCW 46.16.313 (6) and (7), from professional fire fighters and paramedics license plates must be deposited into the account. Only the director of the department of licensing or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
(2) Funds in the account must be disbursed subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Under the requirements of RCW 46.16.765, the department must contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to receive and disseminate funds for charitable purposes on behalf of members of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, their families, and others deemed in need.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a "qualified nonprofit organization" means a not-for-profit corporation incorporated and operating exclusively in Washington that has received a determination of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code. The organization must have been established for the express purposes of receiving and disseminating funds for charitable purposes on behalf of members of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, their families, and others deemed in need.
(c) The qualified nonprofit organization must meet all requirements set out in RCW 46.16.765.
[2004 c 35 § 4.]
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46.16.30903
Helping Kids Speak plate.
(1) The legislature recognizes the Helping Kids Speak license plate has been reviewed by the special license plate review board under RCW 46.16.725, and found to fully comply with all provisions of RCW 46.16.715 through 46.16.775.
(2) The department shall issue a special license plate displaying a symbol, approved by the special license plate review board, recognizing an organization that supports programs that provide no-cost speech pathology programs to children. The special license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department. The special plates will commemorate an organization that supports programs that provide free diagnostic and therapeutic services to children who have a severe delay in language or speech development.
[2004 c 48 § 1.]
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46.16.30904
"Helping Kids Speak" account.
(1) The "Helping Kids Speak" account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Upon the department's determination that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the "Helping Kids Speak" license plate, all receipts, except as provided in *RCW 46.16.313 (6) and (7), from the "Helping Kids Speak" license plate must be deposited into the account. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from this account. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
(2) Funds in the account must be disbursed subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Under the requirements of RCW 46.16.765 the department must contract with a qualified nonprofit organization for the purpose of the organization providing free diagnostic and therapeutic services to families of children who suffer from a delay in language or speech development.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a "qualified nonprofit organization" means a not-for-profit corporation operating in Washington that has received a determination of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code. The organization must offer free language disorder diagnostic and therapeutic services to families of children who suffer from a delay in language or speech development.
(c) The qualified nonprofit organization must meet all requirements of RCW 46.16.765.
[2004 c 48 § 4.]
Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 46.16.313 was amended by 2004 c 35 § 3, 2004 c 48 § 3, and 2004 c 221 § 3. The subsections relating to the "Helping Kids Speak" plates have been renumbered as subsections (8) and (9).
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46.16.30905
Law enforcement memorial plate.
(1) The legislature recognizes that the law enforcement memorial license plate has been reviewed by the special license plate review board as specified in chapter 196, Laws of 2003, and was found to fully comply with all provisions of chapter 196, Laws of 2003.
(2) The department shall issue a special license plate displaying a symbol, approved by the special license plate review board, honoring law enforcement officers in Washington killed in the line of duty. The special license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon the terms and conditions established by the department.
[2004 c 221 § 1.]
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46.16.30906
Law enforcement memorial account.
(1) The law enforcement memorial account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Upon the department's determination that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the law enforcement memorial special license plate, all receipts, except as provided in *RCW 46.16.313 (7) and (8), from law enforcement memorial license plates must be deposited into the account. Only the director of the department of licensing or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
(2) Funds in the account must be disbursed subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Pursuant to the requirements set out in RCW 46.16.765 the department must contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to provide support and assistance to survivors and families of law enforcement officers in Washington killed in the line of duty and to organize, finance, fund, construct, utilize, and maintain a memorial on the state capitol grounds to honor those fallen officers.
(b) For the purposes of this section, a "qualified nonprofit organization" means a not-for-profit corporation incorporated and operating exclusively in Washington that has received a determination of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code. The organization must have been established for the express purposes of providing support and assistance to the survivors and families of law enforcement officers in Washington killed in the line of duty and to organize, finance, fund, construct, utilize, and maintain a memorial on the state capitol grounds to honor those fallen officers.
(c) The qualified nonprofit must meet all requirements set out in RCW 46.16.765.
[2004 c 221 § 4.]
Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 46.16.313 was amended by 2004 c 35 § 3, 2004 c 48 § 3, and 2004 c 221 § 3. The subsections relating to law enforcement memorial plates have been renumbered as subsections (10) and (11).
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46.16.30907
Washington's Wildlife plate collection.
(1) The legislature recognizes that the Washington's Wildlife license plate collection, to include three distinct designs including bear, deer, and elk, has been reviewed by the special license plate review board under RCW 46.16.725 and was found to fully comply with all provisions of RCW 46.16.715 through 46.16.775.
(2) The department shall issue a special license plate collection displaying a symbol or artwork, approved by the special license plate review board and the legislature, recognizing Washington's wildlife, that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department.
[2005 c 42 § 1.]
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46.16.30908
Washington's Wildlife license plate collection — Definition.
For the purposes of RCW 46.16.313 and 46.16.30907, the term "Washington's Wildlife license plate collection" means the collection of three separate license plate designs issued under RCW 46.16.30907. Each license plate design displays a distinct symbol or artwork recognizing the wildlife of Washington, to include bear, deer, and elk.
[2005 c 42 § 2.]
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46.16.30909
Washington state parks and recreation commission plate.
(1) The legislature recognizes that the Washington state parks and recreation commission license plate application has been reviewed by the special license plate review board under RCW 46.16.725 and was found to fully comply with all provisions of RCW 46.16.715 through 46.16.775.
(2) The department shall issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork, approved by the special license plate review board and the legislature, recognizing Washington state parks as premier destinations of uncommon quality that preserve significant natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources, that may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one and two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department.
[2005 c 44 § 1.]
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46.16.30910
Washington state parks and recreation commission special license plate — Definition.
For the purposes of RCW 46.16.313, "Washington state parks and recreation commission special license plate" means license plates issued under RCW 46.16.30909 that display a symbol or artwork recognizing the efforts of state parks and recreation in Washington state.
[2005 c 44 § 2.]
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46.16.30911
"Washington Lighthouses" plate.
(1) The legislature recognizes that the "Washington Lighthouses" license plate has been reviewed by the special license plate review board under RCW 46.16.725, and found to fully comply with RCW 46.16.715 through 46.16.775.
(2) The department shall issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork, approved by the special license plate review board and the legislature, recognizing an organization that supports selected Washington state lighthouses and provides environmental education programs. The special license plate may be used in lieu of regular or personalized license plates for vehicles required to display one or two vehicle license plates, excluding vehicles registered under chapter 46.87 RCW, upon terms and conditions established by the department.
[2005 c 48 § 1.]
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46.16.30912
Lighthouse environmental programs account.
(1) The lighthouse environmental programs account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Upon the department's determination that the state had been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the "Washington Lighthouses" special license plate, all receipts, except as provided in RCW 46.16.313(14) (a) and (b), from "Washington Lighthouses" license plates must be deposited into the account. Only the director of the department of licensing or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
(2) Funds in the account must be disbursed subject to the following conditions and limitations:
(a) Under the requirements set out in RCW 46.16.765, the department must contract with a qualified nonprofit organization to support selected Washington state lighthouses that are accessible to the public and staffed by volunteers; to provide environmental education programs; and to provide grants for other Washington lighthouses to assist in funding infrastructure preservation and restoration and to encourage and support interpretive programs by lighthouse docents.
(b) For the purpose of this section, a "qualified nonprofit organization" means a not-for-profit corporation incorporated and of tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code. The organization must have been established for the express purposes of supporting selected Washington state lighthouses that are open to the public and staffed by volunteers; providing environmental education programs; and encouraging and supporting interpretive programs by lighthouse docents.
(c) The qualified nonprofit organization must meet all requirements set out in RCW 46.16.765.
[2005 c 48 § 4.]
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