2014 Revised Code of Washington
Title 46 - MOTOR VEHICLES
46.68 Disposition of revenue.
46.68.470 Congestion reduction charges -- Contracts.

RCW 46.68.470 Congestion reduction charges — Contracts.

Whenever the department enters into a contract with the governing body of a county that has assumed the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metropolitan municipal corporation under chapter 36.56 RCW and is operating a public transportation system for the collection of congestion reduction charges authorized under RCW 82.80.055:

     (1) The contract must require that the governing body provide any information specified by the department to identify the vehicle owners who owe the congestion reduction charges, and must specify that it is the responsibility of the governing body to ensure that the congestion reduction charges are appropriately applied;

     (2) The department is not responsible for the collection of congestion reduction charges until a date agreed to by both parties as specified in the contract;

     (3) The department shall deduct a percentage amount as provided in the contract, not to exceed three percent of the charges collected, necessary to reimburse the department for the costs incurred for the collection of the congestion reduction charges; and

     (4) The department shall remit remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer. The state treasurer shall distribute the proceeds to the governing body on a monthly basis.

[2011 c 373 § 3.]

Notes:

Intent -- 2011 c 373: See note following RCW 82.80.055.