2011 Washington Code
Title 46 Motor vehicles
46.08 General provisions.
46.08.010 State preempts licensing field.
The provisions of this title relating to the certificate of ownership, certificate of license registration, vehicle license, vehicle license plates and vehicle operator's license shall be exclusive and no political subdivision of the state of Washington shall require or issue any licenses or certificates for the same or a similar purpose except as provided in *RCW 82.80.020, nor shall any city or town in this state impose a tax, license, or other fee upon vehicles operating exclusively between points outside of such city or town limits, and to points therein.
[1990 c 42 § 207; 1961 c 12 §46.08.010 . Prior: 1937 c 188 § 75; RRS § 6312-75.]
Notes:
*Reviser's note: RCW 82.80.020 was repealed by 2003 c 1 § 5, (Initiative Measure No. 776, approved November 5, 2002).
Purpose -- Headings -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- Implementation -- 1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 82.36.025.
RCW 46.08.010State preempts registration and licensing fields. (Effective July 1, 2011.)The provisions of this title relating to certificates of title, registration certificates, vehicle licenses, vehicle license plates, and drivers' licenses shall be exclusive and no political subdivision of the state of Washington shall require or issue any licenses or certificates for the same or a similar purpose, nor shall any city or town in this state impose a tax, license, or other fee upon vehicles operating exclusively between points outside of such city or town limits, and to points therein.
[2010 c 161 § 1111; 1990 c 42 § 207; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.010. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 75; RRS § 6312-75.]
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.
Purpose -- Headings -- Severability -- Effective dates -- Application -- Implementation -- 1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 82.36.025.
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