2011 Washington Code
Title 46 Motor vehicles
46.17 Vehicle fees.
46.17.315 Commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee.

     *** CHANGE IN 2011 *** (SEE 5061.SL) ***

(1) Before accepting an application for a motor vehicle base plated in the state of Washington that is subject to highway inspections and compliance reviews under RCW 46.32.080 or the international registration plan if base plated in a foreign jurisdiction, the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall require the applicant to pay a sixteen dollar commercial vehicle safety enforcement fee in addition to any other fees and taxes required by law. The sixteen dollar fee:

     (a) Must be apportioned for those vehicles operating interstate and registered under the international registration plan;

     (b) Does not apply to trailers; and

     (c) Is not refundable when the motor vehicle is no longer subject to RCW 46.32.080.

     (2) The department may deduct an amount equal to the cost of administering the program. All remaining fees must be deposited with the state treasurer and credited to the state patrol highway account of the motor vehicle fund created in RCW 46.68.070.

[2010 c 161 § 524.]

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.