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Title 44 Title 44STATE GOVERNMENT—LEGISLATIVE

Chapters 44.04 General provisions.44.16 Legislative inquiry.44.20 Session laws.44.39 Joint committee on energy supply and energy

conservation.44.48 Legislative evaluation and accountability pro-

gram committee.44.73 Legislative gift center.

Chapter 44.04 Chapter 44.04 RCWGENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections

44.04.100 Contest of election—Depositions.44.04.120 Members’ allowances when engaged in legislative business.44.04.280 State laws—Respectful language.

44.04.10044.04.100 Contest of election—Depositions. Any per-son desiring to contest the election of any member of the leg-islature, may, at any time after the presumptive election ofsuch member and before the convening of the ensuing regularsession of the legislature, have the testimony of witnesses, tobe used in support of such contest, taken and perpetuated, byserving not less than three days’ written notice upon themember whose election he or she desires to contest, of his orher intention to institute such contest and that he or shedesires to take the testimony of certain witnesses named insuch notice, at a time and place named therein, before anotary public duly commissioned and qualified and residingin the county where the presumptive member resides, givingthe name of such notary public, which deposition shall betaken in the manner provided by law for the taking of deposi-tions in civil actions in the superior court. The presumptivemember of the legislature, whose election is to be contested,shall have the right to appear, in person or by counsel, at thetime and place named in the notice, and cross examine anywitness produced and have such cross examination made apart of such deposition, and to produce witnesses and havetheir depositions taken for the purpose of sustaining his or herelection. The notary public before whom such deposition istaken shall transmit such depositions to the presiding officerof the senate, or house of representatives, as the case may be,in which said contest is to be instituted, in the care of the sec-retary of state, at the state capitol, by registered mail, and itshall be the duty of the secretary of state upon the conveningof the legislature to transmit said depositions, unopened, tothe presiding officer of the senate, or the house of representa-tives, as the case may be, to whom it is addressed, and in casesuch contest is instituted said depositions may be opened andread in evidence in the manner provided by law for the open-ing and introduction of depositions in civil actions in thesuperior court. [2009 c 549 § 6001; 1927 c 205 § 1; RRS §8162-1. Prior: Code 1881 §§ 3125-3139.]Contest of elections: Chapter 29A.68 RCW.Depositions: Rules of court: CR 26 through 37.Legislature to judge election and qualifications of members: State Constitu-

tion Art. 2 § 8.

Recall: State Constitution Art. 1 §§ 33, 34, chapter 29A.56 RCW.

44.04.120

44.04.120 Members’ allowances when engaged inlegislative business. Each member of the senate or house ofrepresentatives when serving on official legislative businessshall be entitled to receive, in lieu of per diem or any otherpayment, for each day or major portion thereof in which he orshe is actually engaged in legislative business or business ofthe committee, commission, or council, notwithstanding anylaws to the contrary, an allowance in an amount fixed by thesecretary of the senate and chief clerk of the house, respec-tively, in accordance with applicable rules and resolutions ofeach body. Such allowance shall be reasonably calculated toreimburse expenses, exclusive of mileage, which are ordinaryand necessary in the conduct of legislative business, recog-nizing cost variances which are encountered in differentlocales. The allowance authorized shall not exceed thegreater of forty-four dollars per day or the maximum dailyamount determined under RCW 43.03.050, as now or hereaf-ter amended. In addition, a mileage allowance shall be paidat the rate per mile provided for in RCW 43.03.060, as nowor hereafter amended, when authorized by the house, com-mittee, commission, or council of which he or she is a mem-ber and on the business of which he or she is engaged. [2009c 549 § 6002; 1985 c 3 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 255 § 3; 1974 ex.s. c157 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 197 § 5; 1967 ex.s. c 112 § 4; 1963ex.s. c 7 § 1; 1959 ex.s. c 10 § 1.]

Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 255: See note following RCW 43.03.010.

44.04.280

44.04.280 State laws—Respectful language. (1) Thelegislature recognizes that language used in reference to indi-viduals with disabilities shapes and reflects society’s atti-tudes towards people with disabilities. Many of the termscurrently used diminish the humanity and natural conditionof having a disability. Certain terms are demeaning and cre-ate an invisible barrier to inclusion as equal communitymembers. The legislature finds it necessary to clarify pre-ferred language for new and revised laws by requiring the useof terminology that puts the person before the disability.

(2)(a) The code reviser is directed to avoid all referencesto: Disabled, developmentally disabled, mentally disabled,mentally ill, mentally retarded, handicapped, cripple, andcrippled, in any new statute, memorial, or resolution, and tochange such references in any existing statute, memorial, orresolution as sections including these references are other-wise amended by law.

(b) The code reviser is directed to replace terms refer-enced in (a) of this subsection as appropriate with the follow-ing revised terminology: "Individuals with disabilities,""individuals with developmental disabilities," "individualswith mental illness," and "individuals with intellectual dis-abilities."

(3) No statute, memorial, or resolution is invalid becauseit does not comply with this section. [2009 c 377 § 1; 2004 c175 § 1.]

Chapter 44.16 Title 44 RCW: State Government—Legislative


Chapter 44.16 Chapter 44.16 RCWLEGISLATIVE INQUIRY

Sections

44.16.010 Examination of witnesses—Compulsory process.44.16.030 Chair to administer oaths.44.16.040 Commission to examine absent witness.44.16.070 Oath and powers of commissioner.44.16.080 Examination to be private.44.16.090 Testimony reduced to writing.44.16.100 Return of depositions.44.16.120 Punishment of recalcitrant witness.44.16.140 Refusal to testify—Contempt.44.16.160 Warrant of imprisonment.44.16.170 Record of proceedings.

44.16.01044.16.010 Examination of witnesses—Compulsoryprocess. Every chair or presiding member of any committeeof either the senate or house of representatives, or any jointcommittee of the senate or house of representatives, which,by the terms of its appointment, shall be authorized to sendfor persons and papers, shall have power, under the directionof such committee, to issue compulsory process for the atten-dance of any witness within the state whom the committeemay wish to examine. [2009 c 549 § 6003; 1895 c 6 § 1; RRS§ 8178.]

44.16.03044.16.030 Chair to administer oaths. The chair or pre-siding member of any committee of either the senate, houseof representatives, or any joint committee thereof, shall beauthorized to administer oaths to all witnesses coming beforesuch committee for examination; and all witnesses who shalltestify in any proceeding provided for in this chapter, shall beunder oath or affirmation. [2009 c 549 § 6004; 1895 c 6 § 2;RRS § 8179.]

44.16.04044.16.040 Commission to examine absent witness.Every such chair or presiding member shall also have power,under the direction of the committee, to issue a commissionfor the examination of any witness who shall be without thejurisdiction of the state, or if within the state, shall be unableto attend, or who shall, for any reasons, be excused by thecommittee from attendance. [2009 c 549 § 6005; 1895 c 6 §3; RRS § 8180.]

44.16.07044.16.070 Oath and powers of commissioner. Theperson to whom such commission shall be directed, if he orshe reside within the state and accept the trust, shall, beforeentering upon the execution of his or her duties, take the oathof office prescribed in the Constitution. Such commissionershall have power to issue process to compel the attendance ofwitnesses, whom he or she shall be required to examine, andshall have power to administer oaths to such witnesses.[2009 c 549 § 6006; 1895 c 6 § 6; RRS § 8183.]

44.16.08044.16.080 Examination to be private. Unless other-wise directed by the committee, it shall in all cases be theduty of the commissioner to examine, in private, every wit-ness attending before him or her, and not to make public theparticulars of such examination, when so made in private,until the same shall be made public by order of the house orlegislature appointing the committee. [2009 c 549 § 6007;1895 c 6 § 7; RRS § 8184.]

44.16.09044.16.090 Testimony reduced to writing. Every wit-ness so attending shall be examined on oath or affirmation,and his or her testimony shall be reduced to writing by thecommissioner, or by some disinterested person in his or herpresence and under the direction of said commissioner, andsigned by the witness. [2009 c 549 § 6008; 1895 c 6 § 8; RRS§ 8185.]

44.16.10044.16.100 Return of depositions. When a commissionshall have been duly executed, the commissioner shall annexthereto the depositions of the witnesses, duly certified by himor her, and shall, without delay, transmit the same by mail,inclosed and under seal, or deliver the same, to the chair ofthe committee by which the commission shall have beenissued, or to such person as by the committee directed. [2009c 549 § 6009; 1895 c 6 § 9; RRS § 8186.]

44.16.12044.16.120 Punishment of recalcitrant witness. Anyperson who shall fail to attend as a witness upon any commit-tee appointed by either the house or senate of the state ofWashington, or both, after having been duly subpoenaed asprovided in this chapter, or who, being in attendance as a wit-ness before such committee, shall refuse to answer any ques-tion or produce any paper or document or book which he orshe is required to answer or to produce by such committee,shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon convic-tion thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding five hun-dred dollars, or by imprisonment in the county jail for a termnot longer than six months, or by both such fine and impris-onment. [2009 c 549 § 6010; 1897 c 33 § 1; RRS § 8194.]Witness refusing to attend legislature or committee or to testify: RCW

9.55.020.

44.16.14044.16.140 Refusal to testify—Contempt. A personwho, being present before either house of the legislature, orany committee or joint committee thereof, or commissionerauthorized to summon witnesses, wilfully refuses to be swornor affirmed, or to answer any material and proper question, orto produce, upon reasonable notice, any material and properbooks, papers or documents in his or her possession or underhis or her control, shall be punished as for contempt, as here-inafter provided. [2009 c 549 § 6011; 1895 c 6 § 12; RRS §8189.]

44.16.16044.16.160 Warrant of imprisonment. If any fine isimposed against any person for contempt, as hereinbeforeprovided, he or she shall stand committed to the county jail ofthe county in which the offense was committed until suchfine is paid. The presiding officer of the house, fixing thefine, shall issue a warrant to the sheriff of the county wherethe offense was committed, commanding him or her toimprison such person in the county jail until such fine is paid,or until he or she has been imprisoned in such jail one day forevery three dollars of such fine. [2009 c 549 § 6012; 1895 c6 § 14; RRS § 8191.]

44.16.17044.16.170 Record of proceedings. Every such commit-tee shall keep a record of its proceedings under the provisionsof this chapter, which record shall be signed by the chair orpresiding officer of the committee, and the same returned to

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the legislative body by which the committee was appointed,as a part of the report of such committee. [2009 c 549 § 6013;1895 c 6 § 16; RRS § 8193.]

Chapter 44.20 Chapter 44.20 RCWSESSION LAWS

Sections

44.20.060 Duty of code reviser in arranging laws.

44.20.06044.20.060 Duty of code reviser in arranging laws. Inarranging the laws, memorials and resolutions for publica-tion, the code reviser is hereby authorized to make such cor-rections in the orthography, clerical errors and punctuation ofthe same as in his or her judgment shall be deemed essential:PROVIDED, That when any words or clauses shall beinserted, the same shall be inclosed in brackets; and no cor-rection shall be made which changes the intent or meaning ofany sentence, section or act of the legislature. [2009 c 549 §6014; 1969 c 6 § 5; 1890 p 632 § 8; RRS § 8203.]

Chapter 44.39 Chapter 44.39 RCWJOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY SUPPLY AND

ENERGY CONSERVATIONSections

44.39.050 Payment of expenses—Vouchers.44.39.060 Examinations—Subpoenas—Depositions—Contempt pro-

ceedings—Witness fees.

44.39.05044.39.050 Payment of expenses—Vouchers. Allexpenses incurred by the committee, including salaries andexpenses of employees, shall be paid upon voucher forms asprovided by the director of financial management and signedby the chair of the committee. Vouchers may be drawn uponfunds appropriated generally by the legislature for legislativeexpenses or upon any special appropriation which may beprovided by the legislature for the expenses of the committee.[2009 c 549 § 6015; 1979 c 151 § 156; 1969 ex.s. c 260 § 9.]

44.39.06044.39.060 Examinations—Subpoenas—Deposi-tions—Contempt proceedings—Witness fees. In the dis-charge of any duty imposed by this chapter, the committee orany personnel acting under its direction shall have the author-ity to examine and inspect all properties, equipment, facili-ties, files, records, and accounts of any state office, depart-ment, institution, board, committee, commission, or agency;to administer oaths; and to issue subpoenas, upon approval ofa majority of the members of the house or senate rules com-mittee, to compel the attendance of witnesses and the produc-tion of any papers, books, accounts, documents, and testi-mony, and to cause the deposition of witnesses, either resid-ing within or without the state, to be taken in the mannerprescribed by law for taking depositions in civil actions in thesuperior courts.

In case of the failure of any person to comply with anysubpoena issued in behalf of the committee, or on the refusalof any witness to testify to any matters regarding which he orshe may be lawfully interrogated, it shall be the duty of thesuperior court of any county, or of the judge thereof, on appli-

cation of the committee, to compel obedience by proceedingsfor contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the require-ments of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal totestify therein.

Each witness who appears before the committee by itsorder, other than a state official or employee, shall receive forhis attendance the fees and mileage provided for witnesses incivil cases in courts of record, which shall be audited and paidupon the presentation of proper vouchers signed by such wit-ness and approved by the chair of the committee. [2009 c 549§ 6016; 1977 ex.s. c 328 § 17.]

Severability—1977 ex.s. c 328: See note following RCW 43.21G.010.

Chapter 44.48 Chapter 44.48 RCWLEGISLATIVE EVALUATION AND

ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COMMITTEESections

44.48.050 Expenses of committee—Vouchers.44.48.060 Officers and rules.44.48.110 Witness fees and mileage.

44.48.050

44.48.050 Expenses of committee—Vouchers. Sub-ject to RCW 44.04.260, all expenses incurred by the commit-tee, including salaries and expenses of employees, shall bepaid upon voucher forms as provided by the administratorand signed by the chair or vice chair of the committee andattested by the secretary of said committee, and the authorityof said chair and secretary to sign vouchers shall continueuntil their successors are selected after each ensuing sessionof the legislature. Vouchers may be drawn on funds appro-priated by law for the committee: PROVIDED, That the sen-ate and the house may authorize the committee to draw onfunds appropriated by the legislature for legislative expenses.[2009 c 549 § 6017; 2001 c 259 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 5.]

44.48.060

44.48.060 Officers and rules. The committee shallhave the power and duty to appoint its own chair, vice chair,and other officers; and to make rules for orderly procedure.[2009 c 549 § 6018; 1977 ex.s. c 373 § 6.]

44.48.110

44.48.110 Witness fees and mileage. Each person whoappears before the committee, other than a state official oremployee, may upon request receive for attendance the feesand mileage provided for witnesses in civil cases in courts ofrecord in accordance with the provisions of RCW 2.40.010,which shall be audited and paid upon the presentation ofproper vouchers signed by such person and approved by thesecretary and chair of the committee. [2009 c 549 § 6019;1977 ex.s. c 373 § 11.]

Chapter 44.73 Chapter 44.73 RCWLEGISLATIVE GIFT CENTER

Sections

44.73.015 Legislative gift center—Selling wine for off-premises con-sumption—Collection and remittance of all applicable state and local taxes—Consultation with the Washington wine commission.

44.73.015 Title 46 RCW: Motor Vehicles


44.73.01544.73.015 Legislative gift center—Selling wine foroff-premises consumption—Collection and remittance ofall applicable state and local taxes—Consultation with theWashington wine commission. (1) The legislative gift cen-ter is authorized to sell at retail for off-premises consumptionwine produced in Washington by a licensed domestic winery.Wine sold by the legislative gift center must: (a) Be sold toindividuals twenty-one years of age or older; (b) be sold forpersonal use and not for resale; and (c) have been purchasedfrom a licensed wine distributor or from a manufacturerauthorized to distribute wine of its own production.

(2) The legislative gift center must collect and remit tothe department of revenue all applicable state and local taxeson sales of wine.

(3) The legislative gift center must consult with theWashington wine commission to select which Washingtonwines will be sold. The Washington wine commission mustgive consideration to award winning wines in assisting thegift center. [2009 c 228 § 3.]

Findings—Intent—2009 c 228: See note following RCW 66.12.195.

Title 46 Title 46

MOTOR VEHICLES

Chapters 46.01 Department of licensing.46.04 Definitions.46.09 Off-road and nonhighway vehicles.46.12 Certificates of ownership and registration.46.16 Vehicle licenses.46.20 Drivers’ licenses—Identicards.46.25 Uniform commercial driver’s license act.46.32 Vehicle inspection.46.35 Recording devices in motor vehicles.46.37 Vehicle lighting and other equipment.46.44 Size, weight, load.46.48 Transportation of hazardous materials.46.52 Accidents—Reports—Abandoned vehicles.46.55 Towing and impoundment.46.61 Rules of the road.46.63 Disposition of traffic infractions.46.64 Enforcement.46.66 Washington auto theft prevention authority.46.68 Disposition of revenue.46.70 Dealers and manufacturers.46.74 Ride sharing.46.82 Driver training schools.46.93 Motorsports vehicles—Dealer and manufacturer

franchises.46.96 Manufacturers’ and dealers’ franchise agree-

ments.

Chapter 46.01 Chapter 46.01 RCWDEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

Sections

46.01.130 Powers and duties of department and director—Personnel screening, appointment of county auditors as agents.

46.01.260 Destruction of records by director.

46.01.13046.01.130 Powers and duties of department anddirector—Personnel screening, appointment of countyauditors as agents. (1) The department of licensing shallhave the general supervision and control of the issuing ofvehicle licenses and vehicle license number plates and shallhave the full power to do all things necessary and proper tocarry out the provisions of the law relating to the licensing ofvehicles; the director shall have the power to appoint andemploy deputies, assistants and representatives, and suchclerks as may be required from time to time, and to providefor their operation in different parts of the state, and the direc-tor shall have the power to appoint the county auditors of theseveral counties as the director’s agents for the licensing ofvehicles.

(2)(a) The director shall investigate the convictionrecords and pending charges of any current employee of orprospective employee being considered for any position withthe department that has or will have:

(i) The ability to create or modify records of applicantsfor enhanced drivers’ licenses and identicards issued underRCW 46.20.202; and

(ii) The ability to issue enhanced drivers’ licenses andidenticards under RCW 46.20.202.

(b) The investigation consists of a background check asauthorized under RCW 10.97.050, 43.43.833, and 43.43.834,and the federal bureau of investigation. The backgroundcheck must be conducted through the Washington state patrolcriminal identification section and may include a nationalcheck from the federal bureau of investigation, which isthrough the submission of fingerprints. The director shall usethe information solely to determine the character, suitability,and competence of current or prospective employees subjectto this section.

(c) The director shall investigate the conviction recordsand pending charges of an employee subject to this subsec-tion every five years.

(d) Criminal justice agencies shall provide the directorwith information that they may possess and that the directormay require solely to determine the employment suitabilityof current or prospective employees subject to this section.[2009 c 169 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 121; 1973 c 103 § 2; 1971 ex.s.c 231 § 8; 1965 c 156 § 13; 1961 c 12 § 46.08.090. Prior:1937 c 188 § 26; RRS § 6312-26; prior: 1921 c 96 § 3, part;1917 c 155 § 2, part; 1915 c 142 § 3, part. Formerly RCW46.08.090.]

Severability—1973 c 103: "If any provision of this 1973 amendatoryact, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, theremainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons orcircumstances is not affected." [1973 c 103 § 9.]

Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 231: "(1) Sections 1 through 7 of this1971 amendatory act shall take effect on January 1, 1972.

(2) Sections 8 through 23 of this 1971 amendatory act shall take effecton January 1, 1973." [1971 ex.s. c 231 § 24.]

46.01.26046.01.260 Destruction of records by director. (1)Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the direc-tor, in his or her discretion, may destroy applications for vehi-cle licenses, copies of vehicle licenses issued, applicationsfor drivers’ licenses, copies of issued drivers’ licenses, certif-icates of title and registration or other documents, records orsupporting papers on file in his or her office which have beenmicrofilmed or photographed or are more than five years old.

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If the applications for vehicle licenses are renewal applica-tions, the director may destroy such applications when thecomputer record thereof has been updated.

(2)(a) The director shall not destroy records of convic-tions or adjudications of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504,46.61.520, and 46.61.522, or records of deferred prosecutionsgranted under RCW 10.05.120 and shall maintain suchrecords permanently on file.

(b) The director shall not, within fifteen years from thedate of conviction or adjudication, destroy records if theoffense was originally charged as one of the offenses desig-nated in (a) of this subsection, convictions or adjudications ofthe following offenses: RCW 46.61.500 or 46.61.5249 orany other violation that was originally charged as one of theoffenses designated in (a) of this subsection.

(c) For purposes of RCW 46.52.101 and 46.52.130,offenses subject to this subsection shall be considered "alco-hol-related" offenses. [2009 c 276 § 2; 1999 c 86 § 2; 1998 c207 § 3; 1997 c 66 § 11; 1996 c 199 § 4; 1994 c 275 § 14;1984 c 241 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 22 § 1; 1965 ex.s. c 170 § 45;1961 c 12 § 46.08.120. Prior: 1955 c 76 § 1; 1951 c 241 § 1;1937 c 188 § 77; RRS § 6312-77. Formerly RCW46.08.120.]

Effective date—1998 c 207: See note following RCW 46.61.5055.Severability—1996 c 199: See note following RCW 9.94A.505.Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW

46.04.015.

Chapter 46.04 Chapter 46.04 RCWDEFINITIONS

Sections

46.04.126 Collector vehicle.46.04.304 Moped.46.04.330 Motorcycle.46.04.336 Motorized foot scooter.46.04.900 Construction—Title applicable to state registered domestic

partnerships—2009 c 521. (Effective if E2SSB 5688 is approved at the November 2009 election under Referendum Measure 71.)

46.04.12646.04.126 Collector vehicle. "Collector vehicle" meansany motor vehicle that is more than thirty years old. [2009 c142 § 2.]

46.04.30446.04.304 Moped. "Moped" means a motorized devicedesigned to travel with not more than three wheels in contactwith the ground and having an electric or a liquid fuel motorwith a cylinder displacement not exceeding fifty cubic centi-meters which produces no more than two gross brake horse-power (developed by a prime mover, as measured by a brakeapplied to the driving shaft) that is capable of propelling thedevice at not more than thirty miles per hour on level ground.[2009 c 275 § 1; 1990 c 250 § 18; 1987 c 330 § 702; 1979ex.s. c 213 § 1.]

Severability—1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.Construction—Application of rules—Severability—1987 c 330: See

notes following RCW 28B.12.050.

46.04.33046.04.330 Motorcycle. "Motorcycle" means a motorvehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels incontact with the ground, on which the driver:

(1) Rides on a seat or saddle and the motor vehicle isdesigned to be steered with a handlebar; or

(2) Rides on a seat in a partially or completely enclosedseating area that is equipped with safety belts and the motorvehicle is designed to be steered with a steering wheel.

"Motorcycle" excludes a farm tractor, a power wheel-chair, an electric personal assistive mobility device, a motor-ized foot scooter, an electric-assisted bicycle, and a moped.[2009 c 275 § 2; 2003 c 141 § 3; 2002 c 247 § 3; 1990 c 250§ 20; 1979 ex.s. c 213 § 2; 1961 c 12 § 46.04.330. Prior:1959 c 49 § 34; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 § 1, part; 1937 c 188 §1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 6312-1, part; 1923 c 181 § 1, part;1921 c 96 § 2, part; 1919 c 59 § 1, part; 1917 c 155 § 1, part;1915 c 142 § 2, part; RRS § 6313, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 § 1,part; RRS § 6360-1, part; 1929 c 180 § 1, part; 1927 c 309 §2, part; RRS § 6362-2, part.]

Legislative review—2002 c 247: See note following RCW 46.04.1695.Severability—1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.

46.04.33646.04.336 Motorized foot scooter. "Motorized footscooter" means a device with no more than two ten-inch orsmaller diameter wheels that has handlebars, is designed tobe stood upon by the operator, and is powered by an internalcombustion engine or electric motor that is capable of propel-ling the device with or without human propulsion at a speedno more than twenty miles per hour on level ground.

For purposes of this section, a motor-driven cycle, amoped, an electric-assisted bicycle, or a motorcycle is not amotorized foot scooter. [2009 c 275 § 3; 2003 c 353 § 6.]

Effective date—2003 c 353: See note following RCW 46.04.320.

46.04.90046.04.900 Construction—Title applicable to stateregistered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521. (Effectiveif E2SSB 5688 is approved at the November 2009 electionunder Referendum Measure 71.) For the purposes of thistitle, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife,widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpretedas applying equally to state registered domestic partnershipsor individuals in state registered domestic partnerships aswell as to marital relationships and married persons, and ref-erences to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to stateregistered domestic partnerships that have been terminated,dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretationdoes not conflict with federal law. Where necessary toimplement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific termssuch as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or otherlaw shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable toindividuals in state registered domestic partnerships. [2009 c521 § 112.]

Chapter 46.09 Chapter 46.09 RCWOFF-ROAD AND NONHIGHWAY VEHICLES

Sections

46.09.170 Refunds from motor vehicle fund—Distribution—Use.

46.09.17046.09.170 Refunds from motor vehicle fund—Distri-bution—Use. (1) From time to time, but at least once eachyear, the state treasurer shall refund from the motor vehiclefund one percent of the motor vehicle fuel tax revenues col-

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lected under chapter 82.36 RCW, based on a tax rate of: (a)Nineteen cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1,2003, through June 30, 2005; (b) twenty cents per gallon ofmotor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2007;(c) twenty-one cents per gallon of motor vehicle fuel fromJuly 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009; (d) twenty-two cents pergallon of motor vehicle fuel from July 1, 2009, through June30, 2011; and (e) twenty-three cents per gallon of motor vehi-cle fuel beginning July 1, 2011, and thereafter, less properdeductions for refunds and costs of collection as provided inRCW 46.68.090.

(2) The treasurer shall place these funds in the generalfund as follows:

(a) Thirty-six percent shall be credited to the ORV andnonhighway vehicle account and administered by the depart-ment of natural resources solely for acquisition, planning,development, maintenance, and management of ORV, non-motorized, and nonhighway road recreation facilities, andinformation programs and maintenance of nonhighwayroads;

(b) Three and one-half percent shall be credited to theORV and nonhighway vehicle account and administered bythe department of fish and wildlife solely for the acquisition,planning, development, maintenance, and management ofORV, nonmotorized, and nonhighway road recreation facili-ties and the maintenance of nonhighway roads;

(c) Two percent shall be credited to the ORV and non-highway vehicle account and administered by the parks andrecreation commission solely for the acquisition, planning,development, maintenance, and management of ORV, non-motorized, and nonhighway road recreation facilities; and

(d) Fifty-eight and one-half percent shall be credited tothe nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities programaccount to be administered by the board for planning, acqui-sition, development, maintenance, and management of ORV,nonmotorized, and nonhighway road recreation facilities andfor education, information, and law enforcement programs.The funds under this subsection shall be expended in accor-dance with the following limitations:

(i) Not more than thirty percent may be expended foreducation, information, and law enforcement programs underthis chapter;

(ii) Not less than seventy percent may be expended forORV, nonmotorized, and nonhighway road recreation facili-ties. Except as provided in (d)(iii) of this subsection, of thisamount:

(A) Not less than thirty percent, together with the fundsthe board receives under RCW 46.09.110, may be expendedfor ORV recreation facilities;

(B) Not less than thirty percent may be expended fornonmotorized recreation facilities. Funds expended underthis subsection (2)(d)(ii)(B) shall be known as Ira Spring out-door recreation facilities funds; and

(C) Not less than thirty percent may be expended fornonhighway road recreation facilities;

(iii) The board may waive the minimum percentage citedin (d)(ii) of this subsection due to insufficient requests forfunds or projects that score low in the board’s project evalua-tion. Funds remaining after such a waiver must be allocatedin accordance with board policy.

(3) On a yearly basis an agency may not, except as pro-vided in RCW 46.09.110, expend more than ten percent ofthe funds it receives under this chapter for general adminis-tration expenses incurred in carrying out this chapter.

(4) During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, the legislaturemay appropriate such amounts as reflect the excess fund bal-ance in the NOVA account to the department of naturalresources to install consistent off-road vehicle signage atdepartment-managed recreation sites, and to implement therecreation opportunities on department-managed lands in theReiter block and Ahtanum state forest, and to the state parksand recreation commission for maintenance and operation ofparks and to improve accessibility for boaters and off-roadvehicle users. This appropriation is not required to follow thespecific distribution specified in subsection (2) of this sec-tion. [2009 c 564 § 944; 2009 c 187 § 2. Prior: 2007 c 522§ 953; 2007 c 241 § 16; 2004 c 105 § 6; (2004 c 105 § 5expired June 30, 2005); prior: (2003 1st sp.s. c 26 § 920expired June 30, 2005); 2003 1st sp.s. c 25 § 922; 2003 c 361§ 407; 1995 c 166 § 9; 1994 c 264 § 36; 1990 c 42 § 115; 1988c 36 § 25; 1986 c 206 § 8; 1979 c 158 § 130; 1977 ex.s. c 220§ 14; 1975 1st ex.s. c 34 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 144 § 3; 1972 ex.s.c 153 § 15; 1971 ex.s. c 47 § 22.]

Reviser’s note: This section was reenacted by 2009 c 187 § 2 andamended by 2009 c 564 § 944, each without reference to the other. Bothamendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).


Severability—Effective date—2007 c 522: See notes following RCW15.64.050.

Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW79A.25.005.

Expiration dates—Effective dates—2004 c 105 §§ 3-6: See note fol-lowing RCW 46.09.130.

Expiration date—Severability—Effective dates—2003 1st sp.s. c 26:See notes following RCW 43.135.045.

Severability—Effective date—2003 1st sp.s. c 25: See note followingRCW 19.28.351.

Findings—Part headings not law—Severability—2003 c 361: Seenotes following RCW 82.36.025.

Effective dates—2003 c 361: See note following RCW 82.08.020.

Purpose—Headings—Severability—Effective dates—Applica-tion—Implementation—1990 c 42: See notes following RCW 82.36.025.


Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 34: "This 1975 amendatory act is nec-essary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety,the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, andshall take effect July 1, 1975." [1975 1st ex.s. c 34 § 4.]

Purpose—1972 ex.s. c 153: See RCW 79A.35.070.

Chapter 46.12 Chapter 46.12 RCWCERTIFICATES OF OWNERSHIP

AND REGISTRATIONSections

46.12.295 Repealed.46.12.440 Kit vehicles—Application for certificate of ownership.

46.12.295

46.12.295 Repealed. See Supplementary Table of Dis-position of Former RCW Sections, this volume.

Vehicle Licenses 46.16.006


46.12.44046.12.440 Kit vehicles—Application for certificate ofownership. The following procedures must be followedwhen applying for a certificate of ownership for a kit vehicle:

(1) The vehicle identification number (VIN) of a newvehicle kit and of a body kit will be taken from the manufac-turer’s certificate of origin belonging to that vehicle. If theVIN is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assigna VIN at the time of inspection.

(2) The department shall use the model year of a manu-factured new vehicle kit and manufactured body kit as theyear reflected on the manufacturer’s certificate of origin.

(3) The make shall be listed as "KITV," and the seriesand body designation must describe a discrete vehicle model.

(4) Except for kit vehicles licensed under RCW46.16.680(5), kit vehicles must comply with chapter 204-10WAC. A kit vehicle is exempt from the welding require-ments under WAC 204-10-022(8) if, upon application for acertificate of ownership, the owner furnishes documentationfrom the manufacturer of the vehicle frame that informs theowner that the welding on the frame was not completed by acertified welder and that the structural strength of the framehas not been certified by an engineer as meeting the applica-ble federal motor vehicle safety standards set under 49 C.F.R.Sec. 571.201, 571.214, 571.216, and 571.220 through571.224, and the applicable SAE standards.

(5) The application for the certificate of ownership mustbe accompanied by the following documents:

(a) For a manufactured new vehicle kit, the manufac-turer’s certificate of origin or equivalent document;

(b)(i) For a manufactured body kit, the manufacturer’scertificate of origin or equivalent document; (ii) for theframe, the title or a certified copy or equivalent document;

(c) Bills of sale or invoices for all major componentsused in the construction of the vehicle. The bills of sale mustbe notarized unless the vendor is registered with the depart-ment of revenue for the collection of retail sales or use tax.The bills of sale must include the names and addresses of theseller and purchaser, a description of the vehicle or part beingsold, including the make, model, and identification or serialnumber, the date of sale, and the purchase price of the vehicleor part;

(d) A statement as defined in WAC 308-56A-150 by anauthorized inspector of the Washington state patrol or otherperson authorized by the department of licensing verifyingthe vehicle identification number, and year and make whenapplicable;

(e) A completed declaration of value form (TD 420-737)to determine the value for excise tax if the purchase cost andyear is unknown or incomplete.

(6) A Washington state patrol VIN inspector must ensurethat all parts are documented by titles, notarized bills of sale,or business receipts such as obtained from a wrecking yardpurchase. The bills of sale must contain the VIN of the vehi-cle the parts came from, or the yard number if from a wreck-ing yard.

(7) The department may not deny a certificate of owner-ship to an applicant who completes the requisite application,complies with this section, and pays the requisite titling feesand taxes. [2009 c 284 § 1; 1996 c 225 § 8.]

Finding—1996 c 225: See note following RCW 46.04.125.

Chapter 46.16 Chapter 46.16 RCWVEHICLE LICENSES

Sections

46.16.006 "Registration year" defined—Registration months—"Last day of the month" defined.

46.16.076 Voluntary, opt-out donation—State parks renewal and stew-ardship account.

46.16.162 Farm vehicle trip permits.46.16.615 Commercial motor vehicle registration.46.16.680 Kit vehicles.46.16.685 License plate technology account.46.16.725 Board—Powers and duties—Moratorium on issuance of spe-

cial plates.

46.16.00646.16.006 "Registration year" defined—Registrationmonths—"Last day of the month" defined. (1) The term"registration year" for the purposes of chapters 46.16, 82.44,and 82.50 RCW means the effective period of a vehiclelicense issued by the department. Such year commences at12:01 a.m. on the date of the calendar year designated by thedepartment and ends at 12:01 a.m. on the same date of thenext succeeding calendar year.

(a) If a vehicle license previously issued in this state hasexpired and is renewed with a different registered owner, anew registration year is deemed to commence upon the datethe expired license is renewed in order that the renewedlicense be useable for a full twelve-month period.

(b) A new registration year is deemed to commence uponthe date the expired license is renewed in order that therenewed license be useable for a full twelve months when theregistered owner:

(i) Is a member of the United States armed forces;(ii) Was stationed outside of Washington under military

orders during the prior vehicle registration year; and(iii) Provides the department a copy of the military

orders.(2) Each registration year may be divided into twelve

registration months. Each registration month commences onthe day numerically corresponding to the day of the calendarmonth on which the registration year begins, and terminateson the numerically corresponding day of the next succeedingcalendar month.

(3) Where the term "last day of the month" is used inchapters 46.16, 82.44, and 82.50 RCW in lieu of a specifiedday of any calendar month it means the last day of such cal-endar month or months irrespective of the numerical designa-tion of that day.

(4) If the final day of a registration year or month falls ona Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, such period extendsthrough the end of the next business day. [2009 c 159 § 1;1992 c 222 § 1; 1983 c 27 § 1; 1981 c 214 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s.c 118 § 1.]

Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 118: "This 1975 amendatory act shalltake effect on January 1, 1977: PROVIDED, That the director of the depart-ment of motor vehicles may, prior to such effective date, undertake and per-form duties and conduct activities necessary for the timely implementationof this 1975 amendatory act on such date." [1975 1st ex.s. c 118 § 19.]

Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 118: "If any provision of this 1975amendatory act is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof toany person or circumstances is held invalid, the constitutionality of theremainder of this 1975 amendatory act and the applicability thereof to per-sons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby." [1975 1st ex.s. c 118§ 18.]



46.16.07646.16.076 Voluntary, opt-out donation—State parksrenewal and stewardship account. (1)(a) Except as other-wise provided in this section, the department shall collectfrom the owners of vehicles registered under RCW46.16.0621 and vehicles licensed under RCW 46.16.070 witha declared gross weight of ten thousand pounds or less a vol-untary donation of five dollars at the time of initial or renewalregistration. The donation must be deposited in the stateparks renewal and stewardship account established in RCW79A.05.215 to be used for the operation and maintenance ofstate parks.

(b) The donation required under this section may not becollected from any vehicle owner actively opting not to par-ticipate in the donation program. The department shallensure that the opt-out donation under this section shall beclear, visible, and prominently displayed in both paper andonline vehicle registration renewals. Notification of intent tonot participate in the donation program must be providedannually at the time of vehicle registration renewal.

(2) This section applies to registrations due or to becomedue on or after September 1, 2009. [2009 c 512 § 1; 2007 c340 § 1.]

46.16.16246.16.162 Farm vehicle trip permits. (1) The owner ofa farm vehicle licensed under RCW 46.16.090 purchasing amonthly license under RCW 46.16.135 may, as an alternativeto the first partial month of the license registration, secureand operate the vehicle under authority of a farm vehicle trippermit issued by this state. The licensed gross weight maynot exceed eighty thousand pounds for a combination ofvehicles nor forty thousand pounds for a single unit vehiclewith three or more axles.

(2) If a monthly license previously issued has expired,the owner of a farm vehicle may, as an alternative to purchas-ing a full monthly license, secure and operate the vehicleunder authority of a farm vehicle trip permit issued by thisstate. The licensed gross weight may not exceed eighty thou-sand pounds for a combination of vehicles nor forty thousandpounds for a single unit vehicle with three or more axles.

(3) Each farm vehicle trip permit shall authorize theoperation of a single vehicle at the maximum legal weightlimit for the vehicle for thirty consecutive calendar days,commencing with the day of first use. No more than foursuch permits may be used for any one vehicle in any twelve-month period. Every permit shall identify, as the departmentmay require, the vehicle for which it is issued and shall becompleted in its entirety and signed by the operator beforeoperation of the vehicle on the public highways of this state.Correction of data on the permit such as dates, license num-ber, or vehicle identification number invalidates the permit.The farm vehicle trip permit shall be displayed on the vehicleto which it is issued as prescribed by the department.

(4) Vehicles operating under authority of farm vehicletrip permits are subject to all laws, rules, and regulationsaffecting the operation of like vehicles in this state.

(5) Farm vehicle trip permits may be obtained from thedepartment of licensing or agents and subagents appointed bythe department. The fee for each farm vehicle trip permit issix dollars and twenty-five cents. Farm vehicle trip permitssold by the department’s agents or subagents are subject tofees specified in RCW 46.01.140 (4)(a), (5)(b), or (6).

(6) The proceeds from farm vehicle trip permits receivedby the director shall be forwarded to the state treasurer to bedistributed as provided in RCW 46.68.035(2).

(7) No exchange, credits, or refunds may be given forfarm vehicle trip permits after they have been purchased.

(8) The department of licensing may adopt rules as itdeems necessary to administer this section. [2009 c 452 § 1;2006 c 337 § 3; 2005 c 314 § 206.]

Effective dates—2005 c 314 §§ 110 and 201-206: See note followingRCW 46.17.010.

Application—2005 c 314 §§ 201-206, 301, and 302: See note follow-ing RCW 46.17.010.

Part headings not law—2005 c 314: See note following RCW46.17.010.

46.16.615

46.16.615 Commercial motor vehicle registration.(1) The department shall refuse to register a commercialmotor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier subject toRCW 46.32.080, 46.87.294, and 46.87.296 upon notificationto the department by the Washington state patrol or the fed-eral motor carrier safety administration that an out-of-serviceorder has been placed on the department of transportationnumber issued to the motor carrier.

(2) The department shall revoke the vehicle registrationof all commercial motor vehicles that are owned by a motorcarrier subject to RCW 46.32.080, upon notification to thedepartment by the Washington state patrol or the federalmotor carrier safety administration that an out-of-serviceorder has been placed on the department of transportationnumber issued to the motor carrier. The revocation mustremain in effect until the department has been notified by theWashington state patrol that the out-of-service order has beenrescinded.

(3) Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of thissection, by June 30, 2009, any original or renewal applicationfor registration of a commercial motor vehicle that is ownedby a motor carrier subject to RCW 46.32.080 that is submit-ted to the department must be accompanied by:

(a) The department of transportation number issued tothe motor carrier; and

(b) The federal taxpayer identification number of themotor carrier.

(4) By June 30, 2010, the requirements of subsection (3)of this section apply to any original or renewal applicationthat is submitted to the department for registration of a com-mercial motor vehicle that is to be operated by an entity withauthority under chapter 81.66, 81.68, 81.70, or 81.77 RCW,or by a household goods carrier with authority under chapter81.80 RCW.

(5) By June 30, 2012, the requirements of subsection (3)of this section apply to any original or renewal applicationthat is submitted to the department for registration of a com-mercial motor vehicle that is owned by a motor carrier sub-ject to RCW 46.32.080, and that has a gross vehicle weightrating of 7,258 kilograms (16,001 pounds) or more. [2009 c46 § 5; 2007 c 419 § 5.]

Findings—Short title—2007 c 419: See notes following RCW46.16.004.

Drivers’ Licenses—Identicards Chapter 46.20


46.16.68046.16.680 Kit vehicles. All kit vehicles are licensed asoriginal transactions when first titled in Washington, and thefollowing provisions apply:

(1) The department of licensing shall charge originallicensing fees and issue new plates appropriate to the useclass.

(2) An inspection by the Washington state patrol isrequired to determine the correct identification number, andyear or make if needed.

(3) The use class is the actual use of the vehicle, i.e. pas-senger car or truck.

(4) The make shall be listed as "KITV," and the seriesand body designation must describe a discrete vehicle model.

(5) Upon payment of original licensing fees the depart-ment may license a kit vehicle under RCW 46.16.305(1) as astreet rod if the vehicle is manufactured to have the sameappearance as a similar vehicle manufactured before 1949.

(6) For a manufactured new vehicle kit and a manufac-tured body kit, the model year of the vehicle is the yearreflected on the manufacturer’s certificate of origin for thatvehicle. If this is not available, the Washington state patrolshall assign a model year at the time of inspection.

(7) The vehicle identification number (VIN) of a newvehicle kit and body kit is the vehicle identification numberas reflected on the manufacturer’s certificate of origin. If theVIN is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assigna VIN at the time of inspection.

(8) The department may not deny a vehicle registration,or vehicle license plates, to an applicant who completes therequisite application, is a Washington resident as defined inRCW 46.16.028, complies with this section, and pays therequisite vehicle licensing fees and taxes. [2009 c 284 § 2;1996 c 225 § 10.]

Finding—1996 c 225: See note following RCW 46.04.125.

46.16.68546.16.685 License plate technology account. Thelicense plate technology account is created in the state trea-sury. All receipts collected under RCW 46.01.140(4)(e)(ii)must be deposited into this account. Expenditures from thisaccount must support current and future license plate technol-ogy and systems integration upgrades for both the departmentand correctional industries. Moneys in the account may bespent only after appropriation. Additionally, the moneys inthis account may be used to reimburse the motor vehicleaccount for any appropriation made to implement the digitallicense plate system. During the 2007-2009 and 2009-2011fiscal biennia, the legislature may transfer from the licenseplate technology account to the highway safety account suchamounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the license platetechnology account. [2009 c 470 § 704; 2007 c 518 § 704;2003 c 370 § 4.]

Effective date—2009 c 470: See note following RCW 46.68.170.Severability—Effective date—2007 c 518: See notes following RCW

46.68.170.

46.16.72546.16.725 Board—Powers and duties—Moratoriumon issuance of special plates. (1) The creation of the boarddoes not in any way preclude the authority of the legislatureto independently propose and enact special license plate leg-islation.

(2) The board must review and either approve or rejectspecial license plate applications submitted by sponsoringorganizations.

(3) Duties of the board include but are not limited to thefollowing:

(a) Review and approve the annual financial reports sub-mitted by sponsoring organizations with active speciallicense plate series and present those annual financial reportsto the senate and house transportation committees;

(b) Report annually to the senate and house transporta-tion committees on the special license plate applications thatwere considered by the board;

(c) Issue approval and rejection notification letters tosponsoring organizations, the department, the chairs of thesenate and house of representatives transportation commit-tees, and the legislative sponsors identified in each applica-tion. The letters must be issued within seven days of makinga determination on the status of an application;

(d) Review annually the number of plates sold for eachspecial license plate series created after January 1, 2003. Theboard may submit a recommendation to discontinue a specialplate series to the chairs of the senate and house of represen-tatives transportation committees;

(e) Provide policy guidance and directions to the depart-ment concerning the adoption of rules necessary to limit thenumber of special license plates that an organization or a gov-ernmental entity may apply for.

(4) Except as provided in chapter 72, Laws of 2008, inorder to assess the effects and impact of the proliferation ofspecial license plates, the legislature declares a temporarymoratorium on the issuance of any additional plates until July1, 2011. During this period of time, the special license platereview board created in RCW 46.16.705 and the departmentof licensing are prohibited from accepting, reviewing, pro-cessing, or approving any applications. Additionally, no spe-cial license plate may be enacted by the legislature during themoratorium, unless the proposed license plate has beenapproved by the board before February 15, 2005. [2009 c470 § 710; 2008 c 72 § 2; 2007 c 518 § 711. Prior: 2005 c319 § 119; 2005 c 210 § 7; 2003 c 196 § 103.]


Severability—Effective date—2007 c 518: See notes following RCW46.68.170.

Findings—Intent—Part headings—Effective dates—2005 c 319:See notes following RCW 43.17.020.

Part headings not law—2003 c 196: See note following RCW46.16.700.

Chapter 46.20 Chapter 46.20 RCWDRIVERS’ LICENSES—IDENTICARDS

Sections

46.20.075 Intermediate license.46.20.118 Negative file.46.20.155 Voter registration—Services.46.20.270 Conviction of offense requiring withholding driving privi-

lege—Procedures—Definitions.46.20.341 Relicensing diversion programs—Program information to

administrative office of the courts.46.20.500 Special endorsement—Exceptions.



46.20.07546.20.075 Intermediate license. (1) An intermediatelicense authorizes the holder to drive a motor vehicle underthe conditions specified in this section. An applicant for anintermediate license must be at least sixteen years of age and:

(a) Have possessed a valid instruction permit for a periodof not less than six months;

(b) Have passed a driver licensing examination adminis-tered by the department;

(c) Have passed a course of driver’s education in accor-dance with the standards established in RCW 46.20.100;

(d) Present certification by his or her parent, guardian, oremployer to the department stating (i) that the applicant hashad at least fifty hours of driving experience, ten of whichwere at night, during which the driver was supervised by aperson at least twenty-one years of age who has had a validdriver’s license for at least three years, and (ii) that the appli-cant has not been issued a notice of traffic infraction or citedfor a traffic violation that is pending at the time of the appli-cation for the intermediate license;

(e) Not have been convicted of or found to have commit-ted a traffic violation within the last six months before theapplication for the intermediate license; and

(f) Not have been adjudicated for an offense involvingthe use of alcohol or drugs during the period the applicantheld an instruction permit.

(2) For the first six months after the issuance of an inter-mediate license or until the holder reaches eighteen years ofage, whichever occurs first, the holder of the license may notoperate a motor vehicle that is carrying any passengers underthe age of twenty who are not members of the holder’s imme-diate family as defined in RCW 42.17.020. For the remain-ing period of the intermediate license, the holder may notoperate a motor vehicle that is carrying more than three pas-sengers who are under the age of twenty who are not mem-bers of the holder’s immediate family.

(3) The holder of an intermediate license may not oper-ate a motor vehicle between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.except when the holder is accompanied by a parent, guardian,or a licensed driver who is at least twenty-five years of age.

(4) It is a traffic infraction for the holder of an intermedi-ate license to operate a motor vehicle in violation of therestrictions imposed under this section.

(5) Enforcement of this section by law enforcementofficers may be accomplished only as a secondary actionwhen a driver of a motor vehicle has been detained for a sus-pected violation of this title or an equivalent local ordinanceor some other offense.

(6) An intermediate licensee may drive at any hour with-out restrictions on the number of passengers in the vehicle ifnecessary for agricultural purposes.

(7) An intermediate licensee may drive at any hour with-out restrictions on the number of passengers in the vehicle if,for the twelve-month period following the issuance of theintermediate license, he or she:

(a) Has not been involved in an accident involving onlyone motor vehicle;

(b) Has not been involved in an accident where he or shewas cited in connection with the accident or was found tohave caused the accident;

(c) Has not been involved in an accident where no onewas cited or was found to have caused the accident; and

(d) Has not been convicted of or found to have commit-ted a traffic offense described in chapter 46.61 RCW or vio-lated restrictions placed on an intermediate licensee underthis section. [2009 c 125 § 1; 2000 c 115 § 2.]

Finding—2000 c 115: "The legislature has recognized the need todevelop a graduated licensing system in light of the disproportionately highincidence of motor vehicle crashes involving youthful motorists. This sys-tem will improve highway safety by progressively developing and improv-ing the skills of younger drivers in the safest possible environment, therebyreducing the number of vehicle crashes." [2000 c 115 § 1.]

Effective date—2000 c 115 §§ 1-10: "Sections 1 through 10 of this acttake effect July 1, 2001." [2000 c 115 § 14.]

46.20.11846.20.118 Negative file. (1) The department shall main-tain a negative file. It shall contain negatives of all picturestaken by the department of licensing as authorized by thischapter. Negatives in the file shall not be available for publicinspection and copying under chapter 42.56 RCW.

(2) The department may make the file available to offi-cial governmental enforcement agencies to assist in theinvestigation by the agencies of suspected criminal activity orfor the purposes of verifying identity when a law enforce-ment officer is authorized by law to request identificationfrom an individual.

(3) The department shall make the file available to theoffice of the secretary of state, at the expense of the secretaryof state, to assist in maintenance of the statewide voter regis-tration database. (4) The department may also provide a print to thedriver’s next of kin in the event the driver is deceased. [2009c 366 § 1. Prior: 2005 c 274 § 307; 2005 c 246 § 23; 1990 c250 § 37; 1981 c 22 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 149; 1969 ex.s. c 155§ 5.]

Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 274: See RCW42.56.901 and 42.56.902.

Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.Severability—1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.Purpose—1969 ex.s. c 155: "The identification of the injured or the

seriously ill is often difficult. The need for an identification file to facilitateuse by proper law enforcement officers has hampered law enforcement. Per-sonal identification for criminal, personal and commercial reasons is becom-ing most important at a time when it is increasingly difficult to accomplish.The legislature finds that the public health and welfare requires a standardand readily recognizable means of identification of each person living withinthe state. The legislature further finds that the need for an identification fileby law enforcement agencies must be met. The use of photographic drivers’licenses will greatly aid the problem, but some means of identification mustbe provided for persons who do not possess a driver’s license. The purposeof this 1969 amendatory act is to provide for the positive identification ofpersons, both through an expanded use of drivers’ licenses and also throughissue of personal identification cards for nondrivers." [1969 ex.s. c 155 § 1.]

Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 155: "This 1969 amendatory act shall takeeffect September 1, 1969." [1969 ex.s. c 155 § 7.]

46.20.15546.20.155 Voter registration—Services. (1) Beforeissuing an original license or identicard or renewing a licenseor identicard under this chapter, the licensing agent shalldetermine if the applicant wants to register to vote or transferhis or her voter registration by asking the following question:

"Do you want to register to vote or transfer your voterregistration?"

If the applicant chooses to register or transfer a registra-tion, the agent shall ask the following:

Drivers’ Licenses—Identicards 46.20.341


(1) "Are you a United States citizen?"(2) "Are you or will you be eighteen years of age on or

before the next election?"

If the applicant answers in the affirmative to both ques-tions, the agent shall then submit the registration or transfer.If the applicant answers in the negative to either question, theagent shall not submit a voter registration application.

(2) The department shall establish a procedure that sub-stantially meets the requirements of subsection (1) of thissection when permitting an applicant to renew a license oridenticard by mail or by electronic commerce. [2009 c 369 §42; 2005 c 246 § 24; 2004 c 249 § 7; 2001 c 41 § 14; 1990 c143 § 6.]

Effective date—2005 c 246: See note following RCW 10.64.140.Effective date—1990 c 143: See note following RCW 29A.08.340.

Voter registration with driver licensing: RCW 29A.08.340 and 29A.08.350.

46.20.27046.20.270 Conviction of offense requiring withhold-ing driving privilege—Procedures—Definitions. (1)Whenever any person is convicted of any offense for whichthis title makes mandatory the withholding of the drivingprivilege of such person by the department, the court inwhich such conviction is had shall forthwith mark the per-son’s Washington state driver’s license or permit to drive, ifany, in a manner authorized by the department. A validdriver’s license or permit to drive marked under this subsec-tion shall remain in effect until the person’s driving privilegeis withheld by the department pursuant to notice given underRCW 46.20.245, unless the license or permit expires or oth-erwise becomes invalid prior to the effective date of thisaction. Perfection of notice of appeal shall stay the executionof sentence including the withholding of the driving privi-lege. (2) Every court having jurisdiction over offenses com-mitted under this chapter, or any other act of this state ormunicipal ordinance adopted by a local authority regulatingthe operation of motor vehicles on highways, or any federalauthority having jurisdiction over offenses substantially thesame as those set forth in Title 46 RCW which occur on fed-eral installations within this state, shall immediately forwardto the department a forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited tosecure the defendant’s appearance in court, a payment of afine, penalty, or court cost, a plea of guilty or nolo contendereor a finding of guilt, or a finding that any person has commit-ted a traffic infraction an abstract of the court record in theform prescribed by rule of the supreme court, showing theconviction of any person or the finding that any person hascommitted a traffic infraction in said court for a violation ofany said laws other than regulations governing standing,stopping, parking, and pedestrian offenses.

(3) Every state agency or municipality having jurisdic-tion over offenses committed under this chapter, or under anyother act of this state or municipal ordinance adopted by astate or local authority regulating the operation of motorvehicles on highways, may forward to the department withinten days of failure to respond, failure to pay a penalty, failureto appear at a hearing to contest the determination that a vio-lation of any statute, ordinance, or regulation relating tostanding, stopping, parking, or other infraction issued underRCW 46.63.030(1)(d) has been committed, or failure to

appear at a hearing to explain mitigating circumstances, anabstract of the citation record in the form prescribed by ruleof the department, showing the finding by such municipalitythat two or more violations of laws governing standing, stop-ping, and parking or one or more other infractions issuedunder RCW 46.63.030(1)(d) have been committed and indi-cating the nature of the defendant’s failure to act. Such vio-lations or infractions may not have occurred while the vehicleis stolen from the registered owner or is leased or rentedunder a bona fide commercial vehicle lease or rental agree-ment between a lessor engaged in the business of leasingvehicles and a lessee who is not the vehicle’s registeredowner. The department may enter into agreements of reci-procity with the duly authorized representatives of the statesfor reporting to each other violations of laws governingstanding, stopping, and parking. (4) For the purposes of this title and except as defined inRCW 46.25.010, "conviction" means a final conviction in astate or municipal court or by any federal authority havingjurisdiction over offenses substantially the same as those setforth in this title which occur on federal installations in thisstate, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited tosecure a defendant’s appearance in court, the payment of afine or court cost, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or afinding of guilt on a traffic law violation charge, regardless ofwhether the imposition of sentence or sanctions are deferredor the penalty is suspended, but not including entry into adeferred prosecution agreement under chapter 10.05 RCW.

(5) For the purposes of this title, "finding that a trafficinfraction has been committed" means a failure to respond toa notice of infraction or a determination made by a court pur-suant to this chapter. Payment of a monetary penalty madepursuant to RCW 46.63.070(2) is deemed equivalent to sucha finding. [2009 c 181 § 1; 2006 c 327 § 1; 2005 c 288 § 3;2004 c 231 § 5; 1990 2nd ex.s. c 1 § 402; 1990 c 250 § 42;1982 1st ex.s. c 14 § 5; 1979 ex.s. c 136 § 58; 1979 c 61 § 7;1977 ex.s. c 3 § 1; 1967 ex.s. c 145 § 55; 1965 ex.s. c 121 §22; 1961 c 12 § 46.20.270. Prior: 1937 c 188 § 68; RRS §6312-68; prior: 1923 c 122 § 2, part; 1921 c 108 § 9, part;RRS § 6371, part.]

Effective date—2005 c 288: See note following RCW 46.20.245.Severability—1990 2nd ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 82.14.300.Severability—1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.Effective date—Severability—1982 1st ex.s. c 14: See notes follow-

ing RCW 46.63.060.Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 136: See notes following

RCW 46.63.010.Severability—1967 ex.s. c 145: See RCW 47.98.043.

46.20.34146.20.341 Relicensing diversion programs—Pro-gram information to administrative office of the courts.(1)(a) A person who violates RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)(iv) in ajurisdiction that does not have a relicensing diversion pro-gram shall be provided with an abstract of his or her drivingrecord by the court or the prosecuting attorney, in addition toa list of his or her unpaid traffic offense related fines and thecontact information for each jurisdiction or collection agencyto which money is owed.

(b) A fee of up to twenty dollars may be imposed by thecourt in addition to any fee required by the department forprovision of the driving abstract.



(2)(a) Superior courts or courts of limited jurisdiction incounties or cities are authorized to participate or provide reli-censing diversion programs to persons who violate RCW46.20.342(1)(c)(iv).

(b) Eligibility for the relicensing diversion program shallbe limited to violators with no more than four convictionsunder RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)(iv) in the ten years precedingthe date of entering the relicensing diversion program, sub-ject to a less restrictive rule imposed by the presiding judge ofthe county district court or municipal court. People subject toarrest under a warrant are not eligible for the diversion pro-gram.

(c) The diversion option may be offered at the discretionof the prosecuting attorney before charges are filed, or by thecourt after charges are filed.

(d) A person who is the holder of a commercial driver’slicense or who was operating a commercial motor vehicle atthe time of the violation of RCW 46.20.342(1)(c)(iv) may notparticipate in the diversion program under this section.

(e) A relicensing diversion program that is structured tooccur after charges are filed may charge participants a one-time fee of up to one hundred dollars, which is not subject tochapters 3.50, 3.62, and 35.20 RCW, and shall be used tosupport administration of the program. The fee of up to onehundred dollars shall be included in the total to be paid by theparticipant in the relicensing diversion program.

(3) A relicensing diversion program shall be designed toassist suspended drivers to regain their license and insuranceand pay outstanding fines.

(4)(a) Counties and cities that operate relicensing diver-sion programs shall, subject to available funds, provide infor-mation to the administrative office of the courts on an annualbasis regarding the eligibility criteria used for the program,the number of referrals from law enforcement, the number ofparticipants accepted into the program, the number of partic-ipants who regain their driver’s license and insurance, thetotal amount of fines collected, the costs associated with theprogram, and other information as determined by the office.

(b) The administrative office of the courts is directed,subject to available funds, to compile and analyze the datarequired to be submitted in this section and develop recom-mendations for a best practices model for relicensing diver-sion programs. [2009 c 490 § 1.]

46.20.50046.20.500 Special endorsement—Exceptions. (1) Noperson may drive either a two-wheeled or a three-wheeledmotorcycle, or a motor-driven cycle unless such person has avalid driver’s license specially endorsed by the director toenable the holder to drive such vehicles.

(2) However, a person sixteen years of age or older,holding a valid driver’s license of any class issued by thestate of the person’s residence, may operate a moped withouttaking any special examination for the operation of a moped.

(3) No driver’s license is required for operation of anelectric-assisted bicycle if the operator is at least sixteenyears of age. Persons under sixteen years of age may notoperate an electric-assisted bicycle.

(4) No driver’s license is required to operate an electricpersonal assistive mobility device or a power wheelchair.

(5) No driver’s license is required to operate a motorizedfoot scooter. Motorized foot scooters may not be operated at

any time from a half hour after sunset to a half hour beforesunrise without reflectors of a type approved by the statepatrol.

(6) A person holding a valid driver’s license may operatea motorcycle as defined under RCW 46.04.330(2) without amotorcycle endorsement. [2009 c 275 § 4. Prior: 2003 c 353§ 9; 2003 c 141 § 7; 2003 c 41 § 1; 2002 c 247 § 6; 1999 c 274§ 8; 1997 c 328 § 3; 1982 c 77 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 213 § 6; 1967c 232 § 1.]Rules of court: Monetary penalty schedule—IRLJ 6.2.

Effective date—2003 c 353: See note following RCW 46.04.320.Short title—2003 c 41: "This act shall be known as the Monty Lish

Memorial Act." [2003 c 41 § 6.]Effective date—2003 c 41: "This act takes effect January 1, 2004."

[2003 c 41 § 7.]Legislative review—2002 c 247: See note following RCW 46.04.1695.Severability—1982 c 77: "If any provision of this act or its application

to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or theapplication of the provision to other persons or circumstances is notaffected." [1982 c 77 § 10.]Mopeds

operation and safety standards: RCW 46.61.710, 46.61.720.registration: RCW 46.16.630.

Chapter 46.25 Chapter 46.25 RCWUNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE ACTSections

46.25.010 Definitions.46.25.060 Knowledge and skills test, exemptions—Expiration of subsec-

tion—Instruction permit.

46.25.01046.25.010 Definitions. The definitions set forth in thissection apply throughout this chapter.

(1) "Alcohol" means any substance containing any formof alcohol, including but not limited to ethanol, methanol,propanol, and isopropanol.

(2) "Alcohol concentration" means:(a) The number of grams of alcohol per one hundred mil-

liliters of blood; or(b) The number of grams of alcohol per two hundred ten

liters of breath.(3) "Commercial driver’s license" (CDL) means a

license issued to an individual under chapter 46.20 RCW thathas been endorsed in accordance with the requirements ofthis chapter to authorize the individual to drive a class ofcommercial motor vehicle.

(4) The "commercial driver’s license information sys-tem" (CDLIS) is the information system established pursuantto the CMVSA to serve as a clearinghouse for locating infor-mation related to the licensing and identification of commer-cial motor vehicle drivers. (5) "Commercial driver’s instruction permit" means apermit issued under RCW 46.25.060(5).

(6) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicleor combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to trans-port passengers or property if the motor vehicle:

(a) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 kilogramsor more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unitwith a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilo-grams (10,000 pounds or more); or

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(b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 kilo-grams or more (26,001 pounds or more); or

(c) Is designed to transport sixteen or more passengers,including the driver; or

(d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of haz-ardous materials as defined in this section; or

(e) Is a school bus regardless of weight or size.(7) "Conviction" means an unvacated adjudication of

guilt, or a determination that a person has violated or failed tocomply with the law in a court of original jurisdiction or byan authorized administrative tribunal, an unvacated forfeitureof bail or collateral deposited to secure the person’s appear-ance in court, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere accepted bythe court, the payment of a fine or court cost, entry into adeferred prosecution program under chapter 10.05 RCW, orviolation of a condition of release without bail, regardless ofwhether or not the penalty is rebated, suspended, or probated.

(8) "Disqualification" means a prohibition against driv-ing a commercial motor vehicle.

(9) "Drive" means to drive, operate, or be in physicalcontrol of a motor vehicle in any place open to the generalpublic for purposes of vehicular traffic. For purposes ofRCW 46.25.100, 46.25.110, and 46.25.120, "drive" includesoperation or physical control of a motor vehicle anywhere inthe state.

(10) "Drugs" are those substances as defined by RCW69.04.009, including, but not limited to, those substancesdefined by 49 C.F.R. 40.3.

(11) "Employer" means any person, including the UnitedStates, a state, or a political subdivision of a state, who ownsor leases a commercial motor vehicle, or assigns a person todrive a commercial motor vehicle.

(12) "Gross vehicle weight rating" (GVWR) means thevalue specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loadedweight of a single vehicle. The GVWR of a combination orarticulated vehicle, commonly referred to as the "gross com-bined weight rating" or GCWR, is the GVWR of the powerunit plus the GVWR of the towed unit or units. If the GVWRof any unit cannot be determined, the actual gross weight willbe used. If a vehicle with a GVWR of less than 11,794 kilo-grams (26,001 pounds or less) has been structurally modifiedto carry a heavier load, then the actual gross weight capacityof the modified vehicle, as determined by RCW 46.44.041and 46.44.042, will be used as the GVWR.

(13) "Hazardous materials" means any material that hasbeen designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 5103 andis required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 C.F.R. part172 or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent ortoxin in 42 C.F.R. part 73.

(14) "Motor vehicle" means a vehicle, machine, tractor,trailer, or semitrailer propelled or drawn by mechanicalpower used on highways, or any other vehicle required to beregistered under the laws of this state, but does not include avehicle, machine, tractor, trailer, or semitrailer operatedexclusively on a rail.

(15) "Out-of-service order" means a declaration by anauthorized enforcement officer of a federal, state, Canadian,Mexican, or local jurisdiction that a driver, a commercialmotor vehicle, or a motor carrier operation is out-of-servicepursuant to 49 C.F.R. 386.72, 392.5, 395.13, 396.9, or com-

patible laws, or the North American uniform out-of-servicecriteria.

(16) "Positive alcohol confirmation test" means an alco-hol confirmation test that:

(a) Has been conducted by a breath alcohol technicianunder 49 C.F.R. 40; and

(b) Indicates an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more.A report that a person has refused an alcohol test, under

circumstances that constitute the refusal of an alcohol testunder 49 C.F.R. 40, will be considered equivalent to a reportof a positive alcohol confirmation test for the purposes of thischapter.

(17) "School bus" means a commercial motor vehicleused to transport preprimary, primary, or secondary schoolstudents from home to school, from school to home, or to andfrom school-sponsored events. School bus does not include abus used as a common carrier.

(18) "Serious traffic violation" means:(a) Excessive speeding, defined as fifteen miles per hour

or more in excess of the posted limit;(b) Reckless driving, as defined under state or local law;(c) A violation of a state or local law relating to motor

vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, arisingin connection with an accident or collision resulting in deathto any person;

(d) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without obtain-ing a commercial driver’s license;

(e) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without a com-mercial driver’s license in the driver’s possession; however,any individual who provides proof to the court by the date theindividual must appear in court or pay any fine for such a vio-lation, that the individual held a valid CDL on the date thecitation was issued, is not guilty of a "serious traffic offense";

(f) Driving a commercial motor vehicle without theproper class of commercial driver’s license endorsement orendorsements for the specific vehicle group being operated orfor the passenger or type of cargo being transported; and

(g) Any other violation of a state or local law relating tomotor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation,that the department determines by rule to be serious.

(19) "State" means a state of the United States and theDistrict of Columbia.

(20) "Substance abuse professional" means an alcoholand drug specialist meeting the credentials, knowledge, train-ing, and continuing education requirements of 49 C.F.R.40.281.

(21) "Tank vehicle" means a vehicle that is designed totransport a liquid or gaseous material within a tank that iseither permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle orthe chassis. Tank vehicles include, but are not limited tocargo tanks and portable tanks. However, this definition doesnot include portable tanks having a rated capacity under onethousand gallons.

(22) "United States" means the fifty states and the Dis-trict of Columbia. (23) "Verified positive drug test" means a drug test resultor validity testing result from a laboratory certified under theauthority of the federal department of health and human ser-vices that:

(a) Indicates a drug concentration at or above the cutoffconcentration established under 49 C.F.R. 40.87; and



(b) Has undergone review and final determination by amedical review officer.

A report that a person has refused a drug test, under cir-cumstances that constitute the refusal of a federal departmentof transportation drug test under 49 C.F.R. 40, will be consid-ered equivalent to a report of a verified positive drug test forthe purposes of this chapter. [2009 c 181 § 2. Prior: 2006 c327 § 2; 2006 c 50 § 1; 2005 c 325 § 2; 2004 c 187 § 2; 1996c 30 § 1; 1989 c 178 § 3.]

Intent—2005 c 325: "It is the intent of the legislature to promote thesafety of drivers and passengers on Washington roads and public transporta-tion systems. To this end, Washington has established a reporting require-ment for employers of commercial drivers who test positive for unlawfulsubstances. The legislature recognizes that transit operators and theiremployers are an asset to the public transportation system and continuouslystrive to provide a safe and efficient mode of travel. In light of this, the leg-islature further intends that the inclusion of transit employers in the reportingrequirements serve only to enhance the current efforts of these dedicatedemployers and employees as they continue to provide a safe public transpor-tation system to the citizens of Washington." [2005 c 325 § 1.]

Effective date—1996 c 30: "This act takes effect October 1, 1996."[1996 c 30 § 5.]

46.25.06046.25.060 Knowledge and skills test, exemptions—Expiration of subsection—Instruction permit. (1)(a) Noperson may be issued a commercial driver’s license unlessthat person is a resident of this state, has successfully com-pleted a course of instruction in the operation of a commer-cial motor vehicle that has been approved by the director orhas been certified by an employer as having the skills andtraining necessary to operate a commercial motor vehiclesafely, and has passed a knowledge and skills test for drivinga commercial motor vehicle that complies with minimumfederal standards established by federal regulation enumer-ated in 49 C.F.R. part 383, subparts G and H, and has satis-fied all other requirements of the CMVSA in addition to otherrequirements imposed by state law or federal regulation. Thetests must be prescribed and conducted by the department. Inaddition to the fee charged for issuance or renewal of anylicense, the applicant shall pay a fee of no more than ten dol-lars for each classified knowledge examination, classifiedendorsement knowledge examination, or any combination ofclassified license and endorsement knowledge examinations.The applicant shall pay a fee of no more than one hundreddollars for each classified skill examination or combinationof classified skill examinations conducted by the department.

(b) The department may authorize a person, including anagency of this or another state, an employer, a private drivertraining facility, or other private institution, or a department,agency, or instrumentality of local government, to administerthe skills test specified by this section under the followingconditions:

(i) The test is the same which would otherwise be admin-istered by the state;

(ii) The third party has entered into an agreement withthe state that complies with the requirements of 49 C.F.R.part 383.75; and

(iii) The director has adopted rules as to the third partytesting program and the development and justification forfees charged by any third party.

(c) If the applicant’s primary use of a commercialdriver’s license is for any of the following, then the applicantshall pay a fee of no more than seventy-five dollars for each

classified skill examination or combination of classified skillexaminations whether conducted by the department or athird-party tester:

(i) Public benefit not-for-profit corporations that are fed-erally supported head start programs; or

(ii) Public benefit not-for-profit corporations that sup-port early childhood education and assistance programs asdescribed in RCW 43.215.405(4).

(2) The department shall work with the office of thesuperintendent of public instruction to develop modified P1and P2 skill examinations that also include the skill examina-tion components required to obtain an "S" endorsement. Inno event may a new applicant for an "S" endorsement berequired to take two separate examinations to obtain an "S"endorsement and either a P1 or P2 endorsement, unless thatapplicant is upgrading his or her existing commercial driver’slicense to include an "S" endorsement. The combined P1/Sor P2/S skill examination must be offered to the applicant atthe same cost as a regular P1 or P2 skill examination. (3)(a) The department may waive the skills test and therequirement for completion of a course of instruction in theoperation of a commercial motor vehicle specified in this sec-tion for a commercial driver’s license applicant who meetsthe requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 383.77.

(b) An applicant who operates a commercial motor vehi-cle for agribusiness purposes is exempt from the course ofinstruction completion and employer skills and training certi-fication requirements under this section. By January 1, 2010,the department shall submit recommendations regarding thecontinuance of this exemption to the transportation commit-tees of the legislature. For purposes of this subsection (3)(b),"agribusiness" means a private carrier who in the normalcourse of business primarily transports:

(i) Farm machinery, farm equipment, implements of hus-bandry, farm supplies, and materials used in farming;

(ii) Agricultural inputs, such as seed, feed, fertilizer, andcrop protection products;

(iii) Unprocessed agricultural commodities, as defined inRCW 17.21.020, where such commodities are produced byfarmers, ranchers, vineyardists, or orchardists; or

(iv) Any combination of (b)(i) through (iii) of this sub-section.

This subsection (3)(b) expires July 1, 2011.(4) A commercial driver’s license or commercial

driver’s instruction permit may not be issued to a personwhile the person is subject to a disqualification from drivinga commercial motor vehicle, or while the person’s driver’slicense is suspended, revoked, or canceled in any state, normay a commercial driver’s license be issued to a person whohas a commercial driver’s license issued by any other stateunless the person first surrenders all such licenses, whichmust be returned to the issuing state for cancellation.

(5)(a) The department may issue a commercial driver’sinstruction permit to an applicant who is at least eighteenyears of age and holds a valid Washing

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