(1) The department may authorize vehicle dealers properly licensed under chapters 46.09, 46.10, and 46.70 RCW to issue temporary permits to operate vehicles under rules adopted by the department.
(2) The department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director shall collect the fee required under RCW 46.17.400(1)(a) for each temporary permit application sold to an authorized vehicle dealer.
(3) The payment of vehicle license fees to an authorized dealer is considered payment to the state of Washington.
(4) The department shall provide access to a secure system that allows temporary permits issued by vehicle dealers properly licensed under chapters 46.09, 46.10, and 46.70 RCW to be generated and printed on demand. By July 1, 2011, all such permits must be generated using the designated system.
[ 2010 c 161 § 415; 2008 c 51 § 1; 2007 c 155 § 1; 1990 c 198 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 § 23; 1961 c 12 § 46.16.045. Prior: 1959 c 66 § 1. Formerly RCW 46.16.045.]
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.
Effective date—2007 c 155: "This act takes effect August 1, 2007." [ 2007 c 155 § 3.]