The following conduct shall be sufficient grounds pursuant to RCW 34.05.422 for the director or a designee to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a motor vehicle transporter:
(1) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 for driveaway or towaway of any vehicle owned by such transporter;
(2) Knowingly, as that term is defined in RCW 9A.08.010(1)(b), having possession of a stolen vehicle or a vehicle with a defaced, missing, or obliterated manufacturer's identification serial number;
(3) Loaning transporter plates or indicator tabs;
(4) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs for any purpose other than as provided under RCW 46.76.010 or 46.76.015; or
(5) Violation of provisions of this chapter or of rules and regulations adopted relating to enforcement and proper operation of this chapter.
[ 2018 c 135 § 5; 2018 c 16 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 254 § 1.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2018 c 16 § 4 and by 2018 c 135 § 5, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Findings—Effective date—2018 c 135: See notes following RCW 46.55.065.
RCW 46.76.065
Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license. (Effective January 1, 2022.)
The following conduct shall be sufficient grounds pursuant to RCW 34.05.422 for the director or a designee to deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a motor vehicle transporter:
(1) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs pursuant to RCW 46.55.065 for driveaway or towaway of any vehicle owned by such transporter;
(2) Knowingly, as that term is defined in RCW 9A.08.010(1)(b), having possession of a stolen vehicle or a vehicle with a defaced, missing, or obliterated manufacturer's identification serial number;
(3) Loaning transporter plates or indicator tabs;
(4) Using transporter plates or indicator tabs for any purpose other than as provided under RCW 46.76.010 or 46.76.015;
(5) Violation of provisions of this chapter or of rules and regulations adopted relating to enforcement and proper operation of this chapter; or
(6) Using transporter plates on public highways located outside of Washington state.
[ 2021 c 161 § 5. Prior: 2018 c 135 § 5; 2018 c 16 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 254 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 161: See note following RCW 46.76.030.
Findings—Effective date—2018 c 135: See notes following RCW 46.55.065.