(1) The commission may, in enforcing rules and orders under this chapter, inspect any passenger-carrying vehicle or contract crew transportation vehicle. Upon request, the chief of the state patrol may assist the commission in these inspections.

(2) Consistent with RCW 81.61.050, the commission must develop an inspection program for contract crew transportation vehicles. This program must require a periodic inspection of each vehicle, including a review of operational practices.

Effective date—2017 c 333: See note following RCW 81.61.010.