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Chapter 46.70 RCW

DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS

Complete chapter HTMLPDF

RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 46.70.005Declaration of purpose.
HTMLPDF 46.70.011Definitions.
HTMLPDF 46.70.021License required for dealers or manufacturers—Penalties.
HTMLPDF 46.70.023Place of business.
HTMLPDF 46.70.025Established place of business—Waiver of requirements.
HTMLPDF 46.70.027Accountability of dealer for employees—Actions for damages on violation of chapter.
HTMLPDF 46.70.028Consignment.
HTMLPDF 46.70.029Listing dealers, transaction of business.
HTMLPDF 46.70.031Application for license—Form.
HTMLPDF 46.70.041Application for license—Contents.
HTMLPDF 46.70.042Application for license—Retention by department—Confidentiality.
HTMLPDF 46.70.045Denial of license.
HTMLPDF 46.70.051Issuance of license—Private party dissemination of vehicle database.
HTMLPDF 46.70.055Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.
HTMLPDF 46.70.061Fees—Disposition.
HTMLPDF 46.70.070Dealers—Bond required, exceptions—Actions—Cancellation of license.
HTMLPDF 46.70.075Manufacturers—Bond required—Actions—Cancellation of license.
HTMLPDF 46.70.079Education requirements.
HTMLPDF 46.70.083Expiration of license—Renewal—Certification of established place of business.
HTMLPDF 46.70.085Licenses—Staggered renewal.
HTMLPDF 46.70.090License plates—Use.
HTMLPDF 46.70.101Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Grounds.
HTMLPDF 46.70.102Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses—Notice, hearing, procedure.
HTMLPDF 46.70.111Investigations or proceedings—Powers of director or designees—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 46.70.115Cease and desist orders—Penalty, "curbstoning" defined.
HTMLPDF 46.70.120Record of transactions.
HTMLPDF 46.70.122Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.
HTMLPDF 46.70.124Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehicles—Consignments.
HTMLPDF 46.70.125Used vehicles—Asking price, posting or disclosure.
HTMLPDF 46.70.130Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.
HTMLPDF 46.70.132Manufactured home sale—Implied warranty.
HTMLPDF 46.70.134Manufactured home installation—Warranty, state installation code.
HTMLPDF 46.70.135Mobile homes—Warranties and inspections—Delivery—Occupancy—Advertising of dimensions.
HTMLPDF 46.70.140Handling "hot" vehicles—Unreported motor "switches"—Unauthorized use of dealer plates—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 46.70.160Rules and regulations.
HTMLPDF 46.70.170Penalty for violations.
HTMLPDF 46.70.180Unlawful acts and practices.
HTMLPDF 46.70.183Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.
HTMLPDF 46.70.190Civil actions for violations—Injunctions—Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act—Time limitation.
HTMLPDF 46.70.220Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Limitation of civil actions.
HTMLPDF 46.70.230Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations—Assurance of compliance—Filing.
HTMLPDF 46.70.240Penalties—Jurisdiction.
HTMLPDF 46.70.250Personal service of process outside state.
HTMLPDF 46.70.260Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.
HTMLPDF 46.70.270Provisions of chapter cumulative—Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.
HTMLPDF 46.70.290Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.
HTMLPDF 46.70.300Chapter exclusive—Local business and occupation tax not prevented.
HTMLPDF 46.70.310Consumer Protection Act.
HTMLPDF 46.70.320Buyer's agents.
HTMLPDF 46.70.330Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
HTMLPDF 46.70.340Issuance of temporary subagency licenses for recreational vehicle shows.
HTMLPDF 46.70.350Catalytic converters marking.
HTMLPDF 46.70.360Intelligent speed assistance device—Manufacturer, distributor, retailer not liable.
HTMLPDF 46.70.900Liberal construction.

Notes:

Automotive repair: Chapter 46.71 RCW.
False or deceptive advertising: Chapter 9.04 RCW.
Lemon Law—Motor vehicle express warranties: Chapter 19.118 RCW.
Manufactured home safety and construction standards, inspections: RCW 43.22.431 through 43.22.434.
Retail installment sales of goods: Chapter 63.14 RCW.
Unfair business practices—Consumer protection: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes: RCW 18.27.117.