RCW 46.80.020: License required

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46.80.010 << 46.80.020 >> 46.80.030

PDFRCW 46.80.020

License required—Penalty.

(1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of wrecking vehicles without having first applied for and received a license.

(b) As defined in chapter 70A.205 RCW, a solid waste disposal site that is compliant with all applicable regulations may wreck a nonmotorized abandoned recreational vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.53.010.

(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in the unlawful activity described in this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(b) A second or subsequent offense is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

[ 2021 c 65 § 53; 2018 c 287 § 8; 2003 c 53 § 253; 1995 c 256 § 5; 1979 c 158 § 192; 1977 ex.s. c 253 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 7 § 1; 1967 c 32 § 94; 1961 c 12 § 46.80.020. Prior: 1947 c 262 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8326-41.]

NOTES:

Explanatory statement—2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030.

Findings—Implementation—Effective date—2018 c 287: See notes following RCW 46.55.400.

Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

Severability—1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005.