Registration prerequisite to operation.
(1) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not operate a snowmobile within this state unless the snowmobile has been registered as required under this chapter.
(2) Snowmobile decals must be assigned, without the payment of a fee, to snowmobiles owned by the state of Washington or its political subdivisions. The snowmobile decals must be displayed upon each snowmobile in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
[ 2010 c 161 s 226; 2008 c 52 s 1; 2005 c 235 s 2; 1982 c 17 s 1; 1979 ex.s. c 182 s 3; 1971 ex.s. c 29 s 2. Formerly RCW 46.10.020.]
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.
Application—2005 c 235: See note following RCW 46.10.300.