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RCW 46.16A.520

Allowing unauthorized person to drive—Penalty.

It is unlawful for any person in whose name a vehicle is registered knowingly to permit another person to drive the vehicle when the other person is not authorized to do so under the laws of this state. A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
[ 1987 c 388 s 10. Formerly RCW 46.16.011.]

Notes:

Severability—1987 c 388: See note following RCW 46.20.342.
Allowing unauthorized child to drive: RCW 46.20.024.