RCW 19.116.050
Unlawful transfer of motor vehicle—Conditions.
A dealer engages in an act of unlawful transfer of ownership interest in motor vehicles when all of the following circumstances are met:
(1) The dealer does not pay off any balance due to the secured party on a vehicle acquired by the dealer, no later than the close of the second business day after the acquisition date of the vehicle; and
(2) The dealer does not obtain a certificate of title under RCW 46.70.124 for each used vehicle kept in his or her possession unless that certificate is in the possession of the person holding a security interest in the dealer's inventory; and
(3) The dealer does not transfer the certificate of title after the transferee has taken possession of the motor vehicle.
[ 2010 c 161 § 1101; 2000 c 171 § 71; 1990 c 44 § 6.]
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.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 19 - Business Regulations—Miscellaneous
Chapter 19.116 - Motor Vehicle Subleasing or Transfer.
19.116.010 - Public interest—Finding.
19.116.030 - Application of consumer protection act.
19.116.040 - Violations of chapter.
19.116.050 - Unlawful transfer of motor vehicle—Conditions.
19.116.060 - Unlawful subleasing of motor vehicle—Conditions.
19.116.070 - Nonparties assisting, causing, or arranging unlawful assignment or transfer.
19.116.080 - Unlawful subleasing or transfer—Class C felony.
19.116.090 - Violations—Criminal profiteering.
19.116.100 - Persons who may bring action—Damages.
19.116.120 - Penalties in addition to other remedies or penalties.