RCW 46.01.011
Purpose.
The legislature finds that the department of licensing administers laws relating to the licensing and regulation of professions, businesses, and other activities in addition to administering laws relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicles and vehicle operators, dealers, and manufacturers. The laws administered by the department have the common denominator of licensing and regulation and are directed toward protecting and enhancing the well-being of the residents of the state.
[ 2010 c 161 § 201; 1994 c 92 § 500; 1979 c 158 § 113; 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 1.]
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.
Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 334: "This 1977 amendatory act shall take effect on July 1, 1977." [ 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 8.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.01 - Department of Licensing.
46.01.020 - Department created.
46.01.030 - Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.
46.01.040 - Powers, duties, and functions relating to motor vehicle laws vested in department.
46.01.100 - Organization of department.
46.01.110 - Rule-making authority.
46.01.115 - Rules to implement 1998 c 165.
46.01.135 - Establishment of investigation unit—Use of criminal history information.
46.01.140 - County auditors, agents, and subagents—Powers and duties—Standard contracts—Rules.
46.01.160 - Forms for applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, etc.
46.01.180 - Oaths and acknowledgments.
46.01.190 - Designation of state patrol as agent for surrender of drivers' licenses.
46.01.235 - Payment by credit or debit card.
46.01.240 - Internet payment option.
46.01.250 - Certified copies of records—Fee.
46.01.260 - Destruction of records by director.
46.01.270 - Destruction of records by county auditor or other agent.
46.01.290 - Director to make annual reports to governor.
46.01.310 - Immunity of director, the state, county auditors, agents, and subagents.
46.01.320 - Title and registration advisory committee.
46.01.330 - Facilities siting coordination.
46.01.340 - Database of fuel dealer and distributor license information.
46.01.350 - Fuel tax advisory group.
46.01.360 - Fees—Study and adjustment.
46.01.370 - Authority to sell and distribute discover passes and day-use permits.
46.01.380 - Cost recovery—Portion of credit card and other financial transaction costs.