Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 03-17-036.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-67-010.

     Hearing Location(s): Dealer and Manufacturer Services, 2424 Bristol Court, 3rd Floor Conference Room, Olympia, WA 98502, on May 12, at 10:00 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: May 26, 2006.

     Submit Written Comments to: Kim Johnson, Dealer Services, P.O. Box 9039, Olympia, WA 98507, e-mail kijohnson@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 586-6703, by May 8, 2006.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nicole Cope by May 8, 2006, TTY (360) 664-8885 or (360) 664-6455.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To establish the amount of the filing fee to be submitted by a licensed motorcycle dealer when initiating a protest against the manufacturer for violations of chapter 46.94 RCW.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: This WAC promulgation makes the filing fee for petitioning the department of licensing concerning franchise disputes under WAC 308-67-010 consistent for licensed vehicle dealers and licensed motorcycle dealers.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: Section 3(1), chapter 354, Laws of 2003.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 46.96.210 and 46.93.190.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Cal Sanders, 2424 Bristol Court, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-6459; Implementation: Chuck Coach, 2424 Bristol Court, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-6453; and Enforcement: Daniel Devoe, 2424 Bristol Court, Olympia, WA 98502, (360) 664-6451.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. There is no small business impact.

     A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. There is not impact for the department of licensing or small business.

March 27, 2006

D. A. Devoe

Administrator

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 90-03-022, filed 1/10/90, effective 2/10/90)

WAC 308-67-010   Petition fee -- Vehicle manufacturers and dealers.   The filing fee for petitioning the department of licensing concerning franchise disputes pursuant to ((sections 4, 11(6), and 18(4), chapter 415, Laws of 1989, shall be)) chapters 46.93 and 46.96 RCW is $500.00.

[Statutory Authority: 1989 c 415 §§ 4, 11(6), 18(4) and 19. 90-03-022, § 308-67-010, filed 1/10/90, effective 2/10/90.]

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