WSR 21-22-078

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING

[Filed November 1, 2021, 11:17 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: New WAC 308-80-010(4), SHB 1269 passed in the 2021 regular session increasing the number of allowable licensed transporter plates/indicator tabs. New language is needed to support the clarification of number of allowable plates/tabs, responsibilities of licensees assigned these plates/tabs, and requirements of using plates/tabs outside of Washington state.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Title 46 RCW; RCW 46.76.070.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To implement SHB 1269 as passed by [the] legislature during 2021 regular session. The additional language to WAC 308-80-010 will support by outlining the increase in number of allowable transporter plates for licensees; clarify responsibilities, duties, and requirements of issuance of these plates/indicator tabs.

Process for Developing New Rule: Negotiated rule making.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Julia Manley, phone 360-664-6557/360-819-0146, TTY 711, email jmanley@dol.wa.gov, website www.dol.wa.gov.

November 1, 2021

Ellis Starrett

Rules and Policy Manager