AN ACT Relating to
motor vehicle equipment; adding new sections to chapter 46.04 RCW; adding new
sections to chapter 46.12 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 46.16 RCW; adding
a new section to chapter 46.37 RCW; and creating a new section.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec.
1. The legislature finds and
declares that constructive leisure pursuits by Washington citizens is most
important. This act is intended to encourage responsible participation in the
hobby of collecting, preserving, restoring, and maintaining motor vehicles of
historic and special interest, which hobby contributes to the enjoyment of the
citizens and the preservation of Washington's automotive memorabilia.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
2. A new section is added
to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"Collector"
means the owner of one or more vehicles described in RCW 46.16.305(1) who
collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of the vehicle or parts of
it, for his or her personal use, in order to preserve, restore, and maintain
the vehicle for hobby or historical purposes.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
3. A new section is added
to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"Parts car"
means a motor vehicle that is owned by a collector to furnish parts for restoration
or maintenance of a vehicle described in RCW 46.16.305(1), thus enabling a
collector to preserve, restore, and maintain such a vehicle.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
4. A new section is added
to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"Street rod
vehicle" is a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, that meets the
following conditions:
(1) The vehicle was
manufactured before 1949, or the vehicle has been assembled or reconstructed
using major component parts of a motor vehicle manufactured before 1949; and
(2) The vehicle has
been modified in its body style or design through the use of nonoriginal or
reproduction components, such as frame, engine, drive train, suspension, or
brakes in a manner that does not adversely affect its safe performance as a
motor vehicle or render it unlawful for highway use.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
5. A new section is added
to chapter 46.04 RCW to read as follows:
"Kit vehicle"
means a passenger car or light truck assembled from a manufactured kit, and is
either (1) a complete kit consisting of a prefabricated body and chassis used
to construct a new vehicle, or (2) a kit consisting of a prefabricated body to
be mounted on an existing vehicle chassis and drive train, commonly referred to
as a donor vehicle.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
6. A new section is added
to chapter 46.12 RCW to read as follows:
The state patrol shall
inspect a street rod vehicle and assign a vehicle identification number in
accordance with this chapter.
A street rod vehicle
shall be titled as the make and year of the vehicle as originally
manufactured. The title shall be branded with the designation "street
rod."
NEW SECTION. Sec.
7. A new section is added
to chapter 46.12 RCW to read as follows:
The owner of a parts
car must possess proof of ownership for each such vehicle.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
8. A new section is added
to chapter 46.12 RCW to read as follows:
The following
procedures must be followed when applying for a certificate of ownership for a
kit vehicle:
(1) The vehicle
identification number (VIN) of a new vehicle kit and of a body kit will be
taken from the manufacturer's certificate of origin belonging to that vehicle.
If the VIN is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assign a VIN at
the time of inspection.
(2) The model year of a
manufactured new vehicle kit and manufactured body kit is the year reflected on
the manufacturer's certificate of origin.
(3) The make shall be
listed as "KITV," and the series and body designation must describe
what the vehicle looks like, i.e. Bradley GT, 57 MG, and must include the word
"replica."
(4) Except for kit
vehicles licensed under section 10(5) of this act, kit vehicles must comply
with chapter 204-90 WAC.
(5) The application for
the certificate of ownership must be accompanied by the following documents:
(a) For a manufactured
new vehicle kit, the manufacturer's certificate of origin or equivalent
document;
(b)(i) For a
manufactured body kit, the manufacturer's certificate of origin or equivalent
document; (ii) for the frame, the title or a certified copy or equivalent
document;
(c) Bills of sale or
invoices for all major components used in the construction of the vehicle. The
bills of sale must be notarized unless the vendor is registered with the
department of revenue for the collection of retail sales or use tax. The bills
of sale must include the names and addresses of the seller and purchaser, a
description of the vehicle or part being sold, including the make, model, and
identification or serial number, the date of sale, and the purchase price of
the vehicle or part;
(d) A statement as
defined in WAC 308-56A-150 by an authorized inspector of the Washington state
patrol or other person authorized by the department of licensing verifying the
vehicle identification number, and year and make when applicable;
(e) A completed
declaration of value form (TD 420-737) to determine the value for excise tax if
the purchase cost and year is unknown or incomplete.
(6) A Washington state
patrol VIN inspector must ensure that all parts are documented by titles,
notarized bills of sale, or business receipts such as obtained from a wrecking
yard purchase. The bills of sale must contain the VIN of the vehicle the parts
came from, or the yard number if from a wrecking yard.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
9. A new section is added
to chapter 46.12 RCW to read as follows:
The following documents
are required for issuance of a certificate of ownership or registration for a
kit vehicle:
(1) For a new vehicle
kit or a manufactured body kit, the owner shall supply a manufacturer's
certificate of origin or a factory invoice.
(2) For a manufactured
body kit, proof of ownership for all major parts used in the construction of
the vehicle is required.
(a) Major parts
include:
(i) Frame;
(ii) Engine;
(iii) Axles;
(iv) Transmission;
(v) Any other parts
that carry vehicle identification numbers.
(b) If the frame from a
donor vehicle is used and the remainder of the donor vehicle is to be sold or
destroyed, the title is required as an ownership document to the buyer. The
agent or subagent may make a certified copy of the title for documentation of
the frame for this transaction.
(3) Payment of use tax
on the frame and all component parts used is required, unless proof of payment
of the sales or use tax is submitted.
(4) A completed declaration
of value form (TD 420-737) to determine the value of the vehicle for excise tax
purposes is required if the purchase cost and year of purchase is unknown.
(5) An odometer
disclosure statement is required on all originals and transfers of title for
vehicles under ten years old, unless otherwise exempt by law.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
10. A new section is added
to chapter 46.16 RCW to read as follows:
All kit vehicles are
licensed as original transactions when first titled in Washington, and the
following provisions apply:
(1) The department of
licensing shall charge original licensing fees and issue new plates appropriate
to the use class.
(2) An inspection by
the Washington state patrol is required to determine the correct identification
number, and year or make if needed.
(3) The use class is
the actual use of the vehicle, i.e. passenger car or truck.
(4) The make shall be
listed as "KITV," and the series and body designation must describe
what the vehicle looks like, i.e. 48 Bradley GT, 57 MG, and must include the
word "replica."
(5) Upon payment of
original licensing fees the department may license a kit vehicle under RCW
46.16.305(1) as a street rod if the vehicle is manufactured to have the same
appearance as a similar vehicle manufactured before 1949.
(6) For a manufactured
new vehicle kit and a manufactured body kit, the model year of the vehicle is
the year reflected on the manufacturer's certificate of origin for that
vehicle. If this is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assign a
model year at the time of inspection.
(7) The vehicle
identification number (VIN) of a new vehicle kit and body kit is the vehicle
identification number as reflected on the manufacturer's certificate of
origin. If the VIN is not available, the Washington state patrol shall assign
a VIN at the time of inspection.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
11. A new section is added
to chapter 46.16 RCW to read as follows:
A collectors' vehicle
licensed under RCW 46.16.305(1) may only be used for participation in club
activities, exhibitions, tours, parades, and occasional pleasure driving.
NEW SECTION. Sec.
12. A new section is added
to chapter 46.37 RCW to read as follows:
Notwithstanding the
requirements of this chapter, hoods and bumpers are optional equipment on
street rods and kit vehicles. Street rods and kit vehicles must comply with
fender requirements under RCW 46.37.500(2) and the windshield requirement of
RCW 46.37.410(1).
