Washington State House of Representatives	BILL ANALYSIS
Transportation Committee

SB 5568

Brief Description:  Clarifying business location requirements for tow truck operators.

Sponsors:  Senators Prentice and Benton.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Business license locations for registered tow truck operators are defined.

Hearing Date:  3/4/02

Staff:  Penny Nerup (786‑7335).

Background:

The business location of a registered tow truck operator is the location in which its files are kept.  Registered tow truck operators may have multiple business locations, each of which are required to have a separate registration.

Summary of Bill:

The business location of a registered tow truck operator serves as its business location for all purposes including for business licensure.  Registered tow truck operators are exempt from licensing in a political subdivision based solely upon an operator picking up or delivering a towed vehicle within the political subdivision.

However, a registered tow truck operator may be required to have a business license: 1) in a jurisdiction in which the operator has a fixed place of business, 2) in a jurisdiction in which the operator has a contract with police agencies to perform law enforcement impounds, or 3) in a jurisdiction in which the operator has contracts with businesses to perform private impounds.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note: Not requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.