SB 5381 - DIGEST

     Directs the owner to remove, from the motor vehicle being sold or transferred, the license plate issued to that vehicle and retain it as provided in RCW 46.16.290.

     Provides that, effective July 1, 2001, motor vehicle license plates shall not be transferable between motor vehicle owners.

     Requires that when a motor vehicle with valid license plates is sold or transferred, the license plates shall be removed from the vehicle and retained by the seller or transferor.  The plates shall be removed from the vehicle before it is delivered to the purchaser or transferee.