6103-S AMS HEWI HYSO 075

SSB 6103 - S AMD 639 TO S AMD (S-3404.8)

By Senator Hewitt

ADOPTED 4/20/05

On page 23, after line 19 of the amendment, insert the following:

"(3) In lieu of the gross weight fee under subsection (1) of this section, farm vehicles may be licensed upon payment of the fee in effect under subsection (1) of this section on May 1, 2005. In order to qualify for the reduced fee under this subsection, the farm vehicle must be exempt from property taxes in accordance with RCW 84.36.630. The applicant must submit copies of the forms required under RCW 84.36.630. The application for the reduced fee under this subsection shall require the applicant to attest that the vehicle shall be used primarily for farming purposes. The department shall provide licensing agents and subagents with a schedule of the appropriate licensing fees for farm vehicles.

Renumber the sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

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EFFECT: Exempts farm vehicles from the increased gross weight fee.