SB 5482 -
By Representative Roach
NOT ADOPTED 04/09/2009
On page 3, line 37, after "(3)" insert "(a)"
On page 4, after line 5, insert the following:
"(b) The requirement in (a) of this subsection that the
manufacturer's certification must be applied in accordance with 49
C.F.R. Sec. 571.218 to the motorcycle helmet is conditioned upon:
(i) Certification by the Washington state patrol of a list of
approved individual manufactured motorcycle helmets sold or made
available to individuals in the state of Washington that meet or exceed
the standards established by the United States department of
transportation in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.218; and
(ii) A review and update by the Washington state patrol of the list
of approved individual manufactured motorcycle helmets under this
subsection (b) at least once annually."
EFFECT: Enforcement of the federal requirements for motorcycle helmets is contingent upon the Washington State Patrol reviewing and updating, at least once annually, a list of approved individual motorcycle helmets that comply with the United States Department of Transportation standards.