SENATE BILL REPORT
SB 6827
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As of February 5, 2010
Title: An act relating to vehicle dealers in counties with a population of ten thousand or less.
Brief Description: Regulating vehicle dealers in counties with a population of ten thousand or less.
Sponsors: Senator Morton.
Brief History:
Committee Activity: Transportation: 2/04/10.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION |
Staff: Janice Baumgardt (786-7319)
Background: Under current law, any person or firm engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling, five or more vehicles in a 12-month period without holding a vehicle dealer license is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for each violation and up to one year in jail.
Summary of Bill: A resident of a county with a population of 10,000 or less is not subject to the above fines unless engaged in buying and offering for sale, or buying and selling, seven or more vehicles in a 12-month period.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Committee/Commission/Task Force Created: No.
Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.
Staff Summary of Public Testimony: CON: Consumers will lose because dealers offer protection to consumers.
Persons Testifying: CON: TK Bentler, Washington State Independent Auto Dealers Association.