2274-S AMH HARM H4394.1
SHB 2274 - H AMD 689
By Representative Harmsworth
ADOPTED 02/12/2016
On page 15, beginning on line 1, after "(25)" strike all material through "transferee." on line 7 and insert "Bring an action or initiate an arbitration proceeding on a claim for any amounts related to a transfer of sale of a vehicle when:
(a) The licensee has been informed or reasonably should know that the department of licensing transfer of sale form was filed in accordance with RCW 46.12.650 (1) through (3);
(b) The licensee has been informed or reasonably should know that the transfer of the vehicle either (i) was not made pursuant to a legal transfer or (ii) was not voluntarily accepted by the person designated as the purchaser/transferee; and
(c) Prior to the commencement of the action or arbitration, the licensee has received from the putative transferee a copy of a police report referencing that the transfer of sale of the vehicle either (i) was not made pursuant to a legal transfer or (ii) was not voluntarily accepted by the person designated as the purchaser/transferee."
EFFECT: Adds that a collection agency must not bring an action or initiate an arbitration proceeding when: The transfer of the vehicle either was not made pursuant to a legal transfer or was not voluntarily accepted by the person designated as the purchaser/transferee; and, prior to the commencement of the action or arbitration, the collection agency has received from the putative transferee a copy of a police report referencing that the transfer of sale of the vehicle either was not made pursuant to a legal transfer or was not voluntarily accepted by the person designated as the purchaser/transferee.
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