Who is responsible for removal, storage, and disposal fees if a vehicle has been reported stolen after it was reported sold, and is subsequently abandoned?
If a report of sale has been properly filed with the department prior to the date the vehicle was reported stolen, the purchaser shown on that report of sale will be responsible for removal, storage, and disposal fees. If a report of sale has not been properly filed, the registered owner on the department records remains liable.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
46.01.110. WSR 03-05-081, § 308-56A-295, filed 2/19/03, effective 3/22/03; WSR 99-01-014, § 308-56A-295, filed 12/7/98, effective 1/7/99.]