WSR 15-06-031
PROPOSED RULES
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING
[Filed February 25, 2015, 1:35 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-23-090.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 308-104-019 Renewal of driver's license or identicard by electronic commerce—Eligibility.
Hearing Location(s): Highways-Licenses Building, Conference Room 413, 1125 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA (check in at counter on first floor), on April 7, 2015, at 3:00 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: April 8, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Clark J. Holloway, P.O. Box 9030, Olympia, WA 98507-9030, e-mail cholloway@dol.wa.gov, fax (360) 570-7048, by April 6, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Clark J. Holloway by April 6, 2015, TTY (360) 664-0116.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: Amend WAC 308-104-019 to permit holders of enhanced driver's license or identicards (EDL/IDs) to renew by electronic commerce.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 46.01.110, 46.20.120.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 46.20.120.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Department of licensing, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Clark Holloway, Olympia, (360) 902-3846; Implementation and Enforcement: Julie Knittle, Olympia, (360) 902-3850.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. A small business economic impact statement is not required pursuant to RCW 19.85.025(3) and 34.05.310 (4)(g).
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this proposed rule under the provisions of RCW 34.05.328 (5)(a)(i).
February 25, 2015
Damon Monroe
Rules Coordinator
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 10-15-019, filed 7/9/10, effective 8/9/10)
WAC 308-104-019 Renewal of driver's license or identicard by electronic commerceEligibility.
An applicant for a driver's license renewal or identicard renewal may apply by electronic commerce if permitted under this section.
(1) A person whose valid driver's license is about to expire may be allowed to renew by electronic commerce if the person:
(a) Is eligible to renew his or her driver's license by electronic commerce under the provisions of RCW 46.20.120 (3)(b) or (4)(b);
(b) Has previously been issued a digital driver's license;
(c) Is at least twenty-four and not more than seventy years of age;
(d) Has a valid Social Security number on file with the department;
(e) Has a valid mailing address on his or her driving record as maintained by the department;
(f) Does not have a commercial driver's license, ((enhanced driver's license or identicard,)) instruction permit, or agricultural permit;
(g) Has not paid a fee owed to the department with a check that has been dishonored;
(h) Has not failed to appear, respond, or comply with the terms of or in response to a traffic citation or notice of traffic infraction; and
(i) Does not have any actions pending against his or her driver's license or driving privileges.
(2) A person applying for driver's license renewal by electronic commerce must:
(a) Certify that he or she has had no mental or physical condition or is not taking any medication which could impair his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle safely;
(b) Make the necessary certification under WAC 308-104-010(2); and
(c) Complete the required application and pay all applicable fees.
(3) A person whose valid identicard is about to expire may renew by electronic commerce if the person:
(a) Is eligible to renew his or her identicard by electronic commerce under the provisions of RCW 46.20.117 (3)(b);
(b) Is at least twenty-four years of age; and
(c) Has previously been issued a digital identicard.
(4) A person applying for identicard renewal by electronic commerce must complete the required application and pay all applicable fees.
(5) The department may specify the means and establish procedures by which a person may make an application under this section.