Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 46.70 RCW
DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS
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Sections
46.70.005Declaration of purpose.
46.70.011Definitions.
46.70.021License required for dealers or manufacturersPenalties.
46.70.023Place of business.
46.70.025Established place of businessWaiver of requirements.
46.70.027Accountability of dealer for employeesActions for damages on violation of chapter.
46.70.028Consignment.
46.70.029Listing dealers, transaction of business.
46.70.031Application for licenseForm.
46.70.041Application for licenseContents.
46.70.042Application for licenseRetention by departmentConfidentiality.
46.70.045Denial of license.
46.70.051Issuance of licensePrivate party dissemination of vehicle database.
46.70.055Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses.
46.70.061FeesDisposition.
46.70.070DealersBond required, exceptionsActionsCancellation of license.
46.70.075ManufacturersBond requiredActionsCancellation of license.
46.70.079Education requirements.
46.70.083Expiration of licenseRenewalCertification of established place of business.
46.70.085LicensesStaggered renewal.
46.70.090License platesUse.
46.70.101Denial, suspension, or revocation of licensesGrounds.
46.70.102Denial, suspension, or revocation of licensesNotice, hearing, procedure.
46.70.111Investigations or proceedingsPowers of director or designeesPenalty.
46.70.115Cease and desist ordersPenalty, "curbstoning" defined.
46.70.120Record of transactions.
46.70.122Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer.
46.70.124Evidence of ownership for dealers' used vehiclesConsignments.
46.70.125Used vehiclesAsking price, posting or disclosure.
46.70.130Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor.
46.70.132Manufactured home saleImplied warranty.
46.70.134Manufactured home installationWarranty, state installation code.
46.70.135Mobile homesWarranties and inspectionsDeliveryOccupancyAdvertising of dimensions.
46.70.140Handling "hot" vehiclesUnreported motor "switches"Unauthorized use of dealer platesPenalty.
46.70.160Rules and regulations.
46.70.170Penalty for violations.
46.70.180Unlawful acts and practices.
46.70.183Notice of bankruptcy proceedings.
46.70.190Civil actions for violationsInjunctionsClaims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise ActTime limitation.
46.70.220Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violationsLimitation of civil actions.
46.70.230Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violationsAssurance of complianceFiling.
46.70.240PenaltiesJurisdiction.
46.70.250Personal service of process outside state.
46.70.260Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts.
46.70.270Provisions of chapter cumulativeViolation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil.
46.70.290Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale.
46.70.300Chapter exclusiveLocal business and occupation tax not prevented.
46.70.310Consumer Protection Act.
46.70.320Buyer's agents.
46.70.330Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers.
46.70.340Issuance of temporary subagency licenses for recreational vehicle shows.
46.70.350Catalytic converters marking.
46.70.900Liberal construction.
NOTES:
Automotive repair: Chapter 46.71 RCW.
False or deceptive advertising: Chapter 9.04 RCW.
Lemon LawMotor vehicle express warranties: Chapter 19.118 RCW.
Manufactured home safety and construction standards, inspections: RCW 43.22.431 through 43.22.434.
Retail installment sales of goods: Chapter 63.14 RCW.
Unfair business practicesConsumer protection: Chapter 19.86 RCW.
Violations relating to mobile/manufactured homes: RCW 18.27.117.