(1) If a person liable for the payment of fees and taxes fails to pay the amount, including any interest and penalty, together with costs incurred, there must be a lien in favor of the state upon all franchises, property, and rights to property, whether real or personal, belonging to or acquired, whether the property is employed by such person for personal or business use or is in the control of a trustee, receiver, or assignee. The lien is effective from the date fees and taxes were due and payable until the amount is satisfied. The lien has priority over any lien or encumbrance except liens of other fees and taxes having priority by law.

Terms Used In Washington Code 46.87.340

  • Department: means the department of licensing. See Washington Code 46.87.020
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: means any individual, partnership, association, public or private corporation, limited liability company, or other type of legal or commercial entity, including its members, managers, partners, directors, or officers. See Washington Code 46.87.020
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
(2) The department must file with any county auditor or other agent a statement of claim and lien specifying the amount of delinquent fees, taxes, penalties, and interest owed.

NOTES:

Effective date2015 c 228: See note following RCW 46.87.010.
Effective dates1987 c 244: See note following RCW 46.87.010.