§ 46.70.005 Declaration of purpose
§ 46.70.011 Definitions
§ 46.70.021 License required for dealers or manufacturers — Penalties
§ 46.70.023 Place of business
§ 46.70.025 Established place of business — Waiver of requirements
§ 46.70.027 Accountability of dealer for employees — Actions for damages on violation of chapter
§ 46.70.028 Consignment
§ 46.70.029 Listing dealers, transaction of business
§ 46.70.031 Application for license — Form
§ 46.70.041 Application for license — Contents
§ 46.70.042 Application for license — Retention by department — Confidentiality
§ 46.70.045 Denial of license
§ 46.70.051 Issuance of license — Private party dissemination of vehicle database
§ 46.70.055 Wholesale vehicle dealer licenses
§ 46.70.061 Fees — Disposition
§ 46.70.070 Dealers — Bond required, exceptions — Actions — Cancellation of license
§ 46.70.075 Manufacturers — Bond required — Actions — Cancellation of license
§ 46.70.079 Education requirements
§ 46.70.083 Expiration of license — Renewal — Certification of established place of business
§ 46.70.085 Licenses — Staggered renewal
§ 46.70.090 License plates — Use
§ 46.70.101 Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses — Grounds
§ 46.70.102 Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses — Notice, hearing, procedure
§ 46.70.111 Investigations or proceedings — Powers of director or designees — Penalty
§ 46.70.115 Cease and desist orders — Penalty, “curbstoning” defined
§ 46.70.120 Record of transactions
§ 46.70.122 Duty when purchaser or transferee is a dealer
§ 46.70.124 Evidence of ownership for dealers’ used vehicles — Consignments
§ 46.70.125 Used vehicles — Asking price, posting or disclosure
§ 46.70.130 Details of charges must be furnished buyer or mortgagor
§ 46.70.132 Manufactured home sale — Implied warranty
§ 46.70.134 Manufactured home installation — Warranty, state installation code
§ 46.70.135 Mobile homes — Warranties and inspections — Delivery — Occupancy — Advertising of dimensions
§ 46.70.140 Handling “hot” vehicles — Unreported motor “switches” — Unauthorized use of dealer plates — Penalty
§ 46.70.160 Rules and regulations
§ 46.70.170 Penalty for violations
§ 46.70.180 Unlawful acts and practices
§ 46.70.183 Notice of bankruptcy proceedings
§ 46.70.190 Civil actions for violations — Injunctions — Claims under Federal Automobile Dealer Franchise Act — Time limitation
§ 46.70.220 Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations — Limitation of civil actions
§ 46.70.230 Duties of attorney general and prosecuting attorneys to act on violations — Assurance of compliance — Filing
§ 46.70.240 Penalties — Jurisdiction
§ 46.70.250 Personal service of process outside state
§ 46.70.260 Application of chapter to existing and future franchises and contracts
§ 46.70.270 Provisions of chapter cumulative — Violation of RCW 46.70.180 deemed civil
§ 46.70.290 Mobile homes and persons engaged in distribution and sale
§ 46.70.300 Chapter exclusive — Local business and occupation tax not prevented
§ 46.70.310 Consumer Protection Act
§ 46.70.320 Buyer’s agents
§ 46.70.330 Wholesale motor vehicle auction dealers
§ 46.70.340 Issuance of temporary subagency licenses for recreational vehicle shows
§ 46.70.900 Liberal construction

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 46.70 - Dealers and manufacturers

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Auction: means a transaction conducted by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of the audience, constituting a series of oral invitations for offers for the purchase of vehicles made by the auctioneer, offers to purchase by members of the audience, and the acceptance of the highest or most favorable offer to purchase. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Auction company: means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other legal or commercial entity licensed under chapter 18. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Department: means the department of licensing, which shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Director: means the director of licensing. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Distributor: which means any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, who in whole or in part offers for sale, sells, or distributes any new and unused vehicle to vehicle dealers or who maintains factory representatives. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Established place of business: means a location meeting the requirements of RCW 46. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Factory branch: which means a branch office maintained by a manufacturer for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, vehicles to a distributor, wholesaler, or vehicle dealer, or for directing or supervising in whole or in part factory or distributor representatives, and further includes any sales promotion organization, whether a person, firm, or corporation, which is engaged in promoting the sale of new and unused vehicles in this state of a particular brand or make to vehicle dealers. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Factory representative: which means a representative employed by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch for the purpose of making or promoting for the sale of their vehicles or for supervising or contracting with their dealers or prospective dealers. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Finance charge: The total cost of credit a customer must pay on a consumer loan, including interest. The Truth in Lending Act requires disclosure of the finance charge. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Listing dealer: means a used mobile home dealer who makes contracts with sellers who will compensate the dealer for obtaining a willing purchaser for the seller's mobile home. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Manufacturer: means any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, resident or nonresident, who manufactures or assembles new and unused vehicles or remanufactures vehicles in whole or in part and further includes the terms:
Washington Code 46.70.011
  • mobile home and travel trailer dealer: is a vehicle dealer that deals in mobile homes, park trailers, or travel trailers, or more than one type of these vehicles;
    • Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Motor vehicle: means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails, and which is required to be registered and titled under this title. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • motor vehicle dealer: is a vehicle dealer that deals in new or used motor vehicles, or both;
    • Washington Code 46.70.011
  • New motor vehicle: means any motor vehicle that is self-propelled and is required to be registered and titled under this title, has not been previously titled to a retail purchaser or lessee, and is not a "used vehicle" as defined under RCW 46. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Principal place of business: means that dealer firm's business location in the state, which place the dealer designates as their principal place of business. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Recreational vehicle: means a travel trailer, motor home, truck camper, or camping trailer that is primarily designed and used as temporary living quarters, is either self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, is transient, is not occupied as a primary residence, and is not immobilized or permanently affixed to a mobile home lot. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • recreational vehicle dealer: is a vehicle dealer that deals in travel trailers, motor homes, truck campers, or camping trailers that are primarily designed and used as temporary living quarters, are either self-propelled or mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, are transient, are not occupied as a primary residence, and are not immobilized or permanently affixed to a mobile home lot. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Retail vehicle dealer: means a vehicle dealer who may buy and sell at both wholesale and retail. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Subagency: means any place of business of a vehicle dealer within the state, which place is physically and geographically separated from the principal place of business of the firm or any place of business of a vehicle dealer within the state, at which place the firm does business using a name other than the principal name of the firm, or both. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Temporary subagency: means a location other than the principal place of business or subagency within the state where a licensed vehicle dealer may secure a license to conduct the business and is licensed for a period of time not to exceed ten days for a specific purpose such as auto shows, shopping center promotions, tent sales, exhibitions, or similar merchandising ventures. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Vehicle: means and includes every device capable of being moved upon a public highway and in, upon, or by which any persons or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human or animal power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Vehicle dealer: means any person, firm, association, corporation, or trust, not excluded by subsection (18) of this section, engaged in the business of buying, selling, listing, exchanging, offering, brokering, leasing with an option to purchase, auctioning, soliciting, or advertising the sale of new or used vehicles, or arranging or offering or attempting to solicit or negotiate on behalf of others, a sale, purchase, or exchange of an interest in new or used motor vehicles, irrespective of whether the motor vehicles are owned by that person. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Vehicle salesperson: means any person who for any form of compensation sells, auctions, leases with an option to purchase, or offers to sell or to so lease vehicles on behalf of a vehicle dealer. See Washington Code 46.70.011
  • Wholesale vehicle dealer: means a vehicle dealer who buys vehicles from or sells vehicles to other Washington licensed vehicle dealers. See Washington Code 46.70.011