Washington § 46.80.020 License required—Penalty.

Washington Statutes

§ 46.80.020 — License required—Penalty.

Washington § 46.80.020

Title 46MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 46.80VEHICLE WRECKERS

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Bluebook

Wash. Rev. Code § 46.80.020 (2026).

Text

(1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of wrecking vehicles without having first applied for and received a license.

(b)As defined in chapter 70A.205 RCW, a solid waste disposal site that is compliant with all applicable regulations may wreck a nonmotorized abandoned recreational vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.53.010 .

(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in the unlawful activity described in this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(b)A second or subsequent offense is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW. Explanatory statement — 2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030 . Findings — Implementation — Effective date — 2018 c 287: See notes followin

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(1)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of wrecking vehicles without having first applied for and received a license.

(b) As defined in chapter 70A.205 RCW, a solid waste disposal site that is compliant with all applicable regulations may wreck a nonmotorized abandoned recreational vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.53.010 .

(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a person or firm engaged in the unlawful activity described in this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(b) A second or subsequent offense is a class C felony punishable according to chapter 9A.20 RCW.

Explanatory statement — 2021 c 65: See note following RCW 53.54.030 .

Findings — Implementation — Effective date — 2018 c 287: See notes following RCW 46.55.400 .

Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .

Severability — 1977 ex.s. c 253: See note following RCW 46.80.005 .

Legislative History

[2021 c 65 s 53;2018 c 287 s 8;2003 c 53 s 253;1995 c 256 s 5;1979 c 158 s 192;1977 ex.s. c 253 s 3;1971 ex.s. c 7 s 1;1967 c 32 s 94;1961 c 12 s 46.80.020. Prior:1947 c 262 s 2; Rem. Supp. 1947 s 8326-41.]