Washington § 72.60.245 License plate shortage anticipated by department of corrections and department of licensing.

Washington Statutes

§ 72.60.245 — License plate shortage anticipated by department of corrections and department of licensing.

Washington § 72.60.245

Title 72STATE INSTITUTIONS

Ch. 72.60CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 72.60.245 (2026).

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When the department of corrections, in conjunction with the department of licensing, anticipates a projected license plate shortage statewide or in particular locations, the department of licensing must promptly communicate such shortage to the county auditors or other agents, and subagents appointed by the director of the department of licensing. The department of corrections, in conjunction with the department of licensing, must also develop and implement a mitigation plan to address the shortage that may include the contracting with a third-party vendor for production of license plates until such time as the shortage is eliminated and a sufficient license plate inventory is available for the subsequent 90-day period. Use of a third-party vendor may thereafter be initiated by the departm

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When the department of corrections, in conjunction with the department of licensing, anticipates a projected license plate shortage statewide or in particular locations, the department of licensing must promptly communicate such shortage to the county auditors or other agents, and subagents appointed by the director of the department of licensing. The department of corrections, in conjunction with the department of licensing, must also develop and implement a mitigation plan to address the shortage that may include the contracting with a third-party vendor for production of license plates until such time as the shortage is eliminated and a sufficient license plate inventory is available for the subsequent 90-day period. Use of a third-party vendor may thereafter be initiated by the department of corrections, the department of licensing, or jointly by the two agencies.

Findings — Intent — 2025 c 417: See note following RCW 82.38.030 .