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46.01.011 – Purpose.

RCW 46.01.011 Purpose. The legislature finds that the department of licensing administers laws relating to the licensing and regulation of professions, businesses, and other activities in addition to administering laws relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicles and vehicle operators, dealers, and manufacturers. The laws administered by the department have the common denominator of […]

46.01.020 – Department created.

RCW 46.01.020 Department created. A department of the government of this state to be known as the “department of licensing” is hereby created. [ 1979 c 158 § 114; 1977 ex.s. c 334 § 2; 1965 c 156 § 2.] NOTES: Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 334: See note following RCW 46.01.011.

46.01.030 – Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws.

RCW 46.01.030 Administration and improvement of certain motor vehicle laws. The department is responsible for administering and recommending the improvement of the motor vehicle laws of this state relating to: (1) Driver examining and licensing; (2) Driver improvement; (3) Driver records; (4) Financial responsibility; (5) Certificates of title; (6) Vehicle registration certificates and license plates; […]