Washington Code 19.116.050 – Unlawful transfer of motor vehicle — Conditions
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A dealer engages in an act of unlawful transfer of ownership interest in motor vehicles when all of the following circumstances are met:
Terms Used In Washington Code 19.116.050
- 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
(1) The dealer does not pay off any balance due to the secured party on a vehicle acquired by the dealer, no later than the close of the second business day after the acquisition date of the vehicle; and
(2) The dealer does not obtain a certificate of title under RCW 46.70.124 for each used vehicle kept in his or her possession unless that certificate is in the possession of the person holding a security interest in the dealer’s inventory; and
(3) The dealer does not transfer the certificate of title after the transferee has taken possession of the motor vehicle.
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.