It is unlawful for any person to rent out motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or mopeds unless the person also has on hand for rent helmets of a type conforming to rules adopted by the state patrol.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 46.37.535

  • 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
It shall be unlawful for any person to rent a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped unless the person has in his or her possession a helmet of a type approved by the state patrol, regardless of from whom the helmet is obtained.

NOTES:

Rules of court: Monetary penalty scheduleIRLJ 6.2.
Short title1990 c 270: See RCW 43.70.440.
ConstructionApplication of rulesSeverability1987 c 330: See notes following RCW 28B.12.050.
Severability1977 ex.s. c 355: See note following RCW 46.37.010.
License requirement for person renting motorcycle: RCW 46.20.220.