The department temporary license plate fee imposed under RCW 46.17.400(1)(b) must be distributed as follows:

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(1) If collected by the department, the fee must be distributed under RCW 46.68.030; and
(2) If collected by the county auditor or other agent or subagent, the fee must be distributed to the county current expense fund.

NOTES:

Effective date2022 c 132: See note following RCW 46.04.2701.
Effective dateIntentLegislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.