(1) The department may appoint a panel of individuals with for hire vehicle, limousine, or taxicab transportation industry experience and expertise to advise the department.

(2) The owner or lessee of any for hire, limousine, or taxicab vehicle is eligible for inclusion in a retrospective rating program authorized and established pursuant to chapter 51.18 RCW.

Effective date—2011 c 190: “Except for section 3 of this act, this act takes effect January 1, 2012.” [ 2011 c 190 § 9.]