A person may not purchase a vehicle displaying foreign license plates without removing and destroying the license plates unless:

1. (1) The out-of-state vehicle is sold to a Washington resident by a resident of a jurisdiction where the license plates follow the owner;
2. (2) The out-of-state license plates may be returned to the jurisdiction of issuance by the owner for refund purposes; or
3. (3) For other reasons as determined by the department by rule.

[ 2010 c 161 s 411; 1987 c 142 s 2. Formerly RCW 46.16.029.]

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.