For the purposes of determining eligibility under chapter 46.19 RCW, for special parking privileges for persons with disabilities, the following definitions apply:

1. (1) "Identification card" means the identification card bearing the name and date of birth of the person to whom the placard/plate/tab is issued.
2. (2) "Health care practitioner" means that as defined in RCW 46.19.010(2). Health care practitioner does not include persons licensed in the professions of dentistry and optometry.
3. (3) "Permanent" means a health care practitioner has certified the qualifying disability condition is expected to last at least five years.
4. (4) "Permit" means the eligibility for the temporary or permanent placard or special license plate(s), license tab, and identification card.
5. (5) "Privilege" means the right to utilize the benefits associated with the special parking privileges for persons with disabilities.
6. (6) "Resident" means an individual who manifests an intent to live or be located in this state on more than a temporary or transient basis, or an individual or dependent of an Armed Forces member who is currently stationed in the state of Washington.
7. (7) "Signature" means any memorandum, mark, stamp, or sign made with intent to authenticate an application for a placard/plate, or the subscription of any person.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.19.020, 46.19.040, and 46.19.050. WSR 24-08-011, § 308-96B-010, filed 3/21/24, effective 4/21/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 46.19.020, and 46.19.040. WSR 18-24-057, § 308-96B-010, filed 11/29/18, effective 12/30/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.12.381. WSR 07-20-111, § 308-96B-010, filed 10/3/07, effective 11/3/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.16.381. WSR 06-19-079, § 308-96B-010, filed 9/19/06, effective 10/20/06.]