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Recreational vehicle dealers and manufacturers

All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers

Withdrawn

Current rule(s)

Title 308 WAC

Summary

We considered creating new rules to fulfill the requirements of SHB 1996. This bill passed during the 2024 legislative session. The new rules would've covered the licensing, auditing, and regulatory oversight of recreational vehicle manufacturers and dealers.

Current step

May 22, 2024

Intent to create a new rule

Preproposal documents

Preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 24-11-159)

Public hearing or comments

Vehicle dealer and manufacturer definitions

All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers

In progress

Current rule(s)

WAC 308-66-110 Definitions

Summary

This rule seeks to improve regulatory compliance for vehicle dealers and manufacturers. We're proposing to clarify definitions related to certain vehicle dealer and manufacturer activities. We're defining the "soliciting" of a sale and creating a new definition for the act of "public education". We're also adding examples of what "public education" involves.

Current step

October 22, 2024

Rule change proposed

Preproposal documents

Preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 24-09-083)

Proposed rule documents

Public hearing or comments

We're holding a public hearing for this rulemaking activity on December 6, 2024 at 11 a.m.

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If you have trouble accessing the virtual meeting, call us at 360-902-3486 to request help. If you'd like to request an interpreter or other accommodations, you can email us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov. Please be sure to do this at least one week before the public hearing.

Note: We encourage hearing participants to attend in-person. If you attend virtually and have technical difficulties, you'll need to use the call-in option. The in-person attendance will take place at the our Highways and Licensing Building, located at:

1125 Washington Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504
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Deterring catalytic converter theft

All business and professional licensing
- Vehicle and boat dealers
- Vehicle manufacturers

In progress

Current rule(s)

Motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers (Chapter 308-66 WAC)

Summary

We're proposing a new rule to clarify requirements for vehicle dealers when marking catalytic converters prior to sale.

Current step

October 2, 2024

Rule change proposed

Preproposal documents

Preproposal statement of inquiry (WSR 24-20-139)

Public hearing or comments

You can participate in this rulemaking activity by contacting us at rulescoordinator@dol.wa.gov.