Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | Holly Wagner
MARYSVILLE, WA – Remember when “Schoolhouse Rock” tried to teach you how a bill becomes a law Well, they left out a lot of stuff, like the public participation part (your part). Dealers in Washington state, led by their state association, pooled resources, became politically active and scored a major victory this year.
Washington bill 5338 levels the playing field with Dealers in nearby sales-tax-free jurisdictions. The new law, which goes into effect Aug. 1, makes it a gross misdemeanor for Washington residents to fail to title and register an off-road vehicle within 15 days of a state notice, and imposes penalties up to a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail for scofflaws. For enforcement purposes, vehicle manufacturers/distributors will be required to submit annually a list of Washington warranty registrations for off-road vehicles bought out of state.
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