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Statutes > Washington > Title-46 > 46-16a > 46-16a-150Purchasing a vehicle with foreign plates. (Effective July 1, 2011.)
A person may not purchase a vehicle displaying foreign license plates without removing and destroying the license plates unless:
(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) The out-of-state license plates may be returned to the jurisdiction of issuance by the owner for refund purposes; or
(3) For other reasons as determined by the department by rule.
[2010 c 161 § 411; 1987 c 142 § 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.
