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Chapter 308-94 WAC

 Last Update: 8/31/11

SNOWMOBILES

WAC Sections

308-94-030 Snowmobile registration application -- Registration year.
308-94-050 Snowmobile registration, decals and validating tab -- Display.
308-94-080 Nonresident temporary snowmobile permit.
308-94-100 Snowmobile dealer license, license plates, costs, rented snowmobiles.
308-94-105 Delivery of snowmobile on dealer temporary permit.
DISPOSITIONS OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER
308-94-010 Registration of snowmobiles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-010, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-159, § 308-94-010, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-010, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 00-09-066, filed 4/18/00, effective 5/19/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-020 Appointment of agents. [Order MV-159, § 308-94-020, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-020, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), filed 1/16/87.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-94-035 Snowmobile registration -- Fee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.040. 91-09-001, § 308-94-035, filed 4/4/91, effective 10/1/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.040, 43.51.040 and 43.51.060. 87-24-032 (Order 102), § 308-94-035, filed 11/24/87.]  Repealed by 96-13-053, filed 6/14/96, effective 9/30/96.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.10.210 and 46.10.040.
308-94-040 Snowmobile registration year. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-040, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-355, § 308-94-040, filed 5/10/76; Order MV-159, § 308-94-040, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-040, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 98-08-070, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-060 Registration for snowmobiles used as all terrain vehicles. [Order MV-159, § 308-94-060, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-060, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), filed 1/16/87.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-94-070 Display of snowmobile registration number, decals and validation tabs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-070, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-355, § 308-94-070, filed 5/10/76; Order MV-159, § 308-94-070, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-070, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 98-08-070, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-090 Rented snowmobiles. [Order MV-159, § 308-94-090, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-090, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 98-08-070, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-110 Snowmobile dealer plates -- Cost. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-110, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-159, § 308-94-110, filed 1/2/73; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-110, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 98-08-070, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-160 Registration and titling of off-road and nonhighway vehicles. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-160, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-158, § 308-94-160, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-160, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 00-09-066, filed 4/18/00, effective 5/19/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-170 Certificates of title. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-170, filed 1/16/87; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-170, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-180 All terrain vehicle titling not required for vehicles presently titled. [Order MV-158, § 308-94-180, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-180, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), filed 1/16/87.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-94-181 Vehicles titled that are not eligible for road use. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-181, filed 1/16/87.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-190 Licensing of vehicles titled as all terrain vehicles. [Order MV-158, § 308-94-190, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-190, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), filed 1/16/87.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-94-191 Vehicles issued regular title and off-road use permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-191, filed 1/16/87.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-200 Off-road and nonhighway vehicle use permit period. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 92-15-021, § 308-94-200, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-200, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-355, § 308-94-200, filed 5/10/76; Order MV-158, § 308-94-200, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-200, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-210 Off-road and nonhighway vehicle use permit not required -- When. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-210, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-158, § 308-94-210, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-210, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-220 Display of off-road and nonhighway vehicle use permit decal. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-220, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-158, § 308-94-220, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-220, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-230 Surrender of license plates required. [Order MV-158, § 308-94-230, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-230, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), filed 1/16/87.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-94-240 Validating tab -- Display. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-240, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-355, § 308-94-240, filed 5/10/76; Order MV-158, § 308-94-240, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-240, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-250 The off-road and nonhighway vehicle use permit must be carried on vehicle. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-250, filed 1/16/87; Order MV-158, § 308-94-250, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-250, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-260 Nonresidents. [Order MV-158, § 308-94-260, filed 1/2/73; Order 112 MV, § 308-94-260, filed 10/5/71.]  Repealed by 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), filed 1/16/87.  Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110.
308-94-261 Temporary off-road and nonhighway vehicle use permit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-261, filed 1/16/87.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-265 Off-road vehicle dealer permit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-265, filed 1/16/87.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 
308-94-270 Off-road vehicle dealer plates -- Cost. [Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-270, filed 1/16/87.]  Repealed by 99-24-013, filed 11/22/99, effective 12/23/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 

308-94-030
Snowmobile registration application — Registration year.

  (1) How do I register my snowmobile? To register your snowmobile you must submit the following:

     (a) An application for original or transfer registration. The application must include:

     (i) The name and address of each registered owner; and

     (ii) The make, vehicle identification number, model year, and method of propulsion of the snowmobile; and

     (iii) The purchase price and year of purchase or declared value and year of declaration; and

     (b) A copy of any of the following:

     (i) Previously issued registration certificate;

     (ii) Certificate of ownership from another state or country;

     (iii) Manufacturer's certificate of origin;

     (iv) A bill of sale or purchase agreement;

     (v) Other department approved ownership documents; and

     (c) Applicable fees and taxes.

     (2) How are security interests recorded? Please contact the Uniform Commercial Code section for specific instructions/application or visit them on the web site and key "security interest" in the DOL search tool. Security interests are registered with the Uniform Commercial Code section of the department, and will not be recorded on the snowmobile registration.

     (3) What is the registration period for snowmobiles? The registration period for snowmobiles is October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Registration fees are not prorated.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 06-21-023, § 308-94-030, filed 10/9/06, effective 11/9/06; 01-11-070, § 308-94-030, filed 5/14/01, effective 6/14/01; 98-08-070, § 308-94-030, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110, 88.02.100, 46.10.040, 46.12.030, 46.16.040, 88.02.050 and 88.02.070. 96-04-004, § 308-94-030, filed 1/25/96, effective 2/25/96; 95-13-058, § 308-94-030, filed 6/19/95, effective 7/20/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 92-15-021, § 308-94-030, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-030, filed 1/16/87; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-030, filed 10/5/71.]

308-94-050
Snowmobile registration, decals and validating tab — Display.

  (1) Where do I carry the snowmobile registration certificate? A snowmobile registration certificate must be:

     (a) Carried in the snowmobile for which it was issued; or

     (b) Carried on the person of the snowmobile operator; and

     (c) Be made available for inspection by any person having the authority to enforce the provisions of the snowmobile act.

     (2) How are snowmobile decals/tabs displayed?

     (a) Decals showing the registration numbers must be affixed to the right and left side of the snowmobile directly below the windshield on the hood cowling and located so that snow, passenger, driver or load will not obscure them.

     (b) The month tabs must be located no more than two inches to the left of the first digit of the decal showing the registration number. Validating year tab must be located no more than two inches from the last digit of the decals showing the registration number on the left side.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 02-11-019, § 308-94-050, filed 5/6/02, effective 6/6/02; 01-11-070, § 308-94-050, filed 5/14/01, effective 6/14/01; 98-08-070, § 308-94-050, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98; 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-050, filed 1/16/87; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-050, filed 10/5/71.]

308-94-080
Nonresident temporary snowmobile permit.

  What information is required to obtain a nonresident temporary snowmobile permit?

     (1) An application for a nonresident temporary permit shall include:

     (a) Name and address of the applicant;

     (b) Plate or registration number and expiration date, if registered in another jurisdiction;

     (c) Make, vehicle identification number, model year, and method of propulsion of the snowmobile; and

     (2) Applicable fees.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 01-11-070, § 308-94-080, filed 5/14/01, effective 6/14/01; 98-08-070, § 308-94-080, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98; 92-15-021, § 308-94-080, filed 7/6/92, effective 8/6/92; 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-080, filed 1/16/87; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-080, filed 10/5/71.]

308-94-100
Snowmobile dealer license, license plates, costs, rented snowmobiles.

  (1) How long is a snowmobile dealer license valid? Snowmobile dealer licenses are valid for one year from the date of issue.

     (2) Are there restrictions for the use of the snowmobile dealer license plate? Yes.

     (a) Dealers may not test or demonstrate a snowmobile without either a valid Washington snowmobile registration or a valid snowmobile dealer license plate.

     (b) Snowmobile dealer license plates may be used only for testing or demonstrating a snowmobile and must be displayed on the snowmobile so that snow, passenger, driver or load will not obscure the license plate.

     (c) Snowmobile dealer license plates must not be used on rented snowmobiles.

     (3) What are the fees for a snowmobile dealer license? A snowmobile dealer shall pay three dollars and fifty cents plus the fifty cent reflectorization fee for each dealer plate ordered from the department.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 01-11-070, § 308-94-100, filed 5/14/01, effective 6/14/01; 98-08-070, § 308-94-100, filed 3/30/98, effective 4/30/98; 87-03-041 (Order TL/RG 29), § 308-94-100, filed 1/16/87; Order 111 MV, § 308-94-100, filed 10/5/71.]

308-94-105
Delivery of snowmobile on dealer temporary permit.

  What are the requirements for Washington-licensed snowmobile dealers when purchasing and issuing dealer temporary permits? Washington-licensed snowmobile dealers must follow the same requirements as provided in WAC 308-56A-420 and 308-56A-425.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 46.01.110. 11-18-047, § 308-94-105, filed 8/31/11, effective 10/1/11; 05-01-090, § 308-94-105, filed 12/13/04, effective 1/13/05; 01-11-070, § 308-94-105, filed 5/14/01, effective 6/14/01.]