PDFWAC 173-423-060
Exemptions.
The following vehicles are not subject to this chapter:
(1) Military tactical vehicles;
(2) Vehicles sold for registration and use out-of-state;
(3) Previously registered vehicles where the mileage at the time of sale exceeds 7,500 miles, provided that for vehicle dealers, the mileage at the time of sales is determined by the odometer statement at the time the vehicle dealer acquired the vehicle;
(4) Vehicles that are only available for rent to a final destination outside of Washington;
(5) Vehicles purchased by a nonresident prior to establishing residency in Washington, regardless of the mileage on the vehicle;
(6) Vehicles transferred by inheritance or as a result of divorce, dissolution or legal separation;
(7) Motor vehicles purchased for use by a local police department, county sheriff, fire district, or the Washington state patrol; and
(8) Motor vehicles acquired by a resident who is a member of the military stationed outside Washington pursuant to military orders.
(9) The following vehicles are exempt from WAC 173-423-081:
(a) Beginning on January 1, 2025, new diesel-fueled buses sold to a transit agency, provided that they comply with applicable motor vehicle emission standards for transit agency vehicles set out in this chapter;
(b) Authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in RCW 46.04.040.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70A.30.010. WSR 23-01-102 (Order 21-12), § 173-423-060, filed 12/19/22, effective 1/19/23. Statutory Authority: Chapter 173-423 WAC, chapter 70A.30 RCW, chapter 173-400 WAC, chapter 70A.15 RCW. WSR 21-24-059 (Order 21-04), § 173-423-060, filed 11/29/21, effective 12/30/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.120A.010. WSR 12-24-033 (Order 11-01), § 173-423-060, filed 11/28/12, effective 12/29/12; WSR 05-24-044, § 173-423-060, filed 11/30/05, effective 12/31/05.]