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Code · Washington · Title 46 — Motor Vehicles · Chapter 46.04

RCW 46.04.580

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"Suspend," in all its forms and unless a different period is specified, means invalidation for any period less than one calendar year and thereafter until reinstatement.
[ 1994 c 275 s 28 ; 1990 c 250 s 22 ; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.580 . Prior: 1959 c 49 s 62 ; prior:
(i)1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part.
(ii)1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.]
Notes:
Short title — Effective date — 1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015 .
RCW 46.04.580
Suspend. (Effective October 1, 2025.)
"Suspend," in all its forms and unless a different period is specified, means invalidation for any period less than one year and thereafter until reinstatement.
[ 2025 c 23 s 2 ; 1994 c 275 s 28 ; 1990 c 250 s 22 ; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.580 . Prior: 1959 c 49 s 62 ; prior:
(i)1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part.
(ii)1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 23 ss 1-4 and 6-14: See note following RCW 46.04.480 .
Short title — Effective date — 1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015 .
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