RCW 46.10.505

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(1)It is a gross misdemeanor, punishable as provided under chapter 9A.20 RCW, for a resident, as identified in RCW 46.16A.140 , to:

(a)Knowingly fail to register a snowmobile within fifteen days of receiving or refusing a notice issued by the department under RCW 46.93.210 ; or

(b)Register a snowmobile in another state to avoid retail sales and use taxes under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW.

(2)For a second or subsequent offense, the person convicted is also subject to a fine equal to four times the amount of avoided taxes and fees, which may not be suspended, except as provided in RCW 10.05.180 .

(3)Excise taxes owed and fines assessed must be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 46.16A.030 (6).

[ 2021 c 216 s 7 ; 2017 c 218 s 3 .]

Notes:

Effective date — 2021 c 216: See note following RCW 46.09.420 .

Finding — Intent — Effective date — 2017 c 218: See notes following RCW 46.09.495 .