RCW 46.68.425
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(1)The department shall:
(a)Collect special license plate fees established under RCW 46.17.220 ;
(b)Deduct an amount not to exceed twelve dollars for initial issue and two dollars for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and
(c)Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.
(2)The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the motor vehicle fund until the department determines that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the special license plate. Upon determination by the department that the state has been reimbursed, the state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type:
SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE
ACCOUNT
CONDITIONS FOR USE OF FUNDS
Armed forces
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140
Breast cancer awareness
RCW 43.70.327
Must be used only by the department of health for efforts consistent with the breast, cervical, and colon health program
Endangered wildlife
RCW 77.12.170
Must be used only for the department of fish and wildlife's endangered wildlife program activities
Keep kids safe
RCW 43.121.100
As specified in RCW 43.121.100
Purple Heart
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140
Washington state parks
RCW 79A.05.059
Provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks
Washington's fish collection
RCW 77.12.170
Only for the department of fish and wildlife's use to support steelhead species management activities including, but not limited to, activities supporting conservation, recovery, and research to promote healthy, fishable steelhead
Washington's wildlife collection
RCW 77.12.170
Only for the department of fish and wildlife's game species management activities
Wild on Washington
RCW 77.12.170
Dedicated to the department of fish and wildlife's watchable wildlife activities, as defined in RCW 77.32.560
[ 2016 c 31 s 3 ; 2016 c 30 s 4 ; 2014 c 77 s 3 ; 2011 c 171 s 88 ; 2010 c 161 s 810 .]
Notes:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2016 c 30 s 4 and by 2016 c 31 s 3, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025 (2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025 (1).
Effective date — 2016 c 31: See note following RCW 46.18.280 .
Effective date — 2016 c 30: See note following RCW 46.18.200 .
Effective date — 2014 c 77: See note following RCW 46.18.200 .
Intent — Effective date — 2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210 .
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 .
RCW 46.68.425
Special license plate fees by plate type — Disposition. (Effective November 1, 2025.)
(1)The department shall:
(a)Collect special license plate fees established under RCW 46.17.220 ;
(b)Deduct an amount not to exceed $12 for initial issue and $2 for renewal issue for administration and collection expenses incurred by it; and
(c)Remit the remaining proceeds to the custody of the state treasurer with a proper identifying detailed report.
(2)The state treasurer shall credit the proceeds to the motor vehicle fund until the department determines that the state has been reimbursed for the cost of implementing the special license plate. Upon determination by the department that the state has been reimbursed, the state treasurer shall credit the remaining special license plate fees to the following accounts by special license plate type:
SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE TYPE
ACCOUNT
CONDITIONS FOR USE OF FUNDS
Armed forces
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140
Breast cancer awareness
RCW 43.70.327
Must be used only by the department of health for efforts consistent with the breast, cervical, and colon health program
Endangered wildlife
RCW 77.12.170
Must be used only for the department of fish and wildlife's endangered wildlife program activities
Historical throwback
RCW 46.68.060
Provides funds for expanding and improving driver's education programs and activities
Keep kids safe
RCW 43.121.100
As specified in RCW 43.121.100
Keep Washington evergreen
RCW 82.44.200
Support of electric charging stations throughout Washington
Purple Heart
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140
Smokey Bear wildfire prevention
RCW 76.04.511
Only for the department of natural resources to use for wildfire prevention programs
United States Naval Academy
RCW 43.60A.140
As specified in RCW 43.60A.140
Washington state parks
RCW 79A.05.059
Provide public educational opportunities and enhancement of Washington state parks
Washington's fish collection
RCW 77.12.170
Only for the department of fish and wildlife's use to support steelhead species management activities including, but not limited to, activities supporting conservation, recovery, and research to promote healthy, fishable steelhead
Washington's wildlife collection
RCW 77.12.170
Only for the department of fish and wildlife's game species management activities
Wild on Washington
RCW 77.12.170
Dedicated to the department of fish and wildlife's watchable wildlife activities, as defined in RCW 77.32.560
[ 2025 c 385 s 7 . Prior: 2016 c 31 s 3 ; 2016 c 30 s 4 ; 2014 c 77 s 3 ; 2011 c 171 s 88 ; 2010 c 161 s 810 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2025 c 385 ss 3-24: See note following RCW 44.04.300 .
Short title — 2025 c 385: See note following RCW 46.18.060 .
Effective date — 2016 c 31: See note following RCW 46.18.280 .
Effective date — 2016 c 30: See note following RCW 46.18.200 .
Effective date — 2014 c 77: See note following RCW 46.18.200 .
Intent — Effective date — 2011 c 171: See notes following RCW 4.24.210 .
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 .