# RCW 46.10.310: RCW 46.10.310: Registration prerequisite to operation

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S310

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 46.10.310
- **Heading:** RCW 46.10.310: Registration prerequisite to operation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 310

## Text

(1) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not operate a snowmobile within this state unless the snowmobile has been registered as required under this chapter. (2) Snowmobile decals must be assigned, without the payment of a fee, to snowmobiles owned by the state of Washington or its political subdivisions. The snowmobile decals must be displayed upon each snowmobile in accordance with rules adopted by the department.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 46.10.300 RCW 46.10.300: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S300.md)
- [RCW 46.10.310 RCW 46.10.310: Registration prerequisite to operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S310.md)
- [RCW 46.10.320 RCW 46.10.320: Snowmobile advisory committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S320.md)
- [RCW 46.10.330 RCW 46.10.330: Accident reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S330.md)
- [RCW 46.10.340 RCW 46.10.340: Regulation by political subdivisions or state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S340.md)
- [RCW 46.10.350 RCW 46.10.350: Local authorities—Safety and convenience.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S350.md)
- [RCW 46.10.360 RCW 46.10.360: Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S360.md)
- [RCW 46.10.370 RCW 46.10.370: Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S370.md)
- [RCW 46.10.400 RCW 46.10.400: Registration—Application—Renewal—Requirements—Decals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S400.md)
- [RCW 46.10.410 RCW 46.10.410: Registration—Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S410.md)
- [RCW 46.10.415 RCW 46.10.415: Registration—Motorcycle owners may apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S415.md)
- [RCW 46.10.418 RCW 46.10.418: Registration—Owners of certain wheeled all-terrain vehicles converted as tracked all-terrain vehicles may apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S418.md)
- [RCW 46.10.420 RCW 46.10.420: Snowmobile dealer licenses—Fee—License plates—Violation—License application upon sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S420.md)
- [RCW 46.10.430 RCW 46.10.430: Decals—Registration certificates—License tabs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S430.md)

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