# RCW 46.10.340: RCW 46.10.340: Regulation by political subdivisions or state agencies

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T46_C10_S340

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 46.10.340
- **Heading:** RCW 46.10.340: Regulation by political subdivisions or state agencies
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 46 / Chapter 10 / Section 340

## Text

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, any city, county, or other political subdivision of this state, or any state agency, may regulate the operation of snowmobiles on public lands, waters, and other properties under its jurisdiction, and on streets or highways within its boundaries by adopting regulations or ordinances of its governing body, provided such regulations are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter; and provided further that no such city, county, or other political subdivision of this state, nor any state agency, may adopt a regulation or ordinance which imposes a special fee for the use of public lands or waters by snowmobiles, or for the use of any access thereto which is owned by or under the jurisdiction of either the United States, this state, or any such city, county, or other political subdivision.

## 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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