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RCW 82.44.090: Penalty for issuing a dealer's license, plates, or a registration without collecting tax.

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Washington Code › Title 82 › Chapter 44 › Section 090

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It is unlawful for the county auditor or any other person to issue a dealer's license or dealer's license plates or a registration or identification plates with respect to any motor vehicle without collecting, with the required vehicle license fee, the amount of any locally imposed motor vehicle excise tax due. Any violation of this section shall constitute a gross misdemeanor.

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RCW 82.44.090: Penalty for issuing a dealer's license, plates, or a registration without collecting tax. · RCW 82.44.090 | Frix