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

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S090

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 82.44.090
- **Heading:** RCW 82.44.090: Penalty for issuing a dealer's license, plates, or a registration without collecting tax
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 82 / Chapter 44 / Section 090

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 82.44.010 RCW 82.44.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S010.md)
- [RCW 82.44.015 RCW 82.44.015: Ride-sharing passenger motor vehicles excluded—Exemption requirements—Notice—Liability for tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S015.md)
- [RCW 82.44.035 RCW 82.44.035: Valuation of vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S035.md)
- [RCW 82.44.060 RCW 82.44.060: Tax requirements—Payment of tax based on registration year—Transfer of ownership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S060.md)
- [RCW 82.44.065 RCW 82.44.065: Appeal of valuation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S065.md)
- [RCW 82.44.090 RCW 82.44.090: Penalty for issuing a dealer's license, plates, or a registration without collecting tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S090.md)
- [RCW 82.44.100 RCW 82.44.100: Tax receipt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S100.md)
- [RCW 82.44.120 RCW 82.44.120: Claims for refunds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S120.md)
- [RCW 82.44.125 RCW 82.44.125: Vehicles subject to tax—Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S125.md)
- [RCW 82.44.135 RCW 82.44.135: Local government must contract with department of licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S135.md)
- [RCW 82.44.140 RCW 82.44.140: Director of licensing may act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S140.md)
- [RCW 82.44.190 RCW 82.44.190: Transportation infrastructure account—Deposits and distributions—Subaccounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S190.md)
- [RCW 82.44.195 RCW 82.44.195: Transportation infrastructure account—Highway infrastructure account—Finding—Intent—Purpose—1996 c 262.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S195.md)
- [RCW 82.44.200 RCW 82.44.200: Electric vehicle account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C44_S200.md)

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