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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.04.580 (2026)

Suspend

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"Suspend," in all its forms and unless a different period is specified, means invalidation for any period less than one calendar year and thereafter until reinstatement.
[ 1994 c 275 s 28; 1990 c 250 s 22; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.580. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 62; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.]

Notes:

Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
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RCW 46.04.580

Suspend. (Effective October 1, 2025.)

"Suspend," in all its forms and unless a different period is specified, means invalidation for any period less than one year and thereafter until reinstatement.
[ 2025 c 23 s 2; 1994 c 275 s 28; 1990 c 250 s 22; 1961 c 12 s 46.04.580. Prior: 1959 c 49 s 62; prior: (i) 1943 c 153 s 1, part; 1937 c 188 s 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 6312-1, part. (ii) 1937 c 189 s 1, part; RRS s 6360-1, part.]

Notes:

Effective date—2025 c 23 ss 1-4 and 6-14: See note following RCW 46.04.480.
Short title—Effective date—1994 c 275: See notes following RCW 46.04.015.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1961–2012 · leading case: State v. Kristofferson, 362 P.2d 596 (Wash. 1961).
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State v. Kristofferson, 362 P.2d 596 (Wash. 1961). “” RCW 46.04.580 provides: “ ‘Suspend,’ in all its forms, means invalidation for any period less than one calendar year and thereafter until reinstatement.”
Desmon v. Washington Dept. of Licensing, 269 P.3d 1070 (Wash. Ct. App. 2012). “RCW 46.04.580. ¶13 The legislature has defined each term within the motor vehicle title and applies them in different circumstances.”
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