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Wash. Rev. Code § 46.70.005 (2026)

Declaration of purpose

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The legislature finds and declares that the distribution, sale, and lease of vehicles in the state of Washington vitally affects the general economy of the state and the public interest and the public welfare, and that in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare, and in the exercise of its police power, it is necessary to regulate and license vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or wholesalers and factory or distributor representatives, and to regulate and license dealers of vehicles doing business in Washington, in order to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.
[ 2001 c 272 s 1; (2017 c 15 s 2 repealed by 2018 c 273 s 2); 1986 c 241 s 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 132 s 1; 1967 ex.s. c 74 s 1.]

Notes:

Reviser's note: Throughout chapter 46.70 RCW the phrases "this act" and "this amendatory act" have been changed to "this chapter." This 1967 act or amendatory act [1967 ex.s. c 74] consisted of RCW 46.70.005 through 46.70.042, 46.70.051, 46.70.061, 46.70.081 through 46.70.083, 46.70.101 through 46.70.111, and 46.70.180 through 46.70.910, the 1967 amendments to RCW 46.70.060 and 46.70.070, and the repeal of RCW 46.70.010 through 46.70.050, 46.70.080, 46.70.100, and 46.70.110.
Emergency—Effective date—1967 ex.s. c 74: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and sections 1 through 3 and sections 16 through 25 shall take effect immediately. Sections 4 through 15 and sections 26 through 30 inclusive shall take effect on July 1, 1967." [ 1967 ex.s. c 74 s 31.]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1971–2024 · leading case: To-Ro Trade Shows v. Collins, 27 P.3d 1149 (Wash. 2001).
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To-Ro Trade Shows v. Collins, 27 P.3d 1149 (Wash. 2001). · cites it 2× “" RCW 46.70.005, .021 (emphasis added). The trial court dismissed To-Ro's claims attacking the statute, and the Court of Appeals affirmed, denying relief under the Act.”
Quinn v. Cherry Lane Auto Plaza, Inc., 225 P.3d 266 (Wash. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “” RCW 46.70.005. Therefore, regulations were needed “in order to promote the public interest and the public welfare .”
Blake v. Fed. Way Cycle Ctr., 698 P.2d 578 (Wash. Ct. App. 1985). · cites it 4× “" Defendants concede that pursuant to this statute, the sale of motorcycles legislatively has been declared to affect a public interest.”
To-Ro Trade Shows v. Collins, 144 Wash. 2d 403 (Wash. 2001). “RCW 46.70.005. To-Ro is not a vehicle dealer, licensed or otherwise, nor is it acting in a representative capacity for *415 any organization of consumers or vehicle dealers.”
Duane Young v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., 442 P.3d 5 (Wash. Ct. App. 2019). “86,” with the powers and duties of the State as they may appear in that chapter “shall apply against all persons subject to this chapter.”
Anderson v. Valley Quality Homes, Inc., 928 P.2d 1143 (Wash. Ct. App. 1997). · cites it 2× “Examples of such statutes include RCW 46.70.005 ("The legislature . . . declares that the distribution and sale of vehicles .”
Salstrom's Vehs., Inc. v. Dep't of Motor Vehs., 555 P.2d 1361 (Wash. 1976). “” RCW 46.70.005. In the present case, the trial court determined, in an unchallenged finding of fact, that the purpose of the current service agreement requirement of RCW 46.”
Walker v. Wenatchee Valley Truck & Auto Outlet, 229 P.3d 871 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “To that end, the legislation prohibits numerous practices, including: To cause or permit to be advertised, printed, displayed, published, distributed, broadcasted, televised, or disseminated in any manner whatsoever, any statement or representation with regard to the sale,…”
Sherwood v. Bellevue Dodge, Inc., 669 P.2d 1258 (Wash. Ct. App. 1983). “RCW 46.70.005. The area of motor vehicle business practices is a specific legislatively declared area of public interest.”
Walker v. Wenatchee Valley Truck & Auto Outlet, Inc., 155 Wash. App. 199 (Wash. Ct. App. 2010). “To that end, the legislation prohibits numerous practices, including: To cause or permit to be advertised, printed, displayed, published, distributed, broadcasted, televised, or disseminated in any manner whatsoever, any statement or representation with regard to the sale,…”
Jindra v. Golden West, 758 P.2d 518 (Wash. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “RCW 46.70.005 (declaration of purpose). The act also overtly provides consumer protection to purchasers of vehicles, regulating their manufacture and sale "in order to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses upon its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and…”
Crane & Crane, Inc. v. C & D Elec., Inc., 683 P.2d 1103 (Wash. Ct. App. 1984). “The language "for safety to life and property" implies a public interest is involved, but it is not the clear statement of public interest contained in other statutes.”
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