The department shall be responsible for administering and recommending the improvement of the motor vehicle laws of this state relating to:

     (1) driver examining and licensing;

     (2) driver improvement;

     (3) driver records;

     (4) financial responsibility;

     (5) certificates of ownership;

     (6) certificates of license registration and license plates;

     (7) proration and reciprocity;

     (8) liquid fuel tax collections;

     (9) licensing of dealers, motor vehicle transporters, motor vehicle wreckers, for hire vehicles, and drivers' schools;

     (10) general highway safety promotion in cooperation with the Washington state patrol and traffic safety commission;

     (11) such other activities as the legislature may provide.

[1990 c 250 § 14; 1965 c 156 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1990 c 250: See note following RCW 46.16.301.