The department shall institute software and systems modifications to enable a WACIC/NCIC stolen vehicle search of out-of-state vehicles as part of the title transaction. During the stolen vehicle search, if the information obtained indicates the vehicle is stolen, that information shall be immediately reported to the state patrol and the applicant shall not be issued a certificate of ownership for the vehicle. Vehicles for which the stolen vehicle check is negative shall be issued a certificate of ownership if the department is satisfied that all other requirements have been met.

[2002 c 246 § 1; 2001 c 125 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2001 c 125: See note following RCW 46.12.030.