The department shall refuse to register a vehicle under this chapter if the registrant or motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle has been prohibited under federal law from operating by the federal motor carrier safety administration. The department shall not register a vehicle if the Washington state patrol has placed an out-of-service order on the vehicle's department of transportation number, as defined in RCW 46.16.004.

[2007 c 419 § 15; 2003 c 85 § 3.]

NOTES:

     Findings -- Short title -- Application -- 2007 c 419: See notes following RCW 46.16.004.