RCW 88.02.188
Denial, suspension, or revocation of vessel
dealer registration -- Penalties. (Effective until July 1, 2011.
Recodified as RCW 88.02.750.)
Except as otherwise provided in
this chapter, the director may by order deny, suspend, or revoke
the registration of any vessel dealer, or in lieu thereof or in
addition thereto, may by order assess monetary penalties of a
civil nature not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation, if
the director finds that the applicant or registrant:
(1) Is applying for a dealer's registration or has obtained
a dealer's registration for the purpose of evading excise taxes
on vessels; or
(2) Has been adjudged guilty of a felony that directly
relates to marine trade and the time elapsed since the
adjudication is less than ten years. For purposes of this
section, adjudged guilty means, in addition to a final conviction
in court, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited
to secure a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a
fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilt regardless of
whether the sentence is deferred or the penalty is suspended; or
(3) Has failed to comply with the trust account requirements
of this chapter; or
(4) Has failed to transfer a certificate of title to a
purchaser as required in this chapter; or
(5) Has misrepresented the facts at the time of application
for registration or renewal; or
(6) Has failed to comply with applicable provisions of this
chapter or any rules adopted under it.
[1987 c 149 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date -- 1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.060.