WAC 173-331-210   Optional exemption to the core charge.  A retailer is not required to apply a core charge to a battery sale when the buyer submits verifiable proof that the battery is needed for an original battery installation. Verifiable proof shall consist of a voucher issued by the seller of the vehicle or device containing the following:

     (1) Title, address, and phone of the retail establishment;

     (2) Brief description of the vehicle or device sold with indication that a battery(s) was not included;

     (3) Date of issuance;

     (4) Name of the purchaser; and

     (5) Signature of the sales agent.

     Vouchers shall be valid for ninety days following the date of issuance and must be surrendered to the retailer during the battery sale.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95.670. 91-05-020 (Order 90-36), § 173-331-210, filed 2/11/91, effective 3/14/91.]