Title 46 — Title 46 MOTOR VEHICLES
54 chapters · 1,673 sections in this title.
RCW 46.95.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Area of sales responsibility" means the geographical area agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer in the manufacturer/dealer agreement within which the dealer has…
RCW 46.95.020 Requirement for a written manufacturer/dealer agreement—Area of sales responsibility.
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(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in this state to or through a dealer without having first entered into a manufacturer/dealer agreement with a dealer that has been signed by both parties.(2) The manufacturer shall designate the area of sal…
RCW 46.95.030 Termination, cancellation, and nonrenewal of a manufacturer/dealer agreement.
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(1) A manufacturer or distributor, directly or through any officer, agent, or employee, may only terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a model, line-make, or entire manufacturer/dealer agreement with good cause, and, upon renewal, may not require additional inventory stocking requi…
RCW 46.95.040 Transfer of ownership—Family succession.
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(1) If a dealer desires to make a change in ownership by the sale of the business assets, stock transfer, or otherwise, the dealer shall give the manufacturer or distributor written notice at least 10 business days before the closing, including all supporting documentation as may…
RCW 46.95.050 Warranty obligations.
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(1) Each warrantor shall:(a) Specify in writing to each of its dealers, the dealer's obligations, if any, for preparation, delivery, and warranty service on its products based on the warrantor's stated policies that must be reasonable and customary in the recreational vehicle ind…
RCW 46.95.060 Inspection and rejection by dealer.
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(1)(a) Whenever a new recreational vehicle is damaged prior to transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer when the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer or distributor, the dealer shall notify the manufacturer or distributor of…
RCW 46.95.070 Coercion of dealer prohibited.
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(1) A manufacturer or distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to:(a) Purchase a product that the dealer did not order;(b) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor;(c) Take any action that is unfair or unreasonable to the dealer;(d) Enter into …
RCW 46.95.080 Civil dispute resolution—Mediation—Relief.
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(1) A dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or warrantor injured by another party's violation of this chapter may bring a civil action in superior court to recover actual damages. The court shall award attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party in such action. Venue for any c…
RCW 46.95.090 Penalties.
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This state may suspend or revoke any dealer, manufacturer, or distributor license upon a finding that any such party violated any provision of this chapter. The department may impose, levy, and collect by legal process fines, in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, …