46.16A.405 - Campers, mopeds, and wheelchair conveyances.

Campers, mopeds, and wheelchair conveyances. (Effective July 1, 2011.)

This chapter applies to the following:

     (1) Campers are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display, except for campers held as part of a manufacturer's or dealer's inventory that:

     (a) Are unoccupied at all times;

     (b) Have been issued a dated demonstration permit that is valid for no more than seventy-two hours. The permit must be carried in the vehicle on which the camper is mounted; and

     (c) Are mounted on a properly registered vehicle.

     (2) Mopeds are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display. Mopeds are exempt from personal property taxes and vehicle excise taxes imposed under chapter 82.44 RCW.

     (3) Wheelchair conveyances are considered vehicles for the purposes of vehicle registration and license plate display. Wheelchair conveyances that do not meet braking equipment requirements described in RCW 46.37.340 must be registered as mopeds.

[2010 c 161 § 437.]

Notes: Effective date -- Intent -- Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session -- 2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.