77.65.070 - Licensees subject to statute and rules -- Licenses not subject to security interest or lien -- Expiration and renewal of licenses.

Licensees subject to statute and rules — Licenses not subject to security interest or lien — Expiration and renewal of licenses.

(1) A commercial license issued under this chapter permits the license holder to engage in the activity for which the license is issued in accordance with this title and the rules of the department.

     (2) No security interest or lien of any kind, including tax liens, may be created or enforced in a license issued under this chapter.

     (3) Unless otherwise provided in this title or rules of the department, commercial licenses and permits issued under this chapter expire at midnight on December 31st of the calendar year for which they are issued. In accordance with this title, licenses may be renewed annually upon application and payment of the prescribed license fees. In accordance with RCW 77.65.030, the department must provide a license or permit holder's surviving spouse, estate, or estate beneficiary a reasonable opportunity to renew the license or permit.

[2001 c 244 § 3; 1996 c 267 § 27; 1993 c 340 § 6; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 108; 1955 c 212 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.28.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 64; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-502. Formerly RCW 75.28.040.]

Notes: Intent -- Effective date -- 1996 c 267: See notes following RCW 77.12.177.

Finding, intent -- Captions not law -- Effective date -- Severability -- 1993 c 340: See notes following RCW 77.65.010.