Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 46 Motor Vehicles - Section 46.01.310 Immunity of licensing agents

§ 46.01.310. Immunity of licensing agents

No civil suit or action may ever be commenced or prosecuted against any county auditor, or against any other government officer or entity, or against any other person, by reason of any act done or omitted to be done in connection with the titling, licensing, or registration of vehicles or vessels while administering duties and responsibilities as an agent of the director of licensing, or as an agent of an agent of the director of licensing, pursuant to RCW 46.01.140. However, this section does not bar the state of Washington or the director of licensing from bringing any action, whether civil or criminal, against any such agent, nor shall it bar a county auditor or other agent of the director from bringing an action against his or her agent.

[1987 c 302 § 3.]

Notes:
     Retroactive application -- 1987 c 302 § 3: "Section 3 of this act shall apply retroactively to all claims for which actions have not been filed before May 8, 1987." [1987 c 302 § 4.]

     Severability -- 1987 c 302: See note following RCW 46.01.140.

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