§ 88.02.188. Denial, suspension, or revocation of vessel dealer registration -- Penalties
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the director may by order deny, suspend, or revoke the registration of any vessel dealer, or in lieu thereof or in addition thereto, may by order assess monetary penalties of a civil nature not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation, if the director finds that the applicant or registrant:
(1) Is applying for a dealer's registration or has obtained a dealer's registration for the purpose of evading excise taxes on vessels; or
(2) Has been adjudged guilty of a felony that directly relates to marine trade and the time elapsed since the adjudication is less than ten years. For purposes of this section, adjudged guilty means, in addition to a final conviction in court, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilt regardless of whether the sentence is deferred or the penalty is suspended; or
(3) Has failed to comply with the trust account requirements of this chapter; or
(4) Has failed to transfer a certificate of title to a purchaser as required in this chapter; or
(5) Has misrepresented the facts at the time of application for registration or renewal; or
(6) Has failed to comply with applicable provisions of this chapter or any rules adopted under it.
[1987 c 149 § 12.]
Notes:
Effective date -- 1987 c 149: See note following RCW 88.02.060.
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