Washington · Revised Code of Washington — Title 46, Motor Vehicles
RCW Title 46 § 46.01.230: Payment by check or money order—Dishonored checks or money orders—Failure to surrender canceled certificate, registration, or permit—Immunity from payment of uncollected fees—Rules
What this law says, in plain English
Failing to surrender a canceled vehicle certificate, registration, or permit within ten days of department notification is a traffic infraction. The department cancels registrations paid with dishonored checks and assesses a handling fee.
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