The legislature finds that the department of licensing administers laws relating to the licensing and regulation of professions, businesses, and other activities in addition to administering laws relating to the licensing and regulation of vehicles and vehicle operators, dealers, and manufacturers. The laws administered by the department have the common denominator of licensing and regulation and are directed toward protecting and enhancing the well-being of the residents of the state.
RCW 46.01.011
Purpose.
Applied in 9 court decisions — leading case 28 Wash. App. 262 - Somer v. Woodhouse (1981)
Most recently applied in Yakima County v. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (August 2010)
2010 c 161 s 201; 1994 c 92 s 500; 1979 c 158 s 113; 1977 ex.s. c 334 s 1.
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