(1) A registered owner who has a valid military affiliate radio system station license may apply to the department for special license plates for use on only one motor vehicle owned by the qualified applicant. The applicant must:

(a) Be a resident of this state;

(b) Provide a copy of the current official military affiliate radio system station license authorized by the department of defense and issued by the United States army, air force, navy, or marine corps;

(c) Be recorded as the registered owner of the motor vehicle on which the military affiliate radio system license plates will be displayed; and

(d) Pay the military affiliate radio system license plate fee required under RCW 46.17.220(14), in addition to any other fees or taxes required by law.

(2) A person who has been issued military affiliate radio system license plates as provided in this section must:

(a) Notify the department if the military affiliate radio system station license assigned is canceled or expires; and

(b) Provide a copy of the renewed military affiliate radio system station license to the department when it is renewed.

(3) Military affiliate radio system license plates:

(a) Are not available for motorcycles; and

(b) May be transferred from one motor vehicle to another motor vehicle owned by the military affiliate radio system operator upon application to the department, county auditor or other agent, or subagent appointed by the director.

Explanatory statement—2020 c 18: See note following RCW 43.79A.040.

Effective date—Intent—Legislation to reconcile chapter 161, Laws of 2010 and other amendments made during the 2010 legislative session—2010 c 161: See notes following RCW 46.04.013.