Washington § 46.61.524 - Vehicular homicide, assault — Revocation of driving privilege — Eligibility for reinstatement.

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§ 46.61.524. Vehicular homicide, assault — Revocation of driving privilege — Eligibility for reinstatement.

As provided for under RCW 46.20.285, the department shall revoke the license, permit to drive, or a nonresident privilege of a person convicted of vehicular homicide under RCW 46.61.520 or vehicular assault under RCW 46.61.522. The department shall determine the eligibility of a person convicted of vehicular homicide under RCW 46.61.520(1)(a) or vehicular assault under RCW 46.61.522(1)(b) to receive a license based upon the report provided by the designated substance use disorder treatment facility or probation department designated pursuant to RCW 9.94A.703(4)(b), and shall deny reinstatement until satisfactory progress in an approved program has been established and the person is otherwise qualified.
[ 2020 c 330 s 17; 2008 c 231 s 46; 2006 c 73 s 16; 2001 c 64 s 7; 2000 c 28 s 40; 1991 c 348 s 2.]

Notes

Effective date—2020 c 330: See note following RCW 9.94A.729.
Intent—Application—Application of repealers—Effective date—2008 c 231: See notes following RCW 9.94A.701.
Severability—2008 c 231: See note following RCW 9.94A.500.
Effective date—2006 c 73: See note following RCW 46.61.502.
Technical correction bill—2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015.
Effective date—2000 c 28: See RCW 9.94A.921.
Effective date—1991 c 348: See note following RCW 46.61.520.

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