The Columbian, Vancouver
July 27, 2019

A law goes into effect Sunday intended to help address a problem that’s long plagued Southwest Washington: new residents who fail to register their out-of-state vehicles.

In Washington, residents are required to obtain a driver’s license and register their vehicle within 30 days of moving to the state. Those who improperly license their vehicle in another state to avoid paying taxes and fees could face a gross misdemeanor punishable by a year in county jail and fine of $1,529.

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