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When may the department deny an application for or cancel personalized plates?

April 26, 2017application cancel deny Department personalized plates

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When may the department deny an application for or cancel personalized plates?

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(a) The department may deny an application for personalized license plates or cancel personalized license plates previously issued if it determines the plate configuration to be: (i) Offensive to good taste and decency; (ii) Potentially misleading; (iii) Vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive in nature; (iv) A racial, ethnic, lifestyle or gender slur; (v) Related to alcohol or to illegal activities or substances; (vi) Blasphemous; (vii) Derogatory; (viii) Slanderous; (ix) A duplication of license plate or decal numbers provided in chapter 46.09, 46.10 or 46.16 RCW; or (x) The personalized message appears to replicate the standard configuration for a special license plate; or (xi) Contrary to the department’s mission to promote highway safety. (b) If the personalized license plates are canceled due to one or more reasons specified in subsection (3) of this section, the vehicle owner may: (i) Apply for a refund for the fee paid under RCW 46.16.585 and 46.16.606 for such license plates; o