RCW 70.155.130
Preemption of political subdivisions.
This chapter preempts political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing requirements for the licensure and regulation of tobacco product promotions and sales within retail stores, except that political subdivisions that have adopted ordinances prohibiting sampling by January 1, 1993, may continue to enforce these ordinances. No political subdivision may: (1) Impose fees or license requirements on retail businesses for possessing or selling cigarettes or tobacco products, other than general business taxes or license fees not primarily levied on tobacco products; or (2) regulate or prohibit activities covered by RCW 70.155.020 through 70.155.080. This chapter does not otherwise preempt political subdivisions from adopting ordinances regulating the sale, purchase, use, or promotion of tobacco products not inconsistent with chapter 507, Laws of 1993.
[ 1993 c 507 § 14.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.155 - Tobacco—Access to Minors.
70.155.005 - Legislative findings.
70.155.020 - Cigarette wholesaler or retailer licensee duties—Prohibition sign to be posted.
70.155.030 - Cigarette machine location.
70.155.040 - Cigarettes must be sold in original package—Exception.
70.155.050 - Sampling prohibited—Penalty.
70.155.080 - Purchasing, possessing by persons under eighteen—Civil infraction—Jurisdiction.
70.155.090 - Age identification requirement.
70.155.100 - Penalties, sanctions, and actions against licensees.
70.155.110 - Liquor control board authority.
70.155.120 - Youth tobacco and vapor products prevention account—Source and use of funds.