Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.345 - Vapor Products.
70.345.210 - State preemption—Exceptions.

RCW 70.345.210
State preemption—Exceptions.

(1) This chapter preempts political subdivisions from adopting or enforcing requirements for the licensure and regulation of vapor product promotions and sales at retail. No political subdivision may impose fees or license requirements on retail outlets for possessing or selling vapor products, other than general business taxes or license fees not primarily levied on such products.
(2) No political subdivision may regulate the use of vapor products in outdoor public places, unless the public place is an area where children congregate, such as schools, playgrounds, and parks.
(3) Subject to RCW 70.345.150, political subdivisions may regulate the use of vapor products in indoor public places.

[ 2016 sp.s. c 38 § 3.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 70.345 - Vapor Products.

70.345.010 - Definitions.

70.345.020 - Types of licenses—Applications—License expiration and display.

70.345.030 - License required—Must allow inspections—Sale of certain substances prohibited—Penalties.

70.345.040 - Licensing fee—Distributors.

70.345.050 - Licensing fee—Retailers.

70.345.060 - Licensing fee—Delivery sales.

70.345.070 - Retail signage.

70.345.075 - Product labeling.

70.345.080 - Vendor assistance required for sales—Exception.

70.345.090 - Mail and internet sales—License required—Age and identity verification—Penalties—Enforcement—Application of consumer protection act—Rules.

70.345.100 - Product tastings—Requirements—Penalty.

70.345.110 - Coupons for free of charge products.

70.345.120 - Verification of age—Permitted forms of identification—Defense.

70.345.130 - Child-resistant packaging required—Penalty.

70.345.140 - Purchase or possession by persons under eighteen—Penalty—Jurisdiction.

70.345.150 - Use of products in public places—When prohibited.

70.345.160 - Enforcement—Authority of liquor and cannabis board—Detention to determine identity and age—Inspections—Products injurious to health.

70.345.170 - Enforcement—License suspension and revocation—Appeal.

70.345.180 - Enforcement—Penalties, sanctions, and actions against licensees.

70.345.190 - Disposition of license fees and monetary penalties.

70.345.200 - Exemptions.

70.345.210 - State preemption—Exceptions.