RCW 82.24.026
Additional tax imposed—Where deposited.
In addition to the tax imposed upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes set forth in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed a tax in an amount equal to three cents per cigarette.
Beginning July 1, 2010, the revenue collected under this section must be deposited into the general fund.
[ 2011 c 334 § 1; 2010 1st sp.s. c 22 § 3; 2009 c 479 § 67; 2008 c 86 § 302; 2005 c 514 § 1102.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 334: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 12, 2011]." [ 2011 c 334 § 2.]
Intent—Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 22: See notes following RCW 82.24.020.
Effective date—2009 c 479: See note following RCW 2.56.030.
Severability—Savings—Part headings not law—2008 c 86: See notes following RCW 82.14.030.
Effective date—2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.
Part headings not law—Severability—2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 82.24 - Tax on Cigarettes.
82.24.020 - Tax imposed—Absorption of tax—Possession defined—Exempt tribal members.
82.24.026 - Additional tax imposed—Where deposited.
82.24.029 - Tax preferences—Expiration dates.
82.24.035 - Circumstances when no stamp may be affixed—Violation of consumer protection act.
82.24.040 - Duty of wholesaler.
82.24.060 - Stamps—How affixed.
82.24.080 - Legislative intent—Taxable event—Tax liability.
82.24.090 - Records—Preservation—Reports.
82.24.100 - Forgery or counterfeiting of stamps—Penalty.
82.24.110 - Other offenses—Penalties.
82.24.120 - Violations—Penalties and interest.
82.24.130 - Seizure and forfeiture.
82.24.135 - Forfeiture procedure.
82.24.145 - Forfeited property—Retention, sale, or destruction—Use of sale proceeds.
82.24.180 - Seized property may be returned—Penalty, interest.
82.24.190 - Search and seizure.
82.24.210 - Redemption of stamps.
82.24.280 - Liability from tax increase—Interest and penalties on unpaid tax—Administration.
82.24.290 - Exceptions—Federal instrumentalities and purchasers from federal instrumentalities.
82.24.295 - Exceptions—Sales by Indian retailer under cigarette tax contract.
82.24.300 - Exceptions—Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
82.24.302 - Exceptions—Sales by tribal retailers—Yakama Nation.
82.24.510 - Wholesaler's and retailer's licenses—Application and issuance—Criminal background check.
82.24.520 - Wholesaler's license—Fee—Display of license—Bond.
82.24.530 - Retailer's license—Vending machines—Cigarette-making machines.
82.24.540 - Licensee to operate within scope of license—Penalty.
82.24.550 - Enforcement—Rules—Notice—Hearing—Reinstatement of license—Appeal.
82.24.551 - Enforcement—Appointment of officers of liquor and cannabis board.
82.24.552 - Enforcement—Administration—Inspection of books and records.
82.24.560 - Fees and penalties credited to general fund.