RCW 82.26.200
Sales from distributors to retailers—Requirements.
(1) A retailer that obtains tobacco products from an unlicensed distributor or any other person that is not licensed under this chapter must be licensed both as a retailer and a distributor under this chapter and is liable for the tax imposed under RCW 82.26.020 with respect to the tobacco products acquired from the unlicensed person that are held for sale, handling, or distribution in this state. For the purposes of this subsection, "person" includes both persons defined in RCW 82.26.010(14) and any person immune from state taxation, such as the United States or its instrumentalities, and federally recognized Indian tribes and enrolled tribal members, conducting business within Indian country.
(2) Every distributor licensed under this chapter must sell tobacco products to retailers located in Washington only if the retailer has a current retailer's license under this chapter.
[ 2020 c 139 § 35; 2005 c 180 § 17.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2005 c 180: See note following RCW 82.26.105.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 82.26 - Tax on Tobacco Products.
82.26.020 - Tax imposed—Deposited into the general fund.
82.26.027 - Tax preferences—Expiration dates.
82.26.030 - Legislative intent—Purpose.
82.26.040 - When tax not applicable under laws of United States.
82.26.060 - Books and records to be preserved—Entry and inspection by department or board.
82.26.070 - Preservation of invoices of sales to other than ultimate consumer.
82.26.080 - Retailer invoices—Requirements—Inspection.
82.26.100 - Reports and returns.
82.26.105 - Inspection of books, documents, or records of carriers.
82.26.110 - When credit may be obtained for tax paid.
82.26.121 - Enforcement—Appointment of officers of liquor and cannabis board.
82.26.130 - Invoices—Nonpayment—Penalties and interest.
82.26.140 - Transport of tobacco products—Requirements—Vehicle inspection.
82.26.150 - Distributor's license, retailer's license—Application—Approval—Display.
82.26.160 - Distributor's license—Application fees.
82.26.170 - Retailer's license—Application fee.
82.26.180 - Board website listing distributors and retailers.
82.26.190 - Distributors and retailers—Valid license required—Violations—Penalties.
82.26.200 - Sales from distributors to retailers—Requirements.
82.26.210 - Manufacturer's representatives—Requirements.
82.26.220 - Enforcement, administration of chapter—License suspension, revocation.
82.26.230 - Enforcement—Unlicensed distributors or retailers—Seizure and forfeiture of property.
82.26.240 - Seizure and forfeiture of property—Department and board requirements.
82.26.250 - Enforcement—Search warrants.
82.26.260 - Tobacco product code—Tax payment and exemption verification.