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Regulations prohibiting sales of tobacco to youth*

• Youth access to tobacco law: RCW 70.155

• Selling or giving tobacco to a minor: RCW 26.28.080

• Sale and distribution of tobacco products: WAC 314-10

• Licensing of tobacco retailers: RCW 82.24

• Tobacco use on school property: RCW 28A.210.310
   

Regulations controlling tobacco product sampling and coupons*

• Sampling prohibited — Penalty: RCW 70.155.05

• Coupons: RCW 70.155.070

• Tacoma Municipal Code 5.15
  Regulation of sale of tobacco products - sampling and coupon ban  (PDF 769 KB)

• King County Title 19.08
  Restrictions on tobacco product advertising and promotion  (PDF 104 KB)
   

Statistical reports on retailer violations and illegal activity*

• Washington State Synar History Graph: Statewide rates of sales to minors (PDF 13 KB)
   

Washington State compliance check protocol  (PDF 157KB)
 

Links to external sites of interest**

• Synar Amendment Information from the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention:  The Synar Amendment to the Health and Human Services Act sets forth compliance check requirements, and guidelines for the distribution of federal substance abuse prevention and treatment dollars to the states.

• Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), laws and Rules  

• Washington State Liquor Control Board  

• Washington State Department of Licensing 

Contact
Paul Davis
360-236-3642
Paul.Davis@doh.wa.gov

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