Washington Statutes
§ 70.155.130 — Preemption of political subdivisions.
Washington § 70.155.130
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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.155.130 (2026).
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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 tobacc
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Related
Lindsey v. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
8 F. Supp. 2d 1213 (W.D. Washington, 1997)
Legislative History
[1993 c 507 s 14.]
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