Washington Statutes

§ 70.345.140 — Purchase or possession by persons under 18—Penalty—Jurisdiction.

Washington § 70.345.140
JurisdictionWashington
Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 70.345VAPOR PRODUCTS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.345.140 (2026).

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(1)A person under the age of eighteen who purchases or attempts to purchase, possesses, or obtains or attempts to obtain vapor products commits a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW and is subject to participation in up to four hours of community service and referral to a smoking cessation program at no cost. This provision does not apply if a person under the age of eighteen, with parental authorization, is participating in a controlled purchase as part of a board, law enforcement, or local health department activity.
(2)Municipal and district courts within the state have jurisdiction for enforcement of this section. Findings — Enforcement — 2023 c 398: See notes following RCW 70.155.080 .

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§ 70.155.080
Washington § 70.155.080

Legislative History

[2023 c 398 s 3;2016 sp.s. c 38 s 14.]

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