Concerning vapor products in respect to youth substance use prevention associated with vapor products, amending and renaming the youth tobacco prevention account, provisions concerning certain child-resistant packaging, definitions related to "vapor product," signage requirements prohibiting vapor product sales to minors, prohibition of the sale of cannabinoids by vapor product retailers, prohibition of the purchase and possession of vapor products by minors, the liquor and cannabis board's enforcement authority over vapor products, preemption of certain local regulation of vapor products,labeling and advertisement requirements, and a requirement for vendor-assisted sales of vapor products in retail establishments. (REVISED FOR ENGROSSED: Concerning youth vapor product substance use preven
Summary
Creates a comprehensive regulatory scheme governing commerce in vapor products that establishes statutory provisions pertaining to: (a) licensing and fee requirements for vapor products distributors, retailers, and Internet sellers; (b) prohibition against the purchase, possession, and use by minors; (c) product labeling with information regarding product safety and nicotine content; (d) sampling of products at retail establishments; (e) Internet sales; (f) use of coupons and other product promotions; (g) public use of vapor products in indoor and outdoor settings; and (h) state preemption of local governmental regulations.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESSB 6328), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
EnactedEnacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session
AN ACT Relating to vapor products in respect to youth substance use prevention associated with vapor products, amending and renaming the youth tobacco prevention account, provisions concerning certain child-resistant packaging, definitions related to "vapor product," signage requirements prohibiting vapor product sales to minors, prohibition of the sale of cannabinoids by vapor product retailers, prohibition of the purchase and possession of vapor products by minors, the liquor and cannabis board's enforcement authority over vapor products, preemption of certain local regulation of vapor products, labeling and advertisement requirements, and a requirement for vendor-assisted sales of vapor products in retail establishments;