§ 70.155.005. Finding
The legislature finds that while present state law prohibits the sale and distribution of tobacco to minors, youth obtain tobacco products with ease. Availability and lack of enforcement put tobacco products in the hands of youth.
Federal law requires states to enforce laws prohibiting sale and distribution of tobacco products to minors in a manner that can reasonably be expected to reduce the extent to which the products are available to minors. It is imperative to effectively reduce the sale, distribution, and availability of tobacco products to minors.
[1993 c 507 § 1.]
Notes:
Minors and tobacco: RCW 26.28.080.
Taxation: Chapters 82.24 and 82.26 RCW.
Tobacco on school grounds: RCW 28A.210.310. Sections: 70.155.005 70.155.010 70.155.020 70.155.030 70.155.040 70.155.050 70.155.070 70.155.080 70.155.090 70.155.100 70.155.105 70.155.110 70.155.120 70.155.130 70.155.900 Next
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