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Resources for retailers
Learn about tobacco laws and resources for tobacco retailers.
Smoking and vaping electronic cigarettes in public places/places of employment
- Regulation of smoking in public places and places of employment (270 Kb)
King County Board of Health Code, Title 19
Places restrictions on the use of tobacco products, electronic smoking devices, and unapproved nicotine delivery products to further protect those who live, work, and visit King County. - Smoking in public places
Washington state RCW 70.160
Prohibits smoking in public places and workplaces and requires that smoking occur a minimum reasonable distance of 25 feet from entrances, exits, windows and air intakes to insure that smoke does not enter into buildings. - Report a violation if you see someone smoking or using an electronic cigarette/vaping device in a public place or place of employment.
Selling tobacco and vapor products
➜ Online training for tobacco/vapor product clerks
- King County Board of Health Code, Title 19 (270 Kb)
- Tobacco, 19.04
- Vaping/electronic smoking devices, 19.12
- Washington state laws:
Point of sale signage
Required signage at each point of sale
- Download and print the sign available in multiple languages, WA State Liquor and Cannabis Board
Helpful signage when checking IDs
Born before date sign featuring how smoking damages your gums and teeth
- Teeth - English (2 Mb)
- Teeth - Korean (1.9 Mb)
- Teeth - Spanish (2 Mb)
- Teeth - Vietnamese (2 Mb)
Born before date sign featuring how smoking causes fatal lung disease.
- Lungs - English (2.2 Mb)
- Lungs - Korean (2 Mb)
- Lungs - Spanish (2.2 Mb)
- Lungs - Vietnamese (2.2 Mb)
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (FDA tobacco law)
The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comprehensive authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of tobacco products.