Tobacco and vapor product laws

Tobacco and vapor product laws

Smoking and vaping electronic cigarettes in public places/places of employment

• FAQ: Smoking in public places and 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

• King County Board of Health Code, Title 19 (270 KB)
  • Tobacco, 19.04
  • Vaping/electronic smoking devices, 19.12
• Washington state laws:
  • Report a violation if you witness retailers selling tobacco or vapor products to individuals under the age of 21
  • Tobacco – Access to minors, RCW 70.155
  • Vapor Products, RCW 70.345

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.