LCB Action: Tobacco-Related Rulemaking - Increased penalties for licensed retailers who sell or give tobacco, cigarette, or vapor products to people under 21.
On March 27, 2024, during its regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following action:
Final rules adopted ? Effective April 27, 2024:
The Board adopted final rules (CR 103) amending WAC 314-35-075 to increase penalties the LCB may impose under RCW 70.155.100 for violations by licensed retailers who sell or give tobacco, cigarette, or vapor products to people under 21. The new rules implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5365 (chapter 398, Laws of 2023)
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