The bill aims to enhance public health in Washington State by implementing stricter regulations on cigarettes, vapor products, and tobacco products. It introduces a "responsible vendor program" that requires the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board to create compliance training rules for retailers, incentivizing them to adopt best practices for responsible sales. Licensees participating in this program can receive a 50% reduction in monetary penalties for violations if they meet specific training and compliance requirements. The bill also clarifies licensing requirements for retailers and distributors, mandates that retailers can only obtain products from licensed distributors, and includes provisions for the seizure of contraband products. Additionally, it raises licensing fees for vapor product distributors and retailers to $1,000 and increases penalties for repeated violations, with fines reaching $10,000 for the fourth violation and a five-year license revocation for the fifth.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new regulations for manufacturers of vapor products containing nicotine, requiring them to obtain certification from the board and comply with a detailed application process. It enhances enforcement measures by allowing inspections without a warrant and mandates data collection on enforcement interactions with minors regarding vapor products. The bill also prohibits the sale and marketing of vapor products in ways that appeal to minors and outlines penalties for violations. It sets minimum funding requirements for public health services and youth prevention programs, ensuring that tax revenues from vapor products support these initiatives. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen enforcement against illegal sales practices, promote responsible sales, and protect public health, particularly among youth.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 70.155.010, 82.26.200, 82.26.230, 70.345.030, 82.25.090, 82.24.530, 82.24.130, 82.25.030, 82.25.035, 82.25.060, 82.25.070, 82.25.075, 70.345.160, 70.155.090, 70.345.120, 70.155.100, 70.345.180, 70.345.040, 70.345.050, 70.345.060, 70.345.020, 82.26.160, 82.26.170, 70.345.100, 70.345.110, 70.155.130, 70.345.210, 82.26.020, 43.348.080, 82.25.015, 70.155.120
Substitute bill: 70.155.010, 82.26.200, 82.26.230, 70.345.030, 82.25.090, 82.24.530, 82.24.130, 82.25.030, 82.25.035, 82.25.060, 82.25.070, 82.25.075, 70.345.160, 70.155.090, 70.345.120, 70.155.100, 70.345.180, 70.345.040, 70.345.050, 70.345.060, 70.345.020, 82.26.160, 82.26.170, 70.345.100, 70.345.110, 82.26.020, 43.348.080, 82.25.015, 70.155.120