Spokane tobacco and vape retailers operate under Washington state licensing through the Department of Revenue. Sales to anyone under 21 are prohibited under RCW 70.155.010, with state-level enforcement and penalties.
Washington raised the tobacco and vapor product purchase age to 21 in 2020 under RCW 70.155.010, preempting most local tobacco retail rules. Spokane retailers selling cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, or vapor products must hold a state cigarette retailer license issued by the Department of Revenue. The Spokane Regional Health District conducts compliance checks alongside state Liquor and Cannabis Board enforcement. Local business license under SMC Chapter 1.05 is also required for any storefront. Repeat sales to minors trigger escalating state license suspensions plus city business license review.
First sale-to-minor violation $50 fine, escalating to license suspension after repeated violations under RCW 70.155.100; city business license can also be revoked.
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