5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in King County, Washington.
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King County licenses adult entertainment establishments under KCC Title 6, requiring background checks, distance buffers from schools and residential zones, and separate manager and entertainer permits, with strict no-touch and lighting standards.
Massage therapists in King County must hold a Washington state license under RCW 18.108, and establishments need local business licenses; counties enforce zoning, signage, and anti-trafficking inspection rules to combat illicit operations.
Tobacco and vapor retailers in King County must hold a state Liquor and Cannabis Board license, and Public Health Seattle and King County enforces minimum age 21 sales under RCW 70.155 and vapor product rules under RCW 70.345.
Secondhand goods dealers in King County must register with local police, record seller identification, and hold purchased items for a minimum period under RCW 19.60 to allow recovery of stolen property by law enforcement.
Pawnbrokers in King County need a state-recognized local license under RCW 19.60.045, must report transactions to police, observe interest rate and fee caps, and hold pledged items at least 90 days before forfeiture.
1 cities in King County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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