Washington raised the legal age to purchase tobacco, e-cigarettes, and vapor products to 21 under RCW 70.155.010 (Tobacco 21). King County retailers must check ID for anyone appearing under 30, and Public Health Seattle and King County conducts compliance checks countywide.
RCW 70.155.010, amended by Tobacco 21 legislation effective January 1, 2020, prohibits the sale of cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, vapor products, and accessories to anyone under 21. Retailers must verify ID for any customer who appears under age 30. PHSKC and the Liquor and Cannabis Board run undercover compliance checks; failed checks lead to escalating fines and license suspension. The law also bans sampling, vending machine sales except in age-restricted venues, and self-service displays for non-cigarette tobacco in convenience stores.
Retailers selling to minors face civil penalties starting at 1000 dollars per violation, license suspension after multiple offenses, and possible permanent revocation under WSLCB enforcement procedures.
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Kent decibel limits follow WAC 173-60 and KCC 8.05 using EDNA zones. Residential receiving limit is 55 dBA day and 45 dBA night. Commercial sources are cappe...
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Kent industrial sources are capped at 70 dBA day and 65 dBA night at another industrial property, but only 60 dBA day and 50 dBA night when received at a res...
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Commercial trucks over 10,000 pounds GVWR generally cannot park on Kent residential streets except for active loading. Warehouse districts and truck routes h...
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Kent follows Washington State Building Code EV-ready requirements for new multifamily and commercial buildings. Public chargers exist at Kent Station and sev...
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Kent driveway aprons require Public Works approval under KCC Title 6. New or widened driveways need a right-of-way construction permit, and vehicles must not...
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Kent has no city requirement to split shared fence costs with a neighbor. Washington common law controls boundary fences. Survey the property line before bui...
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