Washington licenses vapor product retailers through the WA Liquor and Cannabis Board under RCW 70.345. Seattle adds business licensing under SMC 6.208 plus a tobacco-retail license. Sales banned to anyone under 21.
RCW 70.345 requires every Washington retailer selling vapor products to hold a state vapor product license issued by the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB). Seattle layers a city tobacco retail license under SMC 6.208 that must be displayed at point of sale. Self-service displays of vapor products are banned; only sales-assisted access is allowed. Mail-order and online sales to Washington consumers must verify age. Flavored vapor products faced a temporary 2019 emergency ban; current rules require disclosure of ingredients to LCB. Local zoning restricts new vape shops within 1,000 feet of K-12 schools. Compliance checks by LCB and Seattle Public Health are routine; underage sales trigger graduated penalties.
Sale without license: $1,000 first offense, license suspension. Underage sale: $50-$1,500 fine, license suspension/revocation. Self-service display: $100-$300 per item.
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