5477-S AMS DAMM S2148.1
SSB 5477 - S AMD 83
By Senators Dammeier, Conway
ADOPTED 3/3/2015
On page 4, beginning on line 4, strike all of section 5 and insert the following:
NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.  "A new section is added to chapter 70.155 RCW to read as follows:
(1) It is unlawful to sell or distribute vapor products at retail by any means other than vendor-assisted sales when the customer has no direct access to the product except through the assistance of the seller.
(2) It is unlawful to sell or distribute vapor products from self-service displays.
(3) Retailers are exempt from requiring vendor-assisted sales, if minors are not allowed in the store and such prohibition is posted clearly on all entrances."
Beginning on page 5, line 29, strike all of section 8 and insert the following:
NEW SECTION.  Sec. 8.  "A new section is added to chapter 70.155 RCW to read as follows:
(1) A person who sells vapor products at retail shall display a sign concerning the prohibition of vapor product sales to minors.
(2) The sign must:
(a) Be posted so that it is clearly visible to anyone purchasing vapor products from the seller;
(b) Be designed and produced by the department of health to read: "THE SALE OF VAPOR PRODUCTS TO PERSONS UNDER AGE 18 IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, YOU COULD BE PENALIZED FOR PURCHASING A VAPOR PRODUCT; PHOTO ID REQUIRED"; and
(c) Be provided free of charge by the liquor control board."
SSB 5477 - S AMD 83
By Senators Dammeier, Conway
ADOPTED 3/3/2015
On page 1, beginning on line 4 of the title, after "26.28.080," strike "28A.210.310, and 70.155.020" and insert "and 28A.210.310"
EFFECT: Requires vapor products to be sold only through vendor-assisted sales, prohibits self-service displays, and exempts retail stores where minors are prohibited from requiring vendor-assisted sales. It is also clarified that persons who sell vapor products at retail are only required to post a sign concerning the prohibition of sales to minors, and removes the erroneous requirement that vapor product sellers display any licenses at their retail location.
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