SB 6721 - DIGEST

     Provides that, in addition to the taxes provided in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed and shall be collected, an additional tax upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes, in an amount equal to the rate of one-half of one mill per cigarette.

     Requires revenues collected under this act to be deposited in the youth tobacco prevention account.

     Directs the department of health to implement a counter message advertising campaign that emphasizes no new smokers, targets young people, and promotes reduction of use.