Washington § 66.44.380 - Powdered alcohol.

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§ 66.44.380. Powdered alcohol.

(1) It is unlawful for a person to use, offer for use, purchase, offer to purchase, sell, offer to sell, or possess powdered alcohol.
(2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(3) This section does not apply to the use of powdered alcohol for bona fide research purposes by a:
(a) Health care provider that operates primarily for the purposes of conducting scientific research;
(b) State institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016;
(c) Private college or university; or
(d) Pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
[ 2015 c 193 s 2.]

Notes

Finding—Intent—2015 c 193: "The legislature finds that powdered alcohol poses a risk to the public health and safety of children and youth. The legislature intends to minimize this risk by banning the use, purchase, sale, and possession of powdered alcohol, except for bona fide research purposes." [ 2015 c 193 s 1.]
Effective date—2015 c 193: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 7, 2015]." [ 2015 c 193 s 4.]

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Section 66.44.380 ("Powdered alcohol.") is part of the Revised Code of Washington, the codified statutory law of Washington. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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