Washington § 70.345.140 - Purchase or possession by persons under 18 — Penalty — Jurisdiction.

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§ 70.345.140. Purchase or possession by persons under 18 — Penalty — Jurisdiction.

(1) A person under the age of eighteen who purchases or attempts to purchase, possesses, or obtains or attempts to obtain vapor products commits a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW and is subject to participation in up to four hours of community service and referral to a smoking cessation program at no cost. This provision does not apply if a person under the age of eighteen, with parental authorization, is participating in a controlled purchase as part of a board, law enforcement, or local health department activity.
(2) Municipal and district courts within the state have jurisdiction for enforcement of this section.
[ 2023 c 398 s 3; 2016 sp.s. c 38 s 14.]

Notes

Findings—Enforcement—2023 c 398: See notes following RCW 70.155.080.

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