Washington

Western
 
Yes
 
Washington requires one license for cigarette selling or distributing and another to sell or distribute other tobacco products (OTP). If you plan to sell both cigarettes and OTP, you need both cigarette and OTP license types for your business.
 
n/a
 
Washington Department of Revenue's Business Licensing Services, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board's Enforcement Division
 
$175
 
$175 application and renewal fee for each location the retailer operates. A retailer applying for a tobacco license and a vapor products retail license may pay a confined fee of $250 for both licenses.
 
None
 
Must be renewed annually.
 
No provision required for compliance check.
 
No Provision
 
Yes
 
Class C felony
 
$100 fine first offense, $200 every subsequent offense
 
Both
 
Yes
 
Yes
 
Washington State Liquor Control Board

Tobacco Retail Licensure


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Washington

License Required: Yes
Washington requires one license for cigarette selling or distributing and another to sell or distribute other tobacco products (OTP). If you plan to sell both cigarettes and OTP, you need both cigarette and OTP license types for your business.
Annual Licensing Fee: $175
$175 application and renewal fee for each location the retailer operates. A retailer applying for a tobacco license and a vapor products retail license may pay a confined fee of $250 for both licenses.
Renewal (Years): None
Must be renewed annually.
No provision required for compliance check.
Recheck if employer fails compliance:
No Provision

Enforcement and Penalties

Washington Penalty for Selling Tobacco Products without License: Yes
Employer [Business] Penalty: Class C felony
Employee [Seller] Penalty:
$100 fine first offense, $200 every subsequent offense
License Suspension or Revocation:
Both
Jailtime: Yes
Criminal or Monetary Penalties for PUP: Yes
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Preemption:

Notes:
Must undergo a criminal background check among application