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2009 Senate Bill 5340: Internet and mail order sales of tobacco products
Introduced by Sen. Margarita Prentice, (D-Renton) (D) on January 20, 2009
To prohibit the sale and delivery of tobacco products that are purchased through the mail or internet. Wholesale operations are exempted in this act. The penalty for participating in the purchase of tobacco products through the mail is no more than five years in prison or a fine of no more than five thousand dollars. (See also Companion HB 1249). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce & Consumer Protection Committee on January 20, 2009
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 10, 2009
To cover all tobacco products except cigars.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 10, 2009
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 10, 2009
Received in the House on March 9, 2009
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on March 9, 2009
Referred to the House General Government Appropriations Committee on March 30, 2009
Amendment offered in the House on April 3, 2009
To prohibit a person from shipping tobacco products, other than larger cigars above a specified weight, that are purchased by mail or through the internet (a computer, telephone, or electronic network) to anyone in Washington other than a licensed wholesaler or retailer. Subjects a violation of the tobacco shipping restriction to both criminal and civil penalties, and allows the Attorney General to bring an action under the Consumer Protection Act.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on April 3, 2009
Referred to the House Rules Committee on April 6, 2009
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 29, 2009
Tobacco products, except for cigars, ordered by telephone, mail, or through the Internet may only be shipped to a retailer or wholesaler. Details penalties, fines appropriate court action in the case of non compliance. The Delivery Sale of Cigarettes statute is repealed.