Some of the new Washington state laws in 2020 will regulate tobacco and vape sales, civilian and federal employee pay, and your domestic travel access within the United States.
After Oregon legalized recreational marijuana, Pendleton City Officials estimated the tax revenues from the pot industry would be worth about $25K for the city in 2018.
That actually was way short. In what turned out to be a shockingly 'pleasant' surprise, the city took in over $200K, more than the tax revenue from alcohol and tobacco, according to the East Oregonian...
According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials, over a quarter of Umatilla County tobacco-cigarette dealers failed when it came to properly asking for ID of potential customers, and sold tobacco to those under 18. This could lead to some significant changes.
According to a new study released by the American Medical Association, second-hand pot smoke could be up to 66% more damaging to your blood vessels than tobacco.
Citing new studies that show vaping, or use of e-cigarettes, is rising rapidly among teens, Thursday Gov. Jay Inslee urged new legislation to help curb the problem.
Wednesday, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a plan to raise the minimum smoking age in our state from 18 to 21. Ferguson cannot himself propose legislation but apparently has legislators who have created a bill at his request.