(1) Every retailer shall procure itemized invoices of all tobacco
products purchased. The invoices shall show the seller's name
and address, the date of purchase, and all prices and discounts.
(2) The retailer shall keep at each retail outlet copies of
complete, accurate, and legible invoices for that retail outlet
or place of business. All invoices required to be kept under
this section shall be preserved for five years from the date of
purchase.
(3) At any time during usual business hours the department,
board, or its duly authorized agents or employees may enter any
retail outlet without a search warrant, and inspect the premises
for invoices required to be kept under this section and the
tobacco products contained in the retail outlet, to determine
whether or not all the provisions of this chapter are being fully
complied with. If the department, board, or any of its agents or
employees, are denied free access or are hindered or interfered
with in making the inspection, the registration certificate
issued under RCW 82.32.030 of the retailer at the premises is
subject to revocation, and any licenses issued under this chapter
or chapter 82.24 RCW are subject to suspension or revocation by
the department.
[2005 c 180 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 278 § 74; 1961 c 15 § 82.26.080. Prior: 1959 ex.s. c 5 § 18.]
NOTES:
Effective date -- 2005 c 180: See note following RCW 82.26.105.
Construction -- Severability -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 278: See notes following RCW 11.08.160.