# RCW 15.130.220: RCW 15.130.220: False advertisement prohibited

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S220

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 15.130.220
- **Heading:** RCW 15.130.220: False advertisement prohibited
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 15 / Chapter 130 / Section 220

## Text

(1) A person may not disseminate false advertising with respect to food within the state, in any manner or by any means or through any medium. (2) An advertisement of a food is false if it is false or misleading in any particular or if it is false or misleading within the meaning of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 321(n).

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 15.130.010 RCW 15.130.010: Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S010.md)
- [RCW 15.130.100 RCW 15.130.100: Federal law reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S100.md)
- [RCW 15.130.110 RCW 15.130.110: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S110.md)
- [RCW 15.130.120 RCW 15.130.120: Department's general powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S120.md)
- [RCW 15.130.130 RCW 15.130.130: Administrative procedure act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S130.md)
- [RCW 15.130.140 RCW 15.130.140: Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S140.md)
- [RCW 15.130.150 RCW 15.130.150: Federal food and drug administration information—Public disclosure exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S150.md)
- [RCW 15.130.200 RCW 15.130.200: Adulterated food prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S200.md)
- [RCW 15.130.210 RCW 15.130.210: Misbranded food prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S210.md)
- [RCW 15.130.220 RCW 15.130.220: False advertisement prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S220.md)
- [RCW 15.130.230 RCW 15.130.230: Alteration prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S230.md)
- [RCW 15.130.240 RCW 15.130.240: False warranty or guarantee prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S240.md)
- [RCW 15.130.300 RCW 15.130.300: Perishable packaged food—Pull dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S300.md)
- [RCW 15.130.310 RCW 15.130.310: Popcorn sold in theaters or commercial food establishments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T15_C130_S310.md)

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