# RCW 69.48.040: RCW 69.48.040: Identification of covered manufacturers

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 69.48.040
- **Heading:** RCW 69.48.040: Identification of covered manufacturers
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 69 / Chapter 48 / Section 040

## Text

(1) No later than ninety days after June 7, 2018, a drug wholesaler that sells a drug in or into Washington must provide a list of drug manufacturers to the department in a form agreed upon with the department. A drug wholesaler must provide an updated list to the department on January 15th of each year. (2) No later than ninety days after June 7, 2018, a retail pharmacy, private label distributor, or repackager must provide written notification to the department identifying the drug manufacturer from which the retail pharmacy, private label distributor, or repackager obtains a drug that it sells under its own label. (3) A person or entity that receives a letter of inquiry from the department regarding whether or not it is a covered manufacturer under this chapter shall respond in writing no later than sixty days after receipt of the letter. If the person or entity does not believe it is a covered manufacturer for purposes of this chapter, it shall: (a) State the basis for the belief; (b) provide a list of any drugs it sells, distributes, repackages, or otherwise offers for sale within the state; and (c) identify the name and contact information of the manufacturer of the drugs identified under (b) of this subsection.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 69.48.010 RCW 69.48.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S010.md)
- [RCW 69.48.020 RCW 69.48.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S020.md)
- [RCW 69.48.030 RCW 69.48.030: Requirement to participate in a drug take-back program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S030.md)
- [RCW 69.48.040 RCW 69.48.040: Identification of covered manufacturers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S040.md)
- [RCW 69.48.050 RCW 69.48.050: Drug take-back program approval—Program modifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S050.md)
- [RCW 69.48.060 RCW 69.48.060: Collection system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S060.md)
- [RCW 69.48.070 RCW 69.48.070: Drug take-back program promotion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S070.md)
- [RCW 69.48.080 RCW 69.48.080: Disposal and handling of covered drugs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S080.md)
- [RCW 69.48.090 RCW 69.48.090: Program funding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S090.md)
- [RCW 69.48.100 RCW 69.48.100: Annual program report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S100.md)
- [RCW 69.48.110 RCW 69.48.110: Enforcement and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S110.md)
- [RCW 69.48.120 RCW 69.48.120: Department to set program fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S120.md)
- [RCW 69.48.130 RCW 69.48.130: Secure drug take-back program account.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S130.md)
- [RCW 69.48.140 RCW 69.48.140: Antitrust immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T69_C48_S140.md)

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