# RCW 82.24.035: RCW 82.24.035: Circumstances when no stamp may be affixed—Violation of consumer protection act

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S035

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 82.24.035
- **Heading:** RCW 82.24.035: Circumstances when no stamp may be affixed—Violation of consumer protection act
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 82 / Chapter 24 / Section 035

## Text

(1) No stamp may be affixed to, or made upon, any container or package of cigarettes if: (a) The container or package differs in any respect with the requirements of the federal cigarette labeling and advertising act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1331 et seq.) for the placement of labels, warnings, or any other information upon a package of cigarettes that is to be sold within the United States; (b) The container or package has been imported into the United States after January 1, 2000, in violation of 26 U.S.C. Sec. 5754; (c) The container or package, including a container of individually stamped containers or packages, is labeled "For Export Only," "U.S. Tax Exempt," "For Use Outside U.S.," or similar wording indicating that the manufacturer did not intend that the product be sold in the United States; or (d) The container or package has been altered by adding or deleting the wording, labels, or warnings described in (a) or (c) of this subsection. (2) In addition to the penalty and forfeiture provisions otherwise provided for in this chapter, a violation of this section is a deceptive act or practice under the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. (3) Subsection (1)(a) of this section does not apply to boxes or similar containers used by a consumer to transport roll-your-own cigarettes.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 82.24.010 RCW 82.24.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S010.md)
- [RCW 82.24.020 RCW 82.24.020: Tax imposed—Absorption of tax—Possession defined—Exempt tribal members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S020.md)
- [RCW 82.24.026 RCW 82.24.026: Additional tax imposed—Where deposited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S026.md)
- [RCW 82.24.029 RCW 82.24.029: Tax preferences—Expiration dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S029.md)
- [RCW 82.24.030 RCW 82.24.030: Stamps.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S030.md)
- [RCW 82.24.035 RCW 82.24.035: Circumstances when no stamp may be affixed—Violation of consumer protection act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S035.md)
- [RCW 82.24.040 RCW 82.24.040: Duty of wholesaler.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S040.md)
- [RCW 82.24.050 RCW 82.24.050: Retailer—Possession of unstamped cigarettes—Access to commercial cigarette-making machines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S050.md)
- [RCW 82.24.060 RCW 82.24.060: Stamps—How affixed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S060.md)
- [RCW 82.24.080 RCW 82.24.080: Legislative intent—Taxable event—Tax liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S080.md)
- [RCW 82.24.090 RCW 82.24.090: Records—Preservation—Reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S090.md)
- [RCW 82.24.100 RCW 82.24.100: Forgery or counterfeiting of stamps—Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S100.md)
- [RCW 82.24.110 RCW 82.24.110: Other offenses—Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S110.md)
- [RCW 82.24.120 RCW 82.24.120: Violations—Penalties and interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S120.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T82_C24_S035. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.