Wash. Rev. Code § 82.24.026

Current through 2024

Section 82.24.026 - Additional tax imposed-Where deposited

In addition to the tax imposed upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes set forth in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed a tax in an amount equal to three cents per cigarette.

Beginning July 1, 2010, the revenue collected under this section must be deposited into the general fund.

RCW 82.24.026

Amended by 2011 c 334,§ 1, eff. 5/12/2011.

Amended by 2010SP1 c 22, § 3, eff. 5/1/2010.

2009 c 479 § 67; 2008 c 86 § 302; 2005 c 514 § 1102.

Effective date- 2011 c 334 : "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 12, 2011]." [2011 c 334 s 2.]

Intent-Effective date-2010 1st sp.s. c 22: See notes following RCW 82.24.020.

Effective date- 2009 c 479 : See note following RCW 2.56.030.

Severability-Savings-Part headings not law-2008 c 86: See notes following RCW 82.14.030.

Effective date-2005 c 514: See note following RCW 83.100.230.

Part headings not law-Severability-2005 c 514: See notes following RCW 82.12.808.