Washington DOR Adopts Amendments to Rules Regarding Tax on Tobacco Products

June 8, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC

The Washington Department of Revenue (DOR) adopted amendments to regulations concerning the tax on tobacco products. The amendments incorporate ESSB 5814, section 301 that expands the definition of “tobacco products” to include nicotine products, whether derived from tobacco or created synthetically, intended for human consumption or placement in the oral or nasal cavity or absorption into the human body by any other means. The regulations take effect June 19. [Wash. Dep’t of Revenue, Reg. Section 458-20-185, 06/03/26 Wash. Reg.]

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