Title 82 — Title 82 EXCISE TAXES
62 chapters · 1,436 sections in this title.
RCW 82.84.010 Short title.
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This chapter may be known and cited as the "keep groceries affordable act of 2018."[ 2019 c 2 s 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1634, approved November 6, 2018).]
RCW 82.84.020 Findings and declarations.
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(1) Whereas access to food is a basic human need of every Washingtonian; and(2) Whereas keeping the price of groceries as low as possible improves the access to food for all Washingtonians; and(3) Whereas taxing groceries is regressive and hurts low- and fixed-income Washingtonia…
RCW 82.84.030 Definitions.
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For purposes of this chapter:(1) "Alcoholic beverages" has the same meaning as provided in RCW 82.08.0293.(2) "Groceries" means any raw or processed food or beverage, or any ingredient thereof, intended for human consumption except alcoholic beverages, cannabis products, and toba…
RCW 82.84.040 Grocery tax, fee, and assessment exemption.
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Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary:(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) through (4) of this section, a local governmental entity may not impose or collect any tax, fee, or other assessment on groceries.(2) Nothing in this section precludes the continued collection…
RCW 82.84.050 Application.
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Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary:(1) This chapter applies to any tax, fee, or other assessment on groceries first imposed, increased, or collected by a local governmental entity on or after January 15, 2018.(2) The provisions of this chapter are to be construed liber…