Bill > SB5622

This bill establishes comprehensive age restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements used for weight loss or muscle building to individuals under 18 years of age. The legislation defines key terms such as "delivery sale" (sales made remotely), "dietary supplement" (as defined in existing state law), and "over-the-counter diet pills" (weight loss drugs available without a prescription). Retail establishments will be required to verify the age of purchasers by checking government-issued identification, with acceptable forms including driver's licenses, military IDs, passports, and tribal enrollment cards. Retailers can use electronic transaction scan devices to verify age, but are prohibited from reselling or misusing the scanned personal information. For online and delivery sales, vendors must implement a shipping method that requires an adult 18 or older to sign for and accept the package, providing photographic identification proving their age. The bill allows the state Attorney General's office to investigate violations and impose penalties up to $500 per violation, with specific criteria for determining whether a product falls under these restrictions, such as examining ingredients, marketing language, and product categorization. The law aims to prevent young people from accessing potentially harmful weight loss and muscle-building supplements without proper medical guidance.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5622&Year=2025&Initiative=false