Washington Smoke-Free Association (WASFA) is a Washington state, industry-led non‑profit that represents retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers in the vapor/e‑cigarette sector. WASFA's stated mission is to protect the adult vaping market in Washington by advocating for tobacco harm reduction, preserving flavors and consumer access, defending small businesses, and providing lobbying and public education on behalf of the vapor industry.
Advocates for industry-friendly regulation of electronic nicotine delivery products: opposing flavor bans and excessive taxes, defending retail access and small business interests, promoting ‘‘tobacco harm reduction’’ messaging, pursuing regulatory and legal challenges to agency actions, and conducting lobbying and constituent outreach at the state and local level.
Primarily funded by membership dues, donations and contributions from vapor retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers; revenues are used for lobbying, legal support and member services.
Government affairs/lobbying firms and individuals (Sara Stewart / Sara Stewart Inc., Tony Sermonti), collaborative engagement with business groups such as the Association of Washington Business, and relationships with national vapor trade organizations and allied industry groups.
State-based non-profit trade association (vapor industry advocacy organization)
