(1) It is unlawful for a person to use, offer for use, purchase, offer to purchase, sell, offer to sell, or possess powdered alcohol.
(2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(3) This section does not apply to the use of powdered alcohol for bona fide research purposes by a:
(a) Health care provider that operates primarily for the purposes of conducting scientific research;
(b) State institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016;
(c) Private college or university; or
(d) Pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.