Alaska
How does your state compare?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | B | D | D | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | B |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | B |
| Tobacco Taxes | D |
| Access to Cessation Services | D |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | F |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Alaska's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Appropriate and maintain funding for the state’s tobacco prevention and cessation programs;
- Achieve tax parity for all tobacco products; and
- Eliminate youth penalties for the possession, use, and purchase of tobacco products.
Alaska Information
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Alaska Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Thumbs down for Alaska for cutting funding for its tobacco prevention and control program by over $2.5 million this year.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $6,472,100 |
| FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,284,919* |
| FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $7,757,019 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $10,200,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 76% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $76,900,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| FY2023 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $6,472,100 |
| FY2023 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,284,919* |
| FY2023 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $7,757,019 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $10,200,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 76% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $76,900,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | N/A (tribal establishments only) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: ALASKA STAT. §§ 18.35.301 to 18.35.399 (2018).
Note: If the local opt-out provision in Alaska's law were removed, Alaska's grade would be an "A."
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | N/A (tribal establishments only) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | Yes |
Citation: ALASKA STAT. §§ 18.35.301 to 18.35.399 (2018).
Note: If the local opt-out provision in Alaska's law were removed, Alaska's grade would be an "A."
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| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.00 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A |
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| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.00 |
| Tax on little cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on large cigars: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on smokeless tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: | Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | No data provided |
| Counseling: | No data provided |
| Barriers to Coverage: | No data provided |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $6.67; the median investment per smoker is $2.37 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Alaska Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
* Alaska has earned a "D” in the Access to Services category as a result of failing to provide data after multiple requests. The state earned a “B” grade in this category in last year’s report when all requested information was provided.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | D |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access care |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | No data provided |
| Counseling: | No data provided |
| Barriers to Coverage: | No data provided |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment Per Smoker: | $6.67; the median investment per smoker is $2.37 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See Alaska Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
* Alaska has earned a "D” in the Access to Services category as a result of failing to provide data after multiple requests. The state earned a “B” grade in this category in last year’s report when all requested information was provided.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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