California
Did your state make the grade?
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | A | B | B | I* |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | B |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | A |
| Tobacco Taxes | B |
| Access to Cessation Services | B |
| Flavored Tobacco Products | I* |
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by California's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- End the sale of all flavored tobacco products via the 2022 referendum;
- Continue to pass restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco on the local level; and
- Enact stronger tobacco control laws throughout the state, particularly limitations on secondhand smoke and tobacco sales.
California Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.
California Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| FY2022 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $251,250,081 |
| FY2022 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,571,588* |
| FY2022 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $254,821,669 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $347,900,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 73.2% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $2,838,500,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Take ActionTobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| FY2022 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $251,250,081 |
| FY2022 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $3,571,588* |
| FY2022 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $254,821,669 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $347,900,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 73.2% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $2,838,500,000 |
*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 | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited (public schools only) |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: CA LABOR CODE § 6404.5; CA GOVT. CODE §§ 7596 to 7598; CA EDUC. CODE §§ 48900(h) & 48901; & CA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 1596.795 (2016).
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | A |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Private Workplaces: | Prohibited |
| Schools: | Prohibited (public schools only) |
| Childcare Facilities: | Prohibited |
| Restaurants: | Prohibited |
| Bars: | Prohibited |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | Prohibited (tribal establishments not subject to state law) |
| Retail Stores: | Prohibited |
| Recreational/Cultural Facilities: | Prohibited |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Yes |
| Penalties: | Yes |
| Enforcement: | Yes |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: CA LABOR CODE § 6404.5; CA GOVT. CODE §§ 7596 to 7598; CA EDUC. CODE §§ 48900(h) & 48901; & CA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 1596.795 (2016).
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Take ActionTobacco Taxes
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.87 |
| Other Tobacco Product Taxes: | |
| 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: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
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| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $2.87 |
| Other Tobacco Product Taxes: | |
| 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: Yes; Weight-Based: No |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access coverage |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Some medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access coverage |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment per Smoker: | $4.18; the median investment per smoker is $2.41 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See California Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | B |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications are covered |
| Counseling: | All counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Minimal barriers exist to access coverage |
| Medicaid Expansion: | Yes |
| State Employee Health Plan(s): | |
| Medications: | Some medications are covered |
| Counseling: | Some counseling is covered |
| Barriers to Coverage: | Some barriers exist to access coverage |
| State Quitline: | |
| Investment per Smoker: | $4.18; the median investment per smoker is $2.41 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | Prohibits tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See California Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Thumbs up for California for providing comprehensive coverage for all tobacco cessation medications and types of counseling to Medicaid enrollees.
Flavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | I* |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored tobacco products prohibited (law not in effect) |
** California gets an I for Incomplete because a successful referendum petition was filed against the law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products, and a vote on the referendum will occur in November 2022.
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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
| Overall Grade | I* |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | Most flavored tobacco products prohibited (law not in effect) |
** California gets an I for Incomplete because a successful referendum petition was filed against the law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products, and a vote on the referendum will occur in November 2022.
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Join our efforts to create a tobacco-free future. Stand with the American Lung Association to prevent and reduce tobacco use in your state.
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