Did YOUR state make the grade? FLORIDA
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F
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
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B
Smokefree Air
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F
Tobacco Taxes
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D
Access to Cessation Services
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F
Tobacco 21
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Florida's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Ensure strong implementation, compliance and enforcement of Tobacco 21 policies;
- Regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products; and
- Increase tobacco prevention and control funding to CDC-recommended levels.
Additional Information
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
- FY2020 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $72,091,361
- FY2020 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $2,550,239*
- FY2020 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $74,641,600
- CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $194,200,000
- Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 38.4%
- State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $1,534,100,000
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Thumbs up for Florida for constitutionally protecting the allocation of tobacco settlement dollars to its tobacco control program, so a consistent investment can be made.
Smokefree Air
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
- Government Workplaces: Prohibited
- Private Workplaces: Prohibited
- Schools: Prohibited
- Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
- Restaurants: Prohibited
- Bars: Restricted*
- Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited (tribal establishments exempt)
- Retail Stores: Prohibited
- Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
- E-Cigarettes Included: Yes
- Penalties: Yes
- Enforcement: Yes
- Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Yes
Citation: FLA. STAT. ch. 386.201 et seq. (2011).
*Smoking is allowed in bars that make 10% or less of their sales from food.
Thumbs up for Florida for prohibiting e-cigarette use in almost all public places and workplaces.
Tobacco Taxes
$1.339
Other Tobacco Product Taxes:
- Tax on little cigars: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: N/A
- Tax on large cigars: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: N/A
- Tax on smokeless tobacco: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
- Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
- Tax on Dissolvable Tobacco Products: Equalized: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A
Access to Cessation Services
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
State Medicaid Program:
- Medications: Some medications are covered
- Counseling: Some counseling is covered
- Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care
- Medicaid Expansion: No
State Employee Health Plan(s):
- Medications: All 7 medications are covered
- Counseling: Minimal counseling is covered
- Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
- Investment Per Smoker: $4.52; the median investment per smoker is $2.14
Other Cessation Provisions:
- Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
- Tobacco Surcharge: No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges
Citation: See Florida Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
Tobacco 21
Minimum Age:
- Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products: 18