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Georgia
Did your state make the grade?
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F
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
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D
Smokefree Air
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F
Tobacco Taxes
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F
Access to Cessation Services
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F
Flavored Tobacco Products
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Georgia's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
1. Increase state funding to $5 million for tobacco control programs;
2. Pursue a tobacco tax increase of $1.50 per pack on cigarettes and equalize taxes on all other tobacco products including e-cigarettes to the cigarette tax; and
3. Support comprehensive smokefree laws that cover all bars, restaurants, and workplaces.
1. Increase state funding to $5 million for tobacco control programs;
2. Pursue a tobacco tax increase of $1.50 per pack on cigarettes and equalize taxes on all other tobacco products including e-cigarettes to the cigarette tax; and
3. Support comprehensive smokefree laws that cover all bars, restaurants, and workplaces.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
- FY2021 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $750,000
- FY2021 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $2,043,852*
- FY2021 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $2,793,852
- CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $106,000,000
- Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 2.6%
- State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $395,400,000
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Smokefree Air
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
- Government Workplaces: Prohibited
- Private Workplaces: Restricted
- Schools: Prohibited
- Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
- Restaurants: Restricted
- Bars: Restricted
- Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A
- Retail Stores: Restricted
- Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
- E-Cigarettes Included: No
- Penalties: Yes
- Enforcement: Yes
- Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No
Citation: GA. CODE ANN. §§ 31-12A-1 et seq. (2005).
Tobacco Taxes
Cigarette Taxes
- 37 cents
Other Tobacco Product Taxes:
- Tax on little cigars: Equalized: No; 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 Dissolvable Tobacco Products: Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes
Thumbs down for Georgia for having the second lowest cigarette tax in the country at 37 cents per pack.
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: Some counseling is covered
- Barriers to Coverage: Minimal barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
- Investment Per Smoker: $0.97; the median investment per smoker is $2.28
Other Cessation Provisions:
- Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
- Tobacco Surcharge: State has a tobacco surcharge for Medicaid enrollees
Citation: See Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
Thumbs down to Georgia for adding a tobacco surcharge for Medicaid enrollees.
Flavored Tobacco Products
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products:
- No state law or regulation