Did YOUR state make the grade? MAINE
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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
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Smokefree Air
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Tobacco Taxes
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Access to Cessation Services
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Tobacco 21
The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Maine's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Enact legislation restricting the sale of all flavored tobacco products;
- Raise the cigarette tax by a minimum of $1.50 per pack; and
- Ensure that the tobacco control program is fully funded at the recommended level by the U.S. CDC in light of future year funding declines in tobacco settlement revenue.
Additional Information
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
- FY2020 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $11,832,320
- FY2020 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $1,451,142*
- FY2020 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $13,283,462
- CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $15,900,000
- Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 83.5%
- State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $188,200,000
*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 Maine for increasing funding for its tobacco control program by close to $7 million this fiscal year.
Smokefree Air
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
- Government Workplaces: Prohibited
- Private Workplaces: Prohibited
- Schools: Prohibited
- Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
- Restaurants: Prohibited
- Bars: Prohibited
- Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Restricted (tribal establishments exempt)
- Retail Stores: Prohibited
- Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
- E-Cigarettes Included: Partially
- Penalties: Yes
- Enforcement: Yes
- Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No
Citation: ME REV. STAT. ANN. Tit. 22, §§ 1541 to 1545 (2015), 1547 (2007), 1580-A (2009) & CODE of ME RULES 10-144, Ch. 249 (2006).
Tobacco Taxes
$2.00
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: Yes
- Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
- Tax on Dissolvable Tobacco Products: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Thumbs up for Maine for equalizing its tax on tobacco products, including e-cigarettes with its cigarette tax.
Access to Cessation Services
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
State Medicaid Program:
- Medications: All 7 medications are covered
- Counseling: All 3 types of counseling are covered
- Barriers to Coverage: Limited barriers exist to access care
- Medicaid Expansion: Yes
State Employee Health Plan(s):
- Medications: All 7 medications are covered
- Counseling: Most counseling is covered
- Barriers to Coverage: Some barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
- Investment Per Smoker: $21.53; 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 Maine Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
Thumbs up for Maine for providing comprehensive coverage for all tobacco cessation medications and types of counseling with minimal barriers to Medicaid enrollees.
Tobacco 21
Minimum Age:
- Minimum Age of Sale for Tobacco Products: 21