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Oklahoma
Did your state make the grade?
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D
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
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D
Smokefree Air
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D
Tobacco Taxes
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A
Access to Cessation Services
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F
Flavored Tobacco Products
1. Repeal preemption on local government's ability to pass stronger tobacco control laws;
2. Pass legislation eliminating smoking in all public places and workplaces; and
3. Impose a license on e-cigarette retailers and tax e-cigarette products.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
- FY2021 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: $21,665,601
- FY2021 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $1,562,768*
- FY2021 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: $23,228,369
- CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $42,300,000
- Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 54.9%
- State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $521,400,000
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thumbs up for Oklahoma voters for rejecting State Question 814 and continuing to constitutionally protect the state's allocation of tobacco settlement dollars, so a consistent investment in tobacco prevention and cessation can be made.
Smokefree Air
Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
- Government Workplaces: Restricted (prohibited on state government property)
- Private Workplaces: Restricted
- Schools: Prohibited
- Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
- Restaurants: Restricted
- Bars: No provision
- Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Restricted (tribal establishments exempt)
- Retail Stores: Prohibited
- Recreational/Cultural Facilities: Prohibited
- E-Cigarettes Included: No
- Penalties: Yes
- Enforcement: Yes
- Preemption/Local Opt-Out: Yes
Citation: OKLA. STAT. ANN. tit. 21, § 1247 & tit. 63, §§ 1-1521 et seq. (2017).
Tobacco Taxes
Cigarette Taxes
- $2.03
Other Tobacco Product Taxes:
- Tax on little cigars: Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
- Tax on large cigars: Equalized: No; 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: N/A; Weight-Based: N/A
Access to Cessation Services
Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
State Medicaid Program:
- Medications: All 7 medications are covered
- Counseling: Some counseling is covered
- Barriers to Coverage: No 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: $9.18; the median investment per smoker is $2.28
Other Cessation Provisions:
- Private Insurance Mandate: No provision
- Tobacco Surcharge: No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges
Citation: See Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
Thumbs up to Oklahoma for expanding its Medicaid program.
Flavored Tobacco Products
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products:
- No state law or regulation