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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding Smokefree Air Tobacco Taxes Access to Cessation Services Flavored Tobacco Products
F C F C F
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding F
Smokefree Air C
Tobacco Taxes F
Access to Cessation Services C
Flavored Tobacco Products F

The American Lung Association calls for the following actions to be taken by Louisiana's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:

  1. Ensure smokefree protections for all bars and casino workers in all municipalities;
  2. Strengthen the existing statewide smokefree law to include bar and casino worker protections; and
  3. Sustain tobacco prevention and quit tobacco funding.

Louisiana Information

Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts toward effective Tobacco Control.

Louisiana Information

Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.

Highlights Laws & Policies Historical Data
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$4,555,340
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,635,696*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$6,191,036
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $59,600,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 10.4%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $436,100,000

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$4,555,340
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,635,696*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$6,191,036
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $59,600,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 10.4%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $436,100,000

*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Smokefree Air

Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade C
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Restricted (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Only in and on grounds of K-12 Schools
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: LA REV. STAT. ANN. §§ 40:1291.1 to 1291.24 (2015).

Note: The Smokefree Air grade only examines state tobacco control law and does not reflect local smokefree ordinances. Louisiana has made great strides in protecting people from secondhand smoke by passing comprehensive local smokefree ordinances that cover 33% of the states population.

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade C
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: No provision
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Restricted (tribal establishments not subject to state law)
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: Only in and on grounds of K-12 Schools
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: LA REV. STAT. ANN. §§ 40:1291.1 to 1291.24 (2015).

Note: The Smokefree Air grade only examines state tobacco control law and does not reflect local smokefree ordinances. Louisiana has made great strides in protecting people from secondhand smoke by passing comprehensive local smokefree ordinances that cover 33% of the states population.

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade F
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$1.08
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on large cigars:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on smokeless tobacco:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes

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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade F
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$1.08
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on large cigars:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on smokeless tobacco:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on pipe/RYO tobacco:Equalized: Yes; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes

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Access to Cessation Services

Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade C
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: All 3 types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:Yes
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:$1.43; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Insurance Commissioner bulletin
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Louisiana Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.

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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade C
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: All 3 types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
Medicaid Expansion:Yes
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:$1.43; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Insurance Commissioner bulletin
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Louisiana Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade F
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: No state law or regulation

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Flavored Tobacco Products

Overall Grade F
Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: No state law or regulation

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