How does your state compare?

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

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

  1. Defend and preserve the much-needed funding increase for tobacco prevention and cessation of $8.25 million;
  2. Restore local control by overturning preemption in the state via legislation; and
  3. Close loopholes in the Clean Indoor Air Act, including for electronic cigarettes.

Maryland Information

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

Maryland 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:$21,243,365
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,694,510*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$22,937,875
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $48,000,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 47.8%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $609,700,000

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

This funding amount does not include funds from Maryland’s settlement with Juul that are expected to be allocated to the state tobacco control program later this fiscal year.

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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$21,243,365
FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$1,694,510*
FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$22,937,875
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $48,000,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 47.8%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $609,700,000

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

This funding amount does not include funds from Maryland’s settlement with Juul that are expected to be allocated to the state tobacco control program later this fiscal year.

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Smokefree Air

Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: No
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: MD. CODE ANN., HEALTH-GEN. §§ 24-501 to 24-511 (2008) & MD. CODE ANN., LAB. & EMPLOY. §§ 5-101 & 5-608 (2008).

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

Overall Grade B
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Prohibited
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Prohibited
Bars: Prohibited
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: Prohibited
Retail Stores: Prohibited
E-Cigarettes Included: No
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: MD. CODE ANN., HEALTH-GEN. §§ 24-501 to 24-511 (2008) & MD. CODE ANN., LAB. & EMPLOY. §§ 5-101 & 5-608 (2008).

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Tobacco Taxes

Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade C
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$3.75
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: Yes; 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: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No

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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade C
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$3.75
Tax on little cigars:Equalized: Yes; 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: No; Weight-Based: No
Tax on E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: No

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Access to Cessation Services

Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade A
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: Some counseling is 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:$7.89; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Yes
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

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

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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade A
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:All 7 medications are covered
Counseling: Some counseling is 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:$7.89; the median investment per smoker is $1.93
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:Yes
Tobacco Surcharge:No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges

Citation: See Maryland 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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