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

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 the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack or more and equalize taxes for all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes;
  2. Pass legislation to ensure all Georgia Medicaid enrollees have access to the full array of evidence-based treatments to quit tobacco without barriers to access; and
  3. Increase funding for the Georgia tobacco prevention and control program.

Georgia Information

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Georgia Information

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Highlights Laws & Policies Historical Data
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

   
Overall Grade F
FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$2,133,440
FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$2,127,823*
FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$4,261,263
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $106,000,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 4%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $357,400,000

*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
FY2025 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs:$2,133,440
FY2025 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$2,127,823*
FY2025 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs:$4,261,263
CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: $106,000,000
Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: 4%
State Tobacco-Related Revenue: $357,400,000

*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 F
Government Workplaces: Prohibited
Private Workplaces: Restricted
Schools: Prohibited
Childcare Facilities: Prohibited
Restaurants: Restricted
Bars: Restricted
Casinos/Gaming Establishments: N/A
Retail Stores: Restricted
E-Cigarettes Included: Yes
Preemption/Local Opt-Out: No

Citation: GA. CODE ANN. §§ 31-12A-1 et seq. (2023).

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Smokefree Air

Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:

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

Citation: GA. CODE ANN. §§ 31-12A-1 et seq. (2023).

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Tobacco Taxes
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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade F
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$0.37
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 E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes

For more information on tobacco taxes, go to: www.lung.org/slati.

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Tobacco Taxes

Overall Grade F
Cigarette Tax per pack of 20:$0.37
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 E-Cigarettes:Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes

For more information on tobacco taxes, go to: www.lung.org/slati.

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Access to Cessation Services
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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade F
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:Most medications are covered
Counseling: Some types of counseling are 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:Most types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$1.20; the median investment per smoker is $2.26
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:State has a tobacco surcharge for Medicaid enrollees

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

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Access to Cessation Services

Overview of State Cessation Coverage:

         
Overall Grade F
State Medicaid Program:
Medications:Most medications are covered
Counseling: Some types of counseling are 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:Most types of counseling are covered
Barriers to Coverage:Some barriers exist to access care
State Quitline:
Investment Per Smoker:$1.20; the median investment per smoker is $2.26
Other Cessation Provisions:
Private Insurance Mandate:No provision
Tobacco Surcharge:State has a tobacco surcharge for Medicaid enrollees

Citation: See Georgia 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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