Louisiana
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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
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F | C | F | C | F |
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
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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:
- Ensure smokefree protections for all bars and casino workers in all municipalities;
- Strengthen the existing statewide smokefree law to include bar and casino worker protections; and
- Sustain tobacco prevention and quit tobacco funding.
Louisiana Information
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Louisiana Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
Overall Grade | F |
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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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Overall Grade | F |
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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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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
Overall Grade | C |
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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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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
Overall Grade | C |
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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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Take ActionTobacco Taxes
Overall Grade | F |
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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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Overall Grade | F |
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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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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
Overall Grade | C |
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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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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
Overall Grade | C |
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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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Take ActionFlavored Tobacco Products
Overall Grade | F |
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Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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Overall Grade | F |
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Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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