West Virginia
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| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | Smokefree Air | Tobacco Taxes | Access to Cessation Services | Flavored Tobacco Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | D* | F | F | F |
| Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding | F |
|---|---|
| Smokefree Air | D* |
| 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 West Virginia's elected officials to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke:
- Increase funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-recommended level;
- Preserve local control of smokefree laws throughout the state; and
- Eliminate punitive youth possession, use and purchase laws and implement evidence-based policies that deter youth initiation of tobacco products.
West Virginia Information
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West Virginia Information
Learn more about your state specific legislation regarding efforts towards effective Tobacco Control.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $451,404 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,229,006* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,680,410 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $27,400,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 6.1% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $227,600,000 |
*Includes tobacco prevention and cessation funding provided to states from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Take ActionTobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| FY2024 State Funding for Tobacco Control Programs: | $451,404 |
| FY2024 Federal Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,229,006* |
| FY2024 Total Funding for State Tobacco Control Programs: | $1,680,410 |
| CDC Best Practices State Spending Recommendation: | $27,400,000 |
| Percentage of CDC Recommended Level: | 6.1% |
| State Tobacco-Related Revenue: | $227,600,000 |
*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 | D* |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Restricted |
| Private Workplaces: | No provision |
| Schools: | Prohibited (public schools only) |
| Childcare Facilities: | Restricted |
| Restaurants: | No provision |
| Bars: | No provision |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | No provision |
| Retail Stores: | No provision |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Only in Most Parts of K-12 Schools and School Property |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: W. VA. CODE §§ 16-9A-4 (1987) & 31-20-5b (1997); WV Div. of Personnel Policy, Smoking Restrictions in the Workplace (2004); WV CSR §§ 64-21-10 (1997), 64-21-20 (1997) & 126-66-1 et seq. (1998).
*Note: West Virginia has 59.4% of the states population covered by comprehensive local smokefree workplace regulations. If a state has more than 50% of its population covered by local smokefree ordinances/regulations, the state is graded based on population covered by those local ordinances/regulations rather than the statewide law.
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Overview of State Smoking Restrictions:
| Overall Grade | D* |
|---|---|
| Government Workplaces: | Restricted |
| Private Workplaces: | No provision |
| Schools: | Prohibited (public schools only) |
| Childcare Facilities: | Restricted |
| Restaurants: | No provision |
| Bars: | No provision |
| Casinos/Gaming Establishments: | No provision |
| Retail Stores: | No provision |
| E-Cigarettes Included: | Only in Most Parts of K-12 Schools and School Property |
| Preemption/Local Opt-Out: | No |
Citation: W. VA. CODE §§ 16-9A-4 (1987) & 31-20-5b (1997); WV Div. of Personnel Policy, Smoking Restrictions in the Workplace (2004); WV CSR §§ 64-21-10 (1997), 64-21-20 (1997) & 126-66-1 et seq. (1998).
*Note: West Virginia has 59.4% of the states population covered by comprehensive local smokefree workplace regulations. If a state has more than 50% of its population covered by local smokefree ordinances/regulations, the state is graded based on population covered by those local ordinances/regulations rather than the statewide law.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $1.20 |
| 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: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Cigarette Tax per pack of 20: | $1.20 |
| 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: No; Weight-Based: No |
| Tax on E-Cigarettes: | Equalized: No; Weight-Based: Yes |
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications covered |
| Counseling: | Minimal 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: | $0.98; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See West Virginia Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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Overview of State Cessation Coverage:
| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| State Medicaid Program: | |
| Medications: | All 7 medications covered |
| Counseling: | Minimal 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: | $0.98; the median investment per smoker is $1.93 |
| Other Cessation Provisions: | |
| Private Insurance Mandate: | No provision |
| Tobacco Surcharge: | No prohibition or limitation on tobacco surcharges |
Citation: See West Virginia Tobacco Cessation Coverage page for specific sources.
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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| Overall Grade | F |
|---|---|
| Restrictions on Flavored Tobacco Products: | No state law or regulation |
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