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A number of states have laws in place that prevennt local communities from passing stronger local tobacco control laws. The American Lung Association believes that local communities should be able to enact stronger measures than the state to protect their citizens from tobacco’s toll.
| State | Issue Area Where Preemption Exists | Specific Provisions Preempted |
|---|---|---|
| California | Youth Access | |
| Connecticut | Smoking Restrictions | |
| Delaware | Youth Access | |
| Florida | Smoking Restrictions | |
| Indiana | Youth Access | |
| Iowa | Youth Access | |
| Kentucky | Youth Access | |
| Louisiana | Youth Access | |
| Massachusetts | Youth Access | |
| Michigan | Smoking Restrictions | |
| Mississippi | Youth Access | |
| Missouri | Youth Access | |
| Montana | Youth Access | |
| Nebraska | Smoking Restrictions | |
| Nevada | Youth Access | |
| New Hampshire | Smoking Restrictions | |
| New Mexico | Youth Access | |
| New York | Youth Access | |
| North Carolina | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| North Dakota | Youth Access | |
| Oklahoma | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| Oregon | Youth Access | |
| Pennsylvania | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| South Carolina | Youth Access | |
| South Dakota | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| Tennessee | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| Utah | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| Virginia | Youth Access | |
| Washington | Smoking Restrictions; Youth Access | |
| Wisconsin | Youth Access | |
| Wyoming | Youth Access |
Page last updated: March 30, 2020