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People who smoke or vape are at increased risk of developing more severe COVID-19 symptoms. Give your lungs a fighting chance and quit.
Public health in action: Three decades of progress towards achieving a tobacco-free California.
Retailers: Learn more about the December 2019 Federal law raising the age-of-purchase to 21 and obtain required signage for retail stores.
Get information about Californiaās health advisory about the imminent public health risks posed by vaping any product, including the use of electronic cigarettes.
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LLA 2022-2025 Comprehensive Tobacco Control Guidelines
California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 104375 (h) authorizes the California Department of Public Health to issue Guidelines for Local Lead Agencies (LLAs) to develop Plans that comply with HSC Section 104380. These 2022-2025 Comprehensive Tobacco Control Guidelines are designed to direct each of the 61 designated Tobacco Control LLAs in the development of their Comprehensive Tobacco Control Plans. The implementation of these local Plans will provide services to prevent tobacco use and promote smoking cessation.
