Tobacco Control
Tobacco-Free Outdoor Areas
Tobacco-free policies protect the public from secondhand smoke and improve the environment as well.
Taxation
Increasing taxes on tobacco products and eliminating tobacco tax evasion helps to reduce tobacco use.
Smoke-Free Housing
Because smoke travels between units, smoking in multi-unit housing can sicken neighbors. Property owners can adopt smoke-free policies to protect their residents.
New York State Law
Summaries of New York law related to tobacco.
Retail Environment
The tobacco industry spends billions of dollars to market its products in retail stores. Exposure to tobacco marketing in stores is a primary cause of youth smoking.
Recent Cases
Summaries of recent and ongoing lawsuits related to tobacco.
Other Tobacco Products
The use of non-cigarette tobacco products such as smokeless tobacco, hookahs, and e-cigarettes is on the rise. These products create new challenges for policymakers and public health advocates.