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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 5701.703. Tobacco use prevention and cessation program

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the department a tobacco use prevention and cessation program.  Appropriations from the fund to the department for the program shall be used to implement the program.

(b) Components.--The program shall include the following:

(1) Statewide, community and school programs designed to reduce tobacco use.

(2) Chronic disease programs to reduce the burden of tobacco-related diseases, including prevention and early detection.

(3) Enforcement of applicable laws related to tobacco access.

(4) Efforts designed to counter tobacco influences and increase health-related messages.

(5) Tobacco cessation programs, with a priority for serving the uninsured and low-income populations.

(6) Monitoring program accountability by requiring the evaluation and documentation of or by conducting research regarding the effectiveness of the program and program results.

(7) Administration and management to facilitate the coordination of State and local programs.

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