Tobacco Prevention and Control Spending
Grade: A
FY 2008 Tobacco Control Program Funding: $7,046,827*
CDC Best Practices Range: $7,381,000 - $14,397,000
Grade: F
Overview of Smokefree Air Law(s):
Government Workplaces: Restricts Private Workplaces: No provision Schools: No
provision Childcare Facilities: No provision Restaurants: No provision Bars: No provision Retail
Stores: No provision Recreational/Cultural Facilities: No provision Penalties: No Enforcement:
No Preemption: No
Citation: WY State Government Non-smoking Policy, 1989
Cigarette Tax
Grade: D
Tax rate per pack of 20: 60 cents
Youth Access
Grade: D
Overview of Youth Access Law(s):
Minimum Age Requirement: Yes Packaging: Prohibits all cigarette sales other than in a sealed
package conforming to federal labeling requirements: No provision Clerk intervention: Prohibits access to or purchase
of tobacco products without the intervention of a sales clerk: Yes Photographic identification: Requires merchants
to request photographic identification for customers who appear to be under 21 years of age: No provision Vending
Machines: Restricts Free Distribution: Minors only* Graduated penalties or fines on retailers: Yes Establishes
random unannounced inspections: Yes Establishes statewide enforcement agency: Yes Preemption: No
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