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For the United States, the epidemic of smoking-caused disease in the 20th century ranks among the greatest public health catastrophes in our history. Even with the dramatic progress our nation has made in reducing tobacco use over the past five decades, smoking & vaping still remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death.

The mission of the Nevada Tobacco Control & Smoke-free Coalition (NTCSC) is to improve the health of all Nevadans by advocating to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke and vape emissions, expand access to cessation, and reduce commercial tobacco use.

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44 %

of Nevada high school students have tried electronic vaping products

11 %

of Nevada adults currently smoke tobacco in some form, whether combustible cigarettes or vapes

58 %

of Nevada adults believe smoking should be prohibited in all indoor areas of casinos


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NEWS

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Tax and Other Policies

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E-cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products

Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates

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1998


Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) is signed between major tobacco companies and 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, including Nevada.

1999


The Fund for a Healthy Nevada (FHN) is created under Nevada Revised Statute 439.620 using a portion of the state’s share of the MSA.

2000


The State of Nevada initiates use of FHN funding for tobacco control. Nevada dedicates approximately $2 million of FHN funds yearly to tobacco control, nearly matching federal funding granted by the CDC to the state at the time.

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2003


Nevada increases its state tax on cigarettes from 35 to 80 cents per pack.

2006


The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA) is passed by a majority of Nevada voters, taking effect on December 8, 2006. Its passage provides for major changes to Nevada’s smoking laws to protect children and adults from secondhand smoke in most public places and allows for local jurisdictions to enact even stronger smoking laws.

2009


The federal tax on cigarettes increases from 39 cents to $1.01 per pack. At the same time, NTCSC is successful in preventing a repeal of the NCIAA. Senate Bill 340 is drafted and supported by state and local health authorities identifying Local Lead Agencies (LLA) for tobacco programming and FHN
funding beginning July 2010.

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2010


Southern Nevada Health District is awarded $14.6 million for tobacco control through the Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative.

2013


NTCSC efforts advocating for restoration of FHN funds dedicated to tobacco control are successful, resulting in reinstatement of FHN funds for tobacco control at half the previous amount, $1 million annually.

2015


Nevada increases its state tax on cigarettes from 80 cents to $1.80 per pack. Nevada also passed a law prohibiting a person from selling, distributing, or offering to sell e-liquid containing nicotine for electronic smoking devices to any child under the age of 18. Youth smoking prevalence in Nevada drops to its lowest recorded level at just 7.5 percent.

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2016


Adult smoking prevalence in Nevada drops to its lowest recorded level at just 16.5 percent.

2019


The Nevada legislature passes Senate Bill 263 (SB263) requiring vapor and nicotine products to be taxed and regulated as other tobacco products (30% tax of wholesale price) and establishes penalties for selling to minors. The  NCIAA was also amended to include e-cigarettes and vape products.

2020


The Nevada Youth Vaping Campaign, a result of a $2.5 million appropriation, is launched statewide to prevent initiation and promote cessation of e-cigarettes and vaping products among youth and young adults.

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2021


Adult smoking prevalence in Nevada falls to 14.2%, but more than 24% of Nevada high school students report using electronic vapor products.

2022


Nevada receives $14.4 million dollars from a $438.5 million multistate settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. over its youth-targeted marketing and sales practices. Nevada allocates $0 from this settlement for youth vaping prevention, education, and nicotine cessation programs.

2023


The funding for the Nevada Youth Vaping Prevention Campaign is terminated, resulting in loss of $2.5 million per year for vaping prevention programs.

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2023


NTCSC, through the Nevada Cancer Coalition, is awarded funding to support a yearlong tobacco retail  purchase campaign, assisting the state in
educating tobacco retailers about selling tobacco and vapor products to those under 21.

2025


The Nevada Legislature passes Assembly Bill 76, further weakening the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act by allowing smoking in licensed cannabis consumption lounges.

2025


The funding local tobacco control programs receive from the State of Nevada from Master Settlement Agreement dollars (FHN) is cut by 20%.

Slide Background

1998


Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) is signed between major tobacco companies and 46 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, including Nevada.

Slide Background

1999


The Fund for a Healthy Nevada (FHN) is created under Nevada Revised Statute 439.620 using a portion of the state’s share of the MSA.

Slide Background

2000


The State of Nevada initiates use of FHN funding for tobacco control. Nevada dedicates approximately $2 million of FHN funds yearly to tobacco control, nearly matching federal funding granted by the CDC to the state at the time.

Slide Background

2003


Nevada increases its state tax on cigarettes from 35 to 80 cents per pack.

Slide Background

2006


The Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act (NCIAA) is passed by a majority of Nevada voters, taking effect on December 8, 2006. Its passage provides for major changes to Nevada’s smoking laws to protect children and adults from secondhand smoke in most public places and allows for local jurisdictions to enact even stronger smoking laws.

Slide Background

2009


The federal tax on cigarettes increases from 39 cents to $1.01 per pack. At the same time, NTCSC is successful in preventing a repeal of the NCIAA. Senate Bill 340 is drafted and supported by state and local health authorities identifying Local Lead Agencies (LLA) for tobacco programming and FHN
funding beginning July 2010.

Slide Background

2010


Southern Nevada Health District is awarded $14.6 million for tobacco control through the Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative.

Slide Background

2013


NTCSC efforts advocating for restoration of FHN funds dedicated to tobacco control are successful, resulting in reinstatement of FHN funds for tobacco control at half the previous amount, $1 million annually.

Slide Background

2015


Nevada increases its state tax on cigarettes from 80 cents to $1.80 per pack. Nevada also passed a law prohibiting a person from selling, distributing, or offering to sell e-liquid containing nicotine for electronic smoking devices to any child under the age of 18. Youth smoking prevalence in Nevada drops to its lowest recorded level at just 7.5 percent.

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2016


Adult smoking prevalence in Nevada drops to its lowest recorded level at just 16.5 percent.

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2019


The Nevada legislature passes Senate Bill 263 (SB263) requiring vapor and nicotine products to be taxed and regulated as other tobacco products (30% tax of wholesale price) and establishes penalties for selling to minors. The  NCIAA was also amended to include e-cigarettes and vape products.

Slide Background

2020


The Nevada Youth Vaping Campaign, a result of a $2.5 million appropriation, is launched statewide to prevent initiation and promote cessation of e-cigarettes and vaping products among youth and young adults.

Slide Background

2021


Adult smoking prevalence in Nevada falls to 14.2%, but more than 24% of Nevada high school students report using electronic vapor products.

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2022


Nevada receives $14.4 million dollars from a $438.5 million multistate settlement with JUUL Labs, Inc. over its youth-targeted marketing and sales practices. Nevada allocates $0 from this settlement for youth vaping prevention, education, and nicotine cessation programs.

Slide Background

2023


The funding for the Nevada Youth Vaping Prevention Campaign is terminated, resulting in loss of $2.5 million per year for vaping prevention programs.

Slide Background

2023


NTCSC, through the Nevada Cancer Coalition, is awarded funding to support a yearlong tobacco retail  purchase campaign, assisting the state in
educating tobacco retailers about selling tobacco and vapor products to those under 21.

Slide Background

2025


The Nevada Legislature passes Assembly Bill 76, further weakening the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act by allowing smoking in licensed cannabis consumption lounges.

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2025


The funding local tobacco control programs receive from the State of Nevada from Master Settlement Agreement dollars (FHN) is cut by 20%.


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