This 2009 booklet (and a 2011 supplement) provides summaries of tobacco laws that affect California. It is designed as a resource for tobacco control advocates, government attorneys, local law enforcement agencies, and anyone who is working on tobacco control issues.

The booklet includes information on California state laws and regulations related to tobacco, as well as on certain federal laws and regulations that apply within California. (It does not contain information on the numerous local laws in California that regulate tobacco use, sales, or distribution, many of which are stricter than state or federal law.)

The 2011 supplement explains restrictions imposed by the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (also known as the FDA Law). The supplement also provides information on new laws adopted by California in 2009 and 2010. It should replace the 2010 supplement. The supplement outlines the scope of the restrictions, any exceptions, and enforcement mechanisms and penalties, and it notes where pending litigation may affect implementation.

The supplement is only available as a PDF, but printed copies of the 2009 booklet are still available upon request. To request copies, please fill out the form (and indicate your desired quantity) here.