OAR 333-010-0310: Tobacco Prevention and Education Program: Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this rule is to implement Chapter 2 of Oregon Laws of 1997, approved by the people as Ballot Measure 44, at the November 5, 1996 General Election, which: (1) Authorizes 5.77% of the money received by the Department of Revenue under the Tobacco Products Tax Act to be credited to the Tobacco Use Reduction Account; and (2) Requires the Public Health Division to adopt rules for awarding grants to programs for educating the public on the risk of tobacco use, including but not limited to, educating children on the health hazards and consequences of tobacco use, and promoting enrollment in smoking cessation programs.