Tobacco Control and
Prevention Program

The Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Los Angeles County was established in 2004 to coordinate, empower, and mobilize the efforts of individuals, agencies and organizations to reduce tobacco-related disparities, disease and death by reducing and eliminating tobacco use throughout Los Angeles County. The Coalition meets quarterly and consists of concerned residents, several Los Angeles County programs, community organizations, universities, clinics/hospitals, city program staff, and health voluntary organizations.

The Coalition’s priorities are to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke, reduce youth access to tobacco, limit availability and access to newer tobacco products, increase cessation, and promote tobacco-free hospitals, clinics and schools.

• Advise on local tobacco control priorities and policies
• Share cutting edge information on the tobacco control movement
• Network and build community capacity
• Collaborate with cities, business communities, public health agencies, community organizations and individuals to:


1. Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke
2. Reduce youth access to tobacco products
3. Counter pro-tobacco influences
4. Increase cessation
5. Support the enforcement of existing tobacco control laws
6. Address emerging tobacco control and prevention issues

• All L.A. County beaches are smoke-free
• 65 cities and the unincorporated L.A. area have smoke-free parks
• 30 cities and the unincorporated L.A. area have smoke-free outdoor dining
• 16 cities have smoke-free multi-unit housing policies
• 47 cities and the unincorporated L.A. area require retailers to obtain a tobacco retail license