Because advocates against tobacco use are often more successful locally than statewide, the tobacco industry regularly lobbies for preemption laws that take power to regulate tobacco use from local governments and give them to the state legislature, where the industry has more influence. The AAP supports allowing localities to place their own restrictions on tobacco products, especially given the unique health challenges faced by each of our communities.

Advocacy Messaging Resources

Key Messages: Fighting Preemption Laws

General messaging to use to advocate against preemption laws.

Social Media Copy: Fighting Preemption Laws

Social media messaging to use to advocate against preemption laws.