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Maryland Legislature Passes Bill Protecting Youth from Risks of Skin Cancer

March 15, 2019
Maryland

ANNAPOLIS - Earlier today, Maryland’s Senate passed a bill that would prohibit those under 18 from using indoor tanning devices in the state. Yesterday, the House of Delegates passed the same legislation. Following is a statement from Jocelyn Collins, Maryland’s government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action

Both Senate Finance and House Economic Matters Committees pass Tobacco 21

March 13, 2019
Maryland

Thank you to all of our advocates who have been taking action on the “Tobacco 21” bill. Your voices have been heard and I have more great news to share. Both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Economic Matters committees passed the bill out of their committees. Tobacco 21

Maryland Cancer Advocates Rally in Annapolis

February 5, 2019
Maryland

Cancer patients, survivors and advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) rallied at the Capitol in Annapolis today in support of raising the minimum sales age for all tobacco products to 21, prohibiting minors under the age of 18 from using tanning devices and other cancer prevention issues.

Public Health Community Celebrates MGM's Decision to Remain Smokefree

February 1, 2019
Maryland

MGM Resorts has announced it is withdrawing its request to build an indoor smoking area at MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This is good news for the health and safety of Maryland’s casino workforce, customers, and the public.

Save Lives, Protect Kids in Maryland by Raising Tobacco Sales Age to 21

January 9, 2019
Maryland

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids applaud the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for its support of legislation that would increase the state’s tobacco sales age from 18 to 21.

Broken Promises Report from TFK

December 14, 2018
District Of Columbia, Maryland

20 years after the landmark 1998 state tobacco settlement, most states continue to shortchange tobacco prevention and cessation programs. This year, states will collect $27.3 billion from the tobacco settlement and tobacco taxes, but will spend only 2.4% of it to fight tobacco use. Check out TFK report to see

WBOC 16 News Story on Tobacco 21 legislation

December 10, 2018
Maryland

Check out WBOC 16 News Story- Maryland lawmakers and organizations eye tobacco buying age bill To learn more about the Tobacco 21 campaign click here .

Raising the minimum state sales age for tobacco products to 21

October 26, 2018
Maryland

ACS CAN Position on raising the minimum state sales age for tobacco products to 21 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports raising the minimum age for sale of all tobacco products to age 21 with strong retailer compliance and active enforcement as part of its

ACS CAN- Coming to an area near you

October 11, 2018
Maryland

Want to use your voice to fight back against cancer? ACS CAN is coming to an area near you! We want to share some great information with you on more ways you can get involved in activities being held throughout the year. Please attend one of our ACS CAN “Meet