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Cigarette Tax Increase Amendment

California Statewide • 2016 • Initiative

Passed

Result: 62.9% yes, 37.1% no

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This measure increased the cigarette tax by $2.00 per pack and applied equivalent increases to other tobacco products and electronic cigarettes containing nicotine. The tax revenue is allocated primarily to healthcare programs, with additional funding for tobacco prevention, disease research, law enforcement, physician training, dental programs, and administration.

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