Are you concerned about new tobacco products like electronic cigarettes?
Worried about tobacco companies targeting our children with their deadly, addictive products?
The Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) is a community group that advocates for a tobacco-free lifestyle and environment. The Coalition was formed in 1985 and is funded by Propositions 99 and 56 (sales taxes on cigarettes) and staffed by the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency. The Coalition is open to all community members and currently includes parents, youth advocates, environmentalists, health professionals, and others who want to live in a tobacco and smoke-free community. Together, we are working to:
Meet other people who are concerned about tobacco issues. Share information and resources. Make a difference in our community. Join the Coalition!
Due to COVID-19, the Coalition meets virtually, every other month, on the third Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Call 454-4648 for more information.
Smoking may increase complications from COVID-19. Smoking harms the lungs, decreasing the body’s ability to fight off respiratory infections. Click on the "Quit Smoking" button above for support to quit now! For more information on coronavirus/COVID-19 visit the County of Santa Cruz COVID-19 website. You can also visit the Public Health Department of Santa Cruz County Facebook page.
The Santa Cruz County Tobacco Education Coalition (TEC) is committed to promoting and advocating a tobacco-free lifestyle and environment at the local, state, and national levels. We empower our communities to effect individual and social change through education, advocacy, collaboration, and coordination of resources. The Coalition recognizes individual rights and cultural traditions, while encouraging community responsibility and involvement.
Report Smoking Violations (831) 454-4319
If you want to make a complaint about a smoking violation inside a building, call (831) 454-4319 or fill out this electronic form.
Tobacco Retail Licenses (TRL) Looking for information about how to obtain a Tobacco Retailer’s License? Click here.
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