new text begin [144.397] STATEWIDE TOBACCO CESSATION SERVICES. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of health shall administer, or contract for the administration of, statewide tobacco cessation services to assist Minnesotans who are seeking advice or services to help them quit using tobacco products. The commissioner shall establish statewide public awareness activities to inform the public of the availability of the services and encourage the public to utilize the services because of the dangers and harm of tobacco use and dependence. new text end

new text begin (b) Services to be provided may include but are not limited to: new text end

new text begin (1) telephone-based coaching and counseling; new text end

new text begin (2) referrals; new text end

new text begin (3) written materials mailed upon request; new text end

new text begin (4) web-based texting or e-mail services; and new text end

new text begin (5) free Food and Drug Administration-approved tobacco cessation medications. new text end

new text begin (c) Services provided must be consistent with evidence-based best practices in tobacco cessation services. Services provided must be coordinated with health plan company tobacco prevention and cessation services that may be available to individuals depending on their health coverage. new text end