(1) No settlement moneys shall be used for a tobacco settlement program unless such program is expressly authorized by statute or is within the authority of the department or local government requesting funding. Nothing in this part 11 nor the establishment of any tobacco settlement program shall be deemed to create an entitlement to services or funding under this part 11 or other state law.
(2) Local governments are integral participants in the development and implementation of any tobacco prevention, education, and cessation programs. In addition to the ability to participate in any state programs, a portion of the settlement moneys may be dedicated to local governments for locally operated tobacco use prevention, education, and cessation programs and related health programs.
(3) The majority of the moneys received by the state from the master settlement agreement shall be dedicated to improving the health of the citizens of Colorado, including tobacco use prevention, education, and cessation programs and related health programs. Such moneys are intended to supplement any moneys appropriated to health-related programs established prior to May 18, 2000.
(4) Repealed.
(5) A portion of the settlement moneys shall be used to strengthen and enhance the health of all residents of Colorado by supplementing and expanding statewide and local public health programs.
(6) A portion of the settlement moneys shall be allocated to methods of addressing tobacco-related health problems, including but not limited to programs designed for tobacco use prevention, reduction, cessation, and education and the reduction of second-hand smoke.
(7) A portion of the settlement moneys shall be invested in tobacco-related in-state research, including but not limited to research in such areas as tobacco-related disease, illness, education, evaluation, cessation, and prevention.
(8) A portion of the settlement moneys shall be invested in improving the literacy of Colorado's children through reading programs implemented by public schools throughout the state.
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