How long will it take for all States to reach the 20-percent inspection failure or noncompliance rate?
Based on negotiations with SAMHSA, all States will reach the goal of a maximum 20-percent inspection failure rate by FFY 02. (See figure 10.) According to data reported in FFY 97 block grants, four States are already at or below 20 percent. The target levels and timetables negotiated by SAMHSA with each State have permitted all States to develop the infrastructure necessary to reduce sales of tobacco to underage youth and to begin reducing those rates within a reasonable time period. Each State has thus demonstrated its commitment to the ultimate goal of reducing tobacco use by minors, reasonably reducing the availability of tobacco products to youth, and showing immediate and sustained progress toward meeting the standards set forth in the Synar Regulation.
