This training is designed for attorneys, paralegals, and other staff working on tobacco and MSA matters with less than two years of experience in this area. This training will focus on the MSA and tobacco and nicotine regulation. This training will focus on the MSA and tobacco and nicotine regulation.
Topics Include
- Basics of MSA
- State tobacco directory certifications
- Calculation and monitoring of Non-Participating Manufacturer escrow deposits
- Calculation and disbursement of MSA payments
- Understanding notices issued by the Independent Auditor to the MSA
- Tobacco retail issues
- MSA Section III advertising and marketing restrictions
- Public health aspects of tobacco and nicotine regulation
In addition, there will be sessions in which faculty members will facilitate small working groups and provide hands-on training focused on certification, escrow, and MSA payments.
This training is a closed session for attorneys general and attorney general office staff only.
Scholarship Nominations
Scholarships will be awarded to selected participants through funding provided by the Master Settlement Agreement Tobacco Enforcement Fund. While offices are not guaranteed a slot, we will make every effort to accept nominees from as many offices as possible.
Scholarship Nominations are due by December 4, 2026.
Contact Your Nominator
If you are interested in attending this event, contact the NAAG Nominator for your office and express your interest(opens in new tab).
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
NAAG will apply for CLE per accrediting body guidelines upon request. After the event, please complete the CLE Request Form.
Accessibility Planning
If you identify as a person with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations for this event, please complete the Accessibility Request Form.