California led several public health efforts in regulating smoking , air quality . People tend to be health - conscious because of culture , education . While these laws were met with skepticism and ridicule , they 've often become standard practice in other states . Some say the state over - regulates , stifling freedom and creativity . Several metrics show laws do n't translate into healthy behaviors .
California led several public health efforts in regulating smoking , air quality . People tend to be health - conscious because of culture , education . Some say the state over - regulates , stifling freedom and creativity . Several metrics show laws do n't translate into healthy behaviors .