Health and Safety Code § 104505
ARTICLE 2. Cigarette and Tobacco Products Surtax Medical Research Program
The Legislature hereby requests the University of California to continue to administer a comprehensive grant program to support research efforts related to the prevention, causes, and treatment of tobacco-related diseases. It is the intent of the Legislature that the program incorporate the principles and organizational elements specified in this article, including, but not limited to, a program office with a director and other necessary staff, a scientific advisory committee, and research review panels.