The Minnesota Settlement Agreement is a legal document negotiated between the state of Minnesota and the tobacco industry. It is designed to protect the public health of Minnesota residents and to reduce the burden of tobacco use and its related diseases. The agreement is a comprehensive, multi-year plan for the reduction of smoking and tobacco use in Minnesota. It includes provisions for public education campaigns, tobacco tax increases, and smoking restrictions in public places. The agreement also provides funds for tobacco prevention and cessation services and research, and requires the tobacco industry to pay for certain medical costs associated with tobacco use. The Minnesota Settlement Agreement consists of two main types of agreements: the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA), and the Minnesota-Specific Settlement Agreement (MSSA). The MSA is a national agreement between the tobacco industry and the attorneys general of 46 states, including Minnesota. It requires the tobacco industry to pay billions of dollars to the states for smoking-related health costs, and to stop certain marketing practices. The MSSA is a state-specific agreement between the tobacco industry and the Minnesota attorneys general. It provides additional funds for anti-smoking efforts in Minnesota, as well as other terms and conditions that are specific to Minnesota.