Maryland § 13-1006
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1006, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1006.
(a) There is a Local Public Health Component in the Program.
(b) The purpose of the Local Public Health Component is to maximize the effectiveness of anti-tobacco initiatives in the State by authorizing local health coalitions to develop and implement tobacco use prevention and cessation programs in coordination with the Department.
(c) Subject to §§ 13-1007 through 13-1012 of this subtitle, the Department may distribute grants to counties for tobacco use prevention and cessation programs, including:
(1) Community-based programs;
(2) School-based programs which may include tobacco use prevention and cessation components of school-based health care services and programs established under §§ 7-401 and 7-415 of the Education Article; and
(3) Programs relating to enforcement of tobacco control laws.
(d) (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department may not spend any funds that are allocated to the Local Public Health Component in the State budget until after the Baseline Tobacco Study has been completed.
(2) Before the Baseline Tobacco Study is completed, the Department may distribute a planning grant of not more than $10,000 to each local health department.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-1006
What does Maryland Code § 13-1006 cover?
Section 13-1006 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 13-1006?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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