Maryland § 13-1015
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-1015, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1015.
(a) For fiscal year 2011 and fiscal year 2012, the Governor shall include at least $6,000,000 in the annual budget in appropriations for activities aimed at reducing tobacco use in Maryland as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including:
(1) Media campaigns aimed at reducing smoking initiation and encouraging smokers to quit smoking;
(2) Media campaigns educating the public about the dangers of secondhand smoke exposure;
(3) Enforcement of existing laws banning the sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21 years;
(4) Promotion and implementation of smoking cessation programs; and
(5) Implementation of school–based tobacco education programs.
(b) (1) For fiscal years 2013 through 2021, the Governor shall include at least $10,000,000 in the annual budget in appropriations for the purposes described in subsection (a) of this section.
(2) For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include at least $18,250,000 in the annual budget in appropriations for the purposes described in subsection (a) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-1015
What does Maryland Code § 13-1015 cover?
Section 13-1015 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 § 13-1015?
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