Md. Code, Health - General § 18-309
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§18–309.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) To the extent that funds are available for this purpose, the Secretary, in collaboration with other State agencies, shall establish and promote a statewide public information, awareness, and education campaign on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.
(2) The campaign shall:
(i) Reach out to the general public and specific populations determined to be at high risk for contracting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome;
(ii) Disseminate the information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome through written materials, television, radio, posters, or any other medium the Secretary considers appropriate and effective for conveying the information;
(iii) Distribute informational materials free of charge to prenatal clinics and to establishments that serve alcoholic beverages; and
(iv) Include any other matter that the Secretary considers appropriate.
(b) To carry out this section, the Secretary:
(1) On request, shall receive aid or information from any agency of this State, or from a political subdivision;
(2) May request the services of interested advocacy groups; and
(3) May contract for any necessary services.
(2) The campaign shall:
(i) Reach out to the general public and specific populations determined to be at high risk for contracting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome;
(ii) Disseminate the information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome through written materials, television, radio, posters, or any other medium the Secretary considers appropriate and effective for conveying the information;
(iii) Distribute informational materials free of charge to prenatal clinics and to establishments that serve alcoholic beverages; and
(iv) Include any other matter that the Secretary considers appropriate.
(b) To carry out this section, the Secretary:
(1) On request, shall receive aid or information from any agency of this State, or from a political subdivision;
(2) May request the services of interested advocacy groups; and
(3) May contract for any necessary services.
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