Sec. 12-225. Establishment of Program
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 12-225 (2026)
Sec. 12-225. Establishment of ProgramLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Prince George's County Department of Health ("Department") shall establish and administer a Food as Medicine Health Program ("Program") to plan, implement, expand, and evaluate medically supportive food and nutrition interventions to improve public health outcomes.
(b)
The Program shall prioritize serving residents experiencing food or nutrition insecurity and those diagnosed with or at risk for diet-related chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease and shall develop and implement an educational component of the Food as Medicine Health Program to serve these residents.