Sec. 12-226. Partnerships
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 § 12-226 (2026)
Sec. 12-226. PartnershipsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department may contract or partner with:
(1)
public and nonprofit healthcare providers, including community health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs); and
(2)
nonprofit groups, such as food banks, food pantries and meal delivery organizations; and
(3)
grocery stores; and
(4)
health insurers; and
(5)
local farms, food hubs, and agricultural cooperatives; and
(6)
socially disadvantaged, minority-owned, or community-based food producers; and
(7)
academic and research institutions for data collection and evaluation; and
(8)
neighboring jurisdictions as a part of a collaboration seeking funding, in whole or in part, from the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments.
(b)
The Department shall encourage use of locally or regionally sourced foods grown using organic, regenerative, or culturally appropriate sustainable practices.