§ 13–1009
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-1009 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 10. Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program
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(a)
The local health officers of two or more counties may join together as a region to apply for a Local Public Health Tobacco Grant.
(b)
The amount of the Local Public Health Tobacco Grant that is distributed to a region under subsection (a) of this section shall be equal to the sum of the Local Public Health Tobacco Grants that otherwise would have been distributed to each county under § 13–1007 of this subtitle.
(c)
If the local health officers of two or more counties join together as a region to apply for a Local Public Health Tobacco Grant, the local health officers shall act jointly to:
(1)
Develop a Comprehensive Plan for Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation, as required under § 13–1008 of this subtitle;
(2)
Establish a Community Health Coalition, as required under § 13–1008 of this subtitle, or identify another coalition approved by the Department;
(3)
Demonstrate that the base–year funding requirement of § 13–1011 of this subtitle has been met; and
(4)
Otherwise satisfy the requirements of §§ 13–1006 through 13–1012 of this subtitle.