§ 13–1010
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-1010 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 10. Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program
§ 13–1010LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The membership of a Community Health Coalition established under § 13-1008(b) of this subtitle shall:
(1)
Reflect the demographics of the county; and
(2)
Include representatives of community-based groups, including minority, rural, and medically underserved populations, that, taken together, are familiar with all of the different communities and cultures in the county.
(b)
The membership of a Community Health Coalition established under § 13–1008(b) of this subtitle may include:
(1)
Representatives of:
(i)
A local management board established under Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the Human Services Article;
(ii)
The local public school system;
(iii)
Local hospitals, clinics, physicians, and other health care providers;
(iv)
Local law enforcement;
(v)
Local businesses;
(vi)
Local religious organizations;
(vii)
Local media;
(viii)
Institutions of higher education; and
(ix)
Hospitals and other entities located outside the county that could enhance the county’s tobacco use prevention and cessation efforts; and
(2)
Any other person that the local health officer believes would help the county meet the tobacco use prevention and cessation goals and requirements established for the county under § 13–1007 of this subtitle.