Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs — Subtitle 4. Physical Fitness
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-401 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 4. Physical Fitness
§ 13–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“County advisory council” means an advisory council on physical fitness for a county.
(c)
“State Advisory Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-402 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 4. Physical Fitness
§ 13–402LinkCopy Citation
The purposes of this subtitle and of the advisory councils that it creates are to protect and improve physical fitness, including:
(1)
Improvement of habits in recreation, exercise, sports, and the use of leisure time;
(2)
Protection and improvement of physique and health; and
(3)
Improvement of instruction for any of these purposes.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-403 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 4. Physical Fitness
§ 13–403LinkCopy Citation
There may be an advisory council for physical fitness for each county and Baltimore City.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-404 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 4. Physical Fitness
§ 13–404LinkCopy Citation
The county and Baltimore City advisory councils shall consult with the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 13-405 (2026)
Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs
Subtitle 4. Physical Fitness
§ 13–405LinkCopy Citation
If the federal government, any of its agencies or officers, or any other person offers to this State or to any county any services, equipment, supplies, materials, or funds by way of gift or grant for purposes of physical fitness, this State, acting in accordance with the requirements of law, may:
(1)
Accept the offer; and
(2)
Authorize any officer of this State or of a county to receive and use the aid and assistance.