§ 14–706
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 14-706 (2026)
Title 14. Preferences
Subtitle 7. Certified Local Farm and Fish Program
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(a)
Within 90 days after the end of the fiscal year, each unit shall report to the Office.
(b)
A report under this section for the preceding fiscal year shall:
(1)
state the total number and value of procurement contracts for food between the unit and certified local farms and certified Chesapeake invasive species providers;
(2)
indicate the percentage that those procurement contracts for food represent of the total number and value of procurement contracts for food awarded by a unit;
(3)
state the total number and the names of certified local farms and certified Chesapeake invasive species providers that participated in procurement contracts for food awarded by a unit;
(4)
for each certified local farm or certified Chesapeake invasive species provider included in the report under item (3) of this subsection, list all procurement contracts for food awarded by a unit to the certified local farm or certified Chesapeake invasive species provider, including a description of the contract; and
(5)
contain other such information as required by the Office, subject to approval by the Board.
(c)
A report under this section shall be:
(1)
in a form prescribed by the Office; and
(2)
approved by the Board.
(d)
On or before December 31, 2023, and each December 31 thereafter, the Office shall submit a consolidated report to the Senate Committee on Education, Energy, and the Environment and the House Health and Government Operations Committee, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on Program implementation and participation.