# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 14. Preferences

### Subtitle 7. Certified Local Farm and Fish Program

#### Section 14-706

(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 Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, on Program implementation and participation.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)