{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-18-309","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health - General § 18–309","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) To the extent that funds are available for this purpose, the Secretary, in collaboration with other State agencies, shall establish and promote a statewide public information, awareness, and education campaign on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other effects of prenatal alcohol exposure.\n(2) The campaign shall:\n(i) Reach out to the general public and specific populations determined to be at high risk for contracting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome;\n(ii) Disseminate the information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome through written materials, television, radio, posters, or any other medium the Secretary considers appropriate and effective for conveying the information;\n(iii) Distribute informational materials free of charge to prenatal clinics and to establishments that serve alcoholic beverages; and\n(iv) Include any other matter that the Secretary considers appropriate.\n(b) To carry out this section, the Secretary:\n(1) On request, shall receive aid or information from any agency of this State, or from a political subdivision;\n(2) May request the services of interested advocacy groups; and\n(3) May contract for any necessary services.","path":["Article - Health - General"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg\u0026section=18-309","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:48Z","sha256":"20f05cb5b68903ab8aebf42fca31cfe516d65606d3af9af5056fcdef4ae492d3","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-18-308","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-general-18-312"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}