§ 18-309. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome public awareness campaign

   (a) Establishment and purpose of campaign. --

   (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.

   (2) The campaign shall:

      (i) Reach out to the general public and specific populations determined to be at high risk for contracting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome;

      (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;

      (iii) Distribute informational materials free of charge to prenatal clinics and to establishments that serve alcoholic beverages; and

      (iv) Include any other matter that the Secretary considers appropriate.

(b) Duties of Secretary. -- To carry out this section, the Secretary:

   (1) On request, shall receive aid or information from any agency of this State, or from a political subdivision;

   (2) May request the services of interested advocacy groups; and

   (3) May contract for any necessary services.

HISTORY: 2004, ch. 409.