Section 13-1701 – “Program” Defined

    In this subtitle, “Program” means the Asthma Control Program.

Section 13-1702 – Establishment

    There is an Asthma Control Program in the Department.

Section 13-1703 – Director

    (a)    The Secretary shall appoint a director for the Program.     (b)    The director may establish advisory councils, task forces, committees, and work groups to the extent necessary to implement the Program.

Section 13-1704 – Director — Duties

    (a)    The director shall:         (1)    Establish a statewide asthma coalition composed of individuals and organizations with an interest in asthma;         (2)    Develop and finalize a comprehensive statewide asthma plan;         (3)    After finalization of the development of the statewide asthma plan, implement a statewide asthma intervention program;         (4)    Develop and organize collaborative relationships with asthma control and stakeholders within other State […]

Section 13-1705 – Funding

    (a)    The Program shall be funded as provided in the State budget.     (b)    The funding provided in the State budget for the Program is intended to complement funding received:         (1)    By the Department from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the Program for enhancing the State’s capacity to address asthma from a public health perspective; and […]

Section 13-1706 – Regulations

    The Secretary shall, in consultation with the director, adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the Program.