§ 9501. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) [Repealed.] (2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Human Services. (3) “Agency” means the Agency of Human Services, unless the context requires otherwise. (4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health. (5) “Department” means the Department of Health, unless the context requires otherwise. (6) “Eligible activity” means any […]
§ 9502. Tobacco Trust Fund (a)(1) The Tobacco Trust Fund is established in the Office of the State Treasurer for the purposes of creating a self-sustaining, perpetual fund for tobacco cessation and prevention that is not dependent upon tobacco sales volume. (2) The Trust Fund shall comprise: (A) appropriations made by the General Assembly; (B) […]
§ 9503. Vermont tobacco prevention and treatment (a) Except as otherwise specifically provided, the tobacco prevention and treatment program shall be administered and coordinated statewide by the Department of Health, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The program shall be comprehensive and research-based. (b) The Department shall establish goals for reducing adult and youth […]
§ 9505. General powers and duties The Department shall have all the powers necessary and convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this section, and shall: (1) Establish the selection criteria for community grants and review and recommend the grants to be funded. (2) Select a contractor responsible for countermarketing activities. […]
§ 9506. Allocation system In determining the allocation of funds available for the purposes of this chapter, the Department shall consider all relevant factors, including: (1) the level of funding or other participation by private or public sources in the activity being considered for funding; (2) what resources will be required in the future to […]
