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Prince George’s County, Md., Code Div. 11 (current through Dec. 16, 2019)

Policy Summary

Sets standards for healthy food and beverage choices in vending machines on county property.

Background Information

State Maryland
Jurisdiction Name Prince George's County
Jurisdiction Type County,
Population Size 50,000-200,000
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something, sets standards
Reach Limited scope
This policy only applies to vending machines on county property.
Food System Category Distribute; Get;

Policy Details

Refers to priority populations?
No

Emergency management?
No
Health-related linkage?
No

Environmental linkage?
No

Economic linkage?
No

Includes findings?
No

Has a stated intent or purpose?
No

Includes definitions?
No

Addresses implementation?
No

Enforcement provisions?
No

Evaluation component?
Yes

At least once every five (5) years, the Department shall review, and if necessary, suggest updates to the Healthy Vending Standards specified in the policy to reflect advancements in nutrition science, dietary data, new product availability, and/or updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. § 12-214.

Requires extra investment?
No

Code context and ordinance history

This policy is located in Prince George's County, Maryland Code, Subtitle 12 - Health, Division 11 - Healthy Vending Requirements. History: CB-26-2017.

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