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Local Policy
Howard County, Maryland

Providing nutrition standards for packaged food and beverages served at county programs and sold through vending machines on county property

Howard County, Md., Code § 12.1800 et seq.

Last Visited 5/1/26
Policy Summary

Provides nutrition standards for packaged food and beverages served at youth-oriented County programs, and sold through vending machines on County property. (to be applied to 75% of packaged food and beverages offered in vending machines on County property).

State Maryland
Jurisdiction Name Howard County
Jurisdiction Type county
Population Size 200k-800k
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something and sets standards
  • Provides education and promotes awareness or provides information
Food System Topics
  • Nutrition
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