1. (a)

   1. (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. (2) The campaign shall:

      1. (i) Reach out to the general public and specific populations determined to be at high risk for contracting Fetal Alcohol Syndrome;
      2. (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;
      3. (iii) Distribute informational materials free of charge to prenatal clinics and to establishments that serve alcoholic beverages; and
      4. (iv) Include any other matter that the Secretary considers appropriate.

2. (b) To carry out this section, the Secretary:

   1. (1) On request, shall receive aid or information from any agency of this State, or from a political subdivision;
   2. (2) May request the services of interested advocacy groups; and
   3. (3) May contract for any necessary services.

Added by Acts 2004, c. 409, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004.