LEONARDTOWN, MD (September 17, 2015) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking organizations to educate local merchants on Maryland’s Youth Access Law for tobacco sales. Tobacco retailers play a large role in keeping tobacco products out of the hands of Maryland youth and limiting the negative effects of tobacco use on those too young to make an informed decision about using tobacco. Education on the law, in addition to proper product placement within stores, is vital to assist in this effort.  Funding for this award is provided through the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund. For more information about this request for proposals, please visit the health department’s website at www.smchd.org/rfp.

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