36-699. Folic acid supplements; distribution;
counseling; funding


A. The department shall establish a program to distribute folic acid supplements to
women of childbearing age and to provide them with counseling and information regarding
the proper use of the supplements.


B. The department shall authorize local health departments and other entities to
distribute the supplements and provide the counseling and information services.


C. To distribute the supplements and provide the counseling as prescribed by this
section, the department may use monies appropriated by the legislature for the federal
women, infants and children food program.